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Celebrities, influencers dive into social media activism

Sophie Yang, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 19, 2021

With the ever-changing sociopolitical climate of the nation, students often turn to social media outlets to catch up with what’s going on in the world and to relax. A massive influence on these platforms...

‘Birds of Concern’ mural offers connection between art and habitat preservation

Mae Luning, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021

A new mural, titled “Birds of Concern,” located on Central Street and Green Bay Road was recently completed. On Oct. 23, Mayor Daniel Biss hosted a commemorative ribbon cutting of the mural, which...

Community Service Club’s Thrift Shop offers chance to upcycle

Saliha Ansari, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021

From high heels to winter jackets, ETHS Thrift Store is an event held twice a year—once on Oct. 28 and 29 and again on March 17 and 18—created and hosted by the Closet Committee of the Community...

Harry Styles’ ‘Love on Tour’ comes to Chicago

Sadie Dowhan, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

After almost three years, Harry Styles returned to the stage, and his Chicago show on Sept. 24 was incredible. Standing in line outside the United Center, people of all ages were taking pictures and...

Student brings joy of Amigurumi by taking commissions

Anika Radhakrishnan, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 15, 2021

Joan Camaya channeled her crocheting abilities in fourth grade after school one day when her mom returned from work with yarn and crochet hooks in hand. Camaya’s mother was inspired by the...

Musical Offering show hosts fundraiser, boasts in-person performances

Sophie Lindsey and Erin Doherty • October 15, 2021

The Musical Offering Show (MO Show) is a musical production written and directed by students in Evanston. MO Show starts its 13th year preparing for their next musical after their virtual performance during...

Viewer’s guide to fall movies and TV shows

Sophie Yang and Mae Luning • October 15, 2021

It’s that time of the year again: 60-degree weather, color-changing leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. The transition from summer into winter is our favorite, most beautiful season, fall. What better way...

Quiet misogyny in ‘Hamilton’

Kayla Drajpuch, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 15, 2021

“Hamilton” follows the life and death of founding father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant who went on to be the Secretary of the Treasury. It’s full of fast paced rapping and energizing, complicated...

‘Friday Night Lights’ follows sports movie formula to its detriment

Jared Tucker, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

In the distant land of Texas, fall means football, where fans pack one hundred thousand seat stadiums on a weekly basis to proudly proclaim that their team is back as they gear up for another season of...

Return of concert tours brings both excitement and nerves for students after COVID-19 hiatus

Charlotte Geyskens, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

In 2020, musicians had to completely reinvent the ways that they shared their music with the public. Touring was completely non-existent until a few months ago due to the dangers presented by COVID-19....

Modern mullets: the unthinkable comeback

Max Gingold, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

Something very distressing is happening in our community. For some, the news is only getting to them now. For others, their distaste has been snowballing for the past decade. I must admit, I am one of...

‘Unofficial Bridgerton Musical’ combines TV show with breakout musical talent

Alice Cutter, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

For months in quarantine, I have been following the creation of the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical. The unofficial musical is based on the popular Netflix series Bridgerton, which tells the story of a group...

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