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      • As the state of Illinois enters Phase 1B, many teachers throughout the state struggle to find availability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

        Features

        The struggle in the search: Teachers share their experience in acquiring the limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines

      • Toxic masculinity effects more people than some may assume and hurt the way we see men.

        Features

        The effects of toxic masculinity on the adolescents psyche

      • This year, the DGS speech team placed 7th at the IHSA state competition

        Features

        Speech team places 7th at state tournanment in all-virtual format

      • The college application process is well underway here in February

        Features

        The College Board’s biggest fear: COVID-19 interfering with standardized testing

      • Through the pandemic nurses work long hours to help others through this time.

        Features

        Nurse Fatigue

      • Another winter activity made possible for Downers Grove residents by the snowstorm is building snowmen. This one made by a DGS senior stands at nearly seven feet tall.

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        Snowstorm buries Downers Grove under over a foot of snow

      • Lack of student engagement has caused teachers to feel they are teaching "into the Zoom Void."

        Features

        ‘Teaching into the Zoom Void’: Teachers struggle with students’ lack of engagement

      • Sharkey gained admission to Caltech through QuestBridge

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        One of six percent: Domani Sharkey earns full-ride to Caltech

      • As people of color navigate through different spaces, many say they feel the need to switch between different ways of talking in order to be perceived in a positive light.

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        Acceptance over authenticity: Students and staff of color share their experiences with code-switching

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