Amidst the waves of change overtaking West, a new financial literacy course will be offered to juniors and seniors, and...
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After receiving an emergency alert shortly after 1:45 p.m. today, teachers evacuated their classes from the building, with students pouring...
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Featuring a lineup of multiple famous artists, the Jingle Ball is an annual winter concert hosted by Chicagoland’s popular radio...
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As the reality, and the weather, sets in with colder temperatures and golden brown leaves, many see this new season...
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Including singing, dancing, magic and more, Maine West students will showcase their skill and talents this week on stage. The...
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Challenging. It may be the simplest way to word how Maine West students felt about the...
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The new field house brings new possibilities
By Hana D. Natalya B. Stephanie K. / May 12, 2021
Written by Hana Dempsey, Natalya Badish, and Stephanie Kambourov
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January 9 : Evanston, IL. January 15: Indianapolis, IN. February 2: Muskogee, OK. March 13: Indianapolis, IN. March 16: Atlanta,...
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Written by Sariff Alviso, Natalya Badish, and Stephanie Kambourov
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Social Science Classes Restructured for the Masses
By Mohnish S.
/ December 2, 2021
Amidst the waves of change overtaking West, a new financial literacy course will be offered to juniors and seniors, and...
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Bomb threat leads to school evacuation
By Clare O.
/ November 30, 2021
After receiving an emergency alert shortly after 1:45 p.m. today, teachers evacuated their classes from the building, with students pouring...
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Jingle Ball is Back in Business
By Montana Walker
/ November 23, 2021
Featuring a lineup of multiple famous artists, the Jingle Ball is an annual winter concert hosted by Chicagoland’s popular radio...
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Our Staff’s Fall Recipes
By Monisa Y.
/ November 17, 2021
As the reality, and the weather, sets in with colder temperatures and golden brown leaves, many see this new season...
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West’s Got Talent
By Kyra H.
/ November 3, 2021
Including singing, dancing, magic and more, Maine West students will showcase their skill and talents this week on stage. The...
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Reflecting on a School Year with Covid-19
By Lena P.
/ May 14, 2021
Challenging. It may be the simplest way to word how Maine West students felt about the...
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The new field house brings new possibilities
By Hana D. Natalya B. Stephanie K.
/ May 12, 2021
Written by Hana Dempsey, Natalya Badish, and Stephanie Kambourov
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Apathy to Empathy
By Jenna D.
/ May 3, 2021
January 9 : Evanston, IL. January 15: Indianapolis, IN. February 2: Muskogee, OK. March 13: Indianapolis, IN. March 16: Atlanta,...
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A look at the local businesses of Des Plaines
By admin
/ April 30, 2021
Written by Sariff Alviso, Natalya Badish, and Stephanie Kambourov
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Family Habits
By Samantha S. Lena P.
/ April 23, 2021
Written by Samantha Servin and Lena Perry Illustration by Kira Palmer
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Addressing Asian-American Hatred
By Johnny N.
/ March 25, 2021
The Chicago River had been dyed green, an exuberant vibe was in the air, and most folks were...
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Lights, Camera, Covid
By Carter S.
/ March 17, 2021
Imagine the aroma of fresh popped popcorn and ice cold Coke fizzing in your mouth. We all remember...
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Spring into Action
By Daniel V. and Kathryn W.
/ March 10, 2021
With the IHSA finalizing their calendar for the remainder of the year, coaches have had to rewrite their...
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Keeping the “Social” in Social Distancing
By Lilianna V.
/ March 8, 2021
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the term “social distancing” has been used by public health experts to...
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The Good-For-Nothing Awards
By Timea M.
/ March 5, 2021
There are more than 20 different award shows held in the United States for music. That fact shouldn't...
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Patience in a Pandemic
By Pratiksha B.
/ February 16, 2021
For the past 10 months, a Coronavirus vaccine has been the light at the end of the tunnel...
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The Effect of Covid-19 on Movie Theaters
By Lucy E.
/ December 11, 2020
The movie industry is one of the many fields that has been deeply affected by the COVID-19 virus....
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