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

The Evanstonian

Opinion

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Take advantage of your right to vote

Editorial March 23, 2018

It has become clear that Evanston is one of the more politically active communities in the area, if not the nation. Earlier this month, our own student body demonstrated this with mass attendance and involvement...

Letter to the Evanstonian: Latinx summit attendees feel pushed aside by location change

Jocelyn Segura-Santamaria, Guest Writer March 23, 2018

The annual Latinx Summit happened a week ago, and it stirred up a lot of conversations, specifically due to the presence of Chelsea Clinton and her use of the auditorium.      I’ve helped facilitate...

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Student evaluation of teachers improves communication, performance

Callie Grober and Callie Grober March 23, 2018

Students spend hundreds of hours a year with their teachers and know more about their teaching style than a department chair observing one class period could. Yet, ETHS is not taking advantage of students’...

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The Kids are Alright: Parkland students set example for powerful activism

Callie Grober, Opinion Editor March 6, 2018

Sandy Hook. Virginia Tech. Columbine. Red Lake. These names are all too well-known in our country. Americans have become so used to school shootings that the aftermath inevitably follows a three step pattern....

Do new developments erase Evanston's identity?

Do new developments erase Evanston’s identity?

Grace Fay and Gigi Wade February 22, 2018

While many argue that new developments silence our diversity and culture, the truth is they are necessary for progress. The past few years have seen several development proposed. Almost all are...

Wildkits vs. Trevians

Wildkits vs. Trevians

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist February 22, 2018

The old Evanston-New Trier rivalry.Over the years, it’s gone beyond healthy competitiveness, convincing Wildkits to reduce Trevians to a group of ethically shallow, rich kids, but this stigma we’ve...

History courses need current events focus

Callie Grober, Opinion Editor February 22, 2018

The creation of a new Civics history course for sophomores ensured that students would actively learn and discuss today’s news. This idea, however, should be implemented into all history classes at Evanston...

AP Exams should be an individualized choice

AP Exams should be an individualized choice

Editorial February 22, 2018

ETHS is in many ways a haven for individualized academic and extracurricular pursuits; the requirement of registration for and completion of AP exams undermines that reputation. These mandates, and the...

A year with Donald Trump

Jacob Dalton, Opinion Writer January 12, 2018

  It has been a year since Donald J. Trump was elected as President of the United States. I think we can all agree it has been an interesting ride, but let’s take a closer look at the ups and...

Trump one year later

Jacob Dalton, Opinion Writer January 9, 2018

It has been a year since Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. I think we can all agree it has been an interesting ride, but let’s take a closer look at the ups and downs of the highly...

Senior Sofia Garcia presents at awards.

ETHS fails students by omitting POC from awards

Trinity Collins, Opinion Editor December 15, 2017

ETHS is 55.9 percent people of color; however, there was not one person of color who was a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Awards in attendance this year, perpetuating stereotypes. At the most recent...

Make-up policy needs change

Make-up policy needs change

Callie Grober, Opinion Editor December 15, 2017

Although ETHS has a policy on make-up work in the Pilot, enforcement is inconsistent and its broad wording does not reflect the differences in assignments for individual courses. The current Pilot states...

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