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Niles West Filipino Students React to Typhoon Haiyan
Close-in map of the Philippines showing the path of deadly Typhoon Haiyan and population in the areas hit by the storm; some of the island nation’s most heavily populated areas were in the path of the...
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Filipino Club Helps Typhoon Haiyan Victims
In an effort to help fundraise for the Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines, Filipino Club will be selling ribbons, egg rolls, and Pancit (noodles) during all lunch periods outside the cafe on...
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Rusek Signs with Miami University of Ohio
While she’s known that she is going to take her volleyball talents to Miami University of Ohio since she was a sophomore, senior Olivia Rusek made the decision official on Wednesday afternoon as she...
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National Stand Up Week Starts on Monday
National Stand Up Week will run from Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 22. The Week is held with different activities that help raise awareness about the dangers of bullying and how to stop it....
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Ceramics Students Experience Raku Pottery
It originated in Japan, and it is now being taught within the walls of Niles West. Students who decide to take ceramics are allowed the privilege of sculpting pots using an ancient Japanese method...
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Sophomores Win First Amendment Essay Contest
Sophomores Amina Dzananovic and Negin MotlaghArani have won a first amendment essay contest sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League. Both students and their English teacher, Sally Graham, will attend...
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Volunteer Fair to be Held Tomorrow
In an effort to give more opportunities to students, a volunteer fair will be held tomorrow outside of the cafeteria during lunch periods. The event is an opportunity for Niles West students to meet...
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Middle School Orchestras Experience the U of I Orchestra Clinic
Last Wednesday, Niles West hosted the University of Illinois Orchestra clinic. Middle schools from all over the state of Illinois gather at West for this great opportunity. “Junior high schools come to...
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Girls Gymnastics Preview
Gymnastic girls are starting out their new season and the NWN sat down with head coach Susan Arcus about her expectations for the new season. NWN: What is your outlook for this gymnastics season?...
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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary
In order to celebrate the “Doctor Who” 50th anniversary, Niles West’s IRC decided to put together some exciting decorations and activities for not only the Whovians, but also for those who have always...
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Rosengard Resigns; Griffin to Become Athletic Director, Rigby to Become...
As a result of athletic director David Rosengard‘s resignation, dean Mark Rigby has been promoted to assistant principal of operations, a job currently held by Kendall Griffin. Rosengard’s...
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Swimmer Emma Helgeson Qualifies for State
A celebration was held by the athletic department at 7:30 a.m. in the Oakton Lobby on behalf of junior swimmer Emma Helgeson. Last weekend, Helgeson qualified in both the 100 free and the 200 free and...
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Choir Students to Perform With Paramore Sunday
After being offered to perform by the Grammy Foundation, a select number of Niles West’s choir students, under the direction of Amy Branahl, will be performing alongside the band, Paramore, at the UIC...
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Choir Students Share the Spotlight with Paramore
Twenty Niles West choir students got the opportunity to perform on stage with Paramore last night during their concert at the UIC Pavilion. Students performed Paramore’s new song “Ain’t It Fun,” sang...
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USAgain Donation Bin on Niles West Property
If you’ve ever taken a stroll behind the field house near the engineering classrooms, you’ll notice the dumpsters and recycling bins. But if you look closely you’ll notice more than just trash and...
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Winter Spirit Days Announced
In an effort to celebrate Niles West school spirit, the winter spirit week themes have been announced for the days of Monday Dec. 9 through Friday, Dec. 13. The Spirit Days are as follows: Monday-...
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Cap and Gown Deadlines Are Approaching
Jostens, a company that sells class rings, caps, and gowns, will be collecting cap and gown orders from seniors in front of the cafeteria during lunch periods of Tuesday, Dec. 3 for girls and...
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Senior College Drop-In Day to be Held Tomorrow
In an effort to help seniors with their college applications, guidance counselors will be hosting Senior Drop- in Day tomorrow in the Guidance Office from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Counselors are...
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Teachers to be Honored During You Make a Difference Breakfast
The You Make a Difference breakfast will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 a.m. in the Student Commons. The purpose of the event is for students recognize a faculty or staff member who has made a...
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Hot Chocolate with the Principal Begins this Friday
Principal Jason Ness, along with other administrative members, will be handing out free hot chocolate to students in the cafeteria before school on Friday, Dec. 6 Continuing the tradition left behind...
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