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ETHS set to become mask optional as of Feb. 28

Eden Drajpuch, Executive Editor • February 22, 2022

As of Feb. 22, ETHS is set to transition to a mask-optional model on Monday, Feb. 28. Students and families were made aware of this change in an email addressed from Superintendent Eric Witherspoon. In ETHS’ mask-optional model, masks will no longer be required but will continue to be encouraged among staff and students to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Emotions run high during, after two-hour lockdown

Jilian Denlow and Jessica Sehgal • December 23, 2021

At 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, the ETHS building went into hard lockdown, signifying a present threat in the building, resulting in staff and students hiding and locking the doors to all classrooms. At 12:39 p.m., the lockdown was lifted and students were dismissed for the rest of the school day. “For me, it was just fear the entire time,” junior Alice Lavan shares.

Letter from the editors | Recent changes at ETHS highlight lack of transparency, neglect student wellbeing

November 19, 2021

In the wake of the recent developments regarding the Color Guard coach Lorenzo Medrano as well as alterations made to ETHS staff and administration, The Evanstonian Editorial Board calls for increased transparency from the ETHS administration.

ETHS activities and spaces grapple with inequities

Lauren Dain, Jessica Sehgal, Meg Houseworth, Bridget Baker, Stella Israelite, Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Zoe Kaufman • October 15, 2021

Historically clubs and activities at ETHS have been segregated, both in terms of race and gender. The Evanstonian is no exception to this pattern. For the October issue, the In-Depth staff chose to cover...

Witherspoon set to retire at end of school year

Eden Drajpuch, Executive Editor • September 14, 2021

On Sept. 13, Superintendent Eric Witherspoon announced his retirement at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Witherspoon has served as the District 202 Superintendent since 2006 and has served as a superintendent at large for over 30 years.

Two vital components of the Evanston community begin to rebuild

Lauren Dain, Jessica Sehgal, Meg Houseworth, Bridget Baker, Zoe Kaufman and Sophie Milner-Gorvine • August 16, 2021

Evanston's business and social service communities begin to recover following the dramatic changes caused by COVID-19.

Crying because we weren’t around: ETHS’ Class of ’21

Nora Miller and Lauren Dain • May 21, 2021

The Evanstonian is excited to share what is next for the Class of '21.

A call for conscience: the layers of sexism at ETHS

Zachary Bahar, Lauren Dain, Jessica Sehgal, Bridget Baker, Kayla Drajpuch, Meg Houseworth, Stella Israelite, Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Zoe Kaufman • April 26, 2021

Whether it is whispers in the halls, outright sexist comments in the classroom or an objectionable view of women and their role in the world—sexism is very much alive and well in schools, including ETHS.

The impossible perception of perfect: Students recount experiences with eating disorders

Jessica Sehgal, Assistant In-Depth Editor • April 26, 2021

Trigger Warning: The following story contains information regarding eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia that may trigger some readers. Disclaimer: In this article, we write about the experiences...

Hate crimes against Asians and Asian-Americans: The past, present and future

Sophie Yang, Staff Writer • March 22, 2021

A recent wave of hate crimes has plagued the Asian and Asian-American community, spurred on by damaging rhetoric around COVID-19.

One March later

Foster Ellen, Ahania Soni, Staff Writers • March 22, 2021

Like so many, I remember the last time we were physically in school like it was yesterday, yet the time between then and now feels like years. The hallways bustled with anxious confusion, but not enough...

The Evanstonian’s Guide to Evanston’s 2021 Municipal Elections

February 17, 2021

With Evanston set to vote on Feb. 23, the Evanstonian presents its guide to the 2021 Evanston municipal elections.