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  • October 21School board business meeting Oct. 21
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
News
DGS Seniors take it upon themselves to make a GroupMe designed to discuss and plan certain activities pertaining to the class of 2025.
Senior GroupMe leaves students with mixed feelings
Brooke Spindler, Freelance Writer • October 18, 2024
Math Lab teacher guides math 2 and 3 students during their scheduled lunch period.
DGS introduces new policy to address math challenges for students
Hailey Prendergast, Freelance Writer • October 16, 2024
Trending Stories
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Senior Mikella Majchrzak ponders where in the world she will end up after graduation.

Majchrzak longs to escape from the restrictions of Downers Grove • 708 Views

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DGS 2010 homecoming court

Homecoming at DGS: the good, the bad and the repeats • 453 Views

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Students who are retaking a test are expected to attend the testing center after setting up an appointment on Student Choice.

DGS implements new retake policy • 174 Views

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Calculus BC students study in a nearly-filled room; even specialized classes like this are experiencing an overflow of students.

Increased class sizes impact students' academic performance • 120 Views

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Village council members set up for their meeting on Sept. 17, 2024

Downers Grove declares United Against Hate Week, residents urge for affordable housing • 112 Views

Opinions
Generational division has become more prominent as the awareness of mental health has risen.
Mental health impacts the relationships between generations
Yoldi Villa, Opinions Editor • October 18, 2024
According to News Editor Olivia Velazquez, even the word "perfectionism" can have its imperfections.
The forever lingering effects of perfectionism
Olivia Velazquez, News Editor • October 18, 2024
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Features
Senior Gabbi Robertson (left) guides students through a set of stretches.
Robertson plans for pediatric physical therapy
Emma Elkin, Freelance Writer • October 19, 2024
Mustangs stampede to the polls
Mustangs stampede to the polls
Nia Ayala, Abby Heavrin, Yoldi Villa, Sophia Lodhi, Ren Espinoza, Sebastian Blanco, and Juliana Conyer • October 17, 2024
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Sports
Gabe Garron and his fellow golf teammates meet together in between a hole during their tournament.
Garron putts his way to varsity
Kate Dziewinski, Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2024
P.E. teacher Colleen Reagan returns to the court after several years away. She is currently coaching the freshman A volleyball team.
Regaining her legacy: Reagan reconnects with volleyball
Sophia Lodhi, Photo Editor • October 15, 2024
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Entertainment
Fast fashion has become more prominent due to the ever increasing popularity of online shops.
Fast Fashion Speeds Into the Public Eye
Ivy Bloomfield and Jillian Myers • October 18, 2024
Senior Superfans smile full of excitement as the first FNL of the school year begins. The theme “Blue-out” coincides with the varsity team’s senior night. The stands are packed full of upperclassmen trying to enjoy their last moments as high school students.
Top ten tips to teach underclassmen
Mikella Majchrzak, Entertainment Editor • October 18, 2024
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