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Blueprint

  • March 17International day of the elimination of racial discrimination March 21
  • March 17International day of happiness March 20
  • March 17First day of spring March 20
  • March 17Saint Patrick's Day March 17
  • March 10Orchesis annual show March 14-15 in Auditorium
  • March 6Choir show March 6
  • March 4World Language National Honors Society induction in Cafetorium
  • March 3Lent begins March 5
  • March 3Fat Tuesday takes place on March 4
  • March 3School board meets Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

A high school student can't think of any ideas for an essay, and resorts to the solution of utilizing AI.

AI changes education and the world around us

Elsa, Sports Editor April 16, 2025

“With our new AI writing feature”, “with the power of AI” and “our AI writing assistant” are all common statements seen today in countless platforms all revolving around one thing–artificial...

90 second news: Individual/Dual Sports

90 second news: Individual/Dual Sports

Damian Lagunas, Freelance Writer April 14, 2025

Senior Emily Gnatenco scrolls through  numerous unexcused absences.

As graduation approaches, senioritis rises

Ky’m Young, Entertainment Editor April 11, 2025

Senior Dominick Sarno stares into the bright screen of his Chromebook, scanning the list of assignments he has to complete for the day. After a brief pause, he shuts the laptop–leaving the work unfinished. “I...

With museums lining the National Mall there's always something to do thanks to the Smithsonian Institution.

Photo gallery: an East Coast roadtrip

Dylan Mora, Freelance Writer April 10, 2025

Bruce conquers the rock wall at Vertical Endeavors in Glendale Heights.

Meeting Jadynn Bruce

Mikella Majchrzak, Entertainment Editor April 8, 2025

Senior Jadynn Bruce is the kind of person who’s hard to miss. Whether it’s scaling rock walls, planning the perfect prom, creating this year's yearbook or reflecting on her future, she’s always on...

New immigration policy under Trump Administration increases uncertainty and fear

New immigration policy under Trump Administration increases uncertainty and fear

Ren Espinoza, Features Editor March 28, 2025

On Jan 20th, Donald Trump issued the “Protecting the American People from Invasion” executive order. The policy has prompted reactions across communities in the country, including DGS, ranging from...

Senior Shawn McNamara taking photos for the DGS football team.

McNamara captures the moment

Kate Dziewinski, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2025

Everyone appreciates the pictures that surround them, but hardly ever stop to consider the photographer who took them. However, senior Shawn McNamara has established himself as a well-known photographer...

With digital photography becoming so good, why not take a look at old school film photos.

Capturing life through film

Dylan Mora, Freelance Writer March 13, 2025

With the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show in Tokyo, Japan wrapping up Sunday, March 2, there's been lots of discussion and excitement around new innovations in photographic equipment being brought out...

Student Juliana Conyer displays her interests, activities and more through stickers on her Chromebook.

Smiles stick with stickers

Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor March 11, 2025

Stickers. Whether it be sticking them on car windows, or getting a gold star for a job well done, stickers have been a key contributor to many childhood wonders. But stickers didn’t end after the first...

Juniors Lyia Zhang and Sarah Gerges Rodriguez pose with the Key Club Bell.

Students lead clubs in new directions

Dylan Mora, Freelance Writer March 10, 2025

Whenever the next graduating class steps into DGS for their introduction during Mad Dash, they’re encouraged to participate in all sorts of clubs and activities that DGS has to offer. It's part of our...

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