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Women’s History Month begins

Melia Seyferth, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Women’s History Month is an annual celebration that occurs in the month of March. Women’s History Month is an observance to highlight the contributions of women to society. We also celebrate this month...

Girls scout traditions are more than just a cookie

Girls scout traditions are more than just a cookie

Charlotte Kennedy and Evie Holstine March 14, 2025

January through April is a critical time for Girl Scout programs due to Girl Scout Cookie season. These cookies are brought by the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world but why is the program...

Athena Flores creates a flower out of pottery.

Latinx Summit springs up April 16

Nadira Bumi, News Editor March 14, 2025

As part of the ETHS Social Consciousness Series, ETHS will be holding the 2025 Latinx Student Summit on Wednesday, April 16. Along with the MENAA and Black Student Summits, the Latinx Student Summit will...

Big gift, big impact: ETHS is awarded a 7 million dollar donation for improvements

Sophia Siddiqui, News Editor March 14, 2025

On Jan. 13, 2025, the ETHS Board of Education unanimously approved a $7 million donation from alum Leonard Schaeffer. Schaeffer graduated in the class of 1963 and has spent his years as an alumnus contributing...

"Blooming Together": Unity and Identity at the 2025 MENAA Summit

“Blooming Together”: Unity and Identity at the 2025 MENAA Summit

Nadira Bumi, News Editor March 14, 2025

As spring rolls around again, so does summit season at ETHS. The annual MENAA Summit took place on February 25, held closely after the Black Student Summit as part of ETHS’s Social Consciousness Series;...

“Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers”: Students connect at the Black Summit

“Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers”: Students connect at the Black Summit

Reena Guben, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

ETHS hosted the 10th anniversary of the Black Student Summit on Wednesday, February 12, and continued into Thursday, February 13. The event, part of the ETHS Social Consciousness Series mission, was designed...

Don Hall greets other ETHS alumni.

Hundreds flock to Robert Crown in search of summer job opportunities

Emma Thomas, Photo Editor March 14, 2025

Henry Carlisle, a sophomore at ETHS, wants to get a summer job so he can earn his own money. With his resume, identification and other required documents in hand, Carlisle waited patiently in line at the...

Trump tests core values with recent Executive orders

Izabella Paracuelles, Print Executive Editor March 14, 2025

On January 20th, President Donald Trump began his second term with advocacy for the nationwide removal of DEI—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The order proclaims that any enforcement of DEI violates...

Rendering of planned area outside auditorium.

$2.5 million dollar donation added to the auditorium renovations

Ryan McComb, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

In an extraordinary demonstration of generosity, the Lewis-Sebrig Foundation has donated more than $2.5 million to the ETHS Foundation, which is earmarked for the expansion of the school's arts and innovation...

District’s tax proposal: the price of progress

District’s tax proposal: the price of progress

Hannah Cervantes, Assistant News Editor March 14, 2025

ETHS has been a centerpiece of the Evanston community for a hundred years, providing students and the public with opportunities other high schools can’t even dream of. But does this grant the administration...

Bennisons Bakery brings community together for 14th annual paczki eating contest

Bennisons Bakery brings community together for 14th annual paczki eating contest

Lara Friedman, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Bennisons is an Evanston treasure. Whether you go there for birthday cakes, smiley face cookies or to enjoy a sweet start to your morning, everyone can agree that Bennisons is an unforgettable part of...

From left, WNUR General Managers Jon Myers and Madeleine Coyle and apprentice Carleigh O'Marra play a Wednesday night set.

Phoneathon through the 75th: a set at Northwestern student radio station WNUR

Mack Jones, Website Editor March 7, 2025

So, you're gonna be listening next to “Tryna Change It” by Wilmo. But before we play Wilmo, a little brief announcement. Our annual fundraiser, Phoneathon, is happening right now. This is the only...

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