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The Sound of Doves Crying: Remembering Prince
The first time I ever listened to a Prince song was halfway during the second semester in Mrs. Mindy Armour‘s Dance 2 class. At that time, the only knowledge of Prince my mind had was — ashamedly — a...
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School Board Seeks Opinions on Cafeteria Food
The District 219 Board of Education is seeking feedback on the Niles West and North cafeteria food service provider, Organic Life, which has been providing service since the fall of 2011. Homeroom...
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Breaking News: Fire Alarm Interrupts AP Testing
Students and faculty evacuated school premises Wednesday during 4th period due to the fire alarm going off. This disrupted the school day as well as the AP Language and Composition exam taking place....
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Merrick Garland to Speak at Niles West Graduation
Supreme Court Justice nominee and Niles West alum Merrick Garland will be the commencement speaker at the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2016 on Sunday, May 29. The 55th commencement ceremony...
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Steven Isoye Named District 219 Superintendent
In a special board meeting held on Thursday May 20, 2016, the board of education selected a new superintendent. Steven Isoye will begin serving as the full time superintendent July 1. The search for a...
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BREAKING NEWS: 2016 Homecoming Court Announced
The 2016 homecoming court members are seniors Sokol Delisi, Osama Esmail, Matt Galanopoulos, Robbie Merkel, Alen Radeljic, Neil O’Shaughnessy, Jacqueline Bajric, Despina Baxevanakis, Allison Fair, and...
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Homecoming Spirit Week 2016
With homecoming upon us, 2016’s first spirit week is here! The themes have been announced based on polls on the NWN website. Monday- Pajama Day Tuesday- Twin Day Wednesday- Sports Day Thursday-...
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Girls Varsity Volleyball: A Heartbreaking Loss
The Niles West girls varsity volleyball team went up against the New Trier Trevians last night. They fought hard, but in the end, they could not pull out the win. The Trevians and Wolves both had been...
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Senior Amanda Lee Makes Niles West History
Varsity golf captain and senior Amanda Lee qualified for state this past Monday, Oct. 10. With a score of 81, Lee placed 11th at the sectional meet, guaranteeing her a spot at the state competition,...
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Girls Varsity Volleyball to Compete at State after Winning Super-Sectionals
The Niles West’s girls varsity volleyball team will be competing at Illinois State University on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8:30 p.m. for the state championship for the first time in school history after a...
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West Reacts to Trump Victory
Republican Donald Trump has won the 2016 presidential election, triumphing over opponent Hillary Clinton, despite polls leading up to the race that predicted a narrow Clinton victory. Trump finished...
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Girls Varsity Volleyball Places 4th at State
The bright lights glistened down on the Red Bird logo at center court, but the eyes of the players shined even brighter. Determined to bring home a championship, the girls varsity volleyball team was...
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Swimmers Rally Behind Coach Amid Suspension
Niles West swim team members showed up in force to the district 219 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to support suspended boys’ varsity swim and diving coach and physical welfare teacher...
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Winter Spirit Week Days Announced
Student government announced this year’s winter spirit week days, getting into the holiday season and ready for Winter break that’s right around the corner. Spirit week begins on Monday, December 12th...
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Wifi Upgrades Announced for Second Semester
The AAL Technology Help desk announced via an email to students on Dec. 12 that an upgraded wireless network will be in place when students return from winter break on Monday, Jan. 9. The upgrade will...
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Poetry Out Loud Finalists Announced
After grueling rounds of competition within several English classes, the Poetry Out Loud finalists were announced this morning. Congratulations to Michael D., Claire E., Gina K., Nick I., Haris M.,...
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School Board Considering Additional Late Starts for Next Year
The District 219 Board of Education is considering adding seven additional late starts to the school calendar for the 2017-2018 school year, bringing the total number of late starts to 14, as was...
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Trump Announces Supreme Court Pick Amid Democratic Opposition
Judge Neil Gorsuch is President Donald Trump’s nominee for the US Supreme Court. President Donald Trump announced Neil Gorsuch as his nominee to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United...
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From Wolves to Eagles: Niles West Athletes Participate in National Signing Day
Yesterday was National Signing Day for all high school athletes who want to continue their athletic career on the collegiate level. Seniors Ismail Patel and Dino Perocevic committed to Robert Morris...
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A Cappella Groups Make Niles West History
Nine groups from the Midwest region gathered at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to compete in the quarterfinals of the International Competition of High School A...
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