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Overbearing parents invade in their child's everyday lives.

Invasive ‘helicopter parents’ hinder their child’s maturity

By Peter Barbato, Feature Writer January 12, 2018

Overbearing parents, often referred to as ‘helicopter parents’, attempt to create a positive environment for their children but don’t realize that they are setting their children up for failure later...

As a 5'7'' point guard, Henning brings agility to all aspects of her game.

Kayla Henning fills the spotlight for girls basketball

Charlie Gruner, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

While only a sophomore, Kayla Henning is mature beyond her years, as she looks to have a breakout season to fill the void of last season’s graduated talent. “Kayla is the ultimate teammate,” coach...

Physical education is unnecessary for varsity athletes

Physical education is unnecessary for varsity athletes

Eli Hartman-Seeskin, Sports Columnist December 15, 2017

All students at ETHS are required to take Physical Education all four years of school, but varsity athletes should not have to participate in PE on top of daily two-hour practices. Athletes have not always...

Junior Zach Andalman does the backstroke at practice.

Swimmers to start CSL slate tonight

Chris Werner, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

Even though Evanston and Maine South are competitive in virtually every sport, ETHS has beaten the Hawks by at least 65 points in every meet for the past five years and look to continue that dominance...

Wrestling muscles up for Russ Erb tournament today

Ben Baker-Katz, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

Despite wrestling’s sixth place finish in the Russ Erb Tournament last year, the team returns stronger and ready for a fight today.      “It’s another level of competition, it’s a state caliber...

Sophomore Ananya Visweswaran performs her vault in competition.

Gymnastics to compete at tournament

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

‘Small but mighty.’ Girls gymnastics is focused on winning the A Star Is Born tournament as they take their team down the road to Niles West tonight.      “This year our team is way closer partially...

Boys Basketball squares up tonight against Niles North

Billy Krupkin, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

While boys basketball enters tonight’s contest against Niles North as the underdog, they aren’t expecting anything less than a battle to the finish.     “Niles North has a very talented senior...

Gavin Rosengarten dribbles the ball at a practice back in August.

Boys soccer exits at supersectional

Nathan Shankar, Online Executive Editor November 21, 2017

Despite an inspired defensive performance, the ETHS boys soccer team fell 0-3 to Libertyville last Tuesday. The supersectional loss ends another successful season for Coach Frank Calixte’s squad. “We...

Bowling rolls into match against New Trier on Nov. 29

Joey Eovaldi, Sports Editor November 21, 2017

Right up their alley. Girls bowling is getting into midseason form as they prepare to strike New Trier on Nov. 29 and win back “The Pin.” “With the combined talent and experience we have...

Athletic Dept. needs to dispel nepotism

Athletic Dept. needs to dispel nepotism

Eli Hartman-Seeskin, Sports Columnist November 21, 2017

The Athletic Dept. and Boosters claim to provide teams with proportionally equitable funding, but the current system leaves athletes feeling disadvantaged and needs to be adjusted for greater transparency...

Carelette Williams does the pole vault.

Gymnastics faces first test against GBN

Chris Werner, Sports Editor November 21, 2017

David and Goliath. Girls gymnastics will kick off their season with an away dual meet against a strong Glenbrook North team on Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. “GBN is a powerhouse,” coach Meghan Koons...

Senior Fritz Gallun moves the puck across the ice.

Boys hockey ready for Loyola invite

Billy Krupkin, Sports Editor November 21, 2017

Puckin’ problems. The boys hockey team will be given a major test as they go up against some of the state’s best competition in the Loyola Thanksgiving Invitational this week. “I think...

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