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Syeda Fatima

Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor

Syeda Fatima is a senior and this is her first year on NWN as the Academics Editor. She is part of the school’s MSA, and SASA, as well as being a Mentor, Peer Leader, and Lit Center tutor.  Aside from writing, she loves to travel, take pictures and spend time with her family and friends.

All content by Syeda Fatima
Counselor Joyce VanAlstin

The Joy of Niles West: Joyce Van Alstin

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
May 8, 2024
Hijab Vault located in Skokie on Oakton street.

Hijab Vault Opens in Skokie

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
May 8, 2024

Z and Syeda Podcast Take Over Featuring Raina Singh

By Zunaira Ansari and Syeda Fatima
May 7, 2024
Students from the Anatomy classes who visited the Cadaver labs.

Niles West Anatomy Classes Take a Trip to the Cadaver Lab

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Apr 26, 2024
Tables in the back of the library allow students to sit in groups.

How to Stay “Locked In” During the Final Stretch

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Apr 4, 2024
Ms. Colleen Gogerty giving her speech after being announced inspirational teacher.

The Dedicated Math Teacher: Colleen Gogerty

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Mar 19, 2024
District 219 logo.

Announcement: Mark Your Calendar for the Annual D219 College Night

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Mar 18, 2024
Filipino club decorating by the south lobby with letters and posters.

Behind the Scenes of Clubs Decorating for International Week

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Mar 6, 2024
The math team holding up all the awards they won during the ICTM competition.

Niles West Math Team Competes at ICTM Math Regional Competition

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Mar 5, 2024

Z and Syeda Podcast Takeover Ep 3, Featuring Mr. Patel

By Zunaira Ansari and Syeda Fatima
Mar 2, 2024
The Lotus and Oreo milkshakes.

Your Next Spot for a Sweet Craving: Kandy Crush Melt

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Feb 22, 2024
Students commenced the celebration and gathered to eat traditional dishes.

VSA and Chinese Club Celebrate the Lunar New Year

By Syeda Fatima and Cora Gayford
Feb 15, 2024
The seal of biliteracy placed on a students diploma. Picture found on Niles West newsletter.

Niles West Offers Seniors the Chance to Earn the Seal of Biliteracy

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Feb 9, 2024
Flyer sent to students for the career fair.

Announcement: Niles West Annual Career and Job Fair

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Feb 7, 2024
A few of the hijabi girls at Niles West.

What is World Hijab Day?

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Feb 1, 2024

Z & Syeda Podcast Takeover, Ep 2

By Zunaira Ansari and Syeda Fatima
Jan 22, 2024
Dilla Thomas at Niles West

Historian Dilla Thomas Visits Niles West

By Syeda Fatima and Aishah Khan
Jan 22, 2024
Opinion: The Hype Over the New Year is Overrated

Opinion: The Hype Over the New Year is Overrated

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Jan 11, 2024

The Niles West Podcast w/ Bryanna and Fiona S2 E8 STAFF COLLAB

By Fiona O'Dwyer, Bryanna Ayala, Zunaira Ansari, and Syeda Fatima
Dec 19, 2023
Muslim Student Association (MSA) board members and sponsors (few of the sponsors are not pictured) who organized the Interfaith Friendsgiving.

Niles West MSA hosts Interfaith Friendsgiving

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Nov 27, 2023
District 219 logo.

D219 Board Approves New Courses for the 2024-2025 School Year

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Nov 20, 2023

Z & Syeda Podcast Take Over, Featuring Mrs. Fatima & Ms. Kokoris

By Zunaira Ansari and Syeda Fatima
Nov 14, 2023
Opinion: Why I Dislike the End of Daylight Savings Time

Opinion: Why I Dislike the End of Daylight Savings Time

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Nov 10, 2023
Students actively listening to the first guest speaker at the club.

The Future is Bright for the Future in STEM Club

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Nov 7, 2023
What's up November?

What’s up November?

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Nov 1, 2023
Science teachers Michael Page (left) and Chris Barnett (right) stand at the fish tank site.

[Photo] Teachers Dive into Fish Tank Transformation

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2023
Desserts served at the cafe

Check out Papagalino Cafe

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Oct 31, 2023
The Y.A.L leaders and sponsors.

West Creates New Club: Youth Activism and Leadership

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Oct 24, 2023
Students are excited to dance to upbeat Bollywood music at the end of the event.

The Return of Garba Night

By Syeda Fatima and Zunaira Ansari
Oct 12, 2023
Author Dashka Slater

Author Dashka Slater Visits Niles West

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Oct 11, 2023
Anisa Sebaggala, senior, interviews Zaviar Ashraf, junior, for a role in the Student Leadership Team.

The Student Leadership Team: A Voice for the Students

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Oct 3, 2023
The Bollywest flyer hung around the school for students to join.

Bollywest: South Asian Students Make a Change

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Sep 22, 2023
A balloon arch welcomes students for the re-opening of the library.

A Look Into Niles West’s Renovated Library

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Sep 14, 2023
Ms. Katie Romack

Welcoming New Counselor: Katie Romack

By Syeda Fatima, Academics Editor
Sep 11, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: SAT Scores Are Not Able to be Reported to Colleges

BREAKING NEWS: SAT Scores Are Not Able to be Reported to Colleges

By Zunaira Ansari, Anna Lusson, and Syeda Fatima
Sep 8, 2023
Mrs. Ainee Fatima and Mrs. Amina Hasan

Niles West Welcomes Hijabi Teachers

By Zunaira Ansari and Syeda Fatima
Sep 1, 2023
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