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Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You, Mr. Wiemer
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of five stories in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. When I started junior year, I took AP U.S. history with the intention of dropping. I didn’t think I...
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Annual Pasta ‘N Pops Fundraiser to be Held Saturday
Every May, the Fine Arts Department hosts the two-in-one dinner and concert, Pasta ‘n Pops. The concert is the department’s biggest fundraiser and will be taking place Saturday, May 7. Tickets will be...
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West Holds Second Annual Stand Against Racism Event
Niles West held its second annual Stand Against Racism event outside on Friday, April 29 during an extended 45-minute homeroom. Stand Against Racism is a school-wide event in which students and...
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Editorial: Change Necessary for a Meaningful Stand Against Racism
In the wake of Niles West’s second annual Stand Against Racism event, the NWN would like to take advantage of this moment to call for a more effective way to demonstrate the unity and accepting...
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On the Flip Side: Asians in the Media
Listen to the very first episode of the podcast On the Flip Side discussing the representation of Asians in the media with Niles West alumni, working actor, and current student at the New York Film...
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Chicago Bears: Post-Draft Review
The 2016 NFL Draft has come to a close. This draft had a ton of twists and turns, including Chicago’s first round pick, which had a lot of people begging for answers. Round 1 (9th overall): Leonard...
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Principal’s Recognition Award: Elisabeth Deike
Editor’s Note: This is the ninth in a series of 18 stories about this semester’s Principal’s Recognition Award winners who were recognized on Wednesday, April 20 for outstanding achievement in specific...
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Principal’s Recognition Award: Aimen Lateef
Editor’s Note: This is the tenth in a series of 18 stories about this semester’s Principal’s Recognition Award winners who were recognized on Wednesday, April 20 for outstanding achievement in specific...
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IndoPak Night 2016
IndoPak Night 2016 Photo by Sana Kadir IndoPak Night 2016 Photo by Sana Kadir IndoPak Night 2016 Photo by Sana Kadir IndoPak Night 2016 Photo by Sana Kadir IndoPak Night 2016 Photo by Sana Kadir...
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Photos: Boys Varsity Baseball: West vs GBN
Boys Varsity Baseball: West vs GBN Photo By Jenna George Boys Varsity Baseball: West vs GBN Photo By Jenna George Boys Varsity Baseball: West vs GBN Photo By Jenna George Boys Varsity Baseball: West...
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Annual Artzapoolza To Be Held This Thursday
The annual Artzapalooza is a performance and showcase of all of the Fine Arts Department. It will begin with an open house taking place this Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. in the art gallery, located...
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Breaking News: Fire Alarm Interrupts AP Testing
Students and faculty evacuated school premises Wednesday during 4th period due to the fire alarm going off. This disrupted the school day as well as the AP Language and Composition exam taking place....
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Merrick Garland to Speak at Niles West Graduation
Supreme Court Justice nominee and Niles West alum Merrick Garland will be the commencement speaker at the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2016 on Sunday, May 29. The 55th commencement ceremony...
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Principal Recognition: Kristen Younan
Editor’s Note: This is the thirteen in a series of 18 stories about this semester’s Principal’s Recognition Award winners who were recognized on Wednesday, April 20 for outstanding achievement in...
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Varsity Boys’ Gymnastics Team Makes State For Third Consecutive Year
For the third year in a row, the varsity boys’ gymnastics team has qualified for the IHSA state meet. After the success that has come in the regular season, the team has confidence going into state....
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Principal’s Recognition: Sterling Mendez
Editor’s Note: This is the fourteenth in a series of 18 stories about this semester’s Principal’s Recognition Award winners who were recognized on Wednesday, April 20 for outstanding achievement in...
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Freshmen on Freshman Year
Freshman year is usually a rough time in a teenager’s life. The adjustment between middle school and high school can be hard to handle. The class of 2019 does not seem to have these problems, and the...
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Boys Gymnastics Win State
After priming the boys gymnastics team for months, all of the hard work has paid off. The star studded team took home the State title for the first time since the 1979 Girls Basketball team. On Friday,...
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Accolades Ceremony to Take Place Thursday
Niles West is set to hold the annual Accolades ceremony this Thursday, May 19, in the school auditorium. Accolades is a ceremony designed to honor students for their achievements throughout the school...
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Meet Me in a Minute: Audrey Choi
Coming into Niles West, sophomore Audrey Choi didn’t plan on following her sister, alum Nadia Choi‘s foot steps by joining Orchesis and the Poms team. From the beginning, Audrey had loved soccer and...
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