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

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

The Evanstonian

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Evanston in bloom: Don’t miss these spring activities

Claire Miller-Niharra, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

I don't know any other place I would rather be than Evanston in the spring! Freshman  Fionnula Bell agrees: “ Spring is hard for us all. It's cold and [there is] not much to do. [But] here in downtown...

Majors, minors, and pretty big choices

Evelyn Skelton, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Choosing where to go to college is one of the biggest decisions a student will make, shaping not only their education but potentially their future career and personal growth. With countless options available,...

ETHS Marching Band brings magic to life with Disney performance

Estelle Carnahan, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Students at ETHS have multiple opportunities for trips all around the globe through theater programs, world languages and, of course, the ETHS band or orchestra. Every year, one of these groups will take...

Mental health days and their role in student wellness

Mental health days and their role in student wellness

Natalie Weinert, Assistant News Editor March 14, 2025

In 2023, 39.7% of students in the United States experienced persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Mental health is a growing national problem, and states are starting to pay more attention...

Head Chef D’Andre Carter smoking brisket.

Black-owned businesses give back

Menna El Gamal, Ellliot Hoffner March 14, 2025

YoFresh A lesser known restaurant than many near ETHS, YoFresh is a gem on the southside of Evanston that is a great place to relax and enjoy everything from frozen yogurt to soups and sandwiches. Decked...

Miriam Cortelyou (11) and Amia Huber (11) on the job at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria.

Summer jobs a value beyond the paycheck

Anya Gill, A&E Editor March 14, 2025

As winter turns to spring, businesses around Evanston are receiving phone calls and frantic emails from high schoolers wanting to apply for jobs. Initially, many of these calls and emails come from teens...

Dr. Kamasi Hill, Storyteller

Dr. Kamasi Hill, Storyteller

Natalie Weinert, Assistant News Editor February 14, 2025

Everyone has their own unique talents or skills, and for Dr. Kamasi Hill, that skill is storytelling. Hill has taught a variety of courses during his time at ETHS, many of them APs, spanning from AP...

Is Phil’s forecast phony?

Is Phil’s forecast phony?

Anasofia Wilkinson-Marron, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Every year on Feb. 2, the whole world watches anxiously as Phil the groundhog emerges from his burrow and looks for his shadow. Or do they? In the modern world of weather apps, does anyone care about Punxsutawney...

Valentine’s Day: celebrating love in many ways

Valentine’s Day: celebrating love in many ways

Estelle Carnahan, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

At the start of February, students around ETHS are spending the days making exciting plans for the most romantic holiday of the year: Valentine's Day. Whether you’re making plans for Valentine's Day...

Grasping for time, students seek balance

Grasping for time, students seek balance

Tyler Press, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

High school is full of ups and downs. The moment you get into a flow, the universe throws you three tests in one week, which happens to be the same week that you’ve got playoffs or a show going up or...

Winter food and drinks around Evanston

Winter food and drinks around Evanston

Lily Fouts and Claire Miller-Niharra January 24, 2025

As we head into the long, cold months of winter, students may find themselves in need of some fun and yummy winter treats to help them get through the weeks coming back from break. Here are the best places...

A post-finals reflection

Estelle Carnahan, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

As school starts again, students are not so eager for the lack of sleep and the return of homework. One thing students won’t have to wait long for is their first-semester report cards, which will show...

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