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Wyatt Zwik

Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor

This is Wyatt’s third year on the NWN, where he primarily writes about politics and music. When not writing for NWN, he enjoys debating international issues in Model United Nations, collecting vinyl, or getting lost in a science-fiction novel.

All content by Wyatt Zwik
GSA donation boxes in the IRC

GSA Donation Drive Proves To be a Success

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Apr 30, 2019
Low Spirits for Khalid's "Free Spirit"

Low Spirits for Khalid’s “Free Spirit”

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Apr 16, 2019
2 Chainz’ “Rap or Go to the League”

2 Chainz’ “Rap or Go to the League”

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Mar 6, 2019
Science Olympiad Has High Spirits for Upcoming Regional Tournament

Science Olympiad Has High Spirits for Upcoming Regional Tournament

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Feb 28, 2019
Social studies teachers Joseph Edwards and Matthew Wiemer pose for a picture in the social studies office.

History’s Greatest Bromance: Joseph Edwards & Matthew Wiemer

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Feb 27, 2019
Candidates for District 219 Board of Education had the opportunity to participate in a forum to discuss their reasons for wanting to be elected to the board.

Niles West & Niles North PAC Holds School Board Candidate Forum

By Wyatt Zwik and Lexi Lee
Feb 22, 2019

[Video] International Week: Serbian Club

By Sarah Waters, Staff Writer
Feb 11, 2019
Fidlar Return With Mixed Bag "Almost Free"

Fidlar Return With Mixed Bag “Almost Free”

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Feb 1, 2019
The Niles West faculty parking lot being plowed before school.

The No Snow Day Blues: West Reacts to Snowstorm

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Jan 28, 2019
Man of Science: Muhammad Afzal

Man of Science: Muhammad Afzal

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Jan 23, 2019
Mayors of district villages and event organizers pose for a photo after the press conference.

Coming Together 2019: Looking Forward

By Pavle Vuksanovic and Wyatt Zwik
Jan 14, 2019
Legislative Impasse Leads to Government Shutdown

Legislative Impasse Leads to Government Shutdown

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Jan 11, 2019
Members of the Scholastic Bowl team posing for a picture during practice.

Scholastic Bowl Buzzes Their Way Through the Season

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Jan 10, 2019
The 15 Best Albums of 2018

The 15 Best Albums of 2018

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Dec 18, 2018
Throwback band Greta Van Fleet shot to the near top of the charts with their recent album Anthem of the Peaceful Army. But will their success continue?

Hot Take: The Rise and Eventual Fall of Greta Van Fleet

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Nov 28, 2018
Senior Hana Frisch, captain of the Scholastic Bowl team, often leads the team to victory.

Hana Frisch: Future Jeopardy! Champion

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Nov 20, 2018
Pritzker Prioritizes the People

Pritzker Prioritizes the People

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Nov 6, 2018
Students standing outside due to the fire alarm interrupting class.

Breaking News: Fire Alarm Interrupts 4th Period

By Wyatt Zwik and Lexi Lee
Oct 24, 2018
Students from Niles West and German-exchange students from Schönborn-Gymnasium Bruchsal at the annual "Auf Wiedersehen" Party

Niles West German Exchange in Review

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Oct 24, 2018
Early Action Vs. Early Decision: Which is Right for You?

Early Action Vs. Early Decision: Which is Right for You?

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Oct 22, 2018
10 Things to do With Your Foreign Exchange Student

10 Things to do With Your Foreign Exchange Student

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Oct 12, 2018
Announcement: FAFSA is Now Open, West to Host Financial Aid Night

Announcement: FAFSA is Now Open, West to Host Financial Aid Night

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Oct 2, 2018
This Week In World News

This Week In World News

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Sep 27, 2018
Sun and Sand at the Dunes: APES and AP Biology Field Trip

Sun and Sand at the Dunes: APES and AP Biology Field Trip

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Sep 26, 2018
Shawn Loucopoulos: Ukulele Boy

Shawn Loucopoulos: Ukulele Boy

By Mateo Acosta, Staff Writer
Sep 26, 2018
Members of the Scholastic Bowl team posing for a picture during practice.

Scholastic Bowl Season Preview 2018-2019

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Sep 24, 2018
The Niles West Science Olympiad team poses for a group picture at the 2018 state tournament.

Science Olympiad Season Preview 2018-2019

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Sep 10, 2018
The Bristol, U.K band released their sophomore effort on August 31st , 2018

Punk Lyricism Returns with Idles’ “Joy as an Act of Resistance”

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Sep 7, 2018
Academic clubs at Niles West. Clockwise from the top left: Debate, Model United Nations, Science Olympiad, Mock Trial.

6 Academic Clubs Freshmen Should Consider Joining

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Aug 31, 2018
The new intercom system is currently going through a programming issue.

Breaking News: Bell Testing Interrupts Classes

By Lucas Rochester and Wyatt Zwik
Aug 30, 2018
Members of the Niles West Model United Nations delegation meet with the Consulate-General of South Africa.

Model United Nations Season Preview 2018-2019

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Aug 27, 2018
Politics in Review: Summer 2018

Politics in Review: Summer 2018

By Wyatt Zwik, Academics Editor
Aug 17, 2018
Members of the Niles West Model United Nations delegation meet with the Consulate-General of South Africa.

Niles West Model UN: Year in Review

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
May 7, 2018
Math Director Lucas Leavenworth hard at work in his office.

Lucas Leavenworth: Mathematics Mogul

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
May 2, 2018
Niles West Science Olympiad Team Takes 13th in State Competition

Niles West Science Olympiad Team Takes 13th in State Competition

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Apr 23, 2018
Personalization Through Pens

Personalization Through Pens

By Wyatt Zwik
Apr 20, 2018
Darby Interview

The Music Behind the Musical: Darby Chamness

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Apr 19, 2018
Niles West WYSE state competitiors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Niles West WYSE Students Win Big at State Competition

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Apr 19, 2018
Credits: http://www.electionprojection.com/illinois-primary/

2018 Illinois Primaries: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Mar 23, 2018
Gubernatorial candidate J.B Pritzker with junior Umar Ahmed, who volunteers on his campaign.

A Presidential Prospect: Umar Ahmed

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Mar 22, 2018
Niles West's annual College Fair hosts up to 250 different schools.

Annual College Fair to be Held Tuesday

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Mar 19, 2018
Staff Writer Wyatt Zwik

J.B Pritkzer: The Clear Choice

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Mar 19, 2018
Student holds up a sign to advocate for victims of gun violence.

Breaking News: West Walks Out in Solidarity with Parkland

By Divitya Vakil, News Editor
Mar 14, 2018
Junior Patrick Greiner begins his routine last year on the pommel horse.

2018 Boys Gymnastics Preview

By Sarah Cohen, Staff Writer
Mar 14, 2018
West Administration Addresses Rumors of Walkout Violence

West Administration Addresses Rumors of Walkout Violence

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Mar 13, 2018
Parent Forum for March 14 Walkout to be Held on Thursday Night

Parent Forum for March 14 Walkout to be Held on Thursday Night

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Mar 6, 2018
Students filed into the football stadium during a walkout against gun violence on Fri., Feb. 23.

[Video] Breaking News: Niles West Students Organize Walkout to Protest Gun Violence

By Grace Geraghty, Editor in Chief
Feb 23, 2018
Staff Writer Wyatt Zwik

Opinion: Yes, Water is Wet

By Wyatt Zwik, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2018
Drug dog

[Photo] Unannounced Drug Search Conducted

By Divitya Vakil, News Editor
Feb 5, 2018
State of the Union 2018: Same Rhetoric, Different Tone

State of the Union 2018: Same Rhetoric, Different Tone

By Wyatt Zwik, Video Editor
Jan 31, 2018
The men's bathroom without stalls has been the cause of confusion for many students.

[Photo] Missing Men’s Bathroom Stalls will Return

By Divitya Vakil, News Editor
Jan 30, 2018

[Video] Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly

Jan 24, 2018
Niles West art students' work featured in the annual MLK assembly.

[Video] West Honors MLK at Annual Assembly

By Sonja Malek, Academics Editor
Jan 18, 2018

[Video] Hungry Like the Wolf: Warm Chili

By Zubair Muhammad, Staff Contributor
Dec 19, 2017
Unexpected Democratic Win in Alabama: What It Means for Elections in the Future

Unexpected Democratic Win in Alabama: What It Means for Elections in the Future

By Wyatt Zwik, Video Editor
Dec 14, 2017
2017-18 Boys Wrestling Season Preview

[Video] 2017-18 Boys Wrestling Season Preview

By Christina Lappas, Managing Editor
Nov 28, 2017
Politics Club is open to anyone, regardless of their position on the political spectrum.

Our Modern Civil War: Political Polarization

By Wyatt Zwik, Video Editor
Nov 17, 2017
A Farewell to 2017 Varsity Football

A Farewell to 2017 Varsity Football

By Wyatt Zwik, Video Editor
Nov 1, 2017

Behind the Curtain: Sarah Zasso

By Nicole Zelazko, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Nov 1, 2017

Season Preview: Science Olympiad

By Divitya Vakil
Oct 19, 2017
Season Preview: Niles West Debate

Season Preview: Niles West Debate

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Sep 26, 2017
Niles West Theatre Presents: White Guy on the Bus

[Video] Niles West Theatre Presents: White Guy on the Bus

By Ella Ilg, Staff Writer
Aug 30, 2017
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