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Dreams deferred

Mac Stone, News Editor September 22, 2017

            In an attempt to fix America’s longtime immigration issue, President Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security put an expiration date on DACA, one of America’s largest...

George Elias is an ETHS legend who will never be forgotten.

Former wrestling coach of 40 years passes away

Mac Stone, News Editor August 28, 2017

This past summer, legendary ETHS wrestling coach Elias George passed away at the age of 92.     George was the head coach of the wrestling team from 1958-2000, assistant coach from 2000-2003, and interim...

Girls volleyball practices in the newly renovated gym.

NU funds enable gym renovation over summer

Sarah Frieman, News Editor August 28, 2017

Beardsley Gym underwent a full renovation this summer after receiving funds from Northwestern for hosting women’s basketball and volleyball this fall and winter.    “A lot of the renovations were...

News briefs Aug. 28

August 28, 2017

The new revised DRESS CODE POLICY states that students may wear: - Hats facing straight forward or straight backward - Religious headwear - Hoodie sweatshirts (wearing the hood overhead is allowed) -...

Parents and faculty have fun at Boosterpalooza. Photo courtesy of Boosters.

Boosterpalooza to kick off Sept. 9

Meredith Herrick, News Editor August 28, 2017

The Fifth Annual Boosterpalooza celebration will be held on Sept. 9, 2017.      “Boosterpalooza is an annual event to celebrate ETHS and the community,” Athletic Director Chris Livatino said. “It...

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Leslie Wenzel

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Leslie Wenzel

Adrian Wilburn, Feature Editor May 28, 2017

After a fulfilling 40 years, Leslie Wenzel is finally deciding to hang up her boots and retire. An Evanston resident for 62 years a teacher for 40, Ms. Wenzel has done a lot for this community. At ETHS,...

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Tim Richardson

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Tim Richardson

Mac Stone, Feature Editor May 28, 2017

While most people choose to relax after they close their careers, physical education teacher Tim Richardson will be taking a more unique route into retirement. "Retirement isn't really what I'm looking...

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Pam Sloan

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Pam Sloan

Adrian Wilburn, Feature Editor May 28, 2017

After many years of teaching countless students, art teacher Pamela Sloan has decided to say goodbye to ETHS. "Teaching at ETHS has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my life," Sloan said....

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Joseph O'Shea

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Joseph O’Shea

Sam Calian, News Editor May 28, 2017

Since 1984, the Chicago area has benefited from the inspiring teaching of Joseph O'Shea, but it won't anymore. O'Shea has taught at ETHS for the past 23 years in a variety of science courses, including...

Evanston bids a fond farewell: Tracy Autry

Evanston bids a fond farewell: Tracy Autry

Sam Calian, News Editor May 28, 2017

15. That's the number of courses Tracy Autry has taught during her 33-year-long career at ETHS. Autry began her career in the CTE department in 1984. Since then, she's gone on to teach a wide array...

District 65 budget referendum wins by a landslide

District 65 budget referendum wins by a landslide

Gigi Wade, News Writer April 21, 2017

Although members of the Evanston/Skokie community will pay an additional $39 in property taxes next month, the referendum that passed in the April 4 vote will use those funds to protect District 65 sports...

Debate students work through a case study

Speech and Debate travels to Kentucky for national championship

Sarah Frieman, News Editor April 21, 2017

Speech and Debate will send eight students, the most they’ve ever taken, to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) at the University of Kentucky, April 29-May 1.             “The Tournament...

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