New Cell Phone Policy Under Consideration
A student texts under the desk during class. If a new cell phone policy is approved, students will be allowed to use their phones during lunch and passing periods. PHOTO illustration by Rozy Kanjee Do...
View Article“You Make A Difference” Breakfast Awards Faculty and Staff
“You Make A Difference” for faculty and staff was held this morning at 7:30, honoring all the members that made a difference in the school with the usual breakfast. “You Make A Difference” is an award...
View ArticleWest Remembers Nathan Palma
I was a freshman doing my Global Studies homework after school and there was this stranger whom I had just met who helped me. He was a junior who was a few inches taller than my height of five feet,...
View ArticleNathan Palma: One-Year Death Anniversary
“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year?” The lyrics of the song, “Seasons of Love,” by the cast of Rent, encourages people to reflect. It wasn’t too...
View ArticleMeet Me in a Minute: Mr. Conroy
Sitting in his office, which he refers to as “The Zen Chamber,” English teacher Michael Conroy remarks that it feels strange to be interviewed by the Niles West News, seeing as he was the director of...
View ArticleAlum Named National Freshman of the Year
On Thursday, April 4, Jewell Loyd was named the National Freshman of the Year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. Loyd, who graduated last year, was also named Big East Freshman of the Year...
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 ArticleClubs Goin’ Up at West: PACE Club
During an average Political Affairs and Current Events Club (PACE) meeting, anywhere from 10 to 20 students are present, and, many times, a guest speaker may be present to explain and educate the...
View ArticleTeacher Appreciation Week: Thank You, Mrs. Lichterman
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of five stories in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. For the past two years of my high school career, Mrs. Dena Lichterman has played a huge role in my...
View ArticleNiles West Reacts to Cubs Historic Trip to The World Series
The Chicago Cubs have had a season to remember, finishing with a record of 103-58 and defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the National League Pennant. This means they will be going on to compete...
View ArticleStaff Honored at “The You Make a Difference” Breakfast
The annual “You Make a Difference” breakfast for faculty members was held on Wednesday, April 26 in the student commons at 7:30 a.m. The purpose of this breakfast was to recognize the impact that staff...
View ArticleGrace Bencivenga: A Leap Of Faith
Everyone has that one memory of jumping off the diving board at their local pool for the first time. The rush you got when you hit the water made up for an intense nervous feeling you probably...
View ArticleNiles West Alum Signs With Chicago Cubs
If you have ever walked the athletic hallway of Niles West or noticed a picture of a famous baseball player on the wall in the gym, it’s probably George Kontos: a Niles West graduate a who also pitches...
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