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The fight for the seat: RBG’s passing and legacy

Gabi Karlan, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020

Major turmoil and debate erupted in Washington after the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) on Sept. 18, 2020. Her death raised a barrage of questions: Which president will make...

Politics club creates new space for conversation

Louise Bond, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020

This school year, seniors Ben Ward and Jonathan Zenkich and juniors Madeline Matsis and Chauncy Wadsworth came together to form the ETHS Politics Club, creating a space dedicated to fostering debate about...

High Schoolers For Biden take action beyond ETHS

Sari Oppenheimer, Assistant News Editor • October 20, 2020

Students For Biden is a nationwide organization for students seeking involvement in the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris presidential campaign. High school students interested in the campaign can join High Schoolers...

Civic engagement through peer-led community service

Louise Bond, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020

The Civic Engagement Committee, one of eight student-led subcommittees of the Community Service Club, focuses on actively engaging students with social issues and empowering their voices in civic conversations....

Why ETHS needs to implement mental health days

Maddie Coyle, Opinion Editor • October 20, 2020

As high school students, we all experience varying degrees of stress. Regardless of the specifics, though, it’s clear that the amount of activities, work and outside responsibilities placed on our shoulders...

The lost debate

Zachary Bahar, Avi Shapira and Reggie Teinowitz • October 20, 2020

In every election cycle, the presidential debates are key parts of the process. These debates garner tens of millions of views and offer insights into each candidate; however, in 2020, one of these debates...

Tuning in: marching band’s pandemic practice precautions

Sophie Yang, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020

As you pass by the beloved ETHS school building, feeling the cool fall breeze and seeing the beautiful leaves change colors, you may just hear the melodic sounds of the ETHS marching band hard...

Students, staff honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ali Cutter and Lila Portis • October 20, 2020

On Sept. 18, the whole country learned of the passing of 87-year-old Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) from complications due to pancreatic cancer. Millions were left overwhelmed...

Sebastian Nalls: ETHS alum runs for mayor

Zachary Bahar, Executive Editor • October 20, 2020

While the general election is fast approaching, it is far from the only important election in the coming months, among them being the 2021 municipal election which will decide the next mayor of Evanston. While...

Peas in a pod: e-learning pods alieve isolation

Ahania Soni, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020

For students at ETHS, and across the country, staying motivated and engaged during e-learning has been a challenge. The solitude of quarantine and the overwhelmingness of the pandemic have left...

Mad-Style: Halloween Edition

Madison McGuire, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 20, 2020

Halloween is upon us, and there is no doubt that the focal point of Halloween, asking strangers for candy, must change. In 2020, it’s difficult to imagine going door to door, interacting with your entire...

Five questions with CGE’s Bea Echeverria

Gabi Karlan, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020

Bea Echeverria works at the Evanston Public Library and volunteers at Citizens’ Greener Evanston (CGE), a non-profit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues. She is on the Environmental...

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