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Ava Hortega

Ava Hortega, Staff Writer

Ava is a junior and this is her second year on NWN. Ava is on the varsity softball team and also enjoys playing travel softball in the summer. Ava enjoys spending time with friends and family and reading in her free time.

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Voting Stickers Handed To In-Person Voters. GPA / Photo Archive / Flickr Creative Commons

Students Prepare to Vote In Their First Election

By Holly Korzun and Ava Hortega
Nov 1, 2024
The fountain at Six Flags is decorated for Halloween, including water dyed blood red.

Haunted Houses at Six Flags Are Spooky…and Stinky

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2024
Senior Austin Mulingbayan, varsity football defensive tackle, walks with his parents and younger brothers, including freshman football player Chase Mulingbayan (left).

The Loss Didn’t Stop The Senior Night Celebration

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Oct 18, 2024
Cast members Javier Bardem, Cooper Koch, Nicholas Chavez and Chloe Sevigny attend a premiere for the Netflix series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story', at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood, in Los Angeles, U.S. September 16, 2024. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

The Truth Behind The Documentary “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”

By Holly Korzun and Ava Hortega
Oct 10, 2024
The swim and dive team stands together and cheers before the meets start.

Girls Dive Flips Into Their Meet

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Oct 2, 2024
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Opinion: Are Ivy League Schools Really Worth It?

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Oct 1, 2024
Senior, Tammy Lu smiles as she walks back to serve the ball after earning another point.

Tennis Serves Up Their First Conference Win

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2024
Alassdi does a flip off the board before landing in the water.

Trainers Nicole Tinetti and Zain Anjum wrap athletes before their practices.

Athletic Training Facility: New Equipment and New Ideas

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Sep 16, 2024
Photo submitted by @nw_gxc.

Girls and Boys Cross Country Hold on to the Trophy Another Year

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Sep 6, 2024
Announcement: No Late Start Wednesday

Announcement: No Late Start Wednesday

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Sep 3, 2024
Counselor Micheal Sneed stands in his new office.

West Welcomes New Counselor Michael Sneed

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Aug 29, 2024
The girls stand while the opposing team's line up is announced.

[Photo] Girls Varsity Volleyball Serves Up Their First Win Against Warren

By Holly Korzun, Social Media Manager
Aug 29, 2024
Cast members Kendall, Paige, Chloe, Kalani, Jojo and Brooke pose in pictures before the reunion was released.

Dance Moms Reunion: The Drama Never Left the Dance Floor

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
As the weather takes a shift, so do our clothes. We start changing from sweats and hoodies, to a more fun and creative approach. This being said, here are some outfits for the upcoming 2024 summer!

Get Ready For This Summer With These Outfits

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Apr 30, 2024

Holly and Ava Podcast Takeover, Featuring Mr Baum

By Holly Korzun and Ava Hortega
Apr 18, 2024
Opinion: Trends Follow Them Or Not?

Opinion: Trends Follow Them Or Not?

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Apr 18, 2024
MSA board members and sponsors pose for a picture in front of a backdrop where pictures were taken throughout the night. First row left to right: Special Education teacher Emin Ademi, science teacher Stephen Mikles, social studies teacher Daniel Kosiba, English teacher Ainee Fatima and social studies teacher Christina Kokoris. Second row left to right: Sana Jafri and Mariya Patel, juniors, and Zunaira Ansari and Asma Patel, seniors.

Niles West’s MSA Hosts Second Annual Ramaday

By Katie Rakocha and Ava Hortega
Apr 9, 2024
The wolves starting line up starts to get called.

Boys Volleyball Falls Short Against Glenbrook South

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Apr 3, 2024
A woman going shopping

Best Places To Shop For Spring Outfits

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Mar 21, 2024
APES students sit and wait by their projects for staff member's and students to bid on their pieces.

APES Annual Upcycle Auction

By Ava Hortega, Staff Writer
Mar 19, 2024
Zach Bryan performing on stage

Zach Bryan’s Tour: Quittin’ Time

By Holly Korzun and Ava Hortega
Mar 13, 2024
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