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

The Evanstonian

Opinion

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...

Hip-hop artists should embrace the divine feminine

Hip-hop artists should embrace the divine feminine

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist December 15, 2017

A fellow hip-hop fan suggests that I listen to a new song. Prepared to be hit with every sexist slur that has been normalized within this genre, I guard myself and press play. Two minutes into the song,...

It's time to rearrange the district calendar

It’s time to rearrange the district calendar

Editorial December 15, 2017

As we all know, ETHS first semester final exams begin one week after students and staff return from winter break. Final exams have been scheduled at this time for several years, but it’s time for that...

ETHS must require both PE, fine arts for four years

ETHS must require both PE, fine arts for four years

Grace Fay and Grace Fay December 15, 2017

Prioritize art. While PE is important for the physical health of students, it is time for ETHS to start focusing on how art can help improve students wellbeing. Illinois is one of only six states that...

Letter to the editor: In response to ‘Patriots or Pigs?’ (Nov. 3)

Quinn Hughes, Class of 2021 November 21, 2017

Evanston police officers do a vital job in keeping us safe, however defending the police while ignoring the voices of black people perpetuates a system of oppression. The police do an important job...

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