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The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

8 questions for Asher White

8 questions for Asher White

Hailey Fine, Feature Editor December 15, 2017

From being the director of YAMO, to a huge part of the LGBTQ+ community, to writing and composing her own music, Asher White truly has one of the most diverse palettes of interests in the school. With...

Bessie Rhodes School expects to be fully bilingual by 2027.

Rhodes to success

Katy Donati and Sarah Frieman December 15, 2017

Fresh start. To accommodate the growing number of students participating in the Two-Way Immersion (TWI) program, the District 65 School Board has approved the program’s expansion to magnet school Bessie...

Physical education is unnecessary for varsity athletes

Physical education is unnecessary for varsity athletes

Eli Hartman-Seeskin, Sports Columnist December 15, 2017

All students at ETHS are required to take Physical Education all four years of school, but varsity athletes should not have to participate in PE on top of daily two-hour practices. Athletes have not always...

News briefs 12/15

December 15, 2017

Noises Off comedy on stage Dec.15-16 Tonight you can check out a British comedy by Tony Award winner, Michael Frayn at 7:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Theatre. Noises Off is a play within a play and showcases...

It's time to rearrange the district calendar

It’s time to rearrange the district calendar

Editorial December 15, 2017

As we all know, ETHS first semester final exams begin one week after students and staff return from winter break. Final exams have been scheduled at this time for several years, but it’s time for that...

Hip-hop artists should embrace the divine feminine

Hip-hop artists should embrace the divine feminine

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist December 15, 2017

A fellow hip-hop fan suggests that I listen to a new song. Prepared to be hit with every sexist slur that has been normalized within this genre, I guard myself and press play. Two minutes into the song,...

Junior Zach Andalman does the backstroke at practice.

Swimmers to start CSL slate tonight

Chris Werner, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

Even though Evanston and Maine South are competitive in virtually every sport, ETHS has beaten the Hawks by at least 65 points in every meet for the past five years and look to continue that dominance...

Wrestling muscles up for Russ Erb tournament today

Ben Baker-Katz, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

Despite wrestling’s sixth place finish in the Russ Erb Tournament last year, the team returns stronger and ready for a fight today.      “It’s another level of competition, it’s a state caliber...

"Get Out" as a comedy is the real joke

“Get Out” as a comedy is the real joke

Miyoki Walker, Entertainment Columnist December 15, 2017

Who’s laughing? Get Out, released in late February, gained instant critical acclaim for its portrayal of black oppression in the face of white liberalism. Following Chris, a black male meeting his white...

Team ASAP supports student success in Advanced Placement

Meredith Herrick, News Editor December 15, 2017

APsolutely fantastic opportunities. By giving students a chance to look at AP courses on Jan. 11., team ASAP wants to provide all students with an equal shot at success. “It’s about AP opportunities...

Sophomore Ananya Visweswaran performs her vault in competition.

Gymnastics to compete at tournament

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

‘Small but mighty.’ Girls gymnastics is focused on winning the A Star Is Born tournament as they take their team down the road to Niles West tonight.      “This year our team is way closer partially...

ETHS must require both PE, fine arts for four years

ETHS must require both PE, fine arts for four years

Grace Fay and Grace Fay December 15, 2017

Prioritize art. While PE is important for the physical health of students, it is time for ETHS to start focusing on how art can help improve students wellbeing. Illinois is one of only six states that...

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