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All questions regarding the upcoming dance should be directed towards the student activities office, also referred to as the Barbie hoco headquarters.

DGS announces 2023 homecoming information • 180 Views

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Taylor Swift is well-known for writing songs about her exes. Which ex are you?

Which Taylor Swift ex are you? • 126 Views

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Dr. Piekarz splits his presence between DGN and DGS, switching between Zoom and in-person each week.

Blended learning in AP Music Theory leads to mayhem • 117 Views

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The hit game Five Nights at Freddys has finally been made into a movie. With the franchise growing more and more popular, the question remains: what Five Nights at Freddys character are you?

What Five Nights at Freddy's character are you? • 107 Views

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Everyday that those with power and agency do not attempt to address this issue is an active acceptance that this is normal. The simple truth is this-children fearing for their lives in school is not normal.

Students are too apathetic about school violence • 88 Views

News
DGS prepares for winter play
DGS prepares for winter play
Grace Rerucha, Features Editor • December 4, 2023
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Karikó specializes in science and medicine.
Katalin Karikó wins Nobel Prize for significant contribution for Covid-19 vaccine
Liam Wells, Freelance Writer • November 28, 2023

This year, the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine were announced as Professor Katalin Karikó, Ph.D. and Professor Drew Weissman...

The race starts on Main Street in Downtown Downers Grove and ends on Curtiss Street.
Grove Express 5K unites community
Caitlin Spindler, News Editor • November 27, 2023

The Downers Grove community had the chance to participate in the annual Grove Express 5K on Thanksgiving morning. The race takes place all throughout...

District 99 school board meetings are open to the community and hosted at the district building.
District 99 school board discusses academic success and improvement
Sabrina Crowley, Copy Editor • November 21, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 20th, District 99 hosted a board meeting at the Administrative Service Center in which the first hour and a half was focused...

Dr. Piekarz splits his presence between DGN and DGS, switching between Zoom and in-person each week.
Blended learning in AP Music Theory leads to mayhem
Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2023

Opinions
This is my challenge for everyone. Try just a week with no procrastination. Feel the satisfaction of getting done what needs to get done.
Procrastination can be prevented
Dominic Marcantelli, Freelance Writer • December 5, 2023
I show my pride for both DGS and Hinsdale South with spirit wear from each school.
Torn between two worlds: Hornets or Mustangs?
Juliana Conyer, Managing Editor • November 14, 2023
Its important to stay respectful when you ask a disabled person a question.
Physical disability brings wrath of wacky statements
Owen Chaidez, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2023
Even in my darkest hours I still have my trusty No.2
No.2 pencils deserve better sharpeners
Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor • November 1, 2023
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Features
The Klaeren family out to dinner at Capital Grille.
The Klaeren clan: banding together
Kate Dziewinski, Sports Editor • November 21, 2023
While I have experienced friendships changes, these girls have stayed constant in my life.
Friendships evolve as time progresses
Caitlin Spindler, News Editor • November 17, 2023
One of the many choirs performs a song at the fall concert in the auditorium.
Music serves as therapy for students and staff alike
Grace Rerucha, Features Editor • November 15, 2023
Stage crew has a wide variety of responsibilities and works on every play
Stage crew builds wonderful worlds
Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor • November 10, 2023
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Entertainment
Long Awaited Friend
Long Awaited Friend
NB Bandera, Entertainment Editor • December 3, 2023
An easy and wonderful fudge recipe for the holidays
An easy and wonderful fudge recipe for the holidays
Jack Pastore, Copy Editor-In-Chief • December 1, 2023
What cancelled celebrity are you?
What cancelled celebrity are you?
Taylor Beattie, NB Bandera, and Jack Pastore • November 29, 2023
The new Hunger Games movie was released on Friday, Nov. 17.
'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' slithers to success
Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief • November 20, 2023
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Sports
The Fillies smile on the sideline, dancing at the DGS vs. Leyden home football game.
Fillies dance their way into another competition season
Ivy Bloomfield, Freelance Writer • November 30, 2023
Mustang Stadium, the site of many Friday night lights and many memories.
Beyond the Scoreboard: The Impact of Sports
Carson Kass, Sports Editor • November 28, 2023
An Adventure Club poster hangs in the hallway, advertising the new club.
From ski slopes to pumpkin patches: Adventure club returns
Carson Kass, Sports Editor • November 14, 2023
Junior Ashley Molinari steals the ball from her opponent in front of many college recruiters at her soccer game.
Molinari makes her mark
Matthew Lapacek, Freelance Writer • November 9, 2023
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Podcasts
Lifting spirits
Lifting spirits
Lauren Miranda , Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2023
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Long Awaited Friend
Long Awaited Friend
NB Bandera, Entertainment Editor • December 3, 2023
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DGS speech team prepares for upcoming season
Jack Pastore, Copy Editor-In-Chief • November 10, 2023
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