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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

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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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Graduation and goodbyes

Tim Malatia, Freelancer March 1, 2023

DGS destinations

Maggie Stanley, Freelancer March 1, 2023

Senior Leiana Abraham performs an Indian fusion dance at the winter pep assembly, and this dance as well as many others can be seen at the Orchesis show on March 17-18.

Leiana Abraham shares passion with student body

Marty Blader, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

One by one, flashlights flick on and hands clap together rhythmically as senior Leiana Abraham walks onto the gym floor ready to perform in front of thousands of students and staff at the winter pep assembly....

Does the shoe fit?

Emily Lang, Freelancer February 22, 2023

Freshman Sandra Swierzb and sophomore Laura Manelis pose for a photo after winning first place.

Swierzb leaps to success as rhythmic gymnast

Abigail Culcasi, Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2023

Head held high and hoop in hand, freshman Sandra Swierzb prances onto the performance floor in her rhinestone leotard and strikes her opening pose, ready to showcase her flexibility and dance technique...

Senior Annie White with one of her favorite plants she owns.

Students and staff blossom into ‘plant people’

Taylor S Neal, Copy Editor February 1, 2023

Everyone has a little something that they are utterly obsessed with. Some people love stamps, coins, Pokemon cards, clothing or solar dancers. And then, there are plant people. There is no formal...

In most cases, concerts create a sense of community and enjoyment within individuals. However, consumers are currently finding themselves frustrated with the current state of live entertainment.

The show must go on: Concerts shape live entertainment culture

Concerts can create a sense of community and enjoyment within individuals and as a group. Whether it be a small venue or a sold-out stadium, many find themselves eager to join the crowd and immerse themselves...

Some eighth graders believe that the advanced math is beneficial, while some parents disagree.

Eighth graders take math classes alongside high schoolers

Audrey Jayne, Freelancer January 3, 2023

High school consists of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. And – eighth graders? Eighth grader Anvi Krishnardula is one of several students who comes from Lakeview Jr. High School to take...

Junior Danny DiNaso has some unusual pets, including an alligator, pythons and several snakes.

The next Steve Irwin– Danny DiNaso on fishing, herping and running the family business

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief December 7, 2022

Most high schoolers have a cat or dog for a pet, and junior Danny DiNaso does have a dog. But he also has a tarantula, a few pythons and several other snakes and reptiles. DiNaso’s dad owns the Traveling...

The spread of social media accounts is amplified by students around South.

Micro-Influencers shape DGS

School related social media accounts are very prominent in the social life at DGS. Ranging from cafeteria food reviews, to student affirmations, many find themselves connected to the multiple accounts...

Sometimes a thrifted piece may need some TLC, but that just makes the end result worth it.

Thrifting rises through social media, prompted by fashion cycles

Anjali Kota, Managing Editor December 3, 2022

Flip left, flip right, a quick once over for stains or unintended rips, and into the cart it goes. This is the life of many thrifters. They may find something worth saving in an old beaten up Coach bag,...

All spending from the bond measure will be publicly disclosed. In addition, the District will
continue to host meetings to collect design input and provide updates on the progress of the
improvements.

District 58 approves referendum

Allison Scherquist, Entertainment Editor December 3, 2022

School District 58 was granted a $179 million bond referendum to improve its 13 school facilities. The vote took place on Nov. 8. The referendum would focus on updating the district’s buildings,...

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