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This photo was taken at senior night where Eugene received his jersey with his name on it.

In Memory of DGS Senior Eugene Johnson • 505 Views

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Eugene Johnson received a custom jersey on varsity boys basketball senior night. All of the players were gifted jerseys.

Varsity boys basketball puts up a fight against Proviso East on senior night • 376 Views

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Girls lacrosse is just as hard as mens lacrosse, and us girls are just as strong as that 6’1 man.

The polarizing differences of women and men's lacrosse • 295 Views

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Messmer was taken into custody at Darien Police Department on April 26.

Track coach Glenn Messmer arrested on child pornography charges • 285 Views

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Liam Moehlenkamp is remembered by friends as a genuine person with a kind heart.

In remembrance: Former DGS student Liam Moehlenkamp passes away at 16 • 112 Views

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This photo was taken at senior night where Eugene received his jersey with his name on it.
In Memory of DGS Senior Eugene Johnson
TeKavin Russell, Graphics/Photo Editor • May 15, 2023
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Messmer was taken into custody at Darien Police Department on April 26.
Track coach Glenn Messmer arrested on child pornography charges
Emma Fudacz, Ava Lafin, TeKavin Russell, and Gabriel Gowen • May 9, 2023

On Wednesday, April 26, the District 99 community was notified of a criminal complaint against Glenn Messmer, an assistant girls track coach....

Stands where set up around the fieldhouse with each and everyone having fun learning topics.
DGS celebrates Wellness Week
Hamzah Sayyed, News Editor • May 1, 2023

Wellness Week is back to help educate and provide fun for students. A full week of vital information as well as entertainment was provided last...

Members of the Group Interpretation team work together to bring a scene to life with limited outside supplies.
Group Interpretation team works through skit
Joshua Traugott, Freelancer • April 26, 2023

The board confirms the renovations plan for the DGS music hallway flooring.
Board reviews student survey on April 17
Marty Blader, Sports Editor • April 19, 2023

On April 17 a school board meeting was held in order to discuss the contents of a school-sponsored survey, plans to adjust the hybrid schedule...

Opinions
A quick drawling, I made of a cool dad spilling out his 30th dad joke to his son.
Top 10 worst dad jokes
Hamzah Sayyed, News Editor • May 10, 2023
Despite the schools denouncement of leaving early, leaving during the resource period seems justified to some.
Leaving too soon: A lack of student attendance during resource periods
Liam Wells, Freelancer • May 9, 2023
Birthdays are a time of celebration, so get more out of your birthday with these freebies.
Top 10 birthday freebies
Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor • May 5, 2023
Take a moment to imagine a conversation with your younger self, what, to you, are the 10 most nostalgic items?
Top 10 nostalgic items
Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor • May 4, 2023
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Features
Van Hoegarden thought hard on coming up with the best choices for these scenarios.
Junior Kaden Van Hoegarden fights zombies and crocodiles
Owen Chaidez, Entertainment Editor • June 5, 2023
Junior Rory Suarez-Fuentes works at McDonalds while they allow to give some opinions about their workplace and fast food.
Not Lovin' It: Junior Rory Suarez-Fuentes critiques fast food
NB Bandera, Videos editor • May 22, 2023
Ethan Traugott answers some food questions while hanging out in the Commons
Ethan Traugott eats up food questions
Anthony Addante, Copy Editor • May 15, 2023
This was my most recant photo ive had taken my senior year.
How weightlifting change my life
Hamzah Sayyed, News Editor • May 10, 2023
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Entertainment
TeKavin Russell & Joshua Traugott
The Blueprint Lyric Video
TeKavin Russell, Graphic/Photo Editor • May 9, 2023
This March, my cousin got married in a resort in India and my family flew out to see the wedding.
A taste of India: Wedding edition
Anjali Kota, Managing Editor • May 8, 2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, released on April 5, is the highest-grossing film of 2023.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ levels up light-hearted laughs
Lauren Miranda, Features Editor • April 28, 2023
The cafe at Bonita Bowls in downtown Glen Ellyn.
Bonita Bowls smoothie bowls are definitely worth a try
Taylor Neal, Copy Editor • April 24, 2023
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Sports
Senior Kira Bloomfield expresses her feelings on parting with dance prior to leaving for college.
The last dance: Senior Kira Bloomfield reminisces on her dancing career
Marty Blader, Sports Editor • May 29, 2023
The team meets together going over their lineup for the quad. The Mustangs first match was against Nequea Valley
Badminton makes historic cuts
Khita Cunningham, Sports Editor • May 4, 2023
DGS Girls Track team partake in annual fitness testing
DGS Girls Track team partake in annual fitness testing
Isabella Shin, Features Editor • April 18, 2023
Junior Blake Nickles spiking the ball during warmups before the game.
2023 Varsity Volleyball
TeKavin Russell, Graphics/Photo Editor • April 17, 2023
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