Winners of Harlem Shake Contest Announced
Congratulations to science teacher Jayson Foster and his homeroom for winning the Harlem Shake video contest with a total of over 1,110 votes! They will be receiving twelve dozen doughnuts. Thanks to...
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Babakhani Becomes Assistant Principal of Student Services
New Dean, Mr. Babakhani It was announced that dean Antwan Babakhani has been promoted to being the assistant principal of student services for the 2013-2014 school year at the board meeting on...
View ArticleSeniors, Vote for Senior Supplement Finalists!
Attention, seniors! You nominated and now the results are in. The top people have been elected for each category; now it’s your job to vote for the people who win. Like last time, you must be logged...
View ArticleProm Registration is Now Open
In order to purchase prom tickets, upperclassmen must register themselves in the online dance registration, created by student activities director Jessica Pritzker. Before the seniors can move their...
View ArticleStormy Weather Disrupts Morning Routine
The storms that started yesterday lasted well into this morning. For some students and staff, this was a major problem in trying to get to school on time; basements flooded, streets were barely...
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False Fire Alarm Leaves West in Rain
The fire alarm was triggered yesterday after school, leaving all of West standing outside in the rain. According to principal Kaine Osburn, the alarm that went off around 3:45 p.m. was an accident....
View ArticleBreaking News: Spring Pep Assembly Ends Early After Seniors Riot
After seniors rioted during the boys’ gymnastics performance, throwing glitter, silly string, balloons, toilet paper, and streamers, principal Kaine Osburn ended his last assembly at Niles West, early....
View ArticleWest Reacts to Earthquake in China
Due to the earthquake that shook the Sichuan province and Southwestern China on Saturday, April 20, landslides and power shortages occurred all over the region. As reported by BBC News, at least 188...
View ArticleTeachers React to Aftermath of Friday’s Assembly
After principal Kaine Osburn cancelled Friday’s pep assembly, seniors and juniors stormed the halls, knocking out ceiling tiles, pounding on lockers, chanting “2013″ and “2014,” according to eye...
View ArticleUpperclassmen React to Prom Changes
Due to the upperclassmen’s behavior during and after last Friday’s pep assembly, students activities director Jessica Pritzker and the administration announced consequences today for juniors and...
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#nwnpets Cutest Pet Contest for a Chipotle Giftcard
Do you think you have the cutest pet? Play paparazzi with your animal and put it to the test with the second annual Cutest Pet Contest. On either Instagram or Twitter, use the hashtag #nwnpets – it’s...
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Niles West Upgrades the Astronomy Program
In an effort to expand the astronomy program, Niles West will be preparing to add a new observatory in the south parking lot this month. The building is currently being prepared in Maryland and will...
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Girls’ Track and Field Sends Nine Competitors to State
The Niles West Girls’ Track Team sent seven competitors to the IHSA Girls’ 3A Track and Field State meet. Senior Sunshine Simon qualified for the 100 and 300 hurdle races, placing first at the...
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Senior Supplement Winners Announced!
Here are the winners of the 2013 senior supplement categories! Thank you to all who participated. Best Dressed: Robert Marohn and Lily Chatman Best Hair: Nick Michaelesko and Vera Ratner Best Smile:...
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The Third Time Was A Charm For the Varsity Pommers
After being in dance camp at the Best Western Timber Creek Inn and Suites in Sandwhich, Illinois for four days, the Niles West JV and varsity pommers won first place and qualified for the national...
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Fall Spirit Days Announced
Fall spirit days were chosen and finalized by the student body through the homeroom representatives on Friday, Sept. 7. This year’s spirit week is Sept. 16- Sept. 20. Monday: Moustache/ Middle Part Day...
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Niles North Director of Security Suspended for Theft Speculations
Due to speculation of theft of school property, Niles North director of security Jim DiJohn has been suspended without pay, according to a statement by community relations director Jim Szczepaniak...
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#NWNhc13
With Homecoming approaching so soon, it’s time for another hash tag contest. As people get asked to Homecoming, show their spirit and paint their faces red for next week, decorate floats for the...
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Live Streaming: Homecoming Coronation
Click here to view a LIVE stream of today’s Homecoming Coronation during homeroom.
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Breaking News: Fire Alarm Delays Eighth Period
Students evacuated Niles West today after a fire alarm went off right before eighth period. According to assistant principal Kendall Griffin, school administrators believe the fire alarm was pulled by...
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