Onyx York – The Evanstonian

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist

My name is Onyx York (a.k.a. Carrington) and I have been an opinion writer for the Evanstonian for the past two years: last year as an editor and now, as a columnist. I’ve been a performing spoken word poet most of my life, allowing me to be witness to how words inspire movement and encourage change. I believe in the power of journalism as more than a facet of communication but as a tool for justice.

By Onyx York

Lowe’s Last Class

Harrison Witt, Michael Colton, Katy Donati, Matt Barbato, Onyx York and Margo Levitan • September 10, 2020

In the fall of 2017, Lowe and The Evanstonian staff published six issues together prior to Lowe’s early retirement in December of that year. Though Lowe was often absent due to recurring health issues, the staff was able to produce more issues than in a typical year as Lowe continued to push his students to create the best product possible, just like he had for the 30 years prior.

New equity initiative aims at cultural shift for black male students

Trinity Collins, Grant Williams-Yackel, Harrison Witt and Onyx York • May 24, 2018

The administration implemented a new initiative, initially using the phrase “the year of the black male,” in order to shift environmental factors detrimental to black male achievement. Announcing...

Not your average Joe

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist • May 24, 2018

Vogueing on the dance floor, conducting the marching band, planting in local community gardens, racing on track and field, or making a goal on ice, one is sure to find one of the Joes. The Class of...

Conflict in student section ignites racial tension

Onyx York and Caroline Jacobs • March 23, 2018

Friday nights are an exciting time at ETHS. Students fill the stands of Beardsley Gym to watch the basketball team play. However, the ETHS student section at popular sporting events is often dominated...

Wildkits vs. Trevians

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist • February 22, 2018

The old Evanston-New Trier rivalry.Over the years, it’s gone beyond healthy competitiveness, convincing Wildkits to reduce Trevians to a group of ethically shallow, rich kids, but this stigma we’ve...

Hip-hop artists should embrace the divine feminine

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist • December 15, 2017

A fellow hip-hop fan suggests that I listen to a new song. Prepared to be hit with every sexist slur that has been normalized within this genre, I guard myself and press play. Two minutes into the song,...

Years after Nipplegate, Timberlake’s white privilege still evident

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist • November 21, 2017

Sorry Miss Jackson. As Justin Timberlake celebrates his third invitation to perform at the Super Bowl, the effects of Nipplegate still affect Janet Jackson, while he remains protected by privilege. Timberlake’s...

Black-White relationships require responsibility

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist • November 3, 2017

Love sees color. While the normalization of interracial relationships is often considered a credible representation of the progression of American race relations, there is still much work to do regarding...

NFL shows solidarity at the wrong time

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist • October 16, 2017

Too little, too late. After being called a mean name by the president, NFL teams are quick to kneel in solidarity when they should’ve been kneeling all along. President Trump recently made...