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
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

May 13, 2021
Why We Should Be Thankful For Our Split Graduation

Why We Should Be Thankful For Our Split Graduation

May 12, 2021
Hybrid Learning Schedule Undergoes Changes

Hybrid Learning Schedule Undergoes Changes

March 23, 2021
West Students Boost GoFundMe; Resist Negative Social Media

West Students Boost GoFundMe; Resist Negative Social Media

February 11, 2021
District 219 Explores Back-To-School Options, Addresses Concerns

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

January 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

January 15, 2021
Cover art for Olivia Rodrigos latest single released on Jan. 8. 2021.

Drivers License: The Heartbreak Anthem of 2021

January 14, 2021
Frontline Healthcare Workers and Their Work Life During COVID-19

Frontline Healthcare Workers and Their Work Life During COVID-19

January 14, 2021
Skokie Police Report: Niles West Junior Missing

Skokie Police Report: Niles West Junior Missing

January 5, 2021
Niles West Student Reported Missing; Skokie Police Requesting Help From Community

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

January 1, 2021
Lets Talk About Number Seven And Pretty Privilege

Let’s Talk About Number Seven And Pretty Privilege

December 5, 2020
Jodi Picoult New Book: Book of Two Ways Disappoints

Jodi Picoult New Book: Book of Two Ways Disappoints

December 2, 2020
Student Email Accounts to be Temporarily Shut Down Tonight

Student Email Accounts to be Temporarily Shut Down Tonight

November 30, 2020
Most Underrated Album of the Year: Apart by Leòn

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

November 23, 2020
Email hack sends vulgar, inappropriate content to students in District 219.

West Community Reacts to Email Hack; Investigation Begins

November 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

November 11, 2020
Joe Biden to be The 46th President of the United States

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

November 8, 2020
Book Check Out From West Library Underway

Book Check Out From West Library Underway

October 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

October 6, 2020
Niles West Alumni

Famous Niles West Alumni

October 2, 2020
Expansion of Outdoor Activities at West

Expansion of Outdoor Activities at West

September 19, 2020
Senior Hannah Yun and senior Campbell Stepan meet up after the successful invite.

Girls Cross Country To Resume Practice After COVID Scare

September 10, 2020
Taylor Swifts album cover for her newest masterpiece, Folklore.

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

August 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

August 24, 2020
West Students Recount the First Day of Remote Learning

West Students Recount the First Day of Remote Learning

August 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

May 11, 2020
Top 5 Best Books to Read in Quarantine

Top 5 Best Books to Read in Quarantine

May 6, 2020
Update on 2020 Remote Learning School Year

Update on 2020 Remote Learning School Year

April 29, 2020
Gabriel Grais, Class of 2020, drops off 35 ear savers at the Lincolnwood Police Department

An Unlikely COVID-19 Hero: Gabriel Grais

April 16, 2020
Album cover for Dua Lipas album Future Nostalgia.

Future Nostalgia: An Album to Make Your Quarantine Less Boring

April 1, 2020
Alli: Diary of a Quaranteen, Part Two

Alli: Diary of a Quaranteen, Part Two

March 27, 2020
Alli: Diary of a Quaranteen

Alli: Diary of a Quaranteen

March 20, 2020
District 219 to Provide Students With Food During COVID-19 Shutdown

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

March 18, 2020
International Trips Canceled due to Coronavirus

International Trips Canceled due to Coronavirus

March 12, 2020
Opinion: Calling Out Coronavirus Racism

Opinion: Calling Out Coronavirus Racism

March 11, 2020
Katy Perry Announces Surprising News in New Single Never Worn White

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

March 10, 2020
D219 COVID-19 Plan: Consult Health Organizations and Sanitize

D219 COVID-19 Plan: Consult Health Organizations and Sanitize

March 6, 2020
Junior Julia Ruth mid-swing during one of the softball games.

2020 Softball Season Preview

February 21, 2020
Niles West Theatre to Perform Wendy and Peter Pan

Niles West Theatre to Perform “Wendy and Peter Pan”

February 20, 2020
Melissa Isaacson State Contest at West

Melissa Isaacson “State” Contest at West

February 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

January 30, 2020
West Reacts to the Death of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

West Reacts to the Death of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

January 30, 2020
Coach Rosin recruiting incoming freshmen to join softball.

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

January 24, 2020
Skokie Public Library Renovations Close Popular Study Area

Skokie Public Library Renovations Close Popular Study Area

January 22, 2020
Everything Wrong With The Hype House

Everything Wrong With The Hype House

January 21, 2020
Netflix Original You Season 2: A Compelling Masterpiece

Netflix Original “You” Season 2: A Compelling Masterpiece

January 15, 2020
Niles West Winter Dance: Something New

Niles West Winter Dance: Something New

January 13, 2020
Eat Smart Campaign Field Trip to UIC

“Eat Smart” Campaign Field Trip to UIC

December 27, 2019
Junior Guy Gatenio warming up by playing a few scales and arpeggios before his performance.

2019 Holiday Double Assembly

December 13, 2019
Sophomore Will Thannert swimming the 100 fly.

Boys Swimming Preview 2019-2020

November 26, 2019
Harriet Movie A Let-Down to the Story of Harriet Tubman

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

November 20, 2019
A junior class.

[Photo] Junior Year: The Stress Continues

November 26, 2019
Lose You to Love Me: An Excellent Start to Selenas Comeback

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

October 30, 2019
Top 5 Places To Get Your Halloween Costume

Top 5 Places To Get Your Halloween Costume

October 28, 2019
Junior Davis Mati feeling the beach vibes on beach day.

[Photo] Homecoming Spirit Week 2019

September 30, 2019
Class of 2019: Life After Niles West

Class of 2019: Life After Niles West

September 27, 2019
Dont Call Me Angel song cover

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

September 24, 2019
Why I Decided to Quit Vaping

Why I Decided to Quit Vaping

September 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

September 20, 2019
Melissa Isaacson: Niles West Alum and Award-Winning Author

Melissa Isaacson: Niles West Alum and Award-Winning Author

September 11, 2019
Prep-work for tournaments being done in the Niles West classroom.

Big Things to Come for the 2019-2020 Debate Team

August 29, 2019
Is HBOs Euphoria The Next Big TV Show?

Is HBO’s Euphoria The Next Big TV Show?

August 21, 2019
Ariel and Sebastian stand at the center of the stage during Under the Sea

Theatre Presents “The Little Mermaid”

May 7, 2019
Niles West Blood Drive Coming Up

Niles West Blood Drive Coming Up

April 23, 2019
Senior Vanessa Bittar works at her sewing station in the fashion classroom.

Vanessa Bittar: The Passion For Fashion

March 22, 2019
Kasey Musgraves Golden Hour Exceeds High Expectations

Kasey Musgrave’s Golden Hour Exceeds High Expectations

March 13, 2019
Orchesis performs a surprising techno piece that not many had seen before.

Orchesis Show “Mended” a Success

March 12, 2019
Jussie Smollett Sets The Minority Movement Back

Jussie Smollett Sets The Minority Movement Back

February 22, 2019
College Isnt the Only Post High School Track

College Isn’t the Only Post High School Track

February 19, 2019

International Week: Korean Club

February 15, 2019
Twice The Intensity at Poetry Out Loud

Twice The Intensity at Poetry Out Loud

February 6, 2019
Ahava Atar: Flipping Into Gymnastics

Ahava Atar: Flipping Into Gymnastics

January 31, 2019
West Reacts to International Week Changes

West Reacts to International Week Changes

January 30, 2019
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