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2013 Boys’ Wrestling Preview
The NWN sat down with head coach Anthony Genovesi to discuss the Boys’ Wrestling team and expectations for the 2013-2014 season. NWN: How did the wrestling team do last year? Genovesi: We tied in...
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Meet Me in a Minute: Mahnoor Bhatti
If you have ever wondered who that loud girl with the waves of curly hair and vibrant personality in the hallway is, now you’ll find out. It’s senior Mahnoor Bhatti, and she is crazy about boy bands,...
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Sophomores Win First Amendment Essay Contest
Sophomores Amina Dzananovic and Negin MotlaghArani have won a first amendment essay contest sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League. Both students and their English teacher, Sally Graham, will attend...
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Meet Me in a Minute: Rachel Weisbecker
You may recognize her from theater, choir, or maybe even her summer job at Dairy Star, but it’s safe to say that senior Rachel Weisbecker is one busy high school student. A majority of her school year...
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Twin Tuesday: Elijah and Zachary Gelfand
Senior Zachary Gelfand was brought into this world three minutes before his fraternal twin Elijah Gelfand, and both have been closely knit since those three minutes on December 17, 1995. The boys have...
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Middle School Orchestras Experience the U of I Orchestra Clinic
Last Wednesday, Niles West hosted the University of Illinois Orchestra clinic. Middle schools from all over the state of Illinois gather at West for this great opportunity. “Junior high schools come to...
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Bastille: “Bad Blood” Proves to be Better Than Good
Bastille has been rising in popularity since their single “Pompeii” finally got the attention of local radio stations. No matter what genre you’re partial to, it’s almost impossible not to belt the...
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Girls Gymnastics Preview
Gymnastic girls are starting out their new season and the NWN sat down with head coach Susan Arcus about her expectations for the new season. NWN: What is your outlook for this gymnastics season?...
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College Application Process: Scholarships
Gabrielle Abesamis on college scholarships. While staying on top of admissions deadlines and financial aid requirements may seem stressful, there’s another group of deadlines to keep in mind:...
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Rosengard Resigns; Griffin to Become Athletic Director, Rigby to Become...
As a result of athletic director David Rosengard‘s resignation, dean Mark Rigby has been promoted to assistant principal of operations, a job currently held by Kendall Griffin. Rosengard’s...
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Choosing to Stand Up: My Reflection on Stand Up Week
Senior Michelle Sproat on national Stand Up week. As a NAMES assembly leader for the past two years, I was very pleased that Niles West recognized National Stand Up Week (November 17-23). This past...
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Swimmer Emma Helgeson Qualifies for State
A celebration was held by the athletic department at 7:30 a.m. in the Oakton Lobby on behalf of junior swimmer Emma Helgeson. Last weekend, Helgeson qualified in both the 100 free and the 200 free and...
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Choir Students to Perform With Paramore Sunday
After being offered to perform by the Grammy Foundation, a select number of Niles West’s choir students, under the direction of Amy Branahl, will be performing alongside the band, Paramore, at the UIC...
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2013 Girls Varsity Basketball Preview
The girls varsity basketball team tipped off their season with a 51-33 victory against the Von Steuben Panthers. The NWN got the chance to talk to head coach Tony Konsewicz to get the scoop on the...
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Biggies: The New Look of Charhouse Grill
Chicago-Style Hot Dog with Fries Biggies is everything a Chicago style fast food joint should be: tasty, satisfying, and inexpensive. With friendly, personal service, and a clean environment, my only...
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Choir Students Share the Spotlight with Paramore
Twenty Niles West choir students got the opportunity to perform on stage with Paramore last night during their concert at the UIC Pavilion. Students performed Paramore’s new song “Ain’t It Fun,” sang...
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Catching Fire Burns Brightly
This movie was on fire. It is the second installment to the series based off the book by Suzanne Collins, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” There cannot be enough praise for this movie. The transition...
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USAgain Donation Bin on Niles West Property
If you’ve ever taken a stroll behind the field house near the engineering classrooms, you’ll notice the dumpsters and recycling bins. But if you look closely you’ll notice more than just trash and...
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How to Survive Black Friday
Senior Breana Brill on advice for Black Friday shopping. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and it’s not because of Thanksgiving, a five day weekend or even Chanukah. In only three days, the...
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#NWNholiday
In honor of the upcoming holidays, be sure to use the hash tag #nwnholiday on your Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook posts and pictures. This contest will run until the end of the first week of...
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