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ACT Offers Retake Voucher for Students Affected by April 8 Disruption
By Leila Meseljevic and Saima Ahmad • Apr 25, 2025

Students who experienced a disruption to the ACT on April 8 will be allowed a free retake on June 14...

NHS members pictured holding the lit candles with smiles on their faces as they pledge to the Society. Photo via Instagram.
National Honor Society Mistakenly Sends Acceptance and Rejection Notices to the Wrong Students
By Suha Siddiqui and Ava Hortega • Apr 21, 2025

Staff sponsors of the National Honor Society mistakenly sent out acceptance and denial emails to 350...

The previous location of the testing center before its first move to 1646.
Announcement: Testing Center Moves to the College and Career Resource Center
By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor • Apr 18, 2025

The testing center, currently in room 1646, will be moved to room 1120, the College and Career Resource...

Students and staff gather on the football field.
BREAKING NEWS: Niles West Evacuated For Unknown Reason
By Hannah Kucharik and Morgan Warner-Mackey • Apr 15, 2025

Niles West was evacuated around 3:02 p.m., when the fire alarms went off. Students and staff exited the...

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Countdown to Summer Break!
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NHS members pictured holding the lit candles with smiles on their faces as they pledge to the Society. Photo via Instagram.

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District 219 building.

Administrative Restructuring Plan in Motion for District 219 • 42 Views

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Reaping Good Reviews: Suzanne Collins' New Hunger Games Book

Reaping Good Reviews: Suzanne Collins' New Hunger Games Book • 37 Views

SPORTS
2025 Masters Champion, Rory McIlroy, crumbles to the ground after winning the tournament. After winning his last major title in 2014, McIlroy completed his 11 year journey to a career grand slam with this victory.
The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S1 Ep9, Featuring Andrew Lim and Kheiron Jardinado
The Girls Varsity Softball team has a pep talk as they prepare to go against Lincoln Park. The team ended up winning 9-0. "I think our season so far has been tough due to the various injuries but we have been able to adapt and give 100% effort at games and practices... I hope for the rest of the season we continue to keep the bats hot and continue to have our pitcher's back," senior Olivia Pukal said.
Senior Ande Zaide supports himself on the rings, tying Rivera for first place with a score of 8.60.
Kazuyoshi Watanabe, junior, sets up the middle in order to get a kill.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
As spring starts the flowers begin to bloom and the weather becomes warmer. With this you might find yourself wanting to change or experiment your style and there is no better time than spring! Here are some outfits for inspiration.
Reaping Good Reviews: Suzanne Collins' New Hunger Games Book
Megan Moroney performing 'Indifferent'. Photo via Music Mayhem Magazine.
Cover Photo for the "Niles West Arts Podcast" drawn by freshman Bella Young.
Mikey Madison poses with her Best Actress in a Leading role Oscar for Anora.
ACADEMICS
Student Government members table at the involvement fair.
Niles West Bollywest, a cultural dance team, poses for a photo after their SASA Night performance.
GSA members set up for the Day of Silence in 2024, via the Niles West GSA Instagram.
Students watch librarians Dooley, Bild and Miller present how to write a resume and take notes.
A trial club poster sent by Lucci to West students.
FEATURES
Senior Spotlight: Lucas Rosales is Pursuing His Dreams of Flight
Maxine Lapin (left)and her agent and friend, Maria Bell, at the book launch of "Cold Girls".
From left, Seniors August Bicknese-Klein and Emma Aufegger go through the rules of the forum and give an overview of the night.
Music to Poetry: Jaden Conley Heads to State for Poetry Out Loud
St. Charles resident Alicia Manzanares was crowned Mrs. Illinois American 2024 on June 15, 2024. Alicia represented Illinois in the Mrs. American pageant in Las Vegas on Aug. 27, 2024. She uses her platform to further highlight her long-standing commitment to education advocacy. (Sandy Bressner)
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