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Alli Lipsit

Alli Lipsit, News Editor

When Alli isn’t spending her after school hours running in track or cross country, she can be found spending time with friends and family.
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SRO Task Force Presents Recommendations to D219 Board

By Alma Duskic and Alli Lipsit
May 13, 2021
Why We Should Be Thankful For Our Split Graduation

Why We Should Be Thankful For Our Split Graduation

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
May 12, 2021
Hybrid Learning Schedule Undergoes Changes

Hybrid Learning Schedule Undergoes Changes

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Mar 23, 2021
West Students Boost GoFundMe; Resist Negative Social Media

West Students Boost GoFundMe; Resist Negative Social Media

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Feb 11, 2021
District 219 Explores Back-To-School Options, Addresses Concerns

District 219 Explores Back-To-School Options, Addresses Concerns

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Jan 28, 2021
Parents and students gather together to demand D219 to end its racist practices.

Black and Brown Students and Parents Demand D219 Address Racism, End Racist Practices

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Jan 15, 2021
Cover art for Olivia Rodrigo's latest single released on Jan. 8. 2021.

Drivers License: The Heartbreak Anthem of 2021

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Jan 14, 2021
Frontline Healthcare Workers and Their Work Life During COVID-19

Frontline Healthcare Workers and Their Work Life During COVID-19

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Jan 14, 2021
Skokie Police Report: Niles West Junior Missing

Skokie Police Report: Niles West Junior Missing

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Jan 5, 2021
Niles West Student Reported Missing; Skokie Police Requesting Help From Community

Niles West Student Reported Missing; Skokie Police Requesting Help From Community

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Jan 1, 2021
Let's Talk About Number Seven And Pretty Privilege

Let’s Talk About Number Seven And Pretty Privilege

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Dec 5, 2020
Jodi Picoult New Book: Book of Two Ways Disappoints

Jodi Picoult New Book: Book of Two Ways Disappoints

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Dec 2, 2020
Student Email Accounts to be Temporarily Shut Down Tonight

Student Email Accounts to be Temporarily Shut Down Tonight

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Nov 30, 2020
Most Underrated Album of the Year: "Apart" by Leòn

Most Underrated Album of the Year: “Apart” by Leòn

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Nov 23, 2020
Email hack sends vulgar, inappropriate content to students in District 219.

West Community Reacts to Email Hack; Investigation Begins

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Nov 13, 2020
Email hack sends vulgar, inappropriate content to students in District 219.

Chain of Vulgar Emails Sent out After Niles West Teacher Email is Hacked

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Nov 11, 2020
Joe Biden to be The 46th President of the United States

Joe Biden to be The 46th President of the United States

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Nov 8, 2020
Book Check Out From West Library Underway

Book Check Out From West Library Underway

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Oct 9, 2020
What My Rules for Social Media Would Be if I Were a Gen Z Parent

What My Rules for Social Media Would Be if I Were a Gen Z Parent

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Oct 6, 2020
Niles West Alumni

Famous Niles West Alumni

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Oct 2, 2020
Expansion of Outdoor Activities at West

Expansion of Outdoor Activities at West

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Sep 19, 2020
Senior Hannah Yun and senior Campbell Stepan meet up after the successful invite.

Girls Cross Country To Resume Practice After COVID Scare

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Sep 10, 2020
Taylor Swift's album cover for her newest masterpiece, "Folklore".

Folklore: The Best Heartbreak Ballad Since “Someone Like You” by Adele

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Aug 26, 2020
Zoom Down for the Day: West Students to Use Alternative Forms of Video Conferencing

Zoom Down for the Day: West Students to Use Alternative Forms of Video Conferencing

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Aug 24, 2020
West Students Recount the First Day of Remote Learning

West Students Recount the First Day of Remote Learning

By Alli Lipsit, News Editor
Aug 20, 2020
End of School Year Textbook Return and Student Belonging Pick Up Update

End of School Year Textbook Return and Student Belonging Pick Up Update

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
Top 5 Best Books to Read in Quarantine

Top 5 Best Books to Read in Quarantine

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
Update on 2020 Remote Learning School Year

Update on 2020 Remote Learning School Year

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Apr 29, 2020
Gabriel Grais, Class of 2020, drops off 35 "ear savers" at the Lincolnwood Police Department

An Unlikely COVID-19 Hero: Gabriel Grais

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Apr 16, 2020
Album cover for Dua Lipa's album "Future Nostalgia."

Future Nostalgia: An Album to Make Your Quarantine Less Boring

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Apr 1, 2020
Alli: Diary of a Quaranteen, Part Two

Alli: Diary of a Quaranteen, Part Two

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 27, 2020
Alli: Diary of a Quaranteen

Alli: Diary of a Quaranteen

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2020
District 219 to Provide Students With Food During COVID-19 Shutdown

District 219 to Provide Students With Food During COVID-19 Shutdown

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 18, 2020
International Trips Canceled due to Coronavirus

International Trips Canceled due to Coronavirus

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 12, 2020
Opinion: Calling Out Coronavirus Racism

Opinion: Calling Out Coronavirus Racism

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 11, 2020
Katy Perry Announces Surprising News in New Single "Never Worn White"

Katy Perry Announces Surprising News in New Single “Never Worn White”

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 10, 2020
D219 COVID-19 Plan: Consult Health Organizations and Sanitize

D219 COVID-19 Plan: Consult Health Organizations and Sanitize

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 6, 2020
Junior Julia Ruth mid-swing during one of the softball games.

2020 Softball Season Preview

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2020
Niles West Theatre to Perform "Wendy and Peter Pan"

Niles West Theatre to Perform “Wendy and Peter Pan”

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Feb 20, 2020
Melissa Isaacson "State" Contest at West

Melissa Isaacson “State” Contest at West

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Feb 11, 2020
Echo Effect posing together after winning second place at their competition last weekend.

A capella Season Update: High Fidelity, Echo Effect, and Tonal Eclipse

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Jan 30, 2020
West Reacts to the Death of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

West Reacts to the Death of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Jan 30, 2020
Junior Sami Lipsit and Albiona Ahmeti showing off their trophies as they recruit new basketball players.

[Photo] Incoming Freshmen Explore Extracurriculars at Curriculum and Activities Night

By Sarah Waters, News Editor and Academics Editor
Jan 24, 2020
Skokie Public Library Renovations Close Popular Study Area

Skokie Public Library Renovations Close Popular Study Area

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Jan 22, 2020
Everything Wrong With The Hype House

Everything Wrong With The Hype House

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2020
Netflix Original "You" Season 2: A Compelling Masterpiece

Netflix Original “You” Season 2: A Compelling Masterpiece

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Jan 15, 2020
Niles West Winter Dance: Something New

Niles West Winter Dance: Something New

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Jan 13, 2020
"Eat Smart" Campaign Field Trip to UIC

“Eat Smart” Campaign Field Trip to UIC

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Dec 27, 2019
Junior Guy Gatenio warming up by playing a few scales and arpeggios before his performance.

2019 Holiday Double Assembly

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Dec 13, 2019
Sophomore Will Thannert swimming the 100 fly.

Boys Swimming Preview 2019-2020

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2019
"Harriet" Movie A Let-Down to the Story of Harriet Tubman

“Harriet” Movie A Let-Down to the Story of Harriet Tubman

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2019
A junior class.

[Photo] Junior Year: The Stress Continues

By Julie Abelson, Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2019
Lose You to Love Me: An Excellent Start to Selena's Comeback

Lose You to Love Me: An Excellent Start to Selena’s Comeback

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2019
Top 5 Places To Get Your Halloween Costume

Top 5 Places To Get Your Halloween Costume

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2019
Junior Davis Mati feeling the beach vibes on beach day.

[Photo] Homecoming Spirit Week 2019

By Marija Kraljevic, Arts and Entertainment and Photo Editor
Sep 30, 2019
Class of 2019: Life After Niles West

Class of 2019: Life After Niles West

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2019
Don't Call Me Angel song cover

“Don’t Call Me Angel” is a New Iconic Masterpiece

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Sep 24, 2019
Why I Decided to Quit Vaping

Why I Decided to Quit Vaping

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Sep 23, 2019
Sandy Hook Promise, a group based around preventing future school shootings and gun violence created by the parents of the killed Sandy Hook children.

Sandy Hook Promise’s Emotional School Shooting Commercial

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Sep 20, 2019
Melissa Isaacson: Niles West Alum and Award-Winning Author

Melissa Isaacson: Niles West Alum and Award-Winning Author

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Sep 11, 2019
Prep-work for tournaments being done in the Niles West classroom.

Big Things to Come for the 2019-2020 Debate Team

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Aug 29, 2019
Is HBO's Euphoria The Next Big TV Show?

Is HBO’s Euphoria The Next Big TV Show?

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Aug 21, 2019
Ariel and Sebastian stand at the center of the stage during "Under the Sea"

Theatre Presents “The Little Mermaid”

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
Niles West Blood Drive Coming Up

Niles West Blood Drive Coming Up

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Apr 23, 2019
Senior Vanessa Bittar works at her sewing station in the fashion classroom.

Vanessa Bittar: The Passion For Fashion

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 22, 2019
Kasey Musgrave's Golden Hour Exceeds High Expectations

Kasey Musgrave’s Golden Hour Exceeds High Expectations

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 13, 2019
Orchesis performs a surprising techno piece that not many had seen before.

Orchesis Show “Mended” a Success

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Mar 12, 2019
Jussie Smollett Sets The Minority Movement Back

Jussie Smollett Sets The Minority Movement Back

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Feb 22, 2019
College Isn't the Only Post High School Track

College Isn’t the Only Post High School Track

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2019

International Week: Korean Club

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Feb 15, 2019
Twice The Intensity at Poetry Out Loud

Twice The Intensity at Poetry Out Loud

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2019
Ahava Atar: Flipping Into Gymnastics

Ahava Atar: Flipping Into Gymnastics

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Jan 31, 2019
West Reacts to International Week Changes

West Reacts to International Week Changes

By Alli Lipsit, Staff Writer
Jan 30, 2019
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