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Niles West News
The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News
The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News
NEWS
Students sit around a lunch table conversing, eating and scrolling on their phones.
School Lunch Prices: Too Hot, Too Cold, or Just Right?
By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Staff Writer • May 16, 2024

Welcome to the Niles West lunch room, otherwise known as the cafe. Here, students sit, chat, eat and...

The prairie during the spring season.
Tick Talk: Ticks Recently Found in the Prairie
By Zunaira Ansari and Katie Rakocha • May 9, 2024

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the school year coming to an end, a new discovery has sparked both...

Announcement: Yearbook Distribution on May 9
Announcement: Yearbook Distribution on May 9
By Danica Calalang, Features Editor • May 8, 2024

If you ordered a yearbook, now is your time to get it! Yearbook pick-up is this Thursday, May 9. As you...

Staff Raise Concerns about Safety and Security Outsourcing
Staff Raise Concerns about Safety and Security Outsourcing
By Cora Gayford and Suha Siddiqui • May 1, 2024

Members of the Niles West community have raised concerns about guards being outsourced with unfair working...

Announcement: Unity Assembly To Be Held During Second Period
Announcement: Unity Assembly To Be Held During Second Period
By Zunaira Ansari, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

During second period on Wednesday, May 1, a Unity Assembly will be held for all students, staff and administration...

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SPORTS
Coach Wasielewski watches his players set up for their next play. Stakes are high as the game went to multiple overtimes.
Niles West Basketball Says Farewell to Head Coach Mike Wasielewski
By Khadija Khan, Sports Editor • May 17, 2024
The entire softball team lines up to celebrate the seniors preparing to walk down.
Girls Softball Senior Night vs Lane Tech
By Katie Rakocha and Farah Albayati • May 17, 2024
Niles West junior varsity seniors pose together in front of their signs.
Game On! Wolves Celebrate Senior Night Against The Lions
By Katarina Pljevaljcic, Social Media Manager • May 17, 2024
Regional winners (pictured left to right). senior Summer De La Cruz, junior Danny Krestos, Junior Diego Figueroa and senior Calliope Callie Nixon
Multiple Power-lifters Compete at Regionals and Head to State
By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer • May 17, 2024
Bring On The Hype: Next Years Hype Crew Captains
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By Charlotte Herbert, News Editor • May 17, 2024
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Graduation Lookbook
Visitors in Chicago sit on blankets at a music venue.
Eurovision 2024: Unexpected Winners and Impressive Performances
With the Met Gala just passing, it is fun to imagine what you could have worn to the gala. With the theme being “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” and the official dress code was “The Garden of Time”, many celebrities and influential people wore dresses and outfits with a floral theme. Here are some vintage runway dresses I think would be perfect for a garden themed Met Gala.
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PODCASTS
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FEATURES
Physics Teacher Nathan Noparstak next to his banner
Nathan Noparstak Wins the David Zemsky Teacher of The Year Award
By Danica Calalang, Features Editor • May 18, 2024
Guidance counselor Mr. Mitch Stern in his element.
From Student to School Counselor: Mitchell Stern Retires From West
May 17, 2024
Head Advisor, Lisa Rossa.
Lisa Rossa: More Than An Adviser
May 17, 2024
ACADEMICS
The ceremony began with Ronit Rahman, senior, playing the flute to the Star Spangled Banner.
2024 Senior Accolades Awards Ceremony
By Isa Gil and Gia Bexes • May 17, 2024
Niles West Fine Arts Department Holds Social Justice Art Show
Niles West Fine Arts Department Holds Social Justice Art Show
Dance Marathon Prepares to Host Their Night Of Celebration Event For Wills Place
Dance Marathon Prepares to Host Their Night Of Celebration Event For Will's Place
OPINION: WEST WORD
Opinion: TikTok Needs to Stop Hyping up Summer
Opinion: TikTok Needs to Stop Hyping up Summer
By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor • May 17, 2024
Opinion: The Summer Before College Will Be the Best Summer
Opinion: The Summer Before College Will Be the Best Summer
May 17, 2024
Opinion: The Effect of the Time Crunch On Teachers
Opinion: The Effect of the Time Crunch On Teachers
May 16, 2024
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