Elliot Hoffner

Elliot Hoffner, Assistant Feature Editor

Hello! My name is Elliot (she/her) and I am an assistant feature editor. I’m a junior and this is my third year writing for the Evanstonian but my first year editing. When I’m not writing or interviewing, you can find me acting, reading, listening to music, or playing piano. At ETHS, I am also the director of campus tours for student ambassadors and an actor in ETHS productions.

By Elliot Hoffner

10 Questions With Elliot: Sachin Jain (Big Sach)

Elliot Hoffner, Assistant Feature Editor • September 13, 2024

SACHIN: Hey Wildkits! This is Big Sach from the morning announcements and the 67th YAMO, “YAMO Ate My Homework.” Rehearsal’s about to start, so follow me! ELLIOT: Tell me about your favorite...

[Photo] Photos of the Third Week!

August 30, 2024

Block 5 Theatre 3/4 Class. [Pictured left to right]: Templeton Steinwedel (junior), Avery Lehman (senior), Christian Nwachukwu (senior), Ash Mullenix (junior), Nat Sotnick (senior), Scythe Malone (senior),...

Students, teachers reflect on phone usage post pandemic

Nadira Bumi, Elliot Hoffner and Natalie Weinert • April 30, 2024

In the rapid-changing modern world, humans live in a digital age of constant stimulation. This culture of phone dependency stems partially from the COVID-19 pandemic, an era marked by social distancing....

‘Aristotle and Dante’’s lack of distribution emblematic of larger representation issues

Elliot Hoffner, Staff Writer • October 20, 2023

September 8, the movie adaptation of the book "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" was released. It was directed by Aitch Alberto and produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda. With an entirely...

To studios: act the write way

Meera Field and Elliot Hoffner • September 22, 2023

On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike, seeking higher pay and other improvements to working conditions. Two months later, on July 14, Hollywood actors, who are a part of the Screen...

ETHS Thrift Shop returns to The Hub, offering fun, affordable shopping experience

Elliot Hoffner, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023

This past week, the ETHS Thrift Shop returned to The Hub after closing for several months. Tuesday through Friday, the Thrift Shop was open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and students could shop through the many...

Evanston City Council votes to raise police officer salaries

Elliot Hoffner, Staff Writer • February 14, 2023

Many people’s job situations changed as a result of COVID. Some lost their jobs, while others chose to leave; much of this shifting was due to economic reasons. This is known as The Great Resignation,...

Evanston bookstore Bookends & Beginnings plans to move to new location

Elliot Hoffner, Staff Writer • December 20, 2022

Evanston’s beloved independent bookstore, Bookends & Beginnings, has been a popular spot for residents during the eight years since the bookstore opened in June of 2014. Its main shop is currently...

Holiday bazaar sets a charitable holiday mood

Elliot Hoffner and Grace Jorgensen • December 1, 2022

It’s officially the holiday season, and Evanston started festivities off early with its Holiday Bazaar. The bazaar, hosted annually by the Woman’s Club of Evanston, ran from Nov. 18-20 this...

Old Orchard Barnes and Noble set to reopen

Elliot Hoffner and Grace Jorgensen • November 10, 2022

When COVID-19 struck, Evanston and the surrounding areas lost many businesses, and many locals mourned the loss of multiple Barnes & Nobles. This popular bookstore not only left downtown Evanston but...

Health-focused options shift Evanston’s food scene

Elliot Hoffner, Rafi DiCrescenzo and Maggie Huston • September 24, 2022

The past few years have brought quite a bit of change to Evanston, so it’s no surprise that its restaurants are undergoing a drastic transformation as well. More and more chain restaurants have begun...