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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
Announcement: Extended Homeroom Oct. 9
Announcement: Extended Homeroom Oct. 9
By Ayla Mahic, Staff Writer • Oct 7, 2025

On Thursday, Oct. 9. there will be a 45-minute extended Homeroom. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will...

The Class of 2025 throw their caps into the air after receiving their diplomas.
Announcement: Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony to be Held at Northwestern University on May 20
By Hannah Kucharik, Managing Editor • Oct 3, 2025

This article has been updated to include new information available.  Niles West's class of 2026 graduation...

A Niles West student shows an example of a detention notice, the same as many students erroneously received.
D219 System Error Creates False Detentions and Incorrect Class Enrollments
By Cora Gayford, Co-Editor-in-Chief • Oct 2, 2025

Infinite Campus erroneously enrolled and dropped roughly 2,000 District 219 students in a sophomore English...

Students wait in line to purchase drinks and pastries from the Wolves Den while Landau helps a student employee.
New Location, Same Spirit: Wolves Den Moves Location
By Brianna Calin and Ayla Mahic • Oct 2, 2025

The Wolves Den is an in-school coffee shop where students from vocational awareness classes are able...

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Homecoming court winners from left, seniors Joelle Garcia, Maria Alpogionas, Sarah Van Hees and Anna Papageorge pose in front of their names with Big Red after receiving their sashes and crowns.

2025 "GLOCO" Homecoming Pep Assembly • 68 Views

Meet the Staff
Morgan Warner-Mackey
Morgan Warner-Mackey
News Editor

Morgan is a junior and this is his 3rd year on staff. He is on Mock Trial and Orchesis. In his free time, Morgan likes to take photos, watch TV and hang out with friends. 

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SPORTS
Nick West, senior, drops back to pass the ball to his open wide receiver, Tyran Marshall, senior. Boys Varsity football played their annual Skokie Skirmish game against rivals Niles North on Friday, Oct. 3.
Claire Stewart, junior, begins to dive for the ball before it touches the ground to save the wolves from giving up a point.
The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S4 Ep4, Homecoming Football and the Chicago Bears
Sep 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Canelo Alvarez (black/gold trunks) and Terence Crawford (black/red trunks) box during their super middleweight title bout at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Several defenders sack a Maine West player to prevent a touchdown. They get a stop inches before the endzone.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Qahwah House in Skokie.
From left, juniors and first violinists Fabian Campos and Evy Kung play in the symphonic orchestra during the Candlelight Masquerade concert held in the auditorium on Thurs., Oct. 9.
Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl" premiered on Oct. 3, 2025. Photo via JAM Broadcasting.
Apple's new product lineup announced in September.
The cover of Raye's new single, "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!"
ACADEMICS
Niles West hosted Garba Night Saturday, Oct. 5. The event was planned by South Asian Student Association (SASA).
A public speaking class, theater workshop, does a group activity.
Chris Barnett's APES class poses for a picture at the Illinois Beach State.
Three of Niles West's 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. From left, Sofija Khan, Ellie Kim and Jacob Kawako (not pictured Yonathan Endashaw).
Central Asian Student Association (CASA) have their own inaugural meeting
FEATURES
English teacher TeNesha Ukomadu works on grading assignment in the courtyard.
During lunch, Shameel Tabassum, freshman, monitors his glucose levels after he eats so he knows whether or not needs insulin.
Michael Endo points at the projector as he helps a student.
Mark Thomas: Paving the Way for Niles West Operations
Julian Molina's social media profile picture.
OPINION: WEST WORD
Opinion: Homecoming Needs a Revamp
Opinion: Niles West Lacks School Spirit
Opinion: I Love Doctor Visits
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