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  • March 18Spring Break starts 3/25
  • March 18An Evening of one Acts 3/21, 3/22 at 7:00 p.m.
  • March 18D99 Honors Vocal Recital hosted at DGN 3/19 at 7 p.m.
  • March 18ISA testing 3/19
  • March 18Respect Week hosted by Unified 3/18-3/22
  • March 11Unified Club Meeting 3/13 at 3:30 PM
  • March 11DECA meeting 3/15 at 7:45 AM
  • March 11Spanish Club Meeting 3/12 at 3:30 PM
  • March 7Student Voice Opportunity Mar.7 during access
  • March 4National Social Workers Week Mar.4-Mar.8
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

A young bull moose observing its surroundings as it relaxes in the late afternoon. With hotter temperatures, it finds itself far more exhausted then normal.

Fear and fire: Climate change threatens us all

Carson Kass, Sports Editor March 18, 2024

The world as we know it is going to end. It has happened many times before, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it occurred pretty recently. Things like the internet, radio and the steam engine...

Former DGS student Mary Long poses for a high school yearbook portrait.

Throwback Thursday: Ms. Long

Liam Wells, Freelance Writer March 7, 2024

Connected?

Grace Stapleton, Freelance Writer March 7, 2024

With the rise of social media and technology, teenagers are losing crucial communication skills. This podcast reveals what the loss of connections between high school students can do emotionally and mentally....

Kelliher runs the winter dance setup, which includes decorating and preparing the gym for the event.

Club presidents govern, rally the school

Juliana Conyer, Managing Editor March 7, 2024

DGS presidents campaign their way to success throughout the school. With so many activity options, organizations require strong leadership, something that club presidents strive to achieve. Senior Lily...

Melting pot

Andrew Staser, Freelance Writer February 29, 2024

DGS has many students who do not speak English as their first language; this position presents many obstacles for these students who are juggling two cultures. This podcast explores some of the adversity...

Derek Hoovel with his Starbucks Coffee during class.

Hoovel caters to his coffee craze

Taylor Beattie, Entertainment Editor February 29, 2024

Coffee is a staple item in about 73% of Americans' lives. The need for energy on a day-to-day basis is a normalized idea in our society, supporting those within the working class through their days. Since...

Kuhn’s high school ID card.

Throwback Thursday: Mr. Kuhn

Liam Wells, Freelance Writer February 22, 2024

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