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Cora Gayford, Editor-in-Chief

 

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Niles West hallways are filled with students during passing period.

Students From Immigrant Families Face Fears of Deportation Under Trump Administration

By Cora Gayford and Sarina Nur
May 20, 2025
GSA members set up for the Day of Silence in 2024, via the Niles West GSA Instagram.

The Day of (No) Silence: Advocating for the Silenced Voices of the LQBTQIA+ Community

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Apr 13, 2025
Sophomore Hannah Hufana (left) and senior Laira Biewer (right) stand on stage at the Rooted and Radical Finals Showcase. Photo via Paul Bellwoar.

A Tribe Called West Competes at Rooted and Radical Showcase

By Cora Gayford and Suha Siddiqui
Mar 20, 2025
Poster that labels Wi-Fi providing buses. Photo via the Niles West Technology Department.

D219 Implements Wi-Fi Accessible Buses for Students

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Mar 5, 2025
Cover photo of EP "Arthur" sung by junior Talia Spector. Photo via Instagram, drawn by Ally Nguyen

Talia Heart: Putting Heart and Emotion into Music

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Mar 3, 2025
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Opinion: Kanye West Has Created a New Category of Hate Crime

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Feb 20, 2025
Junior Nichole De La Pena raises her ball to her chin, gearing up to bowl first for her team. The match starts off fast, as New Trier gains on West.

Girls Bowling Misses the Pins at Conference

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Feb 4, 2025
Smoke sits over Venice Beach in Los Angeles county, photographed by resident Justine Elizabeth Larsen.

L.A. Fires: Stories of Hope and Loss

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Jan 29, 2025
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Opinion: Pigeons Deserve Better

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Nov 25, 2024
2024 Halloween costume predictions for trick-or-treaters based on 2024 social media trends.

2024 Halloween Costumes: What Should We Expect?

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Oct 30, 2024
The process of junior Lucy Clarke's upcycling project: cutting and sewing jeans into a pleated skirt.

Sustainable and Stylish: Fashion Club’s Upcycling Challenge

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Oct 28, 2024
D219 Updates Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremonies

D219 Updates Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremonies

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Oct 18, 2024
Taylor Swift's endorsement for Kamala Harris via Instagram.

Do Celebrity Endorsements Influence Elections?

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Oct 8, 2024
District 219 logo.

District 219 Agrees to Insource Security Guards

By Suha Siddiqui and Cora Gayford
Sep 18, 2024
Dean Sarah Solheim.

Dean Solheim Puts the Soul into Niles West

By Cora Gayford, Managing Editor
Aug 30, 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
Staff Raise Concerns about Safety and Security Outsourcing

Staff Raise Concerns about Safety and Security Outsourcing

By Cora Gayford and Suha Siddiqui
May 1, 2024
Image of shopping from Google

Renew your Wardrobe at these Summer Stores

By Cora Gayford, Staff Writer
Apr 25, 2024
Students gather in the student commons for the National Poetry Month assembly.

West Students Slam their Poetry for National Poetry Month

By Cora Gayford, Staff Writer
Apr 23, 2024
Opinion: The Use of Technology in Schools is Excessive

Opinion: The Use of Technology in Schools is Excessive

By Cora Gayford, Staff Writer
Apr 11, 2024
Sarah Kadunic poses for a photo.

Founder of International Womens Day Celebration: Sarah Kadunic

By Cora Gayford, Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2024
Students and Staff at the breakfast ceremony with certificates (from left to right), Dr. Tucker, Damar Gordon, Tamara Almghrabi, Principal Christian and Timothy Biel.

West Honors Four Students At The 2024 IPA Student Recognition

By Cora Gayford, Staff Writer
Mar 12, 2024
The standard athletic equipment for flag football, a flag to tag players and a football for scoring.

Girls Flag Football Makes its Debut at Niles West

By Cora Gayford, Staff Writer
Mar 8, 2024
A brunch meal with a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes.

The Best Local Brunch Spots

By Cora Gayford, Staff Writer
Feb 20, 2024
Students commenced the celebration and gathered to eat traditional dishes.

VSA and Chinese Club Celebrate the Lunar New Year

By Syeda Fatima and Cora Gayford
Feb 15, 2024
Racing Into 2024: Boys Track and Field

Racing Into 2024: Boys Track and Field

By Cora Gayford, Staff Writer
Jan 23, 2024
The blueprints for the first and second story of the approved addition.

Niles Central Addition Approved With New Programs

By Cora Gayford, Staff Writer
Jan 12, 2024
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