Unannounced Drug Search Conducted
The Skokie Police Department’s drug-sniffing K-9 conducted a search during second period this morning. No drugs were discovered. This search is a preventative measure and is one of the few that will...
View ArticleMontenegro’s Highway Paves the Way for Tourism
In order for a nation to advance, development must occur. Many countries are advancing in architecture and economics to creating a more up-to-date societies for their citizens. To be a little more...
View ArticleDeciding to Record: Not a Snap Judgement
Recently, it seems our news feeds have been inundated with stories of teachers being recorded by their students making controversial comments and later facing disciplinary action or backlash from their...
View ArticleLast Day to Send a Crush to your Crush
The month of love is upon us and the majority of Niles West is feeling a little lonely because most students are hanging on that single life. On the bright side, SADD club is doing their annual Send a...
View ArticleCutest Couple Finalists: Vote Now
The five finalists for the cutest couple contest have been announced! Vote on the poll by Fri., Feb. 16 at 8:00 a.m. The couple with the most votes will win their choice of either two prom tickets...
View ArticleSproat Files Lawsuit Against Board of Education
Board member Mark Sproat has filed a lawsuit against the District 219 Board of Education according to discussion at the board meeting Feb. 13, where he was not present. Named in the lawsuit are:...
View ArticleCutest Couple Contest Poll Hacked: Updated Voting
Due to the hack that occurred yesterday afternoon on the cutest couple contest poll, the NWN created another poll on 5 star students which is anti-hack. Unlike the last poll on the site, the new one...
View ArticleAnnual International Night Held on Tuesday Night
The annual international night took place on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m. The night was initially scheduled for Friday, Feb. 9, but was rescheduled due to the snow day. International night is a night...
View ArticleDaniel Shakro and Benjamin Manogura: Cutest Couple 2018
Congratulations to seniors Daniel Shakro and Benjamin Manogura for getting the most votes in the Cutest Couple Contest. The dynamic duo managed to snag over 36% of the votes. Shakro and Manogura will...
View ArticleUnderstanding Financial Aid and Costs Event to be Held Wednesday Night
The annual Understanding Financial Aid and Costs Night will be held on Wed., Feb. 21 in the Niles North auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m.. All juniors and parents are recommended to attend. The night...
View ArticleSproat Lawsuit Alleges Procedural Violation
Former district 219 school board president Mark Sproat filed a lawsuit for administrative review on Tues., Jan. 30. The district 219 board of education, superintendent Steven Isoye, and grievance...
View ArticleWest Hosts “You Make a Difference” Breakfast for Staff on Wednesday Morning
The biannual “You Make a Difference Breakfast” for the faculty nominated by students was held in the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the Student Activities. The breakfast is the second of two held...
View ArticleBreaking News: Niles North Evacuated to Niles West
Niles North experienced a bomb threat today, Wed., Feb. 21, which necessitated the entire student body being evacuated from school premises to the Niles West field house. The ninth period evacuation...
View ArticleBreaking News: Niles West Students Organize Walkout to Protest Gun Violence
Niles West students participated in a student-led walkout during fifth and sixth periods on Fri., Feb. 23 to raise awareness about the gun violence that is occurring in schools across the country and...
View ArticleIncreased Security Measures for North Students
Niles North Principal James Edwards sent an email to students and parents on Sun. Feb. 25 about safety and security updates that will be instated in the wake of a series of bomb threats. In the past...
View ArticleProductive Activism Emphasized At Pre-Walkout Student Forum
A “Keys to Effective Activism and Disobedience” training lecture was presented by Humanities instructor Daniel Kosiba to a group of around 30 students as well as several faculty members in the Student...
View ArticleParent Forum for March 14 Walkout to be Held on Thursday Night
Niles West will be hosting a parent forum on Thurs., March 8 in the South Lobby from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to discuss the upcoming March 14 walkout and recent events in the local community and...
View ArticleStores Leading the Way with Individual Gun Control Measures
As a response to the outcry against the National Rifle Association (NRA) following the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, two of the leading firearms venders, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart, have...
View ArticleParent Concerns Heard at School Safety Forum
District 219 held parent forums both at Niles North and Niles West on Thursday, March 8, where parents voiced concerns on previous lockdowns, current safety procedures, and general safety. The forums...
View ArticleWest Students to Walk Out March 14
There will be a student-led walkout conducted on the scheduled national student walkout day of Wednesday, March 14, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Those orchestrating the event will begin calling down...
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