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Students demonstrate for immigrant rights

ETHS declared sanctuary school

Sam Calian, News Editor February 6, 2017

While deportation rates rapidly increase in the US, the resolution approved by ETHS District 202 officials last month to become a safe haven continues to protect undocumented students at ETHS. “This...

Unity scholarship fair lets seniors explore scholarships

Unity scholarship fair lets seniors explore scholarships

Amissa Page, News Editor February 6, 2017

The Unity Scholarship Fair on Feb. 15 in the Hub will let college bound seniors learn about financial help for college. “The fair is a great way to get our name out there and let students know these...

China, Japan and Italy trips give students opportunities to see the world

China, Japan and Italy trips give students opportunities to see the world

Sarah Frieman, News Editor February 6, 2017

This upcoming February and March, selected students from Japanese, Mandarin, and Latin classes will put their language skills to use and travel abroad. “One of our missions at ETHS is to make our...

A group of students eat lunch in the South Study Cafe

Food sampling in The Terrace encourages student input

Amissa Page, News Editor December 16, 2016

The Nutrition Services Dept. will allow students to sample potential meals for next year’s lunch and breakfast menus and provide feedback on foods. “Students are our customers, so their opinions...

Gap year fairs help students explore their post-secondary options

New gap year fair opens doors for students

Gigi Wade, News Reporter December 16, 2016

While some seniors are getting acceptance letters and committing to schools, our schools administration is adding a plan for those who are looking to take a break after high school. On Jan. 28, New...

A group of AP Physics students participate in a lab

Upcoming AP Forum gives all students a chance to succeed in AP

Sarah Frieman, News Editor December 16, 2016

To ensure that every student feels prepared for advanced courses, the annual Pathways to AP Forum will take place Jan. 10 in the auditorium at 6 p.m. “The goal is to make sure that all students feel...

Students in Malawi attend a school assembly

ETHS comes together to help schools in Malawi

Sam Calian, News Editor December 16, 2016

ETHS students raised $1,600 to buy six acres of land, fertilizer and seed for a school in Malawi, Africa to help students survive starvation. “We tried to do as much as we could, as quick as we could,”...

Author joins book clubs for discussion of "Upstate"

Author joins book clubs for discussion of “Upstate”

Annie Doyle, Online Executive Editor December 2, 2016

On Monday November 28, 2016, members of the student book club Books 'R' Us and the  Young Adult Book Club were joined by the author of the book Kalisha Buckhanon to discuss her novel Upstate Buckhanon...

Hebrew course perseveres despite challenges it faces

Sarah Frieman, News Editor November 22, 2016

Although the Hebrew program has lost two teachers in the past two years, 35 students remain in the course with a part-time teacher from Niles North.             “There have been three different...

Fall Ball to replace Frosh/Soph Formal

Fall Ball to replace Frosh/Soph Formal

Sam Calian, News Editor November 22, 2016

On December 10th the new Fall Ball dance will replace the Freshman Sophomore formal in hopes to raise the falling attendance. “We are going to try something fresh,” Director of student activities...

Chicago greets Syrian refugees with open arms

Gigi Wade, News Reporter November 22, 2016

A new home. For Syrian refugee families, this fall has meant more than a World Series win or a presidential election. In 2011, the first waves of refugees fled Syria in search of asylum and protection...

Empty Bowl continues community tradition for 16th year

Empty Bowl continues community tradition for 16th year

Amissa Page, News Editor November 22, 2016

To raise money for local soup kitchens and increase awareness about hunger in the community, culinary and ceramics students will team up with the Community Service Club for the 16th annual Empty Bowl event...

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