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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

The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News

2025-2026 Staff

Cora Gayford
Editor-in-Chief

Cora Gayford

Cora is a senior and this is her third year on staff. She is a Co-Editor-in-Chief and participates in Expressions writing club. She loves walking in forest preserves, traveling with family, and listening to music.

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Editor-in-Chief

Suha Siddiqui

Suha is a senior and this is her third year on NWN. She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief. Outside of school, she likes to watch movies, binge watch-television shows and bike around the neighborhood.

Hannah Kucharik
Managing Editor

Hannah Kucharik

Hannah is a junior, and this is her second year on NWN. She is on Niles West Dance Team and Orchesis. Outside of school, she loves spending time with family and friends.

Morgan Warner-Mackey
News Editor

Morgan Warner-Mackey

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 hangout with friends.  ...

Aishah Khan
Academics Editor

Aishah Khan

Aishah is a senior and this is her third year on staff. She is the Academics Editor and participates in HOSA, Science Olympiad, and more. She loves trying out new recipes and restaurants, poetry, and CADing.

Isabela Valencia
Sports Editor

Isabela Valencia

Isabela is a junior and the Sports Editor. This is her second year on NWN. Isabela enjoys spending time with her friends and family, writing, and watching good rom-coms.

Sarina Nur
Features Editor

Sarina Nur

Alexandra Mocarska
Arts and Entertainment Editor

Alexandra Mocarska

Alexandra Mocarska is a senior and this is her first year on Niles West News as the editor of Arts and Entertainment. She is currently Captain of the Girls’ Bowling Team. She enjoys going to concerts and spending time with her frie...

Ava Hortega
Opinions Editor

Ava Hortega

My name is Ava Hortega. I’m a senior, and I’ve been in NWN for 3 years. I like to spend time with my friends and family and play softball in my free time.

Shamika Bernales
Multimedia Editor

Shamika Bernales

Shamika is a senior and this is her first year on NWN. She is the Multimedia Editor. She enjoys being involved in broadcasting, chamber choir and Filipino club. In her free time, she loves reading romance novels, journaling and...

Holly Korzun
Social Media Manager

Holly Korzun

Holly is a senior and this is her fourth year on staff. She is currently the Social Media Editor. In her free time, she likes to read, bake, and play tennis. You'll find her in the lit center tutor or talking with friends.

Johan Thomas
Staff Writer

Johan Thomas

 

Ayla Mahic
Staff Writer

Ayla Mahic

Ayla is a senior and this is her first year on NWN. She is the president of Bosnian-Montenegrin club. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and listening to music.

Joaquin Lannoye
Staff Writer

Joaquin Lannoye

Joaquin is a senior and is in his first year being part of Niles West News as a staff writer. He enjoys playing sports and passing the time with friends and family. He is a member of the Football and Baseball teams. ...

Brianna Calin
Staff Writer

Brianna Calin

Brianna is a senior and this is her first year on NWN as a staff writer. She loves spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling. You can find her in the training room or on vacation. ...

Rafael Santos
Photographer

Rafael Santos