The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight
The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight
The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight
Naima Jaitla (she/they)

Naima Jaitla (she/they), Section Editor

Naima is a senior at Ida B. Wells High School and this is her second year editing for “The Headlight.” This year, she is looking forward to spreading high quality local news stories. Their favorite quote is from fashion content creator, Ange Mariano, “my superpower is being a cockroach, it’s like no matter how many times the world tries to squash [me] down, [I] still somehow survive and make it to that next room.”

All content by Naima Jaitla (she/they)
Photo credits to Malija Stone

Workin’ 5-9, what a way to make a livin’: career advice from the College and Career Center

Naima Jaitla (she/they), Section Editor
September 30, 2025
It’s college season, and all the seniors need to get prepared: upcoming events and tips from the College and Career Center

It’s college season, and all the seniors need to get prepared: upcoming events and tips from the College and Career Center

Naima Jaitla (she/they), Section Editor
September 26, 2025
Photo by Naima Jaitla

TIP: is IBW’s new tardy policy the key to fighting truancy?

Naima Jaitla (she/her), Section Editor
September 19, 2025
We Miss Recess: The Importance of Spending Time Outside as Students

We Miss Recess: The Importance of Spending Time Outside as Students

Naima Jaitla (she/her), Copy Editor
May 29, 2025
Tips as the AP Exams Approach

Tips as the AP Exams Approach

Naima Jaitla (she/her), Copy Editor
May 7, 2025
PPS is Underfunded

PPS is Underfunded

Anastasia Von Antz (she/her) and Naima Jaitla (she/her)
April 23, 2025
Quarter Three – Giving Up Before the Finish Line

Quarter Three – Giving Up Before the Finish Line

Naima Jaitla (she/her) and Malija Stone (any/all)
April 18, 2025
College is Overrated, and the Messaging in High School is Problematic

College is Overrated, and the Messaging in High School is Problematic

Naima Jaitla (she/her), Copy Writer
March 21, 2025
Photo by Karys Boyce

Vandalism and Drugs: IBW’s Bathroom Problem

Anastasia Von Antz (she/her) and Naima Jaitla (she/her)
March 9, 2025
3 Easy Post-Valentine’s Day Recipes You’re Sure to Love

3 Easy Post-Valentine’s Day Recipes You’re Sure to Love

Naima Jaitla (she/her), Copy Writer
February 21, 2025
Flex is Bad, An Open Letter from IBW

Flex is Bad, An Open Letter from IBW

Naima Jaitla (she/her) and Anastasia Von Antz (she/her)
January 22, 2025
Photo by NIKON CORPORATION via Unsplash

It’s Giving Thanks — Alternative Thanksgiving Meals

Naima Jaitla (she/her), Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Spooktacular and Budget-Friendly Halloween Makeup Ideas

Spooktacular and Budget-Friendly Halloween Makeup Ideas

Naima Jaitla (she/her), Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
Review: Time to Try Some Sweet Potato Pie

Review: Time to Try Some Sweet Potato Pie

Naima Jaitla (she/her), Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
IBW’s New Phone Policy - Away All Day is Here to Stay?

IBW’s New Phone Policy – Away All Day is Here to Stay?

Naima Jaitla (she/her)
September 27, 2024
Game On! Empowering Women Athletes, One Sports Bra at a Time

Game On! Empowering Women Athletes, One Sports Bra at a Time

Naima Jaitla (She/Her), Intro Writer
June 5, 2024
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