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

The Evanstonian

Sarah Parisien

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer

My name is Sarah Parisien and I am a second-year staff writer in The Evanstonian’s feature section. Outside of the newspaper, I am a dance director for YAMO, a SOAR Board member, and dancer. I love spending time with family and friends, reading and drinking coconut water. The Evanstonian provides me with an outlet for creative and critical expression along with a community that pushes me to be the best version of myself.

By Sarah Parisien
It's up to us to take action

It’s up to us to take action

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer May 14, 2020

I opened up Instagram. The first thing to appear on my feed was a video posted by social media activist, Shaun King, deemed sensitive content. I felt a pit begin to build in my stomach. In the span of...

Taylor in 2001 with Chicago Tribune reporter Maurice Possley.

Daniel Taylor regains freedom, sustains love for learning during wrongful conviction

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer April 3, 2020

On a blustery February day, I met Daniel Taylor at Silverman Hall on Northwestern’s campus, one of the buildings he works in during the week. His upbeat demeanor was a welcome contrast to the rather...

Taking the first step: Evanston establishes reparations fund

Taking the first step: Evanston establishes reparations fund

Sarah Parisien and Phoebe Porter December 13, 2019

On Nov. 25, the Evanston City Council voted 8-1 to approve a 3% tax on the sale of recreational marijuana towards a reparations fund starting Jan. 1. The idea is to create a fund for all black residents...

Intentionality of language is everything: an examination of the N-word

Intentionality of language is everything: an examination of the N-word

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

On October 15, actress Gina Rodriguez found herself at the epicenter of public backlash for a video posted, and then quickly deleted, from her Instagram. While jamming out to the Fugees, Rodriguez rapped...

Students weigh in on staff representation at ETHS

Students weigh in on staff representation at ETHS

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer August 21, 2019

There is only one thing that ETHS prides itself on more than orange and blue: their racial demographics. From pamphlets to websites and public forums, the ETHS administration rarely fails to mention how...

A Lightfoot victory could be historic for representation

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

JAN. 27, 2019 -- A private residence presiding in east Evanston hosted Chicago Mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot for a fundraiser and Q&A session. As I entered the space with multiple peers for an AP...

Game 1, Aug. 24 (top) 
Game 2, Aug. 31 (bottom)

Blue Crew: history of racial exclusion, tension compels students to make change

Ella Kanter and Sarah Parisien October 2, 2018

Inadequate communication between white students and students of color, segregated friend groups, and a historically white student section leave ETHS seniors wondering if Blue Crew, a typically senior-lead...

Kits & Cats: Marcus Campbell examines his relationship with Northwestern

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer August 31, 2018

On any given day during the school year, Marcus Campbell can be seen making his way throughout the student-filled hallways, but some may not know about his role outside of the schools’ walls as an Adjunct...

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