Senior Aidan Coyne’s long hair, painted nails and unique assortment of jewelry are just a few details that make up his punk rock look. But Coyne doesn’t just look punk- he lives and breathes it. Coyne’s...

Lowrey grins as he gazes up at the Jazz Band, his arms raised. “That sounds nasty, now play it again but with more funk,” Lowrey said. A brand new musician has rolled into town. Jerry Lowrey...

Downers Grove South is a school filled with diverse students and staff. They engage in different activities, clubs and sports. Here are some of their stories told in short articles.

While most kids were learning how to tie their shoes, sophomore Lauren Miranda was putting the finishing touches on her dance routines. Miranda started the sport at the age of 5, learning various styles...

This past summer produced the hottest month on record in July as well as extreme weather patterns such as the tornadoes that tore through the Chicago suburbs in June. As global temperatures rise, the frequency...

This year Downers Grove South welcomes a new teacher. Madisen Babich is starting her first year at DGS as a physical education teacher and head volleyball coach. Q: Is this your first year coaching...

Jemilee Corona just recently graduated from DGS in May of 2021 and will be attending Grand Valley State University Fall of 2021. As a former senior, Corona has some insights on how to deal with every student’s...

Kayla Zietlow is a senior at DGS. Her love for animals is spread throughout her family that includes a bunny, a hamster, two cats, a ferret and a dog, just to name a few. Q: What led to your love of...

Having graduated in May, Chris Sapinski will soon be moving into the next phase of his life as a computer science student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. As a recent graduate, Sapinski...

English teacher Trevor Parker collects all types of vinyl records, from jazz to opera he talks about what inspired him to start collecting as well as some of his favorite records. Q: When did you start...

Arguably the area of curriculum most impacted by COVID-19 restrictions is the area in which physicality is prioritized: physical education. PE teacher Pablo Medina communicates his routes of perseverance...

Junior Deanna Eslit, like the rest of us, has a favorite place to go when she needs a fast and delicious meal. Fast food restaurants are both convenient and tasty. Learn more about her favorites and least...