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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
Students who are retaking a test are expected to attend the testing center after setting up an appointment on Student Choice.
DGS implements new retake policy
Nia Ayala, News Editor • October 12, 2024
Calculus BC students study in a nearly-filled room; even specialized classes like this are experiencing an overflow of students.
Increased class sizes impact students' academic performance
Juliana Conyer, Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2024
Trending Stories
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Students clear out the stands by the end of the halftime show at the DGS vs. DGN football game despite the fact that it's one of the most anticipated events of the year.

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Senior Mikella Majchrzak ponders where in the world she will end up after graduation.

Majchrzak longs to escape from the restrictions of Downers Grove • 689 Views

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DGS 2010 homecoming court

Homecoming at DGS: the good, the bad and the repeats • 436 Views

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Village council members set up for their meeting on Sept. 17, 2024

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Students who are retaking a test are expected to attend the testing center after setting up an appointment on Student Choice.

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Opinions
Editorial: DGS students demand smaller class sizes
Editorial: DGS students demand smaller class sizes
October 11, 2024
Junior Emeree Flemmings contemplates the hardest choice of her day.
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Ky'm Young, Entertainment Editor • September 25, 2024
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Features
Sadie Rhoads and her brother Jameson in 2013.
Rhoads paves future in physical therapy field
Grace Lube, Sports editor • October 10, 2024
Senior Mikella Majchrzak ponders where in the world she will end up after graduation.
Majchrzak longs to escape from the restrictions of Downers Grove
Brooke Spindler, Freelance Writer • October 7, 2024
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Sports
The DGS stadium is the home to the new digital scoreboard, turf and blue track.
Fall athletes dig into additions
Grace Lube, Sports editor • October 10, 2024
The team celebrates their victory over Hinsdale South by presenting the cannon that will stay at DGS for another year.
Mustangs swarm Hinsdale South Hornets in rivalry game, secure cannon for another year
Juliana Conyer, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2024
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Entertainment
Seniors enjoy Six Flags by visiting the iconic attractions and the new haunted houses recently added.
Six Flags’ Fright Fest introduces three frightening new attractions
Ky'm Young, Entertainment Editor • October 10, 2024
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Beabadoobee gets personal in her third studio album ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’
Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer • October 9, 2024
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