The Student News Site of Niles West High School

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

Sarina Nur, Features Editor

All content by Sarina Nur
Niles West hallways are filled with students during passing period.

Students From Immigrant Families Face Fears of Deportation Under Trump Administration

By Cora Gayford and Sarina Nur
May 20, 2025
Jade Alao (left) and Ragad Eltay (right) during their NTDU youth summit.

Jade Alao and Ragad Eltay: Students Making a Difference

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
May 15, 2025
Picture of counselor Stephanie Lau.

Stephanie Lau: Counseling and Collegiality for 31 Years

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
May 9, 2025
Maxine Lapin (left)and her agent and friend, Maria Bell, at the book launch of "Cold Girls".

Social Studies Teacher Maxine Lapin’s Book “Cold Girls” Looks at Grief and Growing up

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Apr 11, 2025
Senior Lucas Rosales (right) leading Model UN as they prepare for a conference.

"MENA and Proud," refers to the Middle Eastern and North African club, a student organization at Niles West.

Illinois Adds MENA Category to State and School Surveys

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Mar 14, 2025
Students fill their plates with food made by community members.

Muslim Student Association Holds Annual Ramaday

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Mar 12, 2025
Mari Yamagiwa gives her presenation to Niles West students.

Speaker Mari Yamagiwa Discusses the WWII Incarceration of Japanese Americans at the Niles West Library

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Mar 5, 2025
Go Green club uses a grey rolling cart called a gondola to pick up papers every Tuesday for recycling.

Go Green Club Launches Recycling Initiative

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Feb 26, 2025
High schools Niles West, Niles North and Regina Dominican participated in a track meet in Niles West on Feb 25.

[Photo] Girls Track and Field Breaks Records at the Niles West Quad

By Suha Siddiqui, Opinions Editor
Feb 26, 2025
Card Gaming Club was the only officially approved club out of the seven that applied during the 2024-2025 school year. The club meets in the Student Commons every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30.

How New Clubs are Created at Niles West

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Jan 28, 2025
Harunur Rashid Khan posing on a boat in 1991.

Immigration Series: Harunur Rashid Khan

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Jan 20, 2025
"Roar" cast waves their hands in the air as Rafiki holds up a plush Simba.

Niles West Arts Appreciation Makes A “Roar” Presenting Adaptation of “The Lion King”

By Sarina Nur and Fiona Rae
Dec 17, 2024
From Ithaca to Hollywood: The Return, A New Take on The Odyssey

From Ithaca to Hollywood: The Return, A New Take on The Odyssey

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Dec 9, 2024
Niles West senior Bella Odisho, left, shakes hands with Phoenix STEM Military Academy opponent.

[Photo] Boys and Girls Wrestling Takes on the Chi-Tri Meet

By Suha Siddiqui, Opinions Editor
Dec 10, 2024
Zeeshan prepares to switch playing positions with his batting partner.

[Photo] Niles West Cricket Club Wins Its First Ever Home Match

By Farheen Rahim, Guest Writer
Nov 20, 2024
Justin Joseph, senior, aims the ball down the lane.

Boys and Girls Bowling Rolls into A New Season

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Nov 2, 2024

Meet Us in a Minute: The Cast of Twelfth Night

By Lizzie Keane and Sarina Nur
Nov 1, 2024
Allison Beckwith hard at work in Niles West's Testing Center.

New Testing Center Clerk, Allison Beckwith

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Oct 28, 2024
Junior Cabinet unloading supplies for their pumpkin decorating event.

2024 Homecoming Spirit Week Begins Tuesday

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Oct 14, 2024
Student teacher aids co-ed Freshman PE students in the Niles West Cardio lab.

Freshman Physical Education Classes Switch to Co-ed

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Sep 23, 2024
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New Bus Routes Are the Road to Success

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Sep 16, 2024
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Time to Solve the Involvement Fair

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Aug 30, 2024
To kick this year off with a fabulous outfit! For some inspiration, take a peak at this Lookbook filled with awe inspiring outfits.

Back To School Lookbook 2024

By Sarina Nur, Features Editor
Aug 23, 2024
Tran is sworn in.

Mrs. Swanson’s Sophomore English Class: Inherit the Wind Court Trial

By Sarina Nur, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
The varsity team gets advice from their coach before the conference game with Niles North begins.

Niles West vs Niles West Boys Tennis

By Sarina Nur, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024

Sophomore Snow Cone Video

By Sarina Nur, Charlotte Herbert, and Aishah Khan
May 7, 2024
Girls varsity water polo calms their nerves before heading into the game.

Girls and Boys Water Polo Celebrate Their Senior Night With A Splash

By Katarina Pljevaljcic and Sarina Nur
Apr 30, 2024
It's Time to Turn the Page on BookTok

It’s Time to Turn the Page on BookTok

By Sarina Nur, Staff Writer
Apr 26, 2024
Eid Lookbook

Eid Lookbook

By Farah Albayati and Sarina Nur
Apr 11, 2024
Both teams run after the ball.

Girls Soccer vs Marine Leadership Academy

By Sarina Nur, Staff Writer
Mar 25, 2024
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