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March Is Always Mad
After a wild tournament that saw the lowest combined seed pairing for the championship in NCAA history, here are three things to take away from the big dance. It takes a team to win a title.Naismith...
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Busses Are For School, Not For Prom
The five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. When most seniors found out that taking busses to prom would be mandatory, they probably experienced at least a few of...
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Preview: 2014 Varsity Baseball
The Niles West News got a chance to sit down with head varsity baseball coach Garry Gustafson and discuss the upcoming season. NWN: How is the team looking to be this year? Gustafson: We are working...
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Boys Volleyball Beats North
The boys varsity volleyball team improved to a record of 7-1 on Tuesday, Apr. 8 as they took down rival Niles North with ease, winning the first two sets of a best of three match with scores of 25-16...
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Science Students Compete in Science Olympia
On Saturday, April 12 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Niles West science students from all grade levels will travel down to University of Illinois Champaign to compete in the annual Science Olympia. Science...
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Niles West to Host Poetry Day
Niles West will participate in National Poetry Month by hosting an assembly tomorrow in the black box theater. Poetry Day features poetry readings and other activities. April is National Poetry Month....
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Prom: Is it Really Worth the Stress?
Just by looking at the title, I’m sure you rolled your eyes, groaned, and said, “really? Another cliche prom article?” Well, this one isn’t going to be like that, or at least I hope it’s not, because I...
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: National Day of Silence
Niles West will be participating in the National Day of Silence on Friday, Apr. 11 in order to bring attention to, and protest, the anti-LGBTQ harassment and bullying that takes place throughout...
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Niles West: Home of the Ducks
Joy, unique, and family. These were the three words Dean’s Secretary Nancy Sheehan used to describe her duck collection. Twenty years worth of collection led to over 150 ducks in the deans office....
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The Poseidons of Niles West: Boys’ Water Polo
One of the school’s newer sports, water polo, is an activity that has grown in popularity each of the four years its been in existence at Niles West. Girls’ water polo is making strong strides in its...
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‘What’s Between Her Legs Doesn’t Matter’: Sliwa Younadim
All her life, freshman Sliwa Younadim wanted to be a girl. The first time she ever dressed as a girl was a school day this year, October 30. She loved it ever since. Younadim strives to express herself...
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Food Trucks: Providing Good Vibes & Good Eats to the Bayfront
Map courtesy of RoamingHunger.com Taste, pricing, and proximity: a triple threat when it comes to deciding where and what to eat. While California is famous for its In-N-Out Burger, and its carne asada...
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Where Are You Going?: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Senior Melanie Leftakes recently committed to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, hoping to expand her knowledge and find her interest as she makes her mark as a Golden Gopher. NWN: What is your GPA?...
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New Chevelle Recaptures Old Sound
La Gárgola is the seventh album coming out from Chicago based hard rock band Chevelle. First coming onto the radar in 2002 with their album Wonder What’s Next, Chevelle has since established themselves...
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A Trip across the Globe: Migi Park
A six-year- old girl clings to her stuffed rabbit and her mother’s hand as the plane finally descends. It’s a fresh start, a new beginning, a clean slate. It’s 2004 and current sophomore Migi Park is...
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Niles West Wins First Place at Annual Psych Bowl Competition
On Tuesday, April 15th, 12 AP psychology students participated in the annual Psychology Bowl competition at the College of DuPage. The following students participated: Richmond Landicho, Qudsiya...
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Wolves Fall to Vikings on the Diamond
Last Thursday evening, the wolves hit the diamond against arch rival Niles North in what ended up being an incredibly close and low scoring game with the Vikings winning 2-1. The game began with senior...
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Tattooed and Employed: Teachers with Ink
Whether it’s an infinity sign on your wrist, or an elaborate, unique design that holds a special place in your heart, tattoos have been used as a way to mark one’s body for thousands of years. Although...
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Before High School Ends…
With less than a month left of school, senioritis in high gear, and college plans set, it has come time for the seniors to bid farewell to their high school experience. The hype of summer 2014 seems...
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Niles West Holds Boston Marathon One Mile Remembrance Run
Monday, Apr. 21st at 7 a.m., a one mile run was held at the outdoor track to commemorate those who were affected by the Boston Marathon Bombing last year. Today marks the 118th Boston Marathon which...
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