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Danica Calalang

Danica Calalang, Features Editor

Danica is a senior and this is her second year on NWN. She is a cheerleader, a freshman Homeroom Mentor and is also involved in Senior Cabinet, National Honors Society and Yearbook. Outside of school, you can find her working at Starbucks, hanging out with friends or walking around Target.

All content by Danica Calalang
Physics Teacher Nathan Noparstak next to his banner

Nathan Noparstak Wins the David Zemsky Teacher of The Year Award

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
May 18, 2024
Announcement: Yearbook Distribution on May 9

Announcement: Yearbook Distribution on May 9

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
May 8, 2024
Announcement: Cap and Gown Pick-Up, Senior Checkout and Decision Day This Week

Announcement: Cap and Gown Pick-Up, Senior Checkout and Decision Day This Week

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Apr 30, 2024
The Wolves huddle before starting the Mental Health Matters game on April 19.

Girls Soccer Wears Green for Mental Health Awareness

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Apr 30, 2024
Opinion: Why I Wish I Was Never Hired at Starbucks

Opinion: Why I Wish I Was Never Hired at Starbucks

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Apr 23, 2024
My Top 5 Makeup Products

My Top 5 Makeup Products

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Apr 22, 2024
The powerlifting team breaks after a productive practice

Lifting Heavy Into Competitive Season

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Mar 13, 2024
The table tennis team gets together for the state send-off.

Senior Ping Pong Captains Lead Team to State Championships

By Katie Rakocha and Danica Calalang
Mar 12, 2024
Riley played by Sophia Gardner and Sam played by Becca Hamada reminisce about their childhood while looking through an old photo album

Niles West Theatre Department Premieres “I Am”

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Mar 4, 2024
Ryan Luecker, junior, looking down the alley after rolling his turn

Ryan Luecker: First State Bowler in Niles West History

By John Przekota and Danica Calalang
Feb 15, 2024
Fall In Love With These Valentine's Day Activities

Fall In Love With These Valentine’s Day Activities

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Feb 12, 2024
Brandon Pieczka, senior, leaps over his teammates to make a slam dunk in the Slam Dunk Competition.

Niles West Hosts the First Ever Wolfpack Games

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Feb 12, 2024
Students working on their new play

Theatre Department Takes the Lead on New Production “I Am”

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Feb 2, 2024
The Niles West chess team playing against other schools.

Checkmate: Chess Team is Off to State

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Feb 2, 2024
Reid capturing a photo

Kadyn Reid: Seeing West From A Different Angle

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Jan 29, 2024
Eisen Kim, senior, hitting hard at a game last season

Baseball is Swinging Into the Season

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Jan 25, 2024
Jackson Pelletier (left) and Madox Alvarez (right), freshmen, smile in their brand new uniforms.

Rookie Cheerleaders Earn National Titles on Team YUCO

By Katie Rakocha and Danica Calalang
Jan 13, 2024
Emelia Oleniczak, freshman, performs a beautiful stag jump.

[Photo] Girls Gymnastics Defeats Maine East

By Gia Bexes and Lejla Orman
Dec 18, 2023
Superintendent Tom Moore and President Ken Durr listen to public comments during the Nov. 14 board meeting.

Board of Education Meeting Recap: November 14, 2023

By Danica Calalang and Katie Rakocha
Nov 28, 2023
Opinion: Is Black Friday Overrated?

Opinion: Is Black Friday Overrated?

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Nov 20, 2023
BollyWest joyfully smiles with their check. Picture via. the College Board.

BollyWest Performs at National College Board Conference

By Danica Calalang and Katie Rakocha
Nov 20, 2023
Vince Pappas posing alongside the rest of the court via the NTHSD219 Instagram.

All Hail The King: Vince Pappas

By Danica Calalang and Gia Bexes
Nov 8, 2023
The red cups available during 2022's Red Cup Day.

Ho Ho Ho, Holiday Drinks Are Ready To Go!

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Nov 7, 2023
Students attend the first meeting of Vietnamese Student Association

Say Xin Chào to Vietnamese Student Association!

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Oct 31, 2023
Mackenzie Bickhaus, senior, jumping up to make a powerful hit against Niles North.

Hurrah for Mackenzie Bickhaus: Homecoming Court Winner

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Oct 25, 2023
Jackson Pelletier, freshman, asking Raia Dimaculangan, freshman, to Homecoming with a tennis themed proposal.

How to Get a Homecoming Date at Niles West

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Oct 15, 2023
All eight seniors smiling for a photo.

An Ace for Eight Seniors!

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Oct 2, 2023
The tennis team warming up.

Girls Tennis Beats Crosstown Rival Niles North

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Sep 19, 2023
Killer Book Club movie poster

Just In Time For Halloween: Killer Book Club

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Sep 19, 2023
The exterior of Tsaocaa shows their "Grand Opening" banner and windows to see inside the shop.

Brand New Boba Shop in Niles: Tsaocaa!

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Sep 6, 2023
The a cappella program at the Friday Flyover

Niles West A Cappella Program Finds a New Harmony

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Sep 5, 2023
Mrs. Lucci and Ms. Carabio smiling for a photo.

Meet The New Student Activities Director: Caitlin Lucci

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Aug 28, 2023
Ahmed posing for a photo.

Zainab Ahmed: Niles West’s Own Van Gogh

By Danica Calalang, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023

Meet Me In A Minute: Ms. Alegnani

By Katie Rakocha and Danica Calalang
May 18, 2023
Seniors happily pose together for a photo with their posters.

Girls Soccer Celebrates Their Seniors and An Upcoming New School Record

By Danica Calalang, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
Junior Mina Hossdini and sophomore Pia Mendoza present designs created by senior Gabriel Daoud.

Student-Models Walk Down The Runway at The Niles West Fashion Show

By Danica Calalang, Staff Writer
May 9, 2023
Joe's Live welcomes Niles West students to Prom.

Prom 2023: Red Carpet

By Danica Calalang, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Science Olympiad students enjoy a team dinner together

Science Olympiad Goes to State!

By Danica Calalang, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Students gather and mingle with each other.

[Photo] Prom 2023: Not A Night to Remember

May 3, 2023
Students create a mosh pit.

Members of MSA pose for a photo after their prayer.

Muslim Student Association Hosts Niles West’s First RamaDay

By Danica Calalang, Staff Writer
Apr 24, 2023
Bollywest posing for a photo.

South Asian Student Association Presents “SASA Night”

By Danica Calalang, Staff Writer
Apr 20, 2023
Maja Applequist, senior, takes the team's post-game selfie.

Girls Soccer Wins Cross-Town Rivalry Game Against Niles North

By Danica Calalang, Staff Writer
Apr 6, 2023
Choir is conducted by Director of Choirs, Matthew Hunter.

Choir Department Presents “Vivaldi’s Gloria”

By Danica Calalang, Staff Writer
Apr 4, 2023
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