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  • April 28Spring art show opening May 8 from 5-7 p.m. and awards start at 6 p.m.
  • April 28Graduation May 18
  • April 28Senior last day of school May 13
  • April 28AP testing May 5- May 16
  • April 28Journalism team places 4th in state
  • April 21Prom on April 26th, 6 p.m. at DGS
  • April 211:30 dismissal April 25th
  • April 21Cap and gown delivery April 22nd
  • April 21Food trucks at DGS on April 22nd
  • April 21Culture week April 21st through April 25th
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
News
Students have access to multiple resources for help, including mathlab and the math resource center.
DGS implements Mathlab
Yoldi Villa, Opinions Editor • April 28, 2025
Downers Grove South High School from the view of Norfolk street.
DGS teacher arrested for sexual assault of student
Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor • March 25, 2025
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Top college football teams next season are the Georga Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks and the Texas Longhorns.

Way-Too-Early Top 10 2025-2026 CFB season • 493 Views

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Downers Grove South High School from the view of Norfolk street.

DGS teacher arrested for sexual assault of student • 388 Views

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Many of the childhood video games teens played in school are blocked, but they remain deep in their precious memories.

Top ten Chromebook video games • 134 Views

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Trader Joe's is filled with tons of springtime items and I reviewed some of the ones that peaked my interest.

Trader Joe's connoisseur reviews springtime items • 128 Views

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A side-by-side picture of Urszula's progress.

Senior Monika Urszula influences social media, as well as her friends • 111 Views

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Abby Heavrin and Sebastian Blanco create their "hear me out cake" and reveal their childhood crushes.

Hear me out cakes uncover secret crushes • 88 Views

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Villa searching for the ridiculous laws. These laws are weird, a person can still face criminal consequences.

Weird, but true: Strange laws still being enforced • 80 Views

Opinions
Villa searching for the ridiculous laws. These laws are weird, a person can still face criminal consequences.
Weird, but true: Strange laws still being enforced
Yoldi Villa, Opinions Editor • March 21, 2025
Elsa and her family pose at Disney World after a long day of walking the park's vibrant atmosphere and attractions. From food to the hidden secrets of the parks, she's been able to identify the Disney magic she once enjoyed.
Disney creates childhood magic with enchanting attractions
Elsa Kramer, Sports Editor • March 20, 2025
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Features
CTE teacher and SkillsUSA adviser Mark Molinari's classroom is decorated with countless posters, plaques and frames paying homage to the success of his students over the years.
‘A winning tradition:’ DGS students to compete at SkillsUSA
Sebastian Blanco, Features Editor • April 24, 2025
Many students believe signs with simple recycling guidelines would help the effort to properly recycle within the school.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: DGS finds place in green initatives
Juliana Coneyr, Editor-in-Chief • April 22, 2025
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Sports
90 second news: back from injury
90 second news: back from injury
Kayla Meyer, Freelance Writer • April 7, 2025
Freshman James Sobkowiak batting against Lyons Township where he recorded his first varsity hit.
Varsity baseball pitches first victory: Freshman trio help thaw boys baseball team in cold home opener
Ryan Deacy, Freelance Writer • March 27, 2025
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Entertainment
Some research on short people provides interesting information.
Short people rage at common remarks
Elsa Kramer, Sports Editor • May 1, 2025
Freeway delusions in the bug: Episode 3
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Sophia Lodhi and Grace Lube • April 29, 2025
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