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

The Evanstonian

Sophomore RB finds end zone twice, leads football to victory in season opener

Sophomore RB finds end zone twice, leads football to victory in season opener

Will Klearman, Opinion columnist August 26, 2023

As Evanston’s #2 bulldozed his way into the endzone for his second rushing touchdown of the night, many students and fans watching the game were left wondering, “Who is that?” That player was...

Girls field hockey exacts revenge over Latin in opening-game victory

Jilian Denlow and Owen Chiss August 22, 2023

After girls field hockey fell short in a 2-0 loss to Latin in last year’s final regular season game, coach Annie Lesch emphasized the hunger of her team all off-season coming into game one of the 2023...

Photo Courtesy of Patrick Hughes

Girls Water Polo returns to form with 13-0 win on Senior Night

Christopher Vye, Sports Editor April 21, 2023

The last couple of games have been tough ones for the Girls Water Polo team.  “We were coming off a really, really rough stretch of playing a lot of really, really tough competition and just struggling...

Girls soccer takes conference victory against Glenbrook South, stays undefeated at home

Girls soccer takes conference victory against Glenbrook South, stays undefeated at home

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor April 20, 2023

The Kits entered their second half against Glenbrook South with a 1-0 lead, and within one minute of play, had conceded a goal to tie the match—putting their undefeated home record at risk. Though the...

LGBTQ+ Wildkits seek school support amidst national attacks

Charlotte Geyskens, Staff Writer April 20, 2023

So far, 2023 has not been an easy year for the LGBTQ+ community. According to the ACLU, as of April 7, 452 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in a majority of states, most of which target transgender...

Art by Kupu Sumi

Opinion | Willow Project will have detrimental effects to our environment

Stella Davis, Staff Writer April 20, 2023

I’ve always had a love for animals. Growing up, I would spend hours watching Animal Planet, captivated by the lives of arctic animals. A memorable image for me will always be polar bears. Seeing them...

Art by Jessica Sehgal

It’s worth a shot

Owen Chiss, Assistant Sports Editor April 20, 2023

Four to two. That was the actual score of a high school basketball game in Oklahoma in February this year. “There’s numerous instances where someone will be playing in a game or watching a game...

Photos courtesy of Laura Harrier

From E-Town to tinsel town: Actress Laura Harrier reflects on childhood, high school friendship, career

Mae Luning, Lily Roback, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Staff Writer April 20, 2023

Before 32-year-old actress, Laura Harrier, took on roles in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and BlacKkKlansman, among other blockbuster films, she was“just a normal kid from Evanston!” Harrier attended ETHS...

Changes in Evanston Plaza hours disrupt after-school routines

Changes in Evanston Plaza hours disrupt after-school routines

Lydah Coates and Calliope Green April 20, 2023

The bell rings at 3:35 on an icy January afternoon. Students groggily filter out of their last period class and out the main doors. Those who have warm ways of getting home quickly vanish, while the walkers...

Opinion | ChatGPT spreads false information, limits creativity

Opinion | ChatGPT spreads false information, limits creativity

Sachin Jain, Staff Writer April 20, 2023

ChatGPT—an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that can help us with various tasks ranging from writing essays or history reports, solving math problems and answering a variety of questions—was...

Opinion | The importance of female friendships

Opinion | The importance of female friendships

Aaliya Weheliye, Leah Johnson, Staff Writers April 20, 2023

Often, we hear the tired statement made by teenage girls who have deep rooted internalized misogyny: “I have more guy friends because they’re less drama.” We fundamentally disagree with this argument.  Have...

Opinion | Dear Students, SAT Scores Do Not Define You

Jonah Chiss, Max Low, Staff Writers April 20, 2023

Spring break is supposed to be a time of relaxation. A time of tranquility. A short respite in an otherwise stressful school year. Unfortunately, many juniors have a different story to tell regarding their...

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