EVANSTONIAN
December 15, 2011 | December 15th
Chemistry teacher Gerald Brady breaks into song to get his class tuned-in to the lesson

FEATURE- Teachers turn lessons into lyrics to engage students

Music is everywhere. It’s in the hallways and on your iPod, serving as a constant reminder of how it shapes our lives. If you look hard, however, you can find it in the most unlikely places. One of them is inside the classroom. Read More

Picture: Chemistry teacher Gerald Brady breaks into song to get his class tuned-in to the lesson Photo by: Eric Rolfes

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News - Incarceration or Death

Cornelius Hentz used to walk the hallways of ETHS. Now, he walks the corridors of the Shawnee Correction Center in Shawnee, IL. After years of gang... Read More

 
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EDITORIAL- Terminate the Temper Tantrums

At the Nov. 21 school board meeting, administrators discussed a proposal to bring balance to racial discrepancies by implementing an Earned Honors... Read More

 
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OPINION- Strength in actions, not numbers: students doubt drug-use statistics

People seem to believe everything they read, but ETHS students seem to believe only what they observe and pick up among their peers. Read More

 
OPINION- All-inclusive formal dance would benefit diversity

It seems that many students feel that the upcoming Cotillion Ball is for white folks and the upcoming Ebony Ball is only for blacks folks. Something... Read More

 
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New Chinese exchange planned for 2012

After taking a trip to China with other American teachers and administrators, Chinese teacher Chengkaun Zhou is in the process of setting up a... Read More

 
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OPINION- Smart Labs prepare students

Students are offered a great variety of classes that are often ignored or overlooked. Smart Lab classes are some of these under appreciated courses,... Read More

 
OPINION- Say what you need to say

One of my favorite teachers used to always remind us to “say what you mean and mean what you say.” Though he was talking about essay writing, this... Read More

 
Block scheduling proposed to ensure student well-being

In order to support student wellbeing and ensure that school is not excessively stressful, ETHS is considering a switch to a block schedule for the... Read More

 
OPINION- Does it matter if it's Black or White?

Are Cotillion and Ebony Ball racially and socially exclusive? Email your responses to evanstonianpoll@gmail.com and see the results in the next... Read More

 
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FEATURE- 8 questions for Julia Crowley-Farenga

Senior Julia Crowley Farenga decided she wanted to become more involved in science research this summer. After talking with her physics teacher, she... Read More

 
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Entertainment - A Streetcar Named Desire comes to Upstairs Theater for third time

The multi-Emmy and Tony award-winning play, A Streetcar Named Desire, is returning to ETHS yesterday, today, and tomorrow. “First off, it is one of... Read More

 
FEATURE- Decorate your cake and eat it too

Cake decorating has taken up shop at ETHS, and vanilla cup- cakes will never be the same. Read More

 
Entertainment - Evolution of film doesn't help movie industry

Time to mourn, movie fans. Well, not yet. The three major manufacturers of motion picture film cameras – Aaton, AARI, and Panavision – have all... Read More

 
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Sports - Senior-heavy swimming faces CSL North champion GBN

It’s not easy to imagine waking up at five in the morning to go to practice, going to school, and then practicing more; this eventually equates to 22... Read More

 
Sports - Wrestling ready for Titans: Tiaira Scott ranks fourth in country

Wrestling will be facing one of its most difficult challenges of the year when it goes up against Glenbrook South today and tomorrow. GBS is the... Read More

 
Sports - More corporate sponsorship will benefit ETHS

Athletic director Chris Livatino needs to seriously consider the idea of corporate sponsorship for ETHS sports. It’s time for us to be practical,... Read More

 
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SPORTS- Lady Kits search for win at home against Niles West

Evanston was challenged with the task of facing Niles West senior Jewell Lloyd in the second game of the season; tonight they look to forget that loss... Read More

 
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Sports - Still standing: Boys confident for Niles West despite two straight losses

Although an impressive seven game winning-streak has been overshadowed by the boys basketball team’s consecutive losses last weekend, Evanston hopes... Read More

 
SPORTS- Girls Bowling anticipates easy victory against St. Charles

The girls bowling squad should continue its season’s success with an easy win over a weak St. Charles East team this Saturday.​ Read More

 
 

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