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

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Opinion

Opinion | Why I think we need to stop exploring Space

Avery Stroth, Opinion Columnist September 13, 2024

MARS AND SPACEX Nasa and SpaceX are looking towards a future where humans have a civilization on Mars. The Economic Times claims that “Musk wants to take humans to Mars in less than ten years and...

Opinion | The Better Solution to the ETHS Cafeterias

Sammy Jain, Columnist September 13, 2024

Starting this school year, cafeterias have been assigned to students by grade level, not by chance. While it is better than hoping for a miracle that your assigned lunchroom is the same as your friends,...

Opinion | More teen girls should do boxing training

Ellie Hersher-Dale, Opinion Columnist September 13, 2024

When I was in 4th grade, my dad took me to his boxing gym for the first time. The scent of sweat and Clorox hung off the gym like a second skin and adults bustled toward their boxing bags, wrapping their...

At the start of each block, students place phones in bright blue and yellow pouches, where they remain for the duration of the period.

Opinion | ‘Bell-to-bell no cell’ is a good thing: here’s why

Arber Bombaci, Assistant Opinion Editor September 13, 2024

Students gather at the beginning of each period to collectively detach themselves from a device that’s ingrained itself into every student’s life for 85 minutes. When the policy was first announced,...

Opinion | Over the tipping point: the truth behind tips

Opinion | Over the tipping point: the truth behind tips

Jay Fagel, Opinion Columnist September 13, 2024

Picture this: you walk into a coffee shop to grab a $4 pastry. As you put in the order, the cashier flips their iPad, seemingly uninterestedly. Three large, bold buttons reveal themselves on the screen:...

Opinion | ETHS Should Offer More Language Options

Makeda Hausman, Staff writer September 13, 2024

I remember the dreadful class selection night in January before my freshman year. My mom and I argued over the computer screen, overwhelmed by the sheer array of classes available to take. Picking French,...

Opinion | Fitnessgram? More like Fitness-scam

Opinion | Fitnessgram? More like Fitness-scam

Jaren Davis, Opinion Columnist September 13, 2024

It’s that time of year again, everyone. Once ETHS physical education teachers are finished distributing new uniforms, reviewing the syllabus with their pupils, and sponsoring get-to-know-you activities,...

Editorial | Embracing fall policy changes

Editorial | Embracing fall policy changes

Fall is always a time for change. There’s the usual factors—colder weather, orange-y trees, apple cider popping up more prominently in grocery stores—but also other changes, like the start of a school...

Opinion | Why Music is so Important for Teenagers

Norah Finkel, Opinion Columnist September 13, 2024

As someone who was raised in a household with a family Apple Music membership and no restrictions on the songs I listened to, music has always been an essential part of my life and my identity. When I...

Jilian Denlow | Embracing the spotlight

Jilian Denlow | Embracing the spotlight

Jilian Denlow, Executive Editor May 8, 2024

As a child, I would’ve given anything to avoid being the center of attention. I felt far more comfortable remaining in the background than stepping into the spotlight. Family members and friends alike...

Milo Slevin | Finding my own path

Milo Slevin | Finding my own path

Milo Slevin, Opinion Editor May 8, 2024

My high school experience was not what I expected it to be. Well, how could I have expected to spend my freshman year holed up at home, sleepwalking through long months of isolation from my peers. But...

Eva Sondgeroth | Being an Eva (a-va) in an Eva's (eh-va's) world

Eva Sondgeroth | Being an Eva (a-va) in an Eva’s (eh-va’s) world

Eva Sondgeroth, Assistant Sports Editor May 8, 2024

It’s the first day of school, a blistering 85 degrees in the middle of August. Usually, people have some sort of excitement for the first day, excited to see old friends and meet new people. Yet, for...

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