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Eshaam Bhattad

Eshaam Bhattad, Managing Editor of Production

Eshaam is a senior and the Managing Editor of Production for Statesman this year. He’s always excited to cover political events and investigate happenings in the community. Outside of Statesman, he’s a member of the Debate Team, the South Asian Student Association, and most likely watching copious amounts of video essays on Youtube.

All content by Eshaam Bhattad
The Impact of Doom Scrolling on our Generation

The Impact of Doom Scrolling on our Generation

Eshaam Bhattad, Aisha Fatima, and Satviki Inturi
February 10, 2025
Stevenson Debate Team Achieves Successes at Glenbrooks National Tournament

Stevenson Debate Team Achieves Successes at Glenbrooks National Tournament

Eshaam Bhattad, Jenny Liang, and Netra Wuppalapati
January 12, 2025
Stevenson’s Awareness and Actions On Climate Change

Stevenson’s Awareness and Actions On Climate Change

Eshaam Bhattad and Grace Bui
November 18, 2024

Connections 9/20

Oliver Arora and Eshaam Bhattad
September 20, 2024

Connections 9/13

Oliver Arora and Eshaam Bhattad
September 19, 2024
2024 The Youth: DNC Hypes Students for National Elections

2024 The Youth: DNC Hypes Students for National Elections

Oliver Arora and Eshaam Bhattad
September 16, 2024

Connections 9/6

Oliver Arora and Eshaam Bhattad
September 6, 2024
As dozens of politicians, celebrities, and athletes endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, the fabric of our country slowly tears away with red and blue stains. The fanfare of conventions might be fascinating, but the inflamed rhetoric can be equally destructive to the fabric of a civil, democratic society. Graphic by Eshaam Bhattad.

The DNC Brings Life Back to Politics, but at the Expense of Civility

Eshaam Bhattad, Managing Editor of Production
September 4, 2024
A composite of the album covers of "Mother I Sober by Lamar and "Scorpion" by Drake is pictured. Drake and Lamar began their careers collaborating on pieces, but are now engaged in a public feud through tracks at one another.

Why Kendrick Lamar Lost

Eshaam Bhattad, Managing Editor of Production
May 19, 2024
Protestor Eden Plotsky stands with the Israeli flag wrapped around her back, surrounded by fellow students. Students in support of Israel walked out as well, to represent their viewpoint.

Speaking Their Minds

Eshaam Bhattad, Timothy Bui, and Tej Kosaraju
May 6, 2024
Administrative Absence

Administrative Absence

Eshaam Bhattad and Tej Kosaraju
March 9, 2024
Photo Credit to Stevenson Student Council. Sourced from @StuCoStevenson on Instagram

Adlai’s Birthday Bash!

Eshaam Bhattad, Managing Editor of Production
February 9, 2024
Staring at Blank Space

Staring at Blank Space

Eshaam Bhattad, Managing Editor of Production
December 1, 2023
Highland Park parents and students hug after the lockdown finished. The school was under lockdown for 90 minutes before police verified the gun threat had been removed.

Locked Down

Simran Agarwal and Eshaam Bhattad
May 7, 2023
After dinner, all the participants were able to meet Tiktoker Byefarzy, who creates comedy videos on his life as a Muslim. Students were able to find comfort in a local celebrity who operated under the same customs.

Blissful Breaking

Simran Agarwal and Eshaam Bhattad
May 5, 2023

Statesman Soundwave: Figure Skating

Eshaam Bhattad and Fiona Jin
March 10, 2023
Debate Tournament Comes Home

Debate Tournament Comes Home

Eshaam Bhattad, Sarah Zhang, and Vivian Zhu
December 3, 2022
Statesman Sound Station: August

Statesman Sound Station: August

Eshaam Bhattad, Jonah Cooper, and Nick Corso
September 9, 2022
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