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Ella Ilg

Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Ella is a staff writer for NWN and is actively involved in honors classes during school and theatre daily after school. At home, she enjoys writing, eating sushi from Jewel-Osco, and falling asleep to podcasts.

All content by Ella Ilg
Avengers Endgame: Exceeding Expectations

Avengers Endgame: Exceeding Expectations

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Apr 30, 2019
Cage The Elephant's Social Cues Disappoints

Cage The Elephant’s Social Cues Disappoints

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Apr 23, 2019
What's Up April?

What’s Up April?

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Apr 1, 2019
The Issue with Pep Assemblies

The Issue with Pep Assemblies

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Mar 21, 2019
Captain Marvel: Best Marvel Film In Years

Captain Marvel: Best Marvel Film In Years

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainent Editor
Mar 12, 2019
What's Up March?

What’s Up March?

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Mar 1, 2019
The 91st Academy Awards: Short and Sweet

The 91st Academy Awards: Short and Sweet

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Feb 27, 2019
How to Avoid a Prom Dress Scam

How to Avoid a Prom Dress Scam

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Feb 19, 2019
What's Up February?

What’s Up February?

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Feb 4, 2019
5 Expensive Make Up Products Worth The Money

5 Expensive Make Up Products Worth The Money

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Jan 23, 2019
Junior High Band Students Convene in Auditorium for Junior High Band Day

Junior High Band Students Convene in Auditorium for Junior High Band Day

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Jan 18, 2019
How To Cure Back To School Blues

How To Cure Back To School Blues

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Jan 10, 2019
What's Up, January?

What’s Up, January?

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Jan 8, 2019
Cheap Holiday Gifts Suitable for Everyone

Cheap Holiday Gifts Suitable for Everyone

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Dec 17, 2018
The Director's Studio to Begin Wednesday

The Director’s Studio to Begin Wednesday

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Dec 12, 2018
What's Up December?

What’s Up December?

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Nov 30, 2018
Muse's Simulation Theory

Muse’s Simulation Theory

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Nov 14, 2018
Senior Angel Thomas rehearsing for the upcoming show.

[Photo] West to Hold Annual Theater “Coffeehouse Cabaret” Friday and Saturday

By Sidney Hines, Features Editor
Nov 2, 2018
Back to School, Education concept - Autumn leaves border frame on a black chalkboard background with copy space.

What’s Up November?

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 31, 2018
5 Great Last Minute Halloween Costumes

5 Great Last Minute Halloween Costumes

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 30, 2018
Anti-Drug Ed Needs a Dose of Realism

Anti-Drug Ed Needs a Dose of Realism

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 30, 2018
5 Fun Halloween Activities

5 Fun Halloween Activities

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 25, 2018
Students enjoying their time dancing to the music at homecoming.

Candyland Homecoming in Review

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 16, 2018
After distribution of large glow batons, confetti bursts from the stage and over the crowd.

Niles West Homecoming 2018

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 16, 2018
Fall Makeup Tutorial

Fall Makeup Tutorial

By Ella Ilg, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Oct 2, 2018
What's Up, October?

What’s Up, October?

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment
Oct 1, 2018
BoJack Horseman Season 5 Review

BoJack Horseman Season 5 Review

By Ella Ilg, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Sep 20, 2018
Fall Out Boy Takes it Home to Wrigley Field for Mania Tour

Fall Out Boy Takes it Home to Wrigley Field for Mania Tour

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Sep 12, 2018
What's Up September?

What’s Up September?

By Ella Ilg, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Sep 4, 2018
This is Mr. Chester's first year teaching at Niles West.

Thomas Chester: New to West, Experienced at Music

By Ella Ilg, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Aug 31, 2018
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful School Makeup Tips

Easy, Breezy, Beautiful School Makeup Tips

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Aug 23, 2018
Kenan Ozer posing for a picture in the black-box.

Q & A with NAFME Qualifier Kenan Ozer

By Ella Ilg, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Aug 21, 2018
Advice For Your Freshman Year

Advice For Your Freshman Year

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Aug 17, 2018
Aretha Franklin Dies at Age 76

Aretha Franklin Dies at Age 76

By Ella Ilg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Aug 16, 2018
What's Up August?

What’s Up August?

By Ella Ilg, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Aug 14, 2018
Advice for Future Juniors

Advice for Future Juniors

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
This is the pamphlet from the 2018 Advanced Theatre Studio.

ATS Showcase Review

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
Thoughts on 2018 Prom

Thoughts on 2018 Prom

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
Pasta and Pops Preview

Pasta and Pops Preview

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
May 5, 2018
Amy Schumer's new movie, "I Feel Pretty," follows the story of an overweight woman who accidentally gains confidence.

Amy Schumer’s “I Feel Pretty:” Actually Pretty Ugly

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Apr 24, 2018
These underrated artists are deserving of far more widespread fame than they've currently reached.

Five Underrated Artists

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Apr 18, 2018
Student survivors of the high school shooting at Marjory Stonemen Douglas High School are being accused of being actors by some members of right-wing media.

Conspiracy Theories are on the Wrong Side of History

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Apr 12, 2018
Tips for Test Takers: PSAT/SAT

Tips for Test Takers: PSAT/SAT

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Apr 9, 2018
New comedy "Blockers" was released today.

A Fun Girls’ Night Comedy: “Blockers”

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Apr 6, 2018
If you're staying home for Spring Break this year, check out these Staycation plans for downtown Chicago.

Staycation Ideas for Spring Break

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Mar 23, 2018
Feed My Starving Children volunteer packages food into bags.

Civics Students Feed Over 25,000 Children

By Christina Lappas and Ella Ilg
Mar 22, 2018
Junior Ryland Narvaez hopes to be a voice actor when he grows up.

Ryland Narvaez: Acting Through a Voice

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Mar 21, 2018
Pressed is a brand new cafe and sandwich shop located on Oakton St.

Pressed Cafe: A Coffee Shop Worth the Visit

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Mar 16, 2018
This Easter season, consider donating money to food pantries, such as the Niles Township Food Pantry above, rather than canned goods.

Donate Cash to Food Pantries, Not Old Soup Cans

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Mar 13, 2018
The 90th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on March 4.

2018 Academy Awards: I’m Underwhelmed

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Mar 6, 2018
Gian Denila practicing her original song "Anxiously in Love" for Variety Show.

Niles West Hosts Variety Show

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Mar 2, 2018
Abigail Davis practicing her Song "Normal Girl" accompanied by Ria Bonjoc for Variety Show.

Aileen Nguyen practicing with her levitating wand in the dark to the song "Lose It" for Variety Show.

Band Master of None performing "Brazil" with members Alvin Gutierrez, William Kim, Eric Mclellen and Hyra Witter.

Amie Soliva practicing her original song "Anxiously in Love" for Variety Show.

Co-Ed acapella group Tonal Eclipse practicing "Honeymoon Avenue" with soloist Lynn Nguyen.

Penelope Alegria (left) and Sarah Montes (right) practicing their spoken word "Ropa Vieja en Las Vereda"

Kristi Bliznakov practing her Polynesian Dance Routine titled "Ori and Poi Dance".

All male acapella group Echo Effect practicing their song "If I Ever Fall in Love" for Variety Show.

[Photo] Variety Show to be Held Tomorrow

Feb 28, 2018
All girls acapella group High Fidelity practicing the song "Little Me" for Variety Show with soloist Alexis Bondoc.

Awolnation has released their latest studio album entitled "Here Comes the Runts."

Album Review: Awolnation’s “Here Comes the Runts”

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Feb 26, 2018
New Chinese-Thai restaurant Spot Noodles and Rice

Restaurant Review: Spot Noodles and Rice

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2018
Your "Single" Guide to Valentine's Day

Your “Single” Guide to Valentine’s Day

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2018

International Week: Indo-Pak Club

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2018
The Post or Spotlight 2.0?

The Post or Spotlight 2.0?

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Jan 25, 2018
Fall Out Boy: Mania

Fall Out Boy: Mania

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Jan 22, 2018
Signs at the 2018 Women's March in Chicago. Photo by Ella Ilg.

My Experience at the 2018 Women’s March

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Jan 22, 2018
The Golden Globes: A Recap on a Glamorous Night

The Golden Globes: A Recap on a Glamorous Night

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Jan 17, 2018
Freshman Charlotte Howard-Check practices her ukulele before Variety Show auditions as a friend holds her music to the side.

Charlotte Howard-Check: Managing Crew and Comp Sci

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2017
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