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Niles West News
The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News
The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News
Morgan Warner-Mackey

Morgan Warner-Mackey, News Editor

Morgan is a junior and this is his 3rd year on staff. He is on Mock Trial and Orchesis. In his free time, Morgan likes to take photos, watch TV and hangout with friends. 

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The Niles West 64th Annual Commencement Ceremony took place on May 25 in Welsh-Ryan Arena at Northwestern University.

The Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, News Editor
Aug 21, 2025
District 219 school board members (from left) Amber Wood, Nour Akhras, Ken Durr, Lindley Wisnewski, David Ko, Kandice Cooley-Jones and Celia Stennett. Akhras, Wisnewski and Cooley-Jones were sworn in at the May 6 meeting. Ko was not present for the second half of the meeting after the swearing in. According to the board's 2024-2025 attendance report, Ko arrived late to or left early from board meetings two other times this school year. Photo obtained from www.niles219.org

New Board Leadership Established; One Board Member Chronically Absent

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
May 19, 2025
Senior Aidan Jeske models senior Kim Nguyen's piece for the Artist and Activist Wearable Art segment. Nguyen used found objects, yarn and wire for this piece.

Niles West Students Showcase Their Art At The Annual Fashion Show

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
May 19, 2025
Mrs. Soames, played by junior Emma Shimon, adds some comedic relief as she cries out in church saying how much she loves weddings.

“Our Town” Comes to Niles West

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
May 12, 2025
All three stage managers come out at the end of the final act to close out the play.

Emily begins to realize that all time is precious and how it seems like there is never enough of it. She realizes that the little moments still count and that they are what make life worth living.

Niles West students and staff evacuated to the football stadium after fire alarms went off.

Details Emerge About April 15 Evacuation

By Hannah Kucharik and Morgan Warner-Mackey
May 5, 2025
Reaping Good Reviews: Suzanne Collins' New Hunger Games Book

Reaping Good Reviews: Suzanne Collins’ New Hunger Games Book

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Apr 23, 2025
The previous location of the testing center before its first move to 1646.

Announcement: Testing Center Moves to the College and Career Resource Center

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Apr 18, 2025
Students and staff gather on the football field.

BREAKING NEWS: Niles West Evacuated For Unknown Reason

By Hannah Kucharik and Morgan Warner-Mackey
Apr 15, 2025
The Girls Varsity Softball team has a pep talk as they prepare to go against Lincoln Park. The team ended up winning 9-0. "I think our season so far has been tough due to the various injuries but we have been able to adapt and give 100% effort at games and practices... I hope for the rest of the season we continue to keep the bats hot and continue to have our pitcher's back," senior Olivia Pukal said.

Varsity Girls Softball Brings A Win Home Against Lincoln Park

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Apr 11, 2025
District 219 building.

Local Elections Bring Change to District 219

By Hannah Kucharik and Morgan Warner-Mackey
Apr 7, 2025
Juniors Jamie Hoffman, Henry Riley, Emma Shimon and senior Abbey DuBois argue over who is to serve as the master of ceremonies for the show.

Coffeehouse Cabaret Makes its Annual Return to Niles West

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Mar 3, 2025
Junior Lydie Boussoukou welcomes everyone to the Black History Month Assembly. This year's theme for the assembly was "More Thank A Skin Tone." "I hope people learned our main goal, which was to overlook the color of our skin when speaking to one another and realize that we are more than the first thing people look at-our skin," Boussoukou said.

“More Than A Skin Tone”: Niles West Holds Annual Black History Month Assembly

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Feb 25, 2025
Principal Christian answers a question from a parent from the 2024 State of The School meeting.

Niles West Hosts Second Annual “State of Our School” Town Hall

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Feb 19, 2025
Teachers are locking their classroom doors after a reminder was sent out by D219 administration.

Door-Locking Practices Vary Among Staff

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Feb 10, 2025
Niles West Theatre premiered "Into the Woods," a musical which features characters from classic fairytales, on Feb. 6.

“Into the Woods” Makes Its Debut At Niles West

By Hannah Kucharik and Morgan Warner-Mackey
Feb 8, 2025
Niles West Varsity cheerleaders hold their teammates in the air as they perform a stunt. Niles West Varsity placed 3rd in the Co-Ed division.

Niles West Hosts 2025 CSL Cheer Conference

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Jan 22, 2025
Opinion: Stop Sending Me Invitations to Expensive Summer Programs

Opinion: Stop Sending Me Invitations to Expensive Summer Programs

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Jan 22, 2025
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