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All content by Gabrielle Abesamis
West Remembers Mr. Paul Wack

West Remembers Mr. Paul Wack

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 18, 2015
Where are You Going?: Northwestern University

Where are You Going?: Northwestern University

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jun 2, 2014
Thanks For the Memories, Niles West

Thanks For the Memories, Niles West

By Gabrielle Abesamis
May 27, 2014
2013, Smita Jain was the commencement speaker.

Breaking News: Commencement Speech Finalists Announced

By Gabrielle Abesamis
May 15, 2014
Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You, Mr. Wack

Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You, Mr. Wack

By Gabrielle Abesamis
May 9, 2014
Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You, Mrs. Tina (Pauley) Schmidt

Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You, Mrs. Tina (Pauley) Schmidt

By Gabrielle Abesamis
May 9, 2014
NW Theatre Sets the Bar High with Avenue Q

NW Theatre Sets the Bar High with Avenue Q

By Gabrielle Abesamis
May 5, 2014
Where Are You Going?: DePaul University

Where Are You Going?: DePaul University

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 30, 2014
Where Are You Going?: University of Chicago

Where Are You Going?: University of Chicago

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 9, 2014
Breaking News: T-Bay to Take Place This Week

Breaking News: T-Bay to Take Place This Week

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 7, 2014
2014 Senior Supplement Finalists Available

2014 Senior Supplement Finalists Available

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 1, 2014
2014 Senior Survey Nominations Now Open

2014 Senior Survey Nominations Now Open

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Mar 13, 2014
N-Word, (Why?)

N-Word, (Why?)

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 27, 2014
Senator Visits School to Discuss Policies

Senator Visits School to Discuss Policies

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 21, 2014
UPDATE: West Remembers Alum Pravin Varughese

UPDATE: West Remembers Alum Pravin Varughese

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 20, 2014
Q&A with Niles West's Very Own Romeo and Juliet

Q&A with Niles West’s Very Own Romeo and Juliet

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 18, 2014
Students React to Flappy Bird Cancellation

Students React to Flappy Bird Cancellation

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 11, 2014
Do you Have What it Takes to be the Cutest Couple?

Do you Have What it Takes to be the Cutest Couple?

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 7, 2014
International Food Recipes: Italian Food

International Food Recipes: Italian Food

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 6, 2014
International Food Recipes: Filipino Food

International Food Recipes: Filipino Food

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 4, 2014
Flap Off Flappy Bird

Flap Off Flappy Bird

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 3, 2014
Joerlyn Manalang: West's Fitness Inspiration

Joerlyn Manalang: West’s Fitness Inspiration

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 31, 2014
Follow Up: Teachers, Students React to New Final Exam Schedule

Follow Up: Teachers, Students React to New Final Exam Schedule

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 9, 2014
Breaking News: Make Up Days Have Been Determined

Breaking News: Make Up Days Have Been Determined

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 7, 2014
Breaking News: School Canceled Tomorrow

Breaking News: School Canceled Tomorrow

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 6, 2014
Breaking News: School, Athletics, and Activities Canceled Tomorrow

Breaking News: School, Athletics, and Activities Canceled Tomorrow

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 5, 2014
Frozen Will Melt Your Heart

Frozen Will Melt Your Heart

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Dec 2, 2013
Kendall Griffin (left) will become athletic director Monday, Dec. 2. Mark Rigby (right) will become assistant principal of operations.

Rosengard Resigns; Griffin to Become Athletic Director, Rigby to Become Assistant Principal

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Nov 21, 2013
College Application Process: Scholarships

College Application Process: Scholarships

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Nov 21, 2013
Niles West High School logo.

Niles West Filipino Students React to Typhoon Haiyan

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Nov 13, 2013
Breaking News: Student Charged with Felony After Internet Threat

Breaking News: Student Charged with Felony After Internet Threat

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 28, 2013
Taking a Knee for Quarterback

Taking a Knee for Quarterback

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 11, 2013
J.T. Fontelera plays the Sheriff in the Laramie Project during the fall 2012 theater season. Photo by Vicky Robles, NWN file photo

West Remembers J.T. Fontelera

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 2, 2013
BREAKING: Facebook to be Unblocked at 10 a.m. Today

BREAKING: Facebook to be Unblocked at 10 a.m. Today

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Sep 20, 2013
Live Streaming: Homecoming Coronation

Live Streaming: Homecoming Coronation

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Sep 17, 2013
Niles North Director of Security Suspended for Theft Speculations

Niles North Director of Security Suspended for Theft Speculations

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Sep 9, 2013
A Dream Going Strong for 50 Years

A Dream Going Strong for 50 Years

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Aug 28, 2013
Summer Movies That Were as Hot as the Sun

Summer Movies That Were as Hot as the Sun

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Aug 22, 2013
Senior Lily Chatman sporting combat boots with socks peeking from the top.

Don’t Forget To Submit Your First Day of School Outfit!

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Aug 19, 2013
The Third Time Was A Charm For the Varsity Pommers

The Third Time Was A Charm For the Varsity Pommers

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Aug 1, 2013
"The goals that are worth pursuing are the ones in whichever areas we can truly see passion"

“The goals that are worth pursuing are the ones in whichever areas we can truly see passion”

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jun 4, 2013
"I ask you all to dream big, to make goals, and to strive to reach them"

“I ask you all to dream big, to make goals, and to strive to reach them”

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jun 3, 2013
Hello, Niles West

Hello, Niles West

By Gabrielle Abesamis
May 28, 2013
Teacher's Appreciation Week: Thank You, Ms. Lietz

Teacher’s Appreciation Week: Thank You, Ms. Lietz

By Gabrielle Abesamis
May 10, 2013
Make A Difference: Get Social With Social Media

Make A Difference: Get Social With Social Media

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 26, 2013
The class of 2010's prom.

Upperclassmen React to Prom Changes

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 22, 2013
Map locating China's Sichuan province where a deadly earthquake has killed at least 180 and injured thousands; China has deployed thousands of workers in a massive rescue operation. MCT 2013

West Reacts to Earthquake in China

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 22, 2013
Administrators are looking to provide a safer parking lot after accidents startled the community earlier this year.

Parking for Early Bird Students Is Discounted for 2013-2014

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 8, 2013
New Dean, Mr. Babakhani

Babakhani Becomes Assistant Principal of Student Services

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 5, 2013
Winners of Harlem Shake Contest Announced

Winners of Harlem Shake Contest Announced

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Mar 19, 2013
Students Make it to National Engineering and Science Fair

Students Make it to National Engineering and Science Fair

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Mar 13, 2013
Breaking News: Spirit Week Moved

Breaking News: Spirit Week Moved

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Mar 6, 2013
Breaking News: After School Activities Canceled

Breaking News: After School Activities Canceled

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Mar 5, 2013
Junior Gabby Abesamis gives her words of advice about fights and cell phones.

Fights: Don’t Just Stand There Shooting Video, Do Something!

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 15, 2013
Meet Me in a Minute (Special Edition): Arviola Pemaj

Meet Me in a Minute (Special Edition): Arviola Pemaj

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 12, 2013
Audio: Rita Carmona Recites POL Poem

Audio: Rita Carmona Recites POL Poem

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 8, 2013
Organic Life representatives meet with student government Wednesday, Feb. 6 to discuss the quality and quantity of the food served in the cafeteria. PHOTO by Gabrielle Abesamis

UPDATE: Organic Life CEO Admits Possibility of Inconsistency

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 7, 2013
Sophomore Proceeds in State-Wide Poetry Out Loud Competition

Sophomore Proceeds in State-Wide Poetry Out Loud Competition

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 7, 2013
Students eat take-out pizza instead of buying lunch in the cafeteria Friday, Feb. 1.

Update: Student Government, Administration to Meet with Organic Life Today

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 6, 2013
Principal Kaine Osburn speaks at the annual Homecoming assembly.

Breaking News: Niles West Principal Appointed Deputy Superintendent of Naperville District 203

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 5, 2013
Meet Me in a Minute (Special Edition): Ruby Ladrido

Meet Me in a Minute (Special Edition): Ruby Ladrido

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 5, 2013
Update: Students Boycott Organic Life Food for Fourth Day

Update: Students Boycott Organic Life Food for Fourth Day

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 1, 2013
A student shows off grease from a slice of Organic Life pizza. PHOTO by Vicky Robles

Lunch Boycott Continues as Students Learn of $300,000 Settlement with Organic Life

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 31, 2013
Follow Up: Organic Life Boycott

Follow Up: Organic Life Boycott

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 30, 2013
Junior John Kruk eats Subway to boycott Organic Life's cafeteria food during #lunchstrike2013 Tuesday, Jan. 29. PHOTO by Alyssa Guzman

Breaking News: Niles West Students Boycott Organic Life Lunches

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 29, 2013
Subject-Based Finals Cause Confusion for Some

Subject-Based Finals Cause Confusion for Some

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 22, 2013
Sharon Pasia in her famous one-piece Pikachu suit.

The Girl Behind the Pikachu Suit

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 10, 2013
"Les Misérables" Movie Almost As Good As Broadway

“Les Misérables” Movie Almost As Good As Broadway

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 8, 2013
UPDATE: Annual Review of Programs Summary

UPDATE: Annual Review of Programs Summary

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Dec 21, 2012
Breaking Dawn is Better than Expected

Breaking Dawn is Better than Expected

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Nov 20, 2012
Olivia Rusek is Number One

Olivia Rusek is Number One

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Nov 15, 2012

Students Honored by Their Teachers

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 24, 2012

Reason for Fire Alarm is Still Unknown

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 22, 2012
Nathan Palma: One-Year Death Anniversary

Nathan Palma: One-Year Death Anniversary

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 18, 2012

Getting Asked to Homecoming

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 4, 2012
Say Goodbye to Poptarts: Vending Machines Now Contain Healthier Snacks

Say Goodbye to Poptarts: Vending Machines Now Contain Healthier Snacks

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Sep 7, 2012

Football Team Gives Back to the Community

By Gabrielle Abesamis
May 1, 2012

The Lucky One Doesn’t Move Me

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 30, 2012

Bryan Taico: Not Just ‘the Kid with the UGGs’

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 20, 2012

Annual You Make A Difference Breakfast Honors Teachers

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 17, 2012

Mirror Mirror is Fairy Tale Magic

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 9, 2012

All American Rejects Make A Sucessful Comeback

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Apr 3, 2012

H2O: NW’s Humble to One Club

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Mar 19, 2012

Students from Ohio School Shooting Share Experiences

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Mar 13, 2012

Q. & A. with Hebrew Club

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 21, 2012

Q & A with Qur’an Study

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 15, 2012

“The Woman in Black” is One of the Best Horror Movies of the Year

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 10, 2012

Q & A with Chinese Club

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 7, 2012

Niles West Cultural Clubs to Host International Week

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Feb 3, 2012

Student Registration for 2012-2013 Begins Today

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 30, 2012

Prom Moves to Rosemont, Downtown Tradition Broken

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 30, 2012

Registration for Shadow Day Guide Now Available

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Jan 25, 2012

Comic Book Club: Cartoons, Conversation, and a ‘Common Interest’

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Dec 20, 2011

Upcoming Orchestra Winter Concert Encourages Charity Donations

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Dec 13, 2011

Osburn to Host Reading Hour

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Nov 29, 2011

West Remembers Nathan Palma

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Nov 16, 2011

Footloose Pales in Comparison

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Nov 8, 2011

Art Students Team Up with Third Graders in Howl-o-Ween Art Show

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 26, 2011

Fall Choir Concert Tonight

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 25, 2011

Niles West Orchestra to Put on Fall Concert

By Gabrielle Abesamis
Oct 13, 2011
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