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With the end of the school year in sight, the class of 2020 has had an unprecedented last few months...
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Lutheran General benefits from MW alumni workers and student support
By Jenna D. / May 13, 2020
Maine West Alumni Jenna McDade, of the class of 2005, has had her fair share of experience in the world...
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Senior Season Cancelled
By Jenna R.
/ May 13, 2020
With the end of the school year in sight, the class of 2020 has had an unprecedented last few months...
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Lutheran General benefits from MW alumni workers and student support
By Jenna D.
/ May 13, 2020
Maine West Alumni Jenna McDade, of the class of 2005, has had her fair share of experience in the world...
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Looking Through Rose Colored Glasses
By Jameson B.
/ April 15, 2020
At a time when the world seems the most bleak, it’s important to highlight the things that bring...
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Parkland Two Years Later
By Jameson B.
/ March 5, 2020
February 14th marked the second anniversary of the horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in...
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Science Day
By Sarah S.
/ December 20, 2019
Science Day, hosted by Science National Honor Society, brought dozens of Des Plaines and Maine West families to Maine West...
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Chicago Public School Strike
By Jameson B.
/ October 29, 2019
For the second time in the last ten years, the teachers of the Chicago Public School system are on strike,...
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Soaring Through Success
By Ivonne S.
/ January 7, 2019
Performing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for Theater Fest for the first time in more than 10 years,...
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Voice for the Nameless
By Malaika Z.
/ December 19, 2018
Our very own Maine West Community has eagerly been serving as a platform to promote human rights for the past...
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Two changes on schedule for second semester
By Davis P.
/ December 17, 2018
As first semester comes to a close, the Maine West administration is evaluating possible faults of the block schedule. With...
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Geometry in Construction
By Abigail M.
/ December 17, 2018
As the first semester is wrapping up, one of Maine West’s newest classes is continuing to make progress on their...
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Pop-Shop Discredits Rumors
By Grey R.
/ November 25, 2018
Despite rumors about struggling to be profitable, the Maine West Pop-Shop is not losing money due to the block schedule...
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Maine West Fencing Team Starts the Season Strong
By Karen S.
/ November 20, 2018
Ranking in the top third against 15 schools in their respective weapons, the Maine West fencing team had their first...
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Marty Moylan’s Win
By Greta M.
/ November 20, 2018
During the midterm elections on Nov. 6, Marty Moylan (D) surpassed Marilyn Smolenski (R) by more than ten percent to...
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Business As Usual
By Sarah S.
/ November 7, 2018
Members of DECA were provided with the opportunity to enhance their skills on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Donald E...
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V-Show 2018
By Monroe T.
/ November 2, 2018
Maine West’s annual Variety Show (V-Show) kicked off yesterday with two more performances to go: one on Nov 2 and...
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Science Day 2018
By Davis P.
/ November 1, 2018
The first Saturday of November saw Maine West’s annual science fair. Over 200 middle and elementary school students came to...
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Maine West and Maine East – Top 50 in Illinois High Schools
By Leonardo G.
/ June 18, 2018
In May, US News released the 2018 list for best high schools statewide - ranking Maine West as the top...
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