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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
Soundwaves at Gaylord Opyrland Resprt offers a "unique indoor waterpark for hotel guests that unites extraordinary environments, exclusive amenities and relaxing water features," according to their website.
Feel the Rush at SoundWaves: “An Upscale Resort Water Attraction”
By Hannah Kucharik, Morgan Warner-Mackey, and Holly Korzun • Nov 14, 2025

SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee is a four-acre water park that offers both...

Niles West buses persevere through the snow.
Announcement: Late Start Monday Nov. 10
By Morgan Warner-Mackey, News Editor • Nov 9, 2025

There will be a 90 minute late start on Nov. 10 due to predicted severe weather. A Sunday night email...

The sign Hedayat carried around Friday, Sept. 5. It is roughly the size of a standard piece of paper.
Student Removed From Class For Carrying a Sign; First Amendment Rights in Question
By Hannah Kucharik, Managing Editor • Nov 7, 2025

Senior Hasan Hedayat was held in the Restorative Practice Center (RPC) for nearly five hours after carrying...

Chief Technology Officer for Niles Township District 219, Philip Hintz, sent out an email to teachers and staff about the Amazon Web Services Outage that happened on Oct. 20.
Amazon Web Service Outage Disrupts Student Platforms
By Alexandra Mocarska and Shamika Bernales • Nov 5, 2025

As a result of an issue with Amazon Web Services, school websites and resources were shut down on Oct....

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The sign Hedayat carried around Friday, Sept. 5. It is roughly the size of a standard piece of paper.

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Niles West buses persevere through the snow.

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Security guard Adrian Dortch has been working at Niles West for two years.

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On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Associated Student Body hosted the first Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot outside Door 13. The event attracted families with children under 12. Different clubs decorated their cars and handed out candy to those who attended.

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SPORTS
Ryan Luecker, junior, checks out his shot.
The girls cross country team poses with the CSL-North trophy, alongside four athletes showing their medals after being named All-Conference at the CSL meet on Oct. 18 at Glenbrook South High School. Photo via @nw_gxc on Instagram
Oct 6, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) rounds the bases after a three run home run from Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) (not pictured) during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during game two of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
The girls swim and dive team faced off against Niles North on Oct. 25. Many wore green swim caps to support the theme of the meet: mental health matters.
Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S4 Ep5, Featuring Cheer Team Anna Pappageorge and Maria Alpogianis
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Netflix poster for the "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" via Netflix.
A capella groups Resolve, Luminescence and Tonality perform "Blame It on the Boogie" by The Jacksons.
The Netflix poster for the series "Monster: The Ed Gein Story."
The Smashing Machine movie poster via Bleeding Cool News
Qahwah House in Skokie.
ACADEMICS
The National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 4.
On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Associated Student Body hosted the first Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot outside Door 13. The event attracted families with children under 12. Different clubs decorated their cars and handed out candy to those who attended.
Announcement: Early Graduation Form Due Today
German Teachers Discuss Foreign Exchange Program Experience
Charlotte Herbert, senior, looks at machines in the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant that perform the first phase of getting out big debris from water.
FEATURES
Peace Corps volunteer and D219 Alumni Lauren Hersch (class of 2021) stands in the mountains of Mongolia, where she was stationed by the Peace Corps.
Salwa Mohiuddin tutoring in the Lit Center.
Security guard Adrian Dortch has been working at Niles West for two years.
English teacher TeNesha Ukomadu works on grading assignments in the courtyard.
During lunch, Shameel Tabassum, freshman, monitors his glucose levels after he eats so he knows whether or not needs insulin.
OPINION: WEST WORD
Isabela Valencia.
Opinion: Gap Years Aren't Necessary
Ava Hortega
Opinion: Homecoming Needs a Revamp
Isabela Valencia.