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Marcia Hartigan began her journey in the ice cream industry during her sophomore year of high school. Now, she's the owner of Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shoppe, a beloved Evanston ice cream parlor.

The inside scoop

Audrey Bodine, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

On a windy November evening, the chill in the air did not deter a family of four from gazing at the colorful ice cream flavors on display at Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shoppe. After several minutes spent deciding...

The hidden Evanston board game community offers fun friends and connections.

Game on!

Izabella Paracuelles and Ashlyn Rogowski November 17, 2023

Two years ago, ETHS senior Foster Pratt walked into Alley Gallery in downtown Evanston sporting a shirt that read ‘shut up and sit down,’ the name of a popular board gaming company. One of the owners...

The Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette

A world united

Milo Slevin, Feature Editor October 20, 2023

As Taylor Thurston drives from her home in Glenview to volunteer on the border of Wilmette and Evanston, she passes through quintessential Chicago suburbia. Magnificent properties line the streets while...

On the rocks

On the rocks

Izabella Paracuelles, Assistant Feature Editor October 20, 2023

On a brisk October morning, the waves were particularly strong as they crashed against the coast of Northwestern campus, but this did not deter the students from climbing atop the boulders to get a better...

The boys are back in bald: ETHS’  hair-related team traditions

The boys are back in bald: ETHS’ hair-related team traditions

Alexis Rogers, Sports Editor October 20, 2023

In his first year as a varsity athlete, Sam Darer had to make several sacrifices. He parted with his after-school free time, his other activities, and most noticeably, his hair. When the ETHS boys soccer...

Eatin' With Ethan Episode 2 - Tomate

Eatin’ With Ethan Episode 2 – Tomate

Ethan Ravi, Isaac Suarez Flint and Sam Froum September 22, 2023

Downtown Evanston is home to many popular restaurants, of a variety of different cuisines. But just a few blocks away from the city center is the 900 block of Noyes Street, home to Tomate Fresh Kitchen....

On Sept. 9, 12 ETHS badminton players faced off in the gym of Stevenson High School.

Wildkits ‘at the forefront’ of boys badminton

Alexis Rogers, Sports Editor September 22, 2023

On Sept. 9, 12 ETHS badminton players faced off in the gym of Stevenson High School. With sweeping volleys and rocketing smashes, the athletes traded shots with opponents and darted across the shining...

American Ninja & More-ier

American Ninja & More-ier

Sam Froum, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 22, 2023

Dr. Steven Bachta is not your typical ninja. He doesn’t wear black robes or sneak around in the shadows. Instead he tackles the world’s hardest obstacle courses on the popular NBC reality show, American...

Two of the most notable organizations in Evanston are the YMCA and the YWCA.

Two ‘Y’s, one mission

Izabella Paracuelles, Assistant Feature Editor September 22, 2023

Evanston is home to a number of organizations that contribute many services to its citizens, and two of the most notable have almost the same name–the YMCA and the YWCA. Between these establishments,...

A time to reflect, a time to celebrate

A time to reflect, a time to celebrate

Izabella Paracuelles, Assistant Feature Editor August 15, 2023

An elderly woman rides her scooter down the street, decorated with American flags and plastic flowers, as the crowd seated along the sidewalk of Central Street cheers her on. Members of the ETHS marching...

Students often struggle to decide on a post-high school path.

Beyond the bell

Milo Slevin, Feature Editor August 15, 2023

When an ETHS student visits the SchooLinks website, they see a white and green logo. Two u-shapes are linked together, forming an “S.” These links seem to represent a student’s connection with...

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