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

The Evanstonian

Sophia Siddiqui

Sophia Siddiqui, News Editor

Hi! My name is Sophia Siddiqui and I use she/her pronouns. I’m a senior at ETHS and have been writing for the Evanstonian all four years! This year, I am one of our News Editor. I love writing for the Evanstonian and learning new things about this community through this platform.

By Sophia Siddiqui

Evanston’s blue bubble stands amidst red wave

Sophia Siddiqui and Izabella Paracuelles December 13, 2024

On November 5th, 2024, millions of Americans tuned in as the results of the recent presidential election were televised across the country. With Donald Trump receiving 76,931,945 popular votes and...

Presenter Christina Woods speaks to students.

ETHS celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with seminars, learning spaces

Izabella Paracuelles and Sophia Siddiqui November 1, 2024

On Monday, October 14th, ETHS celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day. The last Monday in September has been designated Indigenous People’s Day by the state of Illinois since 2017. Though Illinois still recognizes...

Former superintendent Allan Alson and friends pose for a photo

Alums come together for ETHS centennial celebration

Sophia Siddiqui and Izabella Paracuelles October 11, 2024

ETHS has become synonymous with its iconic silhouette, having made a home at the historic Church and Dodge location one hundred years ago. However, when ETHS first opened its doors in 1883, it was housed...

ETHS Foundation unveils new Alumni Hall

ETHS Foundation unveils new Alumni Hall

Sophia Siddiqui, News Editor September 13, 2024

As the 2024-2025 school year began, ETHS wrapped up construction on the new Alumni Hall. Formerly a large, multi-purpose room, the hall was renovated to have a more college-like feel with modern technology...

5: ‘One of the models’

Milo Slevin, Marin Ubersox and Sophia Siddiqui May 21, 2024

On a Zoom call for the Reparation Information Thought Series in the winter of 2023, Robin Rue Simmons captivated her audience through the screen, engaging a national audience of activists and community...

A look at the Cook County State Attorney race

Sophia Siddiqui, Staff Writer April 14, 2024

With a term of four years, the Cook County State Attorney holds a pivotal role in the legal landscape of one of the nation's largest counties. As the chief prosecutor, the State Attorney is responsible...

Students walked around the space, stopping at tables to interview with employers.

Robert Crown hosts annual youth summer employment event

Sophia Siddiqui, Assistant News Editor March 15, 2024

On Saturday, Feb. 17, hundreds of Evanston students aged 14 through 18 gathered for the 32nd annual Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP). With over 1000 people registered, the Robert Crown Community...

HBCU Experience Day features bestselling authors, sessions on college experiences

Sophia Siddiqui, Assistant News Editor December 15, 2023

On Thursday, Dec. 14, ETHS hosted its HBCU Experience Day, where school staff worked with the Evanston Black Advocacy Network as well as the bestselling authors of ‘The Black Family's Guide to College...

ETHS introduces Listening Spaces program for students, staff

Sophia Siddiqui, Assistant News Editor November 10, 2023

In a Nov. 9 email to ETHS students and staff, Superintendent Dr. Marcus Campbell and Assistant Superintendent and Principal Dr. Taya Kinzie announced the implementation of ETHS Listening Spaces for students....

The 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party aimed to bring together the Evanston community and celebrate the longstanding partnership between ETHS and Northwestern.

ETHS and Northwestern unite for annual block party

Sophia Siddiqui, Assistant News Editor September 22, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 7, ETHS hosted the 11th annual ‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party, celebrating the partnership between ETHS, Northwestern and the overall Evanston community. Evanston families...

The basics of The Evanstonian

The basics of The Evanstonian

Ethan Ravi and Sophia Siddiqui August 15, 2023

About Us Since 1916, The Evanstonian has been the official student newspaper for Evanston Township High School in Evanston, Ill. The opinions of an opinion writer or columnist belong to the writer and...

Changes to the student pilot for the school year

August 15, 2023

Removal of extreme tardies In a school-wide email sent on July 13, ETHS announced that extreme tardies will be removed from the student pilot for the 2023-2024 school year. These types of tardies were...

Gary Haller (back row, second from left) has been a core member of the Career and Technical Education Department at ETHS

Retiring teachers reflect on decades of time at ETHS: Gary Haller

Sophia Siddiqui, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

After 17 dedicated years at ETHS, career and technical education (CTE) teacher Gary Haller is retiring. When Haller first arrived at ETHS in 2006, the CTE department consisted of a singular AP computer...

District 202

District 202

A year after conducting the search for a new superintendent, ultimately landing on Dr. Marcus Campbell, the Evanston Township High School District 202 School Board now looks to push a new set of initiatives,...

ETHS Civics Fair aims to encourage student engagement outside the classroom

Sophia Siddiqui, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

ETHS’s Hub was closed off on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and Wednesday, Jan. 25, to make room for the yearly Civics Fair. Hundreds of Evanston sophomores took part to learn about and interact with civic engagement...

Lines out the door for Evanston Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday concert

Sophia Siddiqui, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

On Sunday, Dec. 11, ETHS hosted the Evanston Symphony Orchestra’s (ESO) yearly holiday concert. The line for tickets was out the door and wrapping around Dodge Ave as Evanston residents waited for the...

Edzo's eyes spring re-opening

Edzo’s eyes spring re-opening

Sophia Siddiqui, Staff writer September 24, 2022

Edzo’s has been an Evanston staple for years, bringing people of all ages together to enjoy a classic American meal. From their iconic fries, burgers and shakes to their convenient pricing and philanthropic...

A local award with worldwide significance

Sophia Siddiqui, Staff Writer August 15, 2022

One of the greatest things about the Evanston community is its public library system. With over 4,000 new library cards issued and 1.2 million books, magazines, movies, and DVDs circulated in just one...

ETHS honors Earth Day with events for students, Evanston residents

Sam Molitor and Sophia Siddiqui April 18, 2022

Celebrated each year on Apr. 22, Earth Day marks the birth of the modern environmental movement and is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness and support for environmental protection.  Earth Day,...

ETHS drops mask mandate in moves towards normalcy

Sophia Siddiqui and Oskar Doepke March 18, 2022

On Feb. 22, Superintendent Eric Witherspoon released an email announcing that ETHS would no longer enforce masks starting Feb. 28, though they would still be highly recommended.  District 202 is part...

Wordle sensation takes ETHS community by storm

Wordle sensation takes ETHS community by storm

Sophia Siddiqui and Oskar Doepke February 28, 2022

It’s been hard to avoid the online word game that’s taking the internet by storm. Created by software engineer Josh Wardle for his puzzle-loving partner, Wordle, a web-based word game, has ballooned...

ETHS works to reinstall Drop Everything and Read

Sofia Williams and Sophia Siddiqui December 23, 2021

After returning from a year of e-learning, ETHS has been introducing programs both old and new in order to maximize students’ academic opportunities and enjoyment. One such initiative is Drop Everything...

Image courtesy of Northwestern University

Northwestern welcomes first female president

Sophia Siddiqui and Oskar Doepke November 19, 2021

After eight years of service at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chancellor Rebecca Blank will be taking over for Morton Schapiro as the next president of Northwestern University. Blank has a history...

What’s next for Evanston movie theater

Milo Slevin and Sophia Siddiqui October 15, 2021

For over two decades, the Century 12 movie theater has been a gathering place for Evanston residents. Kids and adults alike could come together to enjoy a break from the stresses of their everyday life....

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