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The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

Opinion

Opinion | Trump couldn’t build a wall, so he dismantled the ‘Blue Wall’

Emir Bombaci, Assistant Opinion Editor December 13, 2024

It looks like America is seeing red everywhere, from the presidency, to congress, to the Supreme Court. The Democrats certainly aren’t safe from Republican expansion either, as the Republicans’ ‘Red...

Art by Drew Watson.

Editorial | Let’s make finals week more effective

It’s in the air. The return of final exams, or rather, “final experiences,” after their COVID hiatus has brought a noticeable sense of stress to the hallways. But it’s good. Well, sort of. To...

Opinion | SBG is a mistake. Here’s why.

Isaac Peng, Opinion Editor December 13, 2024

District 65 is currently in what many would call “a pickle”. A fog of confusion, panic, and frustration surrounds Bessie Rhodes. Projections predict the district will be $13 million in debt by the...

Madame X.

Opinion | More than a painting: Madame X’s enduring legacy

Avery Stroth, Opinion Columnist December 13, 2024

Madame X: A painting made in 1883-1884 by John Singer Sargent of Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, an American socialite, that defied all rulings for what a woman in art should be. These rulings included...

Fact | Santa Claus is real

Fact | Santa Claus is real

Samir Jain, Opinion Columnist December 13, 2024

On average, people stop believing in Santa Claus at only nine years old. They think it is irrational to claim that one Holly Jolly man can fly through the sky, giving gifts to children worldwide. In this...

Opinion | The Downfall of American Cinema

Opinion | The Downfall of American Cinema

Makeda Hausman, Opinion Columnist December 13, 2024

From the world's earliest surviving motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene in 1888, the film industry has become a powerhouse of entertainment worldwide. American cinema flourished between the late 20th...

Opinion | I ChatGPT’d this headline

Opinion | I ChatGPT’d this headline

Jaren Davis, Opinion Columnist December 13, 2024

It’s December again, everyone. Aside from snow, final exams, and Mariah Carey, the twelfth month signals the end of the year, too. When we grudgingly return from winter break, it’ll be 2025, meaning...

Opinion | Books should never be banned

Avery Stroth, Opinion Columnist November 2, 2024

Most banned books express positive thoughts toward the LGBTQ+ community. Some are banned because of violence and “too many depressing themes.” Whatever the case, these reasons never justify preventing...

Opinion | The future of the long-lost art of reading

Opinion | The future of the long-lost art of reading

Norah Finkel, Opinion Columnist November 1, 2024

Recently, the literacy rates in the United States have tanked. The global pandemic of COVID-19 has facilitated this issue, and studies have shown this — the National Library of Medicine states, “A...

Opinion | Stopping short: The MLB season is too long

Opinion | Stopping short: The MLB season is too long

Samir Jain, Opinion Columnist November 1, 2024

Have you ever watched every game your favorite baseball team played in a season? Odds are you haven’t, and you’re not alone. Freshman Bennett Reed claimed, “There are too many games to keep track...

Editorial | When feeder districts are strong, communities flourish

The budgetary woes of District 65 are familiar to many, having made the local news for many years. Now, with the threat of a Bessie Rhodes closure for 7th and 8th grades and the possibility of a district...

Opinion | Do you really need a new phone?

Opinion | Do you really need a new phone?

Makeda Hausman, Opinion Columnist October 11, 2024

Well, I guess it's this time of year again - when the old models start glitching and shutting down, when you’re forced to buy a “new and improved” phone, when another mere number gets added to the...

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