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“The Great Gatsby,” is a Party With Jay Himself
Put down the book and just enjoy. That’s the best advice I can give movie goers about Baz Luhrmann‘s “The Great Gatsby.” In this stunning and sparkling display of the classic novel by F. Scott...
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Yearbook Distribution to be Held Tomorrow
Considering the fact that the school year is finally coming to a close, yearbooks will be available for pick-up in the Student Commons on Friday, May 17 after eighth period till the end of the school...
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Maine South Tops Wolves
On Wednesday evening the Wolves took to the diamond to face off against the Maine South Hawks. Before the game, both teams’ seniors were recognized, with special attention paid to the fact that senior...
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Vote Now! Cutest Pet Contest Is Back!
The cutest pet contest is back! Do you think your pet has what it takes? Vote now! The owner of the pet with the most votes will win a $10 Chipotle gift card and the honor of being the NWN’s cutest pet...
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Fun, Fresh, Forever Yogurt!
The long-awaited “Forever Yogurt” frozen-yogurt shop has arrived! Located at 5687 W. Touhy Ave. in Village Crossing, the shop’s “Coming Soon” posters have been hung up since last summer, so I was...
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Girls’ Track and Field Sends Nine Competitors to State
The Niles West Girls’ Track Team sent seven competitors to the IHSA Girls’ 3A Track and Field State meet. Senior Sunshine Simon qualified for the 100 and 300 hurdle races, placing first at the...
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Students to Participate in Battle of the Bands
The American Cancer Society will be hosting their fifth annual Battle of the Bands Fundraiser on Sunday, May 19 at Cubby Bear North in Lincolnshire at noon. The event is open to any high school pop and...
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Senior Supplement Winners Announced!
Here are the winners of the 2013 senior supplement categories! Thank you to all who participated. Best Dressed: Robert Marohn and Lily Chatman Best Hair: Nick Michaelesko and Vera Ratner Best Smile:...
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Theatre to Put On “Portraits: 30 in 60″
Theater will be putting on their annual Portraits Advanced Theater Showcase, this year’s title called “30 in 60″ Tuesday, May 21 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. 30 original plays will...
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Katie McDonagh: Baker Extraordinaire
When she has her cupcake carrier at hand, you can expect senior Katie McDonagh to be selling something deliciously colorful. From her famous tie-dye creations to her marshmallow Easter bunny...
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D219 Gets Ready to Dance!
District 219′s Dance Marathon will be held Saturday, May 25 at Niles North from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, May 26. Students who did not raise the required amount of money, or students who are not...
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Theatre to Host “On the Spot: An Improv Experience”
Theatre will be hosting two completely different improv shows Thursday, May 23 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre. 15 actors will be performing. They are freshmen Elissa Hoffman,Nicole...
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Mark Rigby: From Second Lieutenant to High School Dean
He’s hard to miss, walking down the halls of Niles West. One period he is walking briskly to his office, the next he is smiling, talking to students and teachers. Senior Audrey Buban enjoys seeing dean...
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Goodbye, Niles West
Senior Mara Shapiro on graduating from Niles West. I still remember walking into NWN adviser Evelyn Lauer’s second semester journalism class my freshman year. I was nervous and extremely timid with my...
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Lashay Green: Keepin’ It Trill
Her alarm clock rings at exactly 7:00 a.m., waking up senior Lashay Green for another day of school. She steps out of her room; a cozy, yet small area where the white brick walls are clad with images...
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Three Reasons Why I’ll Cry at Graduation
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m not a crier. I don’t cry when I watch sad movies, I usually don’t cry when people die, and I certainly don’t cry at joyous events like graduation. This will all...
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“Star Trek: Into Darkness”
About a year after Kirk (Chris Pine) becomes captain of the USS Enterprise, the crew is charged with exploring and classifying distant civilizations, but Kirk gets court-martialed for breaking protocol...
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Hello, Niles West
The seniors said goodbye, but I’m saying hello Niles West. As of today, senior and this year’s editor-in-chief Ivana Kosir will be graduating and stepping down from the NWN throne and handing the...
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Dylan Fleites: On His Journey, Dreams, & Never Giving Up
“When I first saw him, he was an annoying freshman, but then I got to know him and his sense of humor. Now that I talk to him every day he’s really sweet. Kind of like a little brother.” Junior Haley...
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Douglas Bako: Youtube’s Rising Star
Roll out the red carpet and grab a mouse because an internet star has been born within the halls of Niles West. With a click of a button, you can see senior Douglas Bako reel in views on Youtube with...
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