Makeda Hausman

Makeda Hausman, Opinion Columnist

Hello, My name is Makeda Hausman (He/Him) and this is my second year writing for the Evanstonian. In addition to being a part of the newspaper, I split my time between being a Student Ambassador, a part of the SAAME Alliance club, and the ETHS Fencing team. Joining the Evanstonian has provided me with a wonderful community of like-minded students who share the same passions and aspirations! In my free time I like to hang out with friends, go cafe hopping, and roller skate!

By Makeda Hausman

Opinion | The Downfall of American Cinema

Makeda Hausman, Opinion Columnist • December 13, 2024

From the world's earliest surviving motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene in 1888, the film industry has become a powerhouse of entertainment worldwide. American cinema flourished between the late 20th...

Opinion | Do you really need a new phone?

Makeda Hausman, Opinion Columnist • October 11, 2024

Well, I guess it's this time of year again - when the old models start glitching and shutting down, when you’re forced to buy a “new and improved” phone, when another mere number gets added to the...

Opinion | ETHS Should Offer More Language Options

Makeda Hausman, Staff writer • September 13, 2024

I remember the dreadful class selection night in January before my freshman year. My mom and I argued over the computer screen, overwhelmed by the sheer array of classes available to take. Picking French,...

ETHS’ Open House connects the gap between parents and teachers

Makeda Hausman, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024

Evanston Township welcomed students' families to the annual ETHS Open House on Aug. 29, 2024. Student Ambassadors lined the hallways chaperoning parents and guardians to the auditorium where the principals...

11th annual MENAA Summit fosters conversations surrounding cultural identity

Makeda Hausman, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

Evanston Township High School hosted the 11th annual MENAA (Middle Eastern, North African and Asian) Summit on April 24, serving as a space for discussions about cultural heritage and ethnicity. The...

New bubble tea store occupies former Viet Nom Nom storefront

Makeda Hausman, Staff Writer • March 15, 2024

Ume Tea recently opened its second location in Illinois right in the heart of Downtown Evanston, the first being in Chicago's Chinatown. Founded in Cupertino, California in 2019, Ume Tea aims to offer...

Seventh annual Civics Fair connects students with local nonprofits

Makeda Hausman, Staff Writer • February 12, 2024

ETHS hosted its seventh annual Civics Fair on Jan. 23 and 24. This yearly event aims to facilitate the interaction between students and local nonprofit organizations. All sophomores attended as part of...

Evanston Women’s Club Holiday Bazaar showcases local artistry

Makeda Hausman, Staff Writer • December 4, 2023

The holiday festivities have officially kicked off with the end of fall and the Evanston Women's Club Holiday Bazaar. The bazaar took place on Nov. 18 and 19 at the club's main building on the corner of...

City Council approves liquor tax increase for large events

Makeda Hausman, Staff Writer • November 14, 2023

The Oct. 30 city council meeting commenced with a budget discussion, primarily concerning the proposed City budget for 2024. The discussion of a potential property tax levy was postponed until a special...

Evanston embraces smoothie craze with two new stores

Natalie Weinert and Makeda Hausman • September 25, 2023

Smoothies, long touted as the perfect healthy snack, are a frequent sight in Evanston. From professionals carrying their morning drink on the way to work to students carrying the beverage around campus,...