The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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  • November 10Chess away tournament at Waubonsie Nov.15
  • November 10Speech away tournament Nov.15
  • November 10DECA morning meeting in C161Nov.14
  • November 10Student council morning meeting in C264 Nov.13
  • November 10ACE morning meeting in auditorium Nov.11
  • November 10Veterans day Nov.11
  • November 10Research club meeting after school in C256 Nov.13
  • November 10Book club meeting after school in library Nov.10
  • November 3DGS hosts novice speech tournament Sat. Nov. 8
  • November 3University of Kansas visits Nov. 7
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
News
Media produced in the past often carries strong connotations to happier times no longer possible in the present.
Generation Z craves nostalgia
Lydia Larsen, News Editor • November 7, 2025
District 99 holds bi-monthly board meetings that are available to the public.
District 99 board meeting welcomes emerging medical club, addresses new policies
Evangeline Selking, Entertainment Editor • November 5, 2025
Trending Stories
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Green passes can now only be issued in the central thirty minutes of a class period.

DGS implements new bathroom policies • 507 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 • 284 Views

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The front of the restaurant Entourage, a bustling business in the heart of Downtown Downers Grove.

Entourage serves Downers Grove community with classy dining, bold dishes, cozy atmosphere. • 280 Views

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The empty West Events hallway with vending machines.

DGS moves vending machines from lunch area and causes controversy • 164 Views

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Mila Culver is all dressed up and ready for spooky season.

DGS community gathers for safe, family-friendly trunk-or-treat celebration • 133 Views

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Door 9, a previous exit for students, is now alarmed and prohibited.

Doors face restrictions at DGS • 120 Views

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Board members discuss new building plans while candles symbolizing Diwali sit in the middle of the room.

Village of Woodridge discusses construction • 95 Views

Opinions
A photo depicting winter and autumn, highlighting the contrasts between the two seasons.
King of the seasons: Midwest winter reigns
Adrian Herres, Video Editor • November 1, 2025
Student Alana Wright compares teenage princess costumes at Spirit Halloween
Fashion or Fun: Halloween costumes change as we change
Malaya Jones, Photo Editor • October 31, 2025
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Features
Art teacher Janet Taylor and Senior Ana Kybartas fixing jewelry at a National Art Honors Society meeting
NAHS repairs jewelry for free
Gretchen Haselhorst and Henry Pearson • November 7, 2025
Students discuss beliefs and current events with one another, attempting to discern truth and determine their opinions.
Students fact check their knowledge: What students actually do to stay informed
Joy Haddleton and Siobhan Diaz • November 7, 2025
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    Nov 8 / Boys Cross Country
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    State
    Nov 8 / Girls Cross Country
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    Fourth place
    Nov 1 / Girls Cross Country
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    Nov 1 / Boys Cross Country
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    Oct 31 / Football
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    St. Ignatius College Prep
    1
    Oct 30 / Girls Volleyball
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    Chicago Hancock High School
    0
    Oct 28 / Girls Volleyball
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    St. Ignatius College Prep
    1
    Oct 25 / Boys Soccer
Sports
Pickleball club members ready and excited to kick off the 25-26 season.
DGS pickleball club serves up growth and school spirit
Salman Rajper, Sports Editor • November 10, 2025
Aidan Kanazawa throwing the baseball before the inning against Hinsdale South at home.
Senior shortstop Kanazawa swings big with Valparaiso commitment
Joseph Vieyra, Freelance Writer • November 7, 2025
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Entertainment
The front of the restaurant Entourage, a bustling business in the heart of Downtown Downers Grove.
Entourage serves Downers Grove community with classy dining, bold dishes, cozy atmosphere.
Elsa Kramer, Business manager • November 1, 2025
This October, students look forward to a variety of highly anticipated video game releases, from remakes of classics like Tales of Xillia to modern callbacks to past eras of gameplay.
Gamers anticipate new releases
Christopher Demos, Graphics Editor • October 28, 2025
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