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Thank You for Staying Tuned
If I’m going to be 100% honest with you right now, coming into high school I wanted to be a lawyer. If it wasn’t for my mom constantly pushing me to join the paper, I really don’t know where I would be...
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Kyle Braheny Becomes Head Coach of Girls Basketball
Following the resignment of former girls basketball coach, Tony Konsewicz, taking over the program will be math teacher, Kyle Braheny. Braheny has been working at West since 2011 as a math teacher and...
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Freshman Friday: Lorelei Wernecke
Toward the end of the school day, the hallways of Niles West are loud and bustling, filled with people going from one place to another. Amoungst this group of intentful students is freshman Lorelei...
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Two Varsity Girls Niles West Pole Vaulters Qualify for State
Two girls on the Niles West girls track and field team qualified and now have the opportunity to compete at the state competition at Eastern Illinois University on Thursday, May 18. Senior Nicole Cho,...
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Fine Arts Scholarship Signing Breakfast Held This Morning
Students gathered in the Student Commons on the morning of Thursday, May 18 for the Fine Arts scholarship signing breakfast. This was the first year the event took place. Art teacher Deanna Sortino...
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Where Are You Going Wednesday: Refah Zabin
Moving is almost never easy, even when you’re transferring as a freshman in high school. Senior Refah Zabin grew up in China and transferred to Niles West from there. Originally placed in ELL (English...
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Art Awards Breakfast Recognizes Outstanding Students
On the morning of Wednesday, May 17, the Art Awards Breakfast was held in the South Lobby. Students were recognized for their achievements in art in front of their peers and teachers. Students were...
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Special Report: Sources Confirm Sproat Discussed Intent to Remove Konsewicz...
Following months of repeated denials by former school board president Mark Sproat, multiple sources and documents indicate contact between Sproat and at least one Niles West administrator, a parent,...
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Accolades Ceremony to be Held Thursday
Niles West will be holding its annual Accolades ceremony this Thursday, May 18 in the main auditorium beginning at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony is designed to award students for their particular academic and...
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Important Information for 2017 Graduates
The 56th commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2017 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 28 at 3:00 p.m. The graduation ceremony will be held in Niles West’s Basrak Football Stadium....
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Boys Volleyball To Take On Evanston
The boys volleyball team will take on the Evanston Wildkits this Wednesday, May 17, at Evanston High School. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. The varsity boys hold an overall record of 8-24,...
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Two West Students Selected to Compete at International Science Fair
Niles West seniors Sedra Khan and Vijay Shah will be heading all the way to Los Angeles, California to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the largest international...
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Student for a Day: Anthony Saldana
“You’ve got a media frenzy out here!” Principal Dr. Jason Ness jokingly remarked to junior Anthony Saldana as the two first met in the bustling hall of the English department. Though Ness’s eyes...
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NWSN Episode 41: Baseball with Bobby Lochner
Niles West News’s very own Sammy Butera and Joey DiFilippo have a chat with varsity baseball player Bobby Lochner
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Freshman Friday: Lynn Nguyen
Whether it’s her involvement in Niles West’s a cappella group Guys and Dolls or helping the people around her, freshman Lynn Nguyen holds a passion for everything she does. Nguyen truly strives to make...
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Teacher Thursday: Kathleen Coughlin
Walking into chefs course the second semester of my freshman year, I was expecting nothing but a beginner’s cooking course. Little did I know that this class wasn’t only going to be about learning...
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Niles West Girls Varsity Softball vs. Evanston
The girls varsity softball team are ready to take on Evanston this Thursday for one of their last games of the season. With their season coming to a close, the wolves are hoping to take home a win....
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Where Are You Going Wednesday: Steven Hristov
There always seems to be that kid that doesn’t have to pay attention in class or even study the material, but has no problem holding the highest grade in the class. Senior Steven Hristov has proved to...
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Niles West Bass Fishing Team Qualifies for State
As the water is warming up and the sun starts shining, the Niles West Bass Fishing Team gets ready to go to state. The Niles West Bass Fishing Team qualified for state and The NWN had a chance to sit...
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Girls Varsity Soccer Prepares for CSL Cross-Over Game
The Niles West Girls varsity soccer team is preparing to partake in one of their last games of the season — the CSL Cross-over. The girls team is currently 1-4 in conference and 9-8-2 overall. This...
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