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

The Evanstonian

Opinion

Is #MeToo the right outlet to combat rape culture?

Is #MeToo the right outlet to combat rape culture?

Gigi Wade and Grace Fay November 21, 2017

Power in numbers. The “#MeToo” social media campaign has provided valuable support to survivors of sexual assault nationwide. The hashtag began after allegations of assault against Hollywood...

Students should explore alternative career paths

Students should explore alternative career paths

Jacob Dalton, Opinion Editor November 21, 2017

Although many ETHS students believe that college is their only option after graduation, there are a variety of other choices for post-secondary life. According to a study conducted by Georgetown...

Evanston must move on from its corrupt founding father

Evanston must move on from its corrupt founding father

Callie Grober, Opinion Editor November 21, 2017

Remember your history. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we, as Evanstonians, need to educate ourselves on the human rights violations committed by our city’s namesake, and rethink our...

Years after Nipplegate, Timberlake's white privilege still evident

Years after Nipplegate, Timberlake’s white privilege still evident

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist November 21, 2017

Sorry Miss Jackson. As Justin Timberlake celebrates his third invitation to perform at the Super Bowl, the effects of Nipplegate still affect Janet Jackson, while he remains protected by privilege. Timberlake’s...

Take advantage of chances for action

Take advantage of chances for action

Editorial November 21, 2017

Throughout this current school year, the administration has done a phenomenal job of bringing in speakers who are not only willing to share their insight, but take questions from students as well....

ETHS must abolish gender exclusive P.E. classes

ETHS must abolish gender exclusive P.E. classes

Callie Grober, Opinion Editor November 3, 2017

Although ETHS strives to be more inclusive, gender segregated freshman PE classes alienate non-binary students. Freshman P.E. courses are separated by gender; non-binary students, or those who don’t...

Patriots or "pigs"?

Patriots or “pigs”?

Jacob Dalton and Jacob Dalton November 3, 2017

Evanston police officers do vital work to keep us safe. It’s time to celebrate their successes, not just condemn their failures. Police officers in Evanston work a week totaling to 40 hours a week. Yet...

Appreciate veterans, condemn the cause

Appreciate veterans, condemn the cause

Gigi Wade, Opinion Editor November 3, 2017

     Although veterans have inarguably served our country well, the military as an institution should not be applauded for its efforts overseas or its treatment of its forces.    In light of Veterans...

Black-White relationships require responsibility

Black-White relationships require responsibility

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist November 3, 2017

Love sees color. While the normalization of interracial relationships is often considered a credible representation of the progression of American race relations, there is still much work to do regarding...

Trump serves as distraction from other corrupt officials

Trump serves as distraction from other corrupt officials

Grace Fay, Opinion Editor November 3, 2017

If your activism is based solely on rebuking the Trump administration, you are doing yourself and your fellow citizens a huge disservice. Obviously, the Trump administration is one of the worst to walk...

Students line up outside the Hub during a free period.

Study centers must revise policies

Editorial November 3, 2017

Other student resources need to follow the Hub’s lead and adapt to a changing school. Every day, students have access to valuable spaces like East and Central Library. However, most students flock to...

Student safety starts with armed teachers

Student safety starts with armed teachers

Jacob Dalton, Opinion Editor October 16, 2017

Safety first, Amendment second. We have all seen the news. 50 dead, 32 wounded. How many student deaths and severe injuries until we finally decide to protect our students? Five states have allowed schools...

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