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Leila Meseljevic

Leila Meseljevic, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Leila is a senior and this is her fourth year on NWN. She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of NWN. Leila likes spending quality time with her family and friends. She thoroughly enjoys reading romance books and baking. Leila is also on the Niles West girl’s volleyball team.

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ACT Offers Retake Voucher for Students Affected by April 8 Disruption

By Leila Meseljevic and Saima Ahmad
Apr 25, 2025
A view of the proposed building addition shared at the D219 Board meeting on Jan. 9, 2024.

Access to Campus Will Change After Spring Break

By Leila Meseljevic and Hanna Schneider
Mar 21, 2025
Kazuyoshi Watanabe, junior, sets up the middle in order to get a kill.

Spring Sports Preview: Boys Volleyball

By Leila Meseljevic, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 12, 2025
Emmanuel Olojo on the field during one of his football games, cheering for his tackle.

Senior Spotlight: Emmanuel Olojo Heads to Valparaiso University to Play Division 1 Football

By Leila Meseljevic, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 19, 2025
West students and IEA students at Lou Malnati's together to enjoy some dinner.

Argentinian Students Spend Their Summer in Chicago and at West

By Leila Meseljevic, Editor in Chief
Feb 19, 2025
West Reacts: TikTok's Ban and Bounce Back

West Reacts: TikTok’s Ban and Bounce Back

By Leila Meseljevic, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jan 21, 2025
Students from Honors Biology cut down the invasive species.

Students Battle Invasive Species Along Chicago River’s North Branch

By Leila Meseljevic, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Dec 13, 2024
Chess Club members practice their skills on a Monday practice in the Lit Center.

[Photo] Where Checkmate Meets Connection: Niles West Chess Club

Dec 13, 2024
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Principal Christian played music throughout the hallways during a passing period on Nov 22.

The Beat Returns: Music Plays During Passing Periods After a Hiatus

By Khadija Khan and Leila Meseljevic
Nov 26, 2024
Precalculus Honors students get ready to be taught by Karissa Villanueva.

AP Precalculus Added to Coursebook for Next School Year

By Morgan Warner-Mackey and Leila Meseljevic
Nov 15, 2024
Arianna Jaramillo Drives Her Way to Sectionals

Arianna Jaramillo Drives Her Way to Sectionals

By Leila Meseljevic, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 7, 2024
Evanston Round Table

Rowers from Niles West Discover Body in the North Shore Channel

By Leila Meseljevic and Khadija Khan
Oct 1, 2024
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[Photo] Girls Varsity Volleyball Captains: Leading the Team to a Successful Season

By Hannah Kucharik, News Editor
Sep 23, 2024
From left, Anthony Mui, Andrew Thompson and Jonathan Nguyen, Niles West’s 2024 National Merit Semifinalists.

Three Niles West Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

By Leila Meseljevic, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sep 20, 2024
Opinion: TikTok Needs to Stop Hyping up Summer

Opinion: TikTok Needs to Stop Hyping up Summer

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
May 17, 2024
Guidance counselor Mr. Mitch Stern in his element.

From Student to School Counselor: Mitchell Stern Retires From West

By Gia Bexes and Leila Meseljevic
May 17, 2024
Aaron Linang, junior, subs in for David Rus, senior, for the next play of the set.

West and North Go Head to Head at Their Volleyball Rivalry Game

By Leila Meseljevic and Lejla Orman
May 13, 2024
The Influence of Media on Body Image

The Influence of Media on Body Image

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
May 8, 2024
Solving The Equation: Anthony Mui

Solving The Equation: Anthony Mui

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Apr 26, 2024
Students talk to colleges to ask questions and see if they would be interested in their programs.

D219 Hosts Their Annual College Fair

By Leila Meseljevic and Lejla Orman
Apr 5, 2024
Chatting it up on the floor, Max Hort, junior, and Piero Ruiz, sophomore, have some time to spare.

Boys Gymnastics Spotlight the Seniors at Their Meet

By Leila Meseljevic and Lejla Orman
Apr 3, 2024
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The NWP w/ Bryanna and Fiona Presents: Oscars Red Carpet Looks, Featuring Leila Meseljevic and Lejla Orman

By Fiona O’Dwyer, Bryanna Ayala, Leila Meseljevic, and Lejla Orman
Mar 13, 2024
Niles West Prepares for the Construction on Oakton Bridge

Niles West Prepares for the Construction on Oakton Bridge

By Leila Meseljevic and Lejla Orman
Mar 13, 2024
The varsity team lined up ready to play defense.

First Round of Regionals Success for the Varsity Boys Basketball Team

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Feb 23, 2024
The Niles West Model UN Competes at MUNUC

The Niles West Model UN Competes at MUNUC

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Feb 20, 2024
Announcement: Summer School Registration is Open

Announcement: Summer School Registration is Open

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Feb 9, 2024
The upcoming SLAC meeting schedule till the end of the year.

The Library Introduces New Student Library Advisory Committee

By Leila Meseljevic and Lejla Orman
Jan 30, 2024
Katelyn Daly: Star on the Driving Range and The Court

Katelyn Daly: Star on the Driving Range and The Court

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Jan 26, 2024
Joseph Collins and Kelly Adamovic pose in their Christmas sweaters in the Niles West Physical Welfare office.

Pre-Finals Pump Up Spirit Week

By Lejla Orman and Leila Meseljevic
Dec 19, 2023

Niles West Wolves Take on Spirit Week Before Finals!

By Lejla Orman and Leila Meseljevic
Dec 19, 2023
Boys wresting match taking place in the Niles West wrestling gym.

Boys Wrestling Takes a Hit by the Rams

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Dec 17, 2023
Feature: Women in Leadership Across D219

Feature: Women in Leadership Across D219

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Dec 6, 2023
Tree Loss at Niles West High School

Tree Loss at Niles West High School

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Dec 1, 2023
Announcement: Don't Miss Out On Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Announcement: Don’t Miss Out On Hot Chocolate with the Principal

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Nov 28, 2023
Cans brought in are dropped off along this hallway near the main entrance.

Don’t Forget to Donate Your Cans and Cash to the Food Drive

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Nov 17, 2023
Empty hall minutes before a busy passing period.

Announcement: Hallway Sweeps Might Sweep You Up

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Nov 6, 2023
German students posing at homecoming! Picture found on @nileswestgerman

German Exchange Students Welcomed to West

By Leila Meseljevic and Lejla Orman
Oct 30, 2023
Players stand on the sidelines of the field, watching their teammates play.

Wolves’ Football Head to Playoffs For The First Time in Over a Decade

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Oct 27, 2023
Official poster for the homecoming dance.

All About 2023-24 Homecoming

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Oct 19, 2023
Mendenhall laughs with captain Aiden Delisi, senior, while holding the Skokie Skirmish trophy.

Rashard Mendenhall Assembly Sparks Controversy

By Leila Meseljevic and Lejla Orman
Oct 3, 2023
Opinion: Junior Year Drains Me

Opinion: Junior Year Drains Me

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Sep 25, 2023
Wolves Varisty Soccer Puts Up a Hard Fight but the Trevians' Took the Win

Wolves Varisty Soccer Puts Up a Hard Fight but the Trevians’ Took the Win

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Sep 14, 2023
Niles West Welcomes New Principal: Jeremy Christian

Niles West Welcomes New Principal: Jeremy Christian

By Leila Meseljevic and Khadija Khan
Aug 28, 2023
Opinion: Harmful Effects of Social Media

Opinion: Harmful Effects of Social Media

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
May 18, 2023
The Wolves huddle up after the point ends.

The Wolves Fall Short to the Wildkits

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
May 2, 2023
Opinion: AI Is Going Too Far

Opinion: AI Is Going Too Far

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Apr 26, 2023
Opinion: Summer Is the Best Season

Opinion: Summer Is the Best Season

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Apr 19, 2023
Opinion: Should TikTok be Banned?

Opinion: Should TikTok be Banned?

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Apr 4, 2023
Students and teachers file into the black box theater for the opening performance of Akiko and the Unknown.

Who’s Falling From The Sky?: Akiko and the Unknown

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Mar 6, 2023
Snap a Photo: Maria Tudose

Snap a Photo: Maria Tudose

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Feb 27, 2023
Syria and Turkey faces devastating earthquake.

The Devastation in Syria and Turkey

By Leila Meseljevic and Khadija Khan
Feb 22, 2023
Niles West's Annual Poetry Out Loud Contest Returns

Niles West’s Annual Poetry Out Loud Contest Returns

By Leila Meseljevic, Opinions Editor
Feb 6, 2023
The players smile on the court with one another.

[Photo] Boys Basketball Honors CSL Champions

By Khadija Khan, Sports Editor
Feb 6, 2023
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