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Niles West News
The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News
The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News
NEWS
The scene after U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via REUTERS
West Reacts: The Death of Charlie Kirk
By Suha Siddiqui, Holly Korzun, and Ryan Karam • Sep 12, 2025

Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and social media personality, was killed by a gunshot...

A rope tied around cones separates the students' spots from the staff parking lot.
Construction Leads to Parking Headaches for Students and Staff
By Ava Hortega, Opinions Editor • Sep 11, 2025

The ability to drive is a big part of one's life: students get their license and have the freedom to...

Students receive an error message when trying to log into their personal accounts.
Restrictions Lifted on Personal Email Access
By Isabela Valencia, Sports Editor • Sep 11, 2025

Over the summer, District 219's Technology Department made the decision to remove students' access to...

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Cases of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Confirmed at West
By Morgan Warner-Mackey and Hannah Kucharik • Sep 11, 2025

Multiple cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed at West.  The number of reported cases...

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Construction workers building the inner wall of the Niles West addition in the northwest corner of the school.

Construction Update: The Oakton Bridge and Niles West Addition • 233 Views

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The scene after U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via REUTERS

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SPORTS
The boys varsity soccer team runs back to their position after North scores their first goal. The team played Niles North on Thursday, Sep. 11th for their annual rivalry game.
Niles West Sports Talk Podcast S2 Ep3, Boys Soccer Opener Featuring Alex Navarro and Zulfo Velic
Boys and girls cross country runners hold the Crosstown Classic trophy after defeating Niles North. Photo via @nw_gxc on Instagram
The varsity girls golf team and coach Daniel Larrabee pose with the Crosstown Classic trophy following their win against Niles North. Photo via @nileswestgirlsgolf on Instagram.
After the team warms up, the cheerleaders and dancers hold up the banner for the team to run through before the game starts. Starting quarterback Nick West, senior, leads his team through after breaking the banner while yelling for the team to get hyped for the first home game of the season against Riverside-Brookfield.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Victoria HooSang dies as she gets shot with an arrow. This set is built by the scenic crew in theater. Crew works hard to bring the set alive by creating props, set, and lighting designs to further immerse the audience into the show.
Sabrina Carpenter's "A Man's Bestfriend" Album cover.
Many flocked to Soul Good Coffee for their grand opening.
Singer-songwriter Zach Bryan stands strumming his guitar in front of his fans with his band members behind him. He begins to play the song "Burn Burn Burn" released in 2022.
K-Pop Demon Hunters official poster via Netflix Media Center.
ACADEMICS
Niles Food Pantry partners with community-based organizations and individuals. They connect people to healthy food and basic necessities through community service.
AP Precalculus students get seated before their teacher, James Krzeminski, starts class.
Spanish student Malaya Martinez, junior, studies using Knowt.
Niles West's A Capella group, Resolve, sang their rendition of,"Killing Me Softly With His Song" by the Fugees.
Senior Mariyam Yevaz Ali and sophomore Andi Breznica do yoga during 4th period Integrated PE.
FEATURES
Michael Endo points at the projector as he helps a student.
Mark Thomas: Paving the Way for Niles West Operations
Julian Molina's social media profile picture.
Elise Byun's Journey to Becoming a Digital Learning Specialist
Lorelei Wernecke teaches theatre workshop during second period. Every week, she leads a Thankful Thursday with students, giving them time to reflect on themselves.
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