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Alumni Blog: Make the Most of College
A while back, I was asked to write an alumni blog for Niles West News to inform all of you about what college is like. So, the first, and perhaps [...]
Guest Columns · Top Story · West Word
A while back, I was asked to write an alumni blog for Niles West News to inform all of you about what college is like. So, the first, and perhaps [...]
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The conflict between Palestine and Israel is nothing new; it’s been going on for decades now. The conflict is deep, filled with so many aspects that an entire history book will be [...]
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I am a 10-year-old girl in Baghdad sleeping in the guest room with my parents and sisters. We gave up our rooms to my uncle, aunt and their families. Our neighborhood [...]
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Among the nine states that recognize same-sex marriage as legal, Illinois is surprisingly not one of them — not yet, anyway. I say surprisingly because Chicago is the third most LGBTQ ranked [...]
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A few weeks ago, junior Breana Brill wrote a column about the most common complaints about Niles West. The very first grievance on the list was how cold the school is.
At least once a [...]
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If there’s one thing I find to be completely unnecessary in this school, it’s the hallway and bathroom passes. I can safely say that I have not used one of those [...]
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Monday, Feb. 18, this year, is Presidents’ Day.
Created in 1879 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on Feb. 22, it was later moved to the third Monday in February to fall [...]
The Scorpion Tattoo Teacher: “I Am a Scorpio Through and Through”May 7, 2013
Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank you, Mr. JeterMay 7, 2013
Meet Me in a Minute: Eman ShiraziMay 7, 2013
Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You, Mr. BahiMay 6, 2013

1. Yearbooks will be distributed this Friday, May 17, after school--those students who get out after 8th period will be allowed to pick them up at that time; no one is allowed to miss any part of any class--even study hall--to get his or her book.
2. Students must have their IDs and will be asked to sign for their books; no one may pick up anyone else's book under any circumstances.
3. Yearbooks will be distributed in the Student Commons and will be distributed alphabetically.
