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Students placed on ‘Do Not Disturb’ with new phone policy

Charlotte Geyskens and Ella Bowker September 23, 2022

At the beginning of this school year, the ETHS administration introduced a new cell phone policy for students.  The policy, which was introduced via email on the first day of school, specifies, “Cell...

Tardies and ‘NC’s return in push to boost attendance

Tarek Anthony, Staff writer September 23, 2022

The post-pandemic relaxation of tardy policies aimed at allowing a smooth readjustment to in-person school last year. But instead, there was a stark increase in the number of tardies and absences which...

New safety enhancements to kick off new school year

New safety enhancements to kick off new school year

Ethan Ravi and Mack Jones September 23, 2022

 On Dec. 16, 2021, when ETHS underwent a lockdown due to students illegally possessing guns on school property, many members of the Evanston community expressed concerns over the safety of students at...

Community reels following Highland Park shooting

Clara Gustafson, News Editor August 15, 2022

With COVID-19 putting a pause on many social gatherings over the past two years, this summer's annual Fourth of July parade down Central Street was highly anticipated by many Evanstonians.  However,...

Sustainability coordinator hopes to lower ETHS’ carbon emissions

Tarek Anthony, Staff Writer August 15, 2022

ETHS has hired its first full-time sustainability coordinator following months of outcry and protest from ETHS students imploring the ETHS administration to act upon the current climate crisis our planet...

City struggles to fill city manager position

Annabelle Harris, Assistant News Editor August 15, 2022

For the past 14 months, the City of Evanston has spent a lot of time and money searching for a new city manager but has been unable to find someone for the job. In a recent letter, Mayor Biss called the...

A local award with worldwide significance

Sophia Siddiqui, Staff Writer August 15, 2022

One of the greatest things about the Evanston community is its public library system. With over 4,000 new library cards issued and 1.2 million books, magazines, movies, and DVDs circulated in just one...

New start, new season, same old closings

New start, new season, same old closings

Roselyn Witt, Staff Writer August 15, 2022

Every year, Evanston residents look forward to going to the beach on hot days to cool off, hang out with their friends and listen to the sound of Lake Michigan. This year, the water has been an especially...

David Feeley

David Feeley

Charlotte Geyskens, Staff Writer May 12, 2022

ETHS teacher of 23 years David Feeley is retiring at the end of this school year. Since he was hired in 1999, Feeley has taught AP US Government, Business Law, Accounting and Personal Finance. Feeley also...

Senior Scholarships and Department Awards 2022

May 12, 2022

Albert A. Haller Memorial Award Samuel Adeoye Catherine McKnight Scholarship Timothy Russell Catherine McKnight Scholarship Taryn Robinson COE Moms/COE Pops Scholarships King Dortch-Mason,...

The Evanstonian announces next Executive Editors

Eden Drajpuch and Lauren Dain May 12, 2022

The Evanstonian’s 2021-2022 Editorial Board is proud to announce the 2022-2023’s Executive Editors: Meg Houseworth, Jessica Sehgal and Ahania Soni. Meg, Jessica and Ahania have all been on staff for...

Leah Piekarz

Leah Piekarz

Elise Goulding, Staff Writer May 12, 2022

After 21 years ETHS counselor Leah Piekarz is retiring. She started her counseling career in Evanston and has stayed ever since. Her job consists of supporting students, academically and otherwise, introducing...

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