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ACT and SAT testing differences

ACT and SAT testing differences

Danielle Kosover, News Editor February 5, 2016

Find out more about the ETHS switch from ACT to SAT here!

Tim Brewer helps Frank Brice Hartley with his homework.

Best Buddies to split from national chapter

Sam Calian, News Editor February 5, 2016

One to one relationships have been the National Best Buddies model, but ETHS’s use of the family model, which accommodates more students, has led to friction between the school chapter and the organization’s...

Bobby Locke reminds freshman Hussein Alzerijawi of the rules.

Safety works to stop theft in locker rooms

By Gabe Aichholzer and Camille Allen, Executive Editor and News Editor February 5, 2016

You’ve heard the stories. People say that it seems like a phone or a pair of shoes goes missing in the locker room everyday, but it turns out theft at ETHS might be less of a problem than you think. “The...

Clara Lutz and Naissa Charles, juniors, express confusion over the new SAT format.

Revamped SAT sweeps into high schools statewide

Danielle Kosover, News Editor February 5, 2016

For 43 years, Evanston has cultivated a relationship with the ACT, but the Illinois State Board of Education’s decision to switch to the SAT will soon change that. “This alters everything,” said...

ETHS student named semifinalist in national science competition

ETHS student named semifinalist in national science competition

January 21, 2016

Evanston Township High School senior Zane Kashner was named a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search 2016. Semifinalists were selected from 1,750 entrants from 512 high schools in 43 states, Washington,...

Petition to keep Pneumonia Alley open

Petition to keep Pneumonia Alley open

Isabella Senno, Online Executive Editor December 18, 2015

Pneumonia Alley is a place where students can go to relax, but it’s also a source of frustration for many when it’s locked during the colder months. Junior Claire Turvill set out to change that...

Christine Coulter serves up Afterschool Meals.

Real meals served up Mondays after school

Emma Dzwierzynski, News Editor December 18, 2015

Every Monday, meals will be served after school in Boltwood Cafeteria from 2:45 to 3:30 to provide dinner to students with busy schedules or students that may not get a meal. This new meal service is...

Senior Mo Macsai-Goren and junior Evan Stitely kickbox in Fusion Fitness, one of the classes that will be modified next year.

Courses in development aim to increase achievement

Camille Allen, News Editor December 18, 2015

Class selection just got harder. Seven new courses from PE to Math are in development for next school year, offering more choices than ever. “This year’s changes are designed to create strong...

Spirit week kicks off after winter break

Spirit week kicks off after winter break

Sam Calian, News Editor December 18, 2015

A change of spirit. In past years, winter spirit week has always been after semester exams. However, this year it was moved to the week before exams, Jan. 4 through Jan.8. “I think the planners...

Top bridge builders in the ETHS Straw Bridge Building and Breaking Contest pose with their bridges. From left, Becca Miller, Leah Altman, Arden Cusick and Joe Leibforth.

Geometry bridge contest winners

December 17, 2015

Read more here!

Top bridge builders in the ETHS Straw Bridge Building and Breaking Contest pose with their bridges. From left, Becca Miller, Leah Altman, Arden Cusick and Joe Leibforth.

Geometry Bridge Building Contest Results

Isabella Senno, Online Executive Editor December 17, 2015

The winner of the 36th annual ETHS Straw Bridge Building and Breaking Contest is Joe Leibforth. Leibforth’s bridge held a final weight of 6.9 kilograms (15.2 pounds). Arden Cusick was second with...

ETHS continues the memory of Dajae Coleman

ETHS continues the memory of Dajae Coleman

December 14, 2015

Read the story here!

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