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Anna Lusson

Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief

Anna is a senior and this is her second year on NWN. She is Co-Editor-in-Chief this year. She is a dancer and spends a lot of her free time in the dance studio. Aside from writing, Anna loves to read, travel, listen to Taylor Swift and spend time with her family and friends.

All content by Anna Lusson
Head Advisor, Lisa Rossa.

Lisa Rossa: More Than An Adviser

By Emma Schieffer and Anna Lusson
May 17, 2024
Members of the Purple, Orange and Gray, all student teams, gather around a die to determine which team would be playing who in the tournament.

NHS Students vs. Staff Basketball Game

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2024
Amélie sings surrounded picture frames of her fellow co-stars.

Niles West Theatre Transports Viewers to Paris with the 2024 Musical: Amélie

By Anna Lusson, Cora Gayford, and Morgan Warner-Mackey
May 4, 2024
Opinion: Going Out of State for College is a Bitter-Sweet Feeling

Opinion: Going Out of State for College is a Bitter-Sweet Feeling

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
Prom 2024 Behind the Scenes

Prom 2024 Behind the Scenes

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 19, 2024
Picture of eclipse taken by Rylie Gordon and Zoe Pruess, seniors, on the Astronomy Club field trip.

Niles West is Ready for Monday’s Solar Eclipse

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 7, 2024
Announcement: Prom Tickets On Sale March 18 to March 22

Announcement: Prom Tickets On Sale March 18 to March 22

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 17, 2024
International Week to Continue After West Program Evaluation

International Week to Continue After West Program Evaluation

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 27, 2024
The sign outside the new unisex bathroom

Unisex Bathroom, Now Up and Running

By Zunaira Ansari and Anna Lusson
Dec 15, 2023
The dinosaur book display and artwork shines from across the library's doors.

It’s Going to be a T-rrific Month with Niles West Library’s Dinosaur December

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 6, 2023
Students in 8th period AP Literature wait in their classroom for the power to come back on.

Power Outage at the End of 8th Period

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 9, 2023
Students walk through the halls, holding signs and flags.

Student Run Sit-In Leads to Controversy and Misinformation

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 26, 2023
Student Leaders Release Statement of Unity

Student Leaders Release Statement of Unity

By Anna Lusson and Emma Schieffer
Oct 14, 2023
District 219 logo.

Announcement: Superintendent Tom Moore Addresses Attacks on Israel

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 10, 2023
A view from the highest point of the Indiana Dunes Trail.

[Photo] APES Classes Annual Trip to Indiana Dunes National Park

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Sep 28, 2023
Meet New Dean: William Shanahan

Meet New Dean: William Shanahan

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 20, 2023
Director of Safety David Young

Director of Safety David Young Leaves for New Position

By Anna Lusson and Emma Schieffer
Sep 12, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: SAT Scores Are Not Able to be Reported to Colleges

BREAKING NEWS: SAT Scores Are Not Able to be Reported to Colleges

By Zunaira Ansari, Anna Lusson, and Syeda Fatima
Sep 8, 2023
Excitement is building as the graduates meet in the tennis courts to take pictures before the ceremony.

Class of 2023 Graduation

By Anna Lusson, Editor-in-Chief
Aug 25, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: School Year Ends with Multiple Instances of Vandalism

BREAKING NEWS: School Year Ends with Multiple Instances of Vandalism

By Emma Schieffer and Anna Lusson
May 19, 2023
Top 6 Summer Movies for Summer Break

Top 6 Summer Movies for Summer Break

By Anna Lusson, News Editor
May 19, 2023
Niles West Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

Niles West Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

By Anna Lusson, News Editor
May 4, 2023
Endashaw performing at state.

Meet Poetry Out Loud State Winner and Nationalist: Yohanna Endashaw!

By Anna Lusson, News Editor
Apr 17, 2023
District 219 logo.

Niles Township Federation of Teachers and Support Staff Endorse Four School Board Candidates

By Anna Lusson, News Editor
Apr 3, 2023

The Niles West Podcast w/ Bryanna and Fiona ORCHESIS TAKEOVER!!!!

By Gia Bexes and Anna Lusson
Mar 20, 2023
Entrance to the weight room at Niles West High School.

Coaches Respond to Female Athletes’ Feelings of Discrimination

By Emma Schieffer and Anna Lusson
Mar 14, 2023
District 219 logo.

Antisemitism on the Rise Nationally and in District 219

By Anna Lusson, News Editor
Mar 2, 2023
Top Activities to Do For Valentine's Day

Top Activities to Do For Valentine’s Day

By Anna Lusson, News Editor
Feb 13, 2023
Announcement: Hallway Sweeps are Back

Announcement: Hallway Sweeps are Back

By Anna Lusson, News Editor
Feb 12, 2023
District 219 logo.

Teacher’s Facebook Account Hacked with Anti-Semitic Hate Speech

By Anna Lusson, News Editor
Jan 19, 2023
Senior Bridgit Bui posing for a picture.

Senior Spotlight: Bridgit Bui

By Anna Lusson, News Editor
Jan 17, 2023
Opinion: Is the Snow and Winter Season Starting to Get Old?

Opinion: Is the Snow and Winter Season Starting to Get Old?

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Dec 21, 2022
Is the Starbucks Holiday Menu Bringing the Cheer this Holiday Season?

Is the Starbucks Holiday Menu Bringing the Cheer this Holiday Season?

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Dec 14, 2022
Junior Timothy Mathew makes his way to the other side of the court.

Boys Basketball Versus Glenbrook North

By Gia Bexes and Anna Lusson
Dec 7, 2022
Announcement: Hot Chocolate with the Principal is Back!

Announcement: Hot Chocolate with the Principal is Back!

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Dec 5, 2022
Complimentary Cafe Owners Noor Alkhawaja and Riyaz Ali are Sipping On Success

Complimentary Cafe Owners Noor Alkhawaja and Riyaz Ali are Sipping On Success

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Nov 28, 2022
Opinion: What Are the Best Thanksgiving Foods?

Opinion: What Are the Best Thanksgiving Foods?

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2022
QR Code poster outside of the bathrooms on the 2nd floor

Computer Science Honor Society Helps Bathroom Vandalism Through QR Codes

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Nov 18, 2022
Organizers posted this info graphic on Instagram to spread information @better_nwhs_together

Students Wear Teal to Denounce Hate Speech, Sexual Assault; Express Dissatisfaction with Administration Response

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Nov 4, 2022
The club members and sponsors take a group photo together.

Join Niles West’s New Trial Club: Albanian Club!

By Anna Lusson and Gia Bexes
Oct 31, 2022
"Fakes" show poster

Netflix Releases New Teen Crime Drama: “Fakes”

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Oct 7, 2022
West Reacts: Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Unexpectedly and Leaves The World In Shock

West Reacts: Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Unexpectedly and Leaves The World In Shock

By Gia Bexes and Anna Lusson
Sep 21, 2022
Niles West Podcast w/ Bryanna and Fiona Episode 2, Dancing Queens

Niles West Podcast w/ Bryanna and Fiona Episode 2, Dancing Queens

By Fiona O'Dwyer, Gia Bexes, and Anna Lusson
Sep 16, 2022
The trophy that is given to the winner of the West vs. North game is handed to Niles West players.

Friday Night Lights Return with the “Skokie Skirmish”

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Sep 12, 2022
Niles West Theatre's "A Kid Like Jake" Challenges the Audience to Simply Listen

Niles West Theatre’s “A Kid Like Jake” Challenges the Audience to Simply Listen

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Sep 8, 2022
Niles West's Director of Student Activities, Sarah Struebing poses for a photo in the Student Activities Commons.

Introducing Niles West’s New Student Activities Director: Sarah Struebing

By Anna Lusson, Staff Writer
Aug 31, 2022
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