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Letter from the Editor: The Evergreen Online is critical to a Greenhill journalist’s training.

The Evergreen Online initially had an exciting color scheme of purples, pinks, and greens. The website looked like a blog,

Senior Column: Making up with makeup

The first time I wore makeup was for my third grade play. Thick coats of mascara were applied to my

Senior Column: Bird poop heals

Does self-advocacy justify violating societal health norms? Would only a sick soul think so? If so, Dr. Grant Holland, a

Staff Editorial: The Stoneman Douglas students have spoken, now it’s our turn

We were in our sixth-period journalism class when we got the notification. Reports of an active shooter at Marjory Stoneman

Senior Column: Journalism: a dead language

“Why do you care so much about Latin? It’s a dead language.” In 8th grade I took it upon myself

Staff Editorial: Revive Greenhill club culture

Three years ago, during the break between second and third period, the halls of the Upper School were quiet. During

The power of perspective

This past summer, in the car ride from the heart of Prague to a destination about two hours away, I

Senior Column: What’s my name?

I have no idea how to pronounce my name. My mother says that I am “Ra-day”; my dad says that

Senior Column: Actions speak louder than words

I’d never really fed anyone, so it was really hard when I finally did. It didn’t help that I had

Senior Column: The Concussion Chronicles

“Okay, Areeba, turn your head to the left,” my doctor instructed. “Sure!” I turn my head to the left. “Good.

Senior Column: It’s football, not soccer

I’m legitimately beginning to think that I’m a British boy trapped in an American’s body. Well, that may be a

Senior Column: Tooth Tales

Lying down on a cold, unforgiving chair with a bright light shining down upon me, I remained as still as

Executive Editor Abbas Hasan weighs in on Aun San Suu Kyi and her indifference to the genocide in Myanmar

Every year, a Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to the individual or individuals who take a stand to make the

Staff Editorial: The Dangers of Stifling Conversation

Is there a better time or place to have a conversation about free speech? From confederate statues to censorship on

Director of Debate Aaron Timmons responds to The Evergreen’s “Sexism in Debate” story

To read the “Sexism in Debate” story referenced in the editorial, click here: http://evergreengreenhill.org/sexism-is-a-problem-in-debate-female-debaters-say/ The word that best describes my

Letter to the Editor: Cindi Timmons responds to The Evergreen’s “Sexism in Debate” story

The Evergreen would like to apologize for the misspelling of Cindi Timmons’ name in our April issue as well as

Which is better: Macs vs PCs

Pro PC: Pro Mac:

Which Black historic figure do you feel is underrepresented?

Greenhill Upper School students and faculty share underrepresented Black historic figures in honor of Black History Month. Photo by Zeenya

Developing the Art of Charity

Junior Zeenya Meherally writes of her experience in Kenya and the difference between development, charity, and aid. Over this past

How to Fix NFL’s Plummeting Ratings

The National Football League (NFL) is in a tough situation right now, and they are doing nothing to fix it.

Staff Editorial: Why we need an Arabic program

When Upper School French and Arabic teacher, Cherine Chlone, asked her students to identify celebrities from the Arab world, the

Diary from DC: Eighth grader shares her experience on election night

The eighth grade was on their annual class trip to Washington DC through the election. Here is eighth-grader and Middle

The Political Demographics of Greenhill

Breakdown of political parties: Democrat: 43.6% Republican: 18.9% Other: 37.5% Breakdown of Greenhill students stances on social issues: Breakdown of

Greenhill Upper School students respond to the election

In the wake of this historic election, Greenhill Upper School students shared their perspective on Trump’s win. Elli Dassopoulos, freshman Alex Kinkead, junior

The Evergreen responds to the 2016 election

In the wake of this historic election, several Evergreen staff members shared their perspective on Trump’s win. Simra Abedi, Copy Editor Suman Chebrolu,

Tartuffe: A Review

I entered the Studio Theater curious about the play I was just about to see. I had never heard of

A Message to Media: Confront Your Bias

Sophomore Chase Brown shares his opinion on the media. I am watching this election like a hawk. My future

Greenhill Today: A Preview of Homecoming

Junior writes about volunteer experience at Syrian refugee camp

In the October 2016 issue, the Evergreen covered the Syrian refugee crisis, specifically the refugees in Dallas (pages 10-11). The

Photos of Syrian Refugees, cont’d from pages 10-11

Photos courtesy of Zoe Allen, Abbas Hasan, and Alice Zhang

Mayor of Addison’s letter to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

In the October 2016 issue, the Evergreen covered the potential new projects by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and it’s

Review of “Finding Prince Charming”

After an exhausting day of napping in a library study room and staring at freshmen long enough to make them

Unleash the Power of Eyewitnesses

At school, whenever I see a bully unfairly harassing someone, I am taught to be the “upstander” by breaking up

The Night through the Eyes of an Immigrant

The room had energy like a Mavericks game. When Trump spoke, he cracked jokes, he vibrantly spoke about issues regarding

Get in Losers. We’re going campaigning.

It’s 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 17. Mariachi music fills the gymnasium of Mountain View College as the crowd excitedly

Trump’s newest policy: Universities should share the risk of student loans

Two months ago, Greenhill School’s Editor-in-Chief of school newspaper, The Evergreen, attended Donald

Why I Won’t Apologize for My Religion

Around midday on Friday, November 13th, my social media was flooded with messages about Paris. I clicked on an article

Terrorism Has No Religion

I was picking up my best friend Stephen Crotty on our way to dinner to celebrate his birthday. As soon

What Did He Just SAY?

How Mr. Trump is using rhetoric to propel his campaign. Donald Trump isn’t a politician. But according to AP government

My Talk with the Donald

It was two hours before Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump’s rally was commencing in my hometown, Dallas, and I had