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Thank You, David Bowie.
David Bowie first landed on my planet in the summer of 2009: “Rebel Rebel” blaring to my picnic table from the speakers of Harrer Pool on the hottest of hot days. Suffering from the heat, I...
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Obama Evokes Hope in State of the Union
In his first State of the Union address in 2009, President Barack Obama painted a hopeful picture for his legacy, touching on war in Iraq and the then-declining economy. Many of his original sentiments...
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School Installs ATM for Student Use
About six months ago, Niles West decided to purchase a student ATM, and on Tuesday, Jan. 12 it was installed outside the cafe. Because debit cards are increasing in popularity, students were trying to...
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Photos: Girls Gymnastics: West vs Maine South
Girls Gymnastics: West vs Maine South Photo by Jane Kim Girls Gymnastics: West vs Maine South Photo by Jane Kim Girls Gymnastics: West vs Maine South Photo by Jane Kim Girls Gymnastics: West vs Maine...
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Pizza Wars to be Held Next Week
Coming January 20, 2016, the 6th annual Pizza Wars is taking place at Niles North High school’s main gym from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., although the pizza tasting ends at 7:15 p.m. or until it’s gone....
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Freshman Friday: Zubair Muhammad
Freshman Zubair Muhammad with his mother. Ms. Levy, the home economics teacher at Lincoln Hall Middle School, probably had no idea there was a true budding chef in her sixth grade class. However,...
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Always: Remembering Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman has been a fixture in my life for as long as I can remember. Although Rickman has had many remarkable roles in Hollywood and Broadway, I have known him for his most memorable role as...
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Boys Varsity Basketball: West vs St. Patricks
Boys Varsity Basketball: West vs St. Patricks Photo by Jane Kim Boys Varsity Basketball: West vs St. Patricks Photo by Jane Kim Boys Varsity Basketball: West vs St. Patricks Photo by Jane Kim Boys...
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Principal’s Recognition: Ajanay Rogers
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of 19 stories about last semester’s Principal’s Recognition Award winners who were recognized on Wednesday, Dec. 2 for outstanding achievement in specific...
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Octavius Parker II: Basketball Sensation
Octavius Parker II, a junior at Niles West, has been considered one of the most prominent class of 2017 athletic players; capturing the attention of colleges such as Purdue, the University of Illinois,...
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Winter Dance Ticket Sales Start Today
Tickets for this year’s winter dance are available for purchase as of today, Tuesday, Jan. 19. Before students can buy their tickets they must register online. After registering students should bring...
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Class of 2020 Registration Begins Today
Class registration for incoming freshmen begins Wednesday, Jan. 20 and runs through Tuesday, Feb. 2. These new students have to decide classes that they want to take for the 2016-2017 school year. They...
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3rd Annual MLK Assembly to Take Place
On Thursday, January 21, get ready to be welcomed by Dr. Jason Ness for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. assembly. This year’s theme is Celebrating Black Success. The purpose of the 2016 MLK assembly...
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10 TV Shows on Netflix You Can’t Miss
If you’re one of the 40 million people in the United States that is subscribed to Netflix, you have probably slowly become a “binge watcher” as the majority of us have. However, as the addiction grows...
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Principal’s Recognition Award: Katrina Nickell
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of 19 stories about last semester’s Principal’s Recognition Award winners who were recognized on Wednesday, Dec. 2 for outstanding achievement in specific...
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NFL Conference Championship Preview
A meeting of familiar foes: Tom Brady vs Peyton Manning in the playoffs, stop me if you’ve heard that one before. Sunday will be the fifth meeting between the two in the playoffs. The meetings being...
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Variety Show To Be Held Friday
This year’s variety show will take place Friday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Robert L. Johnson auditorium. All proceeds from the event will go to Dance Marathon’s beneficiary, Chicago Coalition for the...
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Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly
Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly Photo by Sana Kadir Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly Photo by Sana Kadir Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly Photo by Sana Kadir Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly Photo by...
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Principal’s Recognition Award: Karen Ponce
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of 19 stories about last semester’s Principal’s Recognition Award winners who were recognized on Wednesday, Dec. 2 for outstanding achievement in specific...
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Odell Seeks Input for Spring Pep Assembly
Student activities director Katie Odell sent an email to all students on Wednesday, Jan. 20 asking them to submit theme ideas for this year’s spring pep assembly. Taking into consideration how much...
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