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Alicia Malek

Alicia Malek, Academics Editor

Alicia is a senior, and this is her first year working with the NWN as the Academics Editor. In her free time, she enjoys playing the ukulele and spending time with her friends and family.

All content by Alicia Malek
The team checking over their robot before they compete.

Niles West’s Team 321J Returns from VEX Worlds Championship

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
May 12, 2022

Adventure Ed Sets Sail on Their Duct Tape Boats

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
May 12, 2022
Mr. Nortillo eager to tutor at the Lit Center.

The Limit Does Not Exist for Math Teacher Robert Nortillo

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Apr 28, 2022
An email sent to students on April 12 marked the official start to the D219 logo contest.

Calling All Designers: District 219 Student Logo Contest

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Apr 13, 2022
Caramel carefully drizzled on vanilla ice cream

Called 2 Christ – Niles West’s Christian Club

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Apr 4, 2022
Students gather in the Contest Gym to speak with representatives from colleges across the country on College Night.

Announcement: College Night on Tuesday, March 22

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Mar 21, 2022
Futuro Latino club places a bag with props for students to use with the backdrop.

West Celebrates International Week

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Mar 14, 2022
Late Start Thursday, March 3

Late Start Thursday, March 3

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Mar 2, 2022
Members of the varsity cheerleading team pose with Big Red at the 2022 Curriculum and Activities Night.

Curriculum and Activities Night: Where Eighth Graders Take Their First Steps as Wolves

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Feb 25, 2022
Tamara Jaffe asking Truong Tran an insightful question.

Justice through Art: Seminar for Scholars Zoom with Poet Truong Tran

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Feb 25, 2022
One of the many Valentine's Day cards created.

Threading Love for Valentine’s Day with Fashion Club

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Feb 17, 2022
The chess team gathering their things in the Student Commons.

Congratulations to the chess team who will be going to the IHSA State Tournament.

The team enjoys a little breakfast at their send-off.

Gold, silver and bronze medals for overall winners.

[Photo] Niles West DECA, Ready to Play the Role

By Jessica Palmer, Staff Writer
Feb 16, 2022
Chess pieces shivering under the blanket of snow.

Chill Out, It’s Just Snow

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Feb 3, 2022
Logo for the SAT exam and College Board.

No Pencil? No Worries! – SATs Will Be Digital Starting Spring of 2023

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Feb 1, 2022
Dean positions available for Niles West and Niles North

Dean Job Positions Opened for Niles West and Niles North High Schools

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Jan 18, 2022
2022-23 Senior Course Recommendations

2022-23 Senior Course Recommendations

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Jan 9, 2022
January course registrations for next year.

Announcement: 2022-2023 Course Registration for Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Jan 7, 2022
Honors option now available in Freshman English classes. Classes are no longer separate.

Freshman English Honors Option Available Second Semester; Decision Remains Controversial

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Dec 13, 2021
Student volunteering at gift wrapping event from previous years.

Spread the Holiday Cheer by Volunteering at Expanding Lives’ Gift Wrapping Event

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Dec 6, 2021
Computer Science Honors Society Logo

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with Computer Science Honors Society

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Dec 4, 2021
West Reacts to Dress Code Reminder

West Reacts to Dress Code Reminder

By Celina Saba, Alicia Malek, and Gia Bexes
Nov 30, 2021
Front page of Niles West Security website.

Announcement: Security Staff Appreciation Week

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Nov 15, 2021
Flyer for the French Honors Society's event.

Oui, It’s All Français to Me

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Nov 15, 2021
Seniors Rabee Ahmad and Michael Massih showing of their sugar skull.

Seniors Ria Patel and Elizabeth John creating a garland of papeles picados.

Marigolds and sugar skulls sending memorable messages.

A joyful skull made by seniors Leo Aptekar and Olivia Benitez.

Participants decorating cute pumpkins for the altar.

Seniors Astrid Mendez and Tanya Spasic posing with their sugar skull.

[Photo] West Celebrates the Day of the Dead

Nov 5, 2021
Hosts Macy Tran and Alicia Malek and Spanish teacher David Malatesta posing by the decorated altar.

Completed ofrenda featured in the South Lobby display case.

Photos of history teacher Chris Schwarz and Spanish teacher Earl Nowak.

The completed ofrenda decorated by participants.

DECA Advisor Tricia Brown with hosts Macy Tran and Alicia Malek.

Inclement Weather Suspected to Have Caused 7-Minute Power Outage

Inclement Weather Suspected to Have Caused 7-Minute Power Outage

By Gloria Kosir and Alicia Malek
Oct 25, 2021
Alyssa Bednarz joins Niles West as the Secretary of ECSB.

Alyssa Bednarz: ECSB Department Secretary

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Oct 21, 2021
Help for College Applications is being provided in the College and Career Resource Center

Early Action and Early Decision Deadlines Approaching

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Oct 18, 2021
Pretzels and cookies: tasty treats for an exciting event.

[Photo] Celebrating Oktoberfest with German Club

By Jessica Palmer, Staff Writer
Oct 21, 2021
Falling Into Music: The Orchestra's First Concert

Falling Into Music: The Orchestra’s First Concert

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Oct 14, 2021
Best friends come in all shapes and sizes.

[Photo] DECtober Fest: Carving Memories

By Isa Gil, Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2021
Assigned rooms for students for the PSAT 8 test.

Announcement: 2021 PSAT 8 Info

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Oct 1, 2021
Section 1 testing location for last names A-K.

UPDATE: ISA Testing – October 5, 2021

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Oct 1, 2021
The team prepares before they break up for their matches.

Girls Tennis Ends Season on the Right Foot

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Sep 29, 2021
The 2021 student board of SASA.

SASA: Keeping Traditions Alive

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Sep 22, 2021
D219 Board of Education Meeting - Sept. 14, 2021

Student Expresses Homecoming Concerns at September Board of Education Meeting

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Sep 21, 2021
Opinion: Best Things About Fall

Opinion: Best Things About Fall

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Sep 16, 2021
The girls are excited for today's game.

2021 Girls Tennis vs. Rolling Meadows

By Alicia Malek, Academics Editor
Sep 14, 2021
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