The Evanstonian staff has worked hard all year to share with readers what’s been happening at ETHS and in Evanston. Above, check out our rundown of the year that was in Evanstonian content, and below, find the year’s most read stories, as well as the top articles in each section.

Top overall stories

1. Kits 2 Commits by 2021-22 Sports staff
2. The foundation of Northwestern and Evanston’s bond: A history of partnerships and conflict by Lauren Dain, Sophia Sherman & Jared Tucker
3. Evanstonians, ETHS community reflects on opportunity gap by Jessica Sehgal, Clara Gustafson, Foster Ellen, Ingrid Halverson & Eva Morales-Grahl
4. ‘It was a pillar:’ Examing legacy of Evanston’s former Fifth Ward school by Eden Drajpuch, Linnea Mayo & Sari Oppenheimer
5. Discrepancies between sports and ‘fangirl’ culture by Linnea Mayo
6. Open campus lunch for all grades improved social safety by Hazel Hayes & Rosie Witt
7. Season four of ‘Attack on Titan’ experiences spike in viewership by Ben Levy
8. ‘White frames of reference, “white is right” conclusions: How integrating Evanston’s District 65 divided a city by Ahania Soni, Maddie Coyle, Amy Grill, Kamau Ransom
9. Bringing Evanston’s mental health living room to life by Milo Slevin
10. Every aspect of the word: Safety at ETHS, a year after lockdown by Ahania Soni

Top Arts & Entertainment stories

1. Season four of ‘Attack on Titan’ experiences spike in viewership by Ben Levy
2. Q&A on local filming of new show ‘The Bear’ by Sam Froum
3. ETHS’ production of ‘Joseph’ emphasizes hope by Ali Cutter and Lila Portis
4. Inside ‘Booktok,’ the trend reigniting teens’ love of reading by Mae Luning
5. Local artist uses art to heal during challenging times by Meg Houseworth

Top Feature stories

1. The foundation of Northwestern and Evanston’s bond: A history of partnerships and conflict by Lauren Dain, Sophia Sherman & Jared Tucker
2. Evanstonians, ETHS community reflect on opportunity gap by Jessica Sehgal, Clara Gustafson, Foster Ellen, Ingrid Halverson & Eva Morales-Grahl
3. ‘It was a pillar:’ Examining the legacy of Evanston’s former Fifth Ward school by Eden Drajpuch, Linnea Mayo & Sari Oppenheimer
4. ‘White frames of reference, “white is right” conclusions: How integrating Evanston’s District 65 divided the city by Ahania Soni, Maddie Coyle, Amy Grill and Kamau Ransom
5. Bringing Evanston’s mental health living room to life by Milo Slevin

Top In-Depth stories

1. Stressors in sports: The challenges student athletes face due to toxic cultures by Jessica Sehgal, Bridget Baker, Marin Ubersox, Paula Hlava, Sophie Milner-Gorvine, Zoe Kaufman
2. Stress and substances: The supports in place for students in Evanston by Lauren Dain, Jessica Sehgal, Meg Houseworth, Bridget Baker, Lydah Coates, Calliope Green, Sophie Milner-Gorvine, Stella Israelite, and Zoe Kaufman
3. Just a 30-minute cab ride away: An inside look at North Cook Young Adult Academy by Jessica Sehgal, Bridget Baker, Marin Ubersox, Charlotte Geyskens, Paula Hlava, and Odessa Winn
4. Banished and embellished: An analysis of appropriate content in high schools by Lauren Dain, Jessica Sehgal, Meg Houseworth, Bridget Baker, Lydah Coates, Zoe Kaufman, Calliope Green
5. Continuing after crisis: District 65 regroups and rebounds for next school year by Jessica Sehgal, Bridget Baker, Marin Ubersox, Sophie Milner-Gorvine, Zoe Kaufman

Top News stories

1. Old Orchard Barnes and Noble set to reopen by Elliot Hoffner & Grace Jorgensen
2. District 65 approves plan for Fifth Ward school by Tarek Anthony
3. ETHS set to become mask-optional on Feb. 28 by Eden Drajpuch
4. Northwestern’s new stadium plans evoke mixed feelings by Mack Jones
5. Students put on ‘Do Not Disturb’ with new phone policy by Charlotte Geyskens & Ella Bowker

Top Opinion stories

1. Discrepancies between sports and ‘fangirl’ fan culture by Linnea Mayo
2. Open campus lunch for all grades improved social safety by Hazel Hayes & Rosie Witt
3. Stop exploiting people’s oppression for college applications by Meg Houseworth & Simone Jacot-Bell
4. In response to ‘I’ve had enough of the panhandlers downtown’ by Meg Houseworth, Simone Jacot-Bell & Ben Levy
5. In addressing safety, ETHS must center experience of marginalized students by the Evanstonian editorial board (but really executive editor Jessica Sehgal)

Top Sports stories

1. Kits 2 Commits by 2021-22 sports staff
2. Strong second half puts boys soccer back in win column by Owen Chiss
3. Groff leads football to lopsided Homecoming victory by Christopher Vye & Eliana Prawer-Stock
4. Field hockey nets second-ever goal against tough Trevians in loss by Alexis Rogers
5. On your marks, get set, row! by Owen Chiss & Alexis Rogers