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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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Teens can fall victim to bad habits. Some of these explored in this article include phone dependency, lack of sleep and caffeine addiction.

Teenage Traps

Teens in a modern world face many stressors in their everyday life. When dealing with these issues, it can be easy to develop negative habits instead of coming up with healthy coping mechanisms. Here are...

Sophomore Payton Diprospero’s behind-the-blocks routine helps her race to victory.

Superstitious athletes use routines to be successful in their sport

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief October 31, 2022

Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra steps up to bat. In less than 20 seconds, Garciaparra has tugged each batting glove three times, kicked each foot in the dirt, crossed himself and windmilled...

Kaitlyn Vincent (middle left) poses for picture with past principal Edward Schwartz (Left), DGN student representative Luka Paulau (middle right) and DGN principal Courtney Dement.

Senior Kaitlyn Vincent ensures that student voices are heard as a student board representative

Amanda Despres, Social Media Director and Business Manager October 28, 2022

Back in May of 2022, senior Kaitlyn Vincent was elected to serve as the student representative for the District 99 Board of Education. Being the voice and face of the entire student body, Vincent is required...

Meida is shocked by all of the folklores shes reading.

Folklores found around the world

Meida Kuzminskas, Graphics/Photo Editor October 14, 2022

Most people have heard of the typical werewolves, vampires, and other Grimm’s fairy tales. Weird yet fascinating stories are prevalent everywhere. Can one dive into the deep waters of bizarre folklore...

Spirek snags huge fish during a successful day on the charter.

Senior Jeff Spirek reels in his future career as a deck mate

Luke Willer, Copy Editor October 7, 2022

Most would not consider eight hours on a boat an ideal way to spend a Saturday morning; however, Senior Jeff Spirek has come to love this routine. Spirek was hired as a deck mate on a fishing charter...

Many students and teachers are fluent in more than one language.

Students and teachers reflect on benefits of bilingualism

Abigail Culcasi, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2022

According to the American Community Survey conducted in 2020 by the United States Census Bureau, 21.5% of people living in the United States speak a language other than English at home. For the state of...

Sophomore Juliana Conyer poses with her three favorite books and her journal she uses to brainstorm creative writing ideas.

Sophomore Juliana Conyer pens her creative writing dreams into reality

Mia Cassin, Freelancer September 30, 2022

While most high school students are still questioning what they want to do with their future, sophomore Juliana Conyer already knows that she wants to be a writer. Her passion for creative writing, including...

Senior Megan Fox stands in front of the College and Career Center.

How to use the College and Career Center

Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor September 28, 2022

Typically, fall is an exciting time of the year- the reintroduction of pumpkin spice, football games and changing leaves are enough to set a good vibe. But for seniors, the change in season marks a rise...

Senior Areana McCulloch has owned a small business since the height of the pandemic.

Senior Areana McCulloch cashes in on the business world

Maggie Stanley, Freelance Writer September 23, 2022

Senior Areana McCulloch has owned a small business since the height of the pandemic. She sells made-to-order custom items to those in her community. She started by creating a custom onesie and, by summer...

Roselyn Lozada presents her skills in using a camera that she learned how to operate in TV1.

Soon to be film director Roselyn Lozada scripts her upcoming future

Anikan Lim, Freelancer September 19, 2022

Not many high school students can claim they know what they want to dedicate their life to. But for senior Roselyn Lozada, it's different: she wants to be a film director. One of Lozada’s earliest...

Alyssa Jacobson reminisces on her time spent with the kids from the Little Mustang preschool

Senior Alyssa Jacobson will be another teacher for the workforce

Tia Ramahi, Freelancer September 16, 2022

Countless seniors apply to college each year and check the box “undecided,” but senior Alyssa Jacobson has known she has wanted to be a teacher ever since she was a kindergartner. Her childhood stories...

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