While out of town, a neighbor – a retired beautician whom I shall call Ann, volunteered to cut my hair. She had done so when I visited a year or so ago. This time, she came over to where I was staying and cut my hair. I knew Ann did not want any payment, but I […]
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Michael Woolf: What is going on at the Lakefront?
Like many Evanstonians this week, I was alarmed at the reports of sexual harassment and assault that were reported by female lifeguards, many of whom are or were minors at the time, at our lakefront. What is going on? Thankfully our City Council has seemed ready to take up the task of accountability, and I wholeheartedly support […]
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: YWCA Evanston/North Shore is committed to eliminating racism and empowering women, and we support District 65 administrators and school board’s anti-racism and anti-oppression work. A few years ago, we supported the district’s leadership as they embarked on the process of becoming an anti-racist district. That was a courageous declaration then, and the work to achieve that goal has been considerable and commendable. […]
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Paul Goren: District 65’s Commitment to Equity – Onward and Upward!
I would bet that most, if not all, white families who live in Evanston will say “we moved to Evanston for the diversity.” These families also argue that they embrace the diversity reflected in Evanston’s two public school districts over any other North Shore District. More than ever, now is the time to match the […]
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Nancy E. Anderson: He’s just a cat, right?
I always tell my kids that Arnold is the best cat I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot of cats. The first cat I remember was Frisky. Then there was Signe, named for my great-grandmother. Then Roo, Larry and a host of others who dotted my central Illinois upbringing. We didn’t have dogs because […]
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Reverend Dr. Michael Nabors: Letter to Residents and Citizens of Evanston
As we celebrated this past July 4th weekend and reflected on the themes of independence, freedom and liberty that have been part of the language of America since 1776, it seemed quite important to offer words about a recent event related to District 65. Last week, it became public knowledge that a lawsuit was filed […]
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Peggy Tarr: Bored?
At a July 4th get-together, one person asked if the month of July had a National Month designation. No one knew. I decided to Google the question. Wow! There were at least 15 National Month titles for July. I was struck by two of the titles: World Watercolor Month (included in Evanston’s Blick Art Supply Store ad) and […]
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Reader: Why Can’t City Stop Illegal Fireworks?
Last night, July 4, was a horror. Can’t we do something about the gunshot-, bomb-like firecrackers that went on interminably, and that I have no doubt will continue tonight and for several more? This happens every year and it’s traumatizing for neighbors, children and animals. The practice provides absolutely no pleasure to anyone except the […]
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One Pandemic Activity I’m Not Giving Up
My dining room table holds the square outline of a jigsaw puzzle. In piles around the square, I’ve sorted pieces by color. Slowly, painstakingly, I am filling in the outline. The pandemic is waning, and my life is returning to the way it was before. Yet I’m still working on a puzzle. I am new […]
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A Modest Farewell
Hello, Evanston, We are taking the center column this morning, June 28, to let you know that we are retiring from our editorial and leadership positions at the RoundTable. Our retirement at this time is in accordance with our plans to build a sustainable future for the RoundTable, something that we, together with members of our […]