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  • March 20Girls varsity soccer vs Lyons Township on 3/21 at 6:30 p.m.
  • March 20Girls varsity softball v.s. Lyons Township on 3/23 at 4:30 p.m.
  • March 20Boys varsity baseball vs Metea Valley on 3/25 at 11:00 a.m.
  • March 20Freshman track conference on 3/23 at Morton
  • March 20Boys varsity volleyball vs Wheaton Warrenville South 3/20 at 5:30 p.m.
  • March 20One act plays on 3/24 and 3/25 at 7 p.m.
  • March 20Orchestra concert on 3/22 at 7 p.m.
  • March 20DGS and DGN vocal recital on 3/21 at 7 p.m.
  • March 5Proviso West Track and Field meet canceled due to weather. March 3
  • March 5D99 community celebrates girls gymnastics state championship. March 1
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The commons is place where students and staff can go to collaborate.
New rules enacted in commons and cafetorium
Hugo Pletcher, Opinions Editor • March 16, 2023
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With the number of absences increasing, classes begin to look more and more empty.
Increasing number of absences leads to attendance policies being reformed
Taylor Neal, Copy Editor • March 13, 2023

At the beginning of the 2023 school year, the administration implemented several new policies to the school. One of which being a reformed attendance...

Students stage and record a scene in the DGS weight room.
Masque and Gavel students take a 'shot' at short film
Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor • March 13, 2023

In this year’s IHSA competitive drama state series, students will be competing in a new event for DGS: short film. Competitors will be tasked...

Chess team, plays with class in a competitive weekend tournament.
Check: Chess makes state
Luke Willer, Copy Editor • March 11, 2023

Chess team has always been a staple club at our school, however, most recently the chess team has seen unusual growth, from truly interested...

The DGS Speech Team, or the “Mouth of South,” placed 
14th at the IHSA State Speech Tournament.
Speech team performs at state
Abigail Culcasi, Editor-in-chief • March 10, 2023

The Speech Team competed at the Illinois High School Association Speech State Championship with two individuals taking home recognition. Seniors...

This is a students POV of them completely ignoring their teacher while shes teaching.
Mind your P’s and Q’s: How a polite attitude leads to happiness
March 17, 2023
People with foreign parents that are born in the U.S can struggle to identify who they are due to being surrounded by different cultures.
Stuck between two cultures
NB Bandera, Videos editor • March 16, 2023
Changing the rules surrounding absences and tardies has not changes the  issue of chronic absenteeism.
Encouragement is the key to absence issues
Anjali Kota, Managing Editor • March 13, 2023
Meida reflects on how different love is in reality compared to what is seen online
Break up with media's idea of love
Meida Kuzminskas, Graphics/Photo editor • February 15, 2023
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Sophomore Logan Kavanaugh competes in teams as well as individuals for Irish dancing.
Sophomore Logan Kavanaugh celebrates Irish dance
Marty Blader, Sports Editor • March 20, 2023
Mary Long and Luke Gosewisch are previous students who now work at DGS.
Blast from the past: DGS Alumni returns as staff
Maya Homberg, Emma Fudacz, Marty Blader, Isabella Shin, and Lauren Miranda March 10, 2023
Senior sunrise, which takes place on the first day of school, is one of the many traditions seniors participate in.
Traditions shape school culture
Marty Blader, Sports Editor • March 10, 2023
Sports, clubs evolve as alumni take the lead
Sports, clubs evolve as alumni take the lead
Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-in-Chief • March 10, 2023
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Want something to make you feel better after a break-up? Take this quiz!
What type of ex are you?
Meida Kuzminskas, Graphics/Photo editor • March 24, 2023
Cocaine Bear premiered  in theaters Feb. 24 2023 to generally mixed review.
‘Cocaine Bear’ is a masterclass in absurdity
Allison Scherquist, Entertainment Editor • March 21, 2023
Students bet money on March Madness tournament games.
Mustangs bet on March Madness tournament
Amanda Despres, Social Media Director and Business Manager • March 17, 2023
Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania introduces Kang the Conqueror, who will be an important villian to the future of the MCU.
'Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania' delivers fun but shallow story
Owen Chaidez, Entertainment Editor • March 15, 2023
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Girls soccer players join club teams to prepare for soccer tryouts.
Preseason makes bonds
Khita Cunningham, Sports Editor • March 19, 2023
The team will compete in the  West Suburban Gold Conference Championship on March 16 at Willowbrook High School.
Track sprints into indoor season
Ava Lafin, Editor-in-Chief • March 19, 2023
Students bet money on March Madness tournament games.
Mustangs bet on March Madness tournament
Amanda Despres, Social Media Director and Business Manager • March 17, 2023
Players gather around Hamlin, while trainers work to keep him alive.
What really happened to Damar Hamlin?
Luke Willer, Copy Editor • March 13, 2023
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Bizarre human interests
Bizarre human interests
Tia Ramahi , Freelancer • March 1, 2023
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Want something to make you feel better after a break-up? Take this quiz!
What type of ex are you?
Meida Kuzminskas, Graphics/Photo editor • March 24, 2023
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Recent trends with students and thrifting
Taylor Neal, Copy Editor • December 2, 2022
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