Entertainment

Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Ceramics and culinary students will join forces to host their second annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Nov. 16 from 3:30-5...
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Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Entertainment

Dimensions Concert

Who am I? All throughout high school, this question rattles in the back of students’ heads as they walk down...
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Dimensions Concert
News

Homestead House renovation

The white clapboard Homestead house received some much-needed attention as veterans and their families came together as part of the...
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Homestead House renovation
News

THEFT IN THE RISE

In the past few years, large retail chains have experienced an increase in theft, severely cutting into profits. Target, for...
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THEFT IN THE RISE
Entertainment

The Ways of West

The crowd observed the stage as soloists sang under the beaming lights, the Choraliers harmonized to the beat, and the...
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The Ways of West
News

Government shutdown?

To postpone the looming government shutdown for another 45 days, Congress signed a bill on Oct. 1 that would temporarily...
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Government shutdown?
News

Trump Indictment

For the first time in American history, a past president has been indicted on felony charges – with charges coming...
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Trump Indictment
Sports

Bears Article

The Chicago Bears started their season 0-4, before finally beating the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. That win was...
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Bears Article
Special

How to: Speak Up for Yourself

If each year’s new additions to the Merriam-Webster dictionary — such as “pumpkin spice” and “oat milk” –  tell us...
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How to: Speak Up for Yourself
Special

How to: Embrace your Identity

A person’s “identity” is a blend of many factors – some factors that are a matter of chance or choice...
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How to: Embrace your Identity
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The Case of True Crime
Features

The Case of True Crime

With shows, movies, books and podcasts dedicated to retelling the stories of serial killers, kidnappers, gang leaders and other violent...
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Candy, Costumes, and Constrictions?
Features

Candy, Costumes, and Constrictions?

Wearing Minnie Mouse ears, Batman capes, or a bedsheet for a ghost,  trick-or-treating is often thought to be entertainment for...
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Fixing What’s Broken
Opinions

Fixing What’s Broken

Up and down a scale of seashells and across the golden pillars of Atlantica, The Little Mermaid makes a reappearance...
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Ignorance is Bliss
Opinions

Ignorance is Bliss

When most Americans buy overpriced tickets to go watch the latest movie, the last thing they want is a history...
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Boys Race to Conference
Sports

Boys Race to Conference

By Joey B. / The boys track and field team is getting ready for Conference at Niles North High School....
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Opinions

The Problem with College Admissions

By Nikhil N. College is a requirement to get a good job. At least, that’s what we’ve been told our...
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In-Depth

How Childhood Books Impact our Adult Lives

By Damira B. As we grow up, some of our favorite book series become embedded into our personal lives through...
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Community-Wide Plastic Bag Drive
In-Depth Online

Community-Wide Plastic Bag Drive

By Abby W., in-depth reporter    Clean Up Give Back, a local non-profit environmental group is hosting a clean-up challenge...
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Student Scientists Honored for Service and Achievement
News Online

Student Scientists Honored for Service and Achievement

By Anna T., news reporter A celebration of the work they’ve put in and their love of science, Science National...
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Breaking Online Sports

Super Bowl preview: Will the Bengals roar on the Rams’ home field for Sunday’s championship?

By Daniel S., sports writer Sports fans across the world have waited all year for this Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI,...
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Social Science Classes Restructured for the Masses
News Online

Social Science Classes Restructured for the Masses

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
Breaking News

Bomb threat leads to school evacuation

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
Entertainment Online

Jingle Ball is Back in Business

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
Entertainment Online

Our Staff’s Fall Recipes

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
News Online

West’s Got Talent

Including singing, dancing, magic and more, Maine West students will showcase their skill and talents this week on stage. The...
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West Words 2021
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West Words 2021

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Reflecting on a School Year with Covid-19
Entertainment Online

Reflecting on a School Year with Covid-19

     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
In-Depth Online

The new field house brings new possibilities

Written by Hana Dempsey, Natalya Badish, and Stephanie Kambourov  
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Apathy to Empathy
Online Opinions

Apathy to Empathy

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
In-Depth Online

A look at the local businesses of Des Plaines

    Written by Sariff Alviso, Natalya Badish, and Stephanie Kambourov
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