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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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News
Although a traditional game among seniors, this years rendition of the game has been seen as controversial by some.
Senior assassins raises safety concerns, controversy during first rounds
Lauren Miranda, Editor-in-Chief • April 15, 2024
Apps and websites are blocked on the school-owned Chromebooks, but also on students phones when connected to the D99-BYOD network.
D99 blocks content on student devices
Sabrina Crowley, Copy Editor • April 5, 2024
Trending Stories
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Kids at skincare stores is becoming a common sight.

Kids shouldn't be wearing makeup • 257 Views

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Panera on 75th street is always full of high school students looking for a meal or treat.

Top 10 cheap and easy restaurants in the area • 98 Views

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Although a traditional game among seniors, this years rendition of the game has been seen as controversial by some.

Senior assassins raises safety concerns, controversy during first rounds • 79 Views

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Our laws and policies have been unchanged for decades at the federal level, but it’s time we weed them out and replace them with a more justified, humane approach.

Marijuana deserves federal legalization • 63 Views

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Mcdonalds opens up their new spin-off, CosMcs in Bolingbrook, IL.

CosMc's is not quite out of this world • 56 Views

Opinions
If I shunned people based on their affiliations, I would be depriving myself of the greatest experiences and relationships of my life. We can’t begin to create a better America until we stop polarizing ourselves based on red or blue, Republican or Democrat.
Polarization divides, we can defy
Juliana Conyer, Managing Editor • April 8, 2024
Our laws and policies have been unchanged for decades at the federal level, but it’s time we weed them out and replace them with a more justified, humane approach.
Marijuana deserves federal legalization
Andrew Staser, Freelance Writer • April 4, 2024
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Features
Zeigler and her friends warm up for a Marching Band practice session at sunset during her sophomore year.
Throwback Thursday: Briyana Zeigler
Liam Wells, Freelance Writer • April 18, 2024
Ring stands with the rest of the Super Fans before a football game.
Throwback Thursday: Sophia Ring
April 4, 2024
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Sports
Girls flag football is officially an IHSA sport, and would be played on the football field if introduced at DGS.
Girls flag football introduced as an IHSA sport
Caitlin Spindler, News Editor • April 18, 2024
The Downers Grove South boys track team competed in the annual home Bud Mohns and Bob Cohoon Invite on April 20, honoring the two past coaches and teachers at DGS.
DGS boys track team honors Bud Mohns and Bob Cohoon
Vanja Bogdanovic, Graphics/Photo Editor • April 17, 2024
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Entertainment
COWBOY CARTER´s album cover features Beyoncé on a horse, resembling her album cover of RENAISSANCE
Beyoncé rides into town with masterpiece, COWBOY CARTER
Sumit Shah, Graphics/Photos Editor • April 23, 2024
Kindling is a compelling illustration of the effects of war on young people.
Traci Chee masters YA fantasy genre with 'Kindling'
Evangeline Selking, Freelance Writer • April 18, 2024
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