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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

When Berman is not practicing with the school team, she is often performing routines for her studio.

Senior Grace Berman continues her dancing career at the college level

Taylor Neal, Copy Editor May 10, 2023

Senior Grace Berman has been dancing as long as she can remember. For her, dancing started as just a hobby and then she just stuck with it throughout her elementary school years leading into high school...

The summer before college is one sure to be filled with bittersweet feelings.

The summer before college: The last hurrah

Anjali Kota, Managing Editor May 9, 2023

The summer before college for many is the end of something. While many view this time as a time to spend the most time at home with their family, others are planning to explore places as distant as London...

Tattoos are unique to the person, offering a variety of designs created by an individuals imagination.

Tattoos mark new territory throughout time

Isabella Shin, Features Editor May 5, 2023

Ink, hisory and creativity-- tattoos have held a predominant part in cultures all around the world. Their versatile nature has made them a foundation in cultural traditions, spirituality and physical healing....

Andersons Bookshop in Downers Grove proudly displays books that have been censored in the past.

Banned books: A look into literary censorship in the 21st century

Emma Fudacz, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2023

Banning books certainly is not a foreign concept, with the first attempt to ban literature dating back to 1637. However, access to social media may be contributing to the ever-growing attempts to ban books...

Mokkath won two events at the DECA state competition, making DGS history.

Back to business: Nahla Mokkath is a two-time DECA state champion

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief April 26, 2023

On March 4, junior Nahla Mokkath made DGS history. At the state DECA competition, Mokkath won two events: Sports and Entertainment Marketing and the Business Solutions Project, becoming the first ever...

Millions of people suffer from allergies and intolerances that make it difficult to eat out.

Food allergies make going out to eat a nightmare

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief April 18, 2023

Imagine going out to eat at the world’s finest restaurant. The lights are dimmed, the smell of garlic and spices fills the air. The sizzle of cooking food is audible through the kitchen doors. Now...

Miroslava Barladeanu performing at a dance competition with another dancer.

Taking a waltz with Miroslava ballroom dancing experience

TeKavin Russell, Grapics/Photo Editor April 17, 2023

Dance is how people express themselves when their words aren’t enough. It’s an outlet to show how you feel instead of saying it. Some do it because it’s fun, and some do it because it’s their escape....

Sam Plys plays during State tournament ultimately placing 25th place.

Junior Sam Plys serves up competition this season

Marty Blader, Sports Editor April 5, 2023

As the snow on the courts begins to melt, junior Sam Plys is ready to defrost his tennis skills in hopes of returning to State for the second time. Plys is the only current member on the tennis team...

DGS seniors participate in Nerf game.

Senior assassins is not all fun and games

Amanda Despres, Social Media Director and Business Manager April 4, 2023

It is that time of the year again when you see high school seniors running around in tutus and pool floaties, and hiding behind trees and cars. But it is not all fun and games. While it looks like everyone...

Sophomore Logan Kavanaugh competes in teams as well as individuals for Irish dancing.

Sophomore Logan Kavanaugh celebrates Irish dance

Marty Blader, Sports Editor March 20, 2023

With every swift movement, the crowd claps in rhythm as sophomore Logan Kavanaugh performs his Irish dances in the center of a sea of green at local St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Kavanaugh has been an...

The pursuit of a pilots license is just one of the many interesting activities students participate in after school.

After the bell: Hobbies showcase students’ passions

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor March 17, 2023

From 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. the students of DGS seem almost identical. They all work towards the same objectives during the school day: attending classes, taking notes, completing coursework and taking...

Mary Long and Luke Gosewisch are previous students who now work at DGS.

Blast from the past: DGS Alumni returns as staff

South often hires alumni to coach sports teams, sponsor clubs and teach. Just like school traditions and culture, these previous students also change over time.

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