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

The Evanstonian

Natalie Weinert

Natalie Weinert, Assistant News Editor

Hi! My name is Natalie Weinert (she/her/hers) and I am an Assistant News Editor for The Evanstonian. As a sophomore, I am building on what I learned on staff last year. I write for the paper to experience journalism and engage in The Evanstonian community! In my free time, I enjoy being with family and friends, running cross country, traveling, reading and watching TV.

By Natalie Weinert
Art by Olivia Tankevicius

Warm hearts in cold weather: giving back in Evanston this holiday season

Natalie Weinert and Anasofia Wilkinson-Marron December 13, 2024

From the Holiday Light Celebration to the Symphony Holiday Concert, holiday festivities are rampant in Evanston throughout the winter months. However, apart from the holiday fun, many find themselves at...

Animal Records Opens in Downtown Evanston

Animal Records Opens in Downtown Evanston

Natalie Weinert, Assistant News Editor November 1, 2024

On September 30, Animal Records opened at 624 Grove Street in downtown Evanston. The owner, Greg Allen, is still making finishing touches to the space. A few weeks ago, he painted the record store’s...

Councilmember Harris makes an announcement at the end of the meeting.

September 23 City Council meeting centered around funding for city initiatives

Natalie Weinert, Assistant News Editor October 11, 2024

The City Council meeting held on September 23 began with Mayor Daniel Biss’ acknowledgment of Evanston Hispanic Heritage Month, National Preparedness Month, Suicide Prevention Month and National Diaper...

Lesley Wilkinson and Pat Delmenico sit in lawn chairs, taking in the music from a distance.

The Sounds of Summer

Natalie Weinert, Assistant News Editor September 13, 2024

On August 29, crowds gathered at Fountain Square in Downtown Evanston for the eighth Downtown Summer Sounds of the season.  As Executive Director of Downtown Evanston, Andy Vick plans the event. “Downtown...

Jenny Weber, CTE teacher and DECA leader, announced students’ accomplishments as part of the club.

May 14 School Board meeting features reflections on past school year, plans for future

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer May 18, 2024

On May 14, the District 202 School Board held their last meeting before the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting consisted of a variety of presentations and discussions,  in topics that ranged...

Students, teachers reflect on phone usage post pandemic

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....

New student phone restrictions set to kick off this summer

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer April 27, 2024

In an email sent out on April 19, ETHS administration announced upcoming plans to regulate phone use in the school setting. Starting this summer, students will be unable to access their phones during class...

EPD Commander Scott Sophier addressed the City Council at the Feb. 26 meeting.

New community response team to handle eligible emergency calls

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer April 20, 2024

On Feb. 26, a memorandum recommended that the City Council approve a proposal for implementation of an Alternative Community Response Initiative in Evanston. The proposal called for the creation of a community...

Student Representative candidates share thoughts ahead of April 12 election

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

On Friday, April 12, voting will begin for Student Representative to the District 202 School Board. Students of all grade levels will be able to vote through their myETHS accounts, starting at 9:15...

A step-by-step look at District 65’s superintendent search

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

When District 65’s superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton, resigned in 2023, responsibility fell to the Board of Education to address the unoccupied position. After a timely and eventful search for the ultimate...

The new Arts & Innovation Department aims to unite disciplines.

On the cutting edge

As long-term district initiative conversations began last school year, many ideas were on the table, from policy changes to implementations of new programs. The Board of Education had plenty of issues...

Parents with young children wait to buy tickets, with the multi-leveled tubular playground behind.

New Sky Zone location embraced with enthusiasm by all ages

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Sky Zone, an entertainment and trampoline park chain, has added another location to its near 300 others spanning the globe. Construction began last summer to transform the former movie theater space,...

Participants moved between booths at the Maker's Market, looking at the work of local artists.

Evanston Made holds its final Maker’s Market of the year

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

The Maker’s Market has been going on for almost five years. This year, the event took place on May 7 and Aug. 6, and most recently, on Oct. 8. This event, run by Evanston Made, a nonprofit arts organization,...

Blended Health & Smoothie Bar aims to provide customers with healthy foods that complement their fitness goals.

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,...

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