WESTERNER: If you'd like to help shape the way students see the world and be a part of next year's Westerner digital or print newspaper staff, applications are due this FRIDAY, February 9 for writers, photographers, artists and editors. Covering everything from student trends, to Maine West life, to Chicago sports, to national and global issues, the award-winning Westerner keeps students informed about their world. To apply to go: tinyurl.com/westerner2024staff or stop by the Westerner office in A221.
SOFTBALL: There will be a pre-season informational meeting after school Thursday in G102. All players interested in trying out for softball should be in attendance.
GIRLS WATER POLO: Girls who would like to join the Water Polo team should come to D113 on Friday for an organizational meeting. All levels of experience are welcome. Season begins February 26.
VOTER REGISTRATION: Care about the environment, civil rights, your future? Then, vote! We will be registering students to vote at Maine West on February 8 and 9. This is an election year for President and Congress, with the primaries in March and the general election in November. You are eligible to vote in the upcoming March and November elections if you: will be 18 by November 5 and are a U.S. citizen. Volunteers from Action Ridge will be in the Library on Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9 from 9-2 to help students register.
Registering is quick and easy. For the most streamlined experience, please bring two of the following items when you come to register: your Illinois Driver’s License or State ID, the last four digits of your social security number, and/or another ID. If you forget your IDs but still want to register, come down to the Library anyway. Volunteers can give you the tools you need to register at home.If you’re already registered, amplify your vote--get your friends to register. Now is the time for everyone to be ‘Vote Ready!’"
