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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
Aishah Khan

Aishah Khan, Academics Editor

Aishah is a senior and this is her third year on staff. She is the Academics Editor and participates in HOSA, Science Olympiad, and more. She loves trying out new recipes and restaurants, poetry, and CADing.

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Spanish student Malaya Martinez, junior, studies using Knowt.

District 219 Swaps Quizlet for Knowt Amid Privacy Concerns

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Sep 11, 2025
College Board logo

Digital AP Exams Bring Change to Students and Teachers

By Aishah Khan and Suha Siddiqui
May 16, 2025
Students eat at Cesar's together.

Advanced Spanish Classes Watch “La Piel Más Temida” at the Chicago Latin Film Festival

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
May 12, 2025
Luminescence performs the song "Not Strong Enough," by boygenius.

A Cappella Groups Luminescence, Resolve and Tonality Sing at their First Showcase

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
May 7, 2025
Students represent Freshman Cabinet at the April 14 involvement fair.

Student Government and Cabinet to Merge and Form Associated Student Body

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Apr 25, 2025
The previous location of the testing center before its first move to 1646.

[Photo] Announcement: Testing Center Moves to the College and Career Resource Center

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor
Apr 18, 2025
Students watch librarians Dooley, Bild and Miller present how to write a resume and take notes.

Librarians Help Students Write a Resume at Resume Workshop

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Apr 11, 2025
A trial club poster sent by Lucci to West students.

Announcement: Trial Club Proposals Due on April 25

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Apr 10, 2025
The Young Hearts for Life logo

Announcement: Free ECG Screening Offered by Young Hearts

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Apr 1, 2025
School board candidates Lindley Wisnewski (left), Nour Akhras (center), and Kandice Cooley-Jones (right) were endorsed by the Niles Township Federation of Teachers and Support Staff (NTFTSS), the union that represents teachers and support staff in District 219.

Teachers Union Endorses School Board Candidates for April 1 Election

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Mar 31, 2025
From left, Seniors August Bicknese-Klein and Emma Aufegger go through the rules of the forum and give an overview of the night.

School Board Candidates Participate in Forum Hosted by Student Government

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Mar 21, 2025
Johnathan Guan Dives into a New Record

Johnathan Guan Dives into a New Record

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Mar 10, 2025
Students talk outside the school after evacuating due to the fire alarm. "I get to school early so that I can prepare for first period, so I'm just thinking about how I still have things to do before first period starts and I want to get back in the building," social studies teacher Megan Spletzer said.

BREAKING NEWS: Fire Alarms Go Off Before School

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Feb 25, 2025
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Opinion: Trump Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship is Unconstitutional

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Jan 29, 2025
My dad (left) walks onto the stage at his IIT graduation in 1997.

Immigration Series: Mohammad Nadeem Khan

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Jan 24, 2025
Students walk through the halls, holding signs and flags on Oct. 19th, 2023.

West Reacts: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Jan 22, 2025
Bridges student Ryan Johnson stocks the shelves of the Target mock-up store

How D219 Bridges Initiative is Bridging the Gap to Employment

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Dec 17, 2024
From left, best friends Dolly and Suki reunite with a kiss after a period of socializing with students.

Dogs Visit the Library to Make Finals Week Less “Ruff”

By Ibrahim Quadri and Aishah Khan
Dec 17, 2024
Anthony Burns, junior, accompanies the jazz band on guitar to perform one of their many Christmas songs.

Niles West Music Programs Perform at the Winter Festival and Assembly

By Aishah Khan and Fiona Payne
Dec 17, 2024
Places to Visit this Winter Break

Places to Visit this Winter Break

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Dec 12, 2024
The eSports team is laser focused in the middle of a round of Valorant.

eSports Plays into the Valorant Finals, Will Not Advance to Nationals

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Dec 10, 2024
From left, senior Nanette Ruehlman, Junior Julia Miller and junior Emilia Rydzewski

Niles West Artists Compete at High School Invitational Exhibition in Northern Illinois University

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Nov 27, 2024
Andy Klamm: Building Bonds in the Classroom

Andy Klamm: Building Bonds in the Classroom

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Nov 19, 2024
Precalculus Honors students get ready to be taught by Karissa Villanueva.

[Photo] AP Precalculus Added to Coursebook for Next School Year

By Morgan Warner-Mackey and Leila Meseljevic
Nov 15, 2024
The gallery features 'All the Colors' by Nuree Kim (left), 'Partial Solar Eclipse in Chicago' by Leonid Osseny (middle) , 'Bastet' by Pamela Sloan (upper right) and 'Lincoln Park' by John W. Fleck (lower right).

Skokie Launches Pop-Up Gallery Featuring Local Artists

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Nov 1, 2024
Partial Solar Eclipse in Chicago by artist Leonid Osseny

Students from the Muslim Student Association (MSA) pray together on prayer mats on the Niles West tennis courts. They are facing the direction of the Kaaba, a place of worship located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. MSA meets Friday afternoons for prayer and discussion.

Muslim Students and Staff Grapple With Islamophobia

By Aishah Khan and Ibrahim Quadri
Oct 28, 2024
The theme of the National Summit for Courageous Conversation this year was "Learning to be Free."

Orchestra and Choir Perform at the National Summit for Courageous Conversation

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Oct 16, 2024
ABC7 News Reporter Diane Pathieu fliming the news segment at West

Diane Pathieu Comes ‘Back To School’ for ABC7 News Segment

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Sep 4, 2024
People gather at the United Center for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Niles West Student Journalists Attend the Democratic National Convention

By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Fiona Rae, Hannah Kucharik, and Aishah Khan
Aug 27, 2024
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna from California's Seventeenth Congressional District addresses the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus at McCormick Place.

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Opinion: Why Illinois Schools’ Switching to the ACT is a Good Thing

By Aishah Khan, Academics Editor
Aug 26, 2024
Regional winners (pictured left to right). senior Summer De La Cruz, junior Danny Krestos, Junior Diego Figueroa and senior Calliope 'Callie' Nixon

Multiple Power-lifters Compete at Regionals and Head to State

By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
Pictured left to right (Khalil, Farooqi, Clark, Qurashi, Mudessir)

MSA Hosts “Women in Leadership” Panel with Success Seekers

By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024

Sophomore Snow Cone Video

By Sarina Nur, Charlotte Herbert, and Aishah Khan
May 7, 2024

Aishah and Charlotte Sports Podcast Takeover, Featuring Diego Figueroa and Callie Nixon

By Aishah Khan and Charlotte Herbert
May 1, 2024
The Coachella Finale - Week 2

The Coachella Finale – Week 2

By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer
Apr 26, 2024
The Wolves huddle around to discuss strategies after being down two runs.

Girls Softball Defeats Evanston Wildkits

By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer
Apr 25, 2024
Asma's commitment announcement on the Niles West decisions Instagram, @nwdecisions24

Senior Commitment: Asma Patel is off to MIT!

By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer
Apr 8, 2024
The arrival of the spring season is a time for new beginnings, be it fresh cherry blossoms or a new wardrobe. Here are seven new spring looks that are perfect for the warm and beautiful weather!

Spring has Sprung: A Lookbook

By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer
Apr 4, 2024
Four Halal Restaurants to Check Out

Four Halal Restaurants to Check Out

By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer
Mar 14, 2024

The Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep 12 Featuring Aishah Khan and Katelyn Daly

By John Przekota and Aishah Khan
Mar 11, 2024
English Teacher Mr. Randolph Wins Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year

English Teacher Mr. Randolph Wins Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year

By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer
Feb 29, 2024
Riley played by Sophia Gardner and Sam played by Becca Hamada reminisce about their childhood while looking through an old photo album

[Photo] Niles West Theatre Department Premieres “I Am”

By Danica Calalang, Features Editor
Mar 4, 2024
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Opinion: Why We Need World Hijab Day

By Aishah Khan, Staff Writer
Feb 12, 2024
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