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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

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,...

STEM classes with a high ratio of any gender compared to another can be isolating and scary.

STEM classes need female diversification

Ava Lafin, Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2022

According to the US Census, women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers is 27% while the overall percentage of women in the workforce is nearly half. This trend of the male...

Steppers prepare for competition

Steppers prepare for competition

TeKavin Russell, Graphics/Photo Editor December 1, 2022

Krooze sells shirts and hoodies with a custom logo printed onto them.

Students deck the halls with self-run clothing businesses

Emma Fudacz, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2022

Hoodies, t-shirts and custom designs are just a few of the items students are creating and selling through their self-started clothing lines and businesses. Senior Martyn Halaschuck had the idea to...

Imposter syndrome can affect how we view ourselves in our daily tasks and overall perception of our identity.

Imposter syndrome: the fraud that lives in all of us

Isabella Shin, Features Editor November 17, 2022

Staring into the reflection of a glass mirror, she saw what appeared to be her: a strong woman who worked hard for the things she’s earned in life, yet it was a reflection she did not know, one she felt...

Election judging encouraged me to spend the day with a big smile on my face.

Votelessly devoted: Perspectives from a student election judge

Catherine Hewawissa, News Editor November 14, 2022

Being 17 during an election year is the worst, truly. I’m not sure what’s worse though: being old enough to comprehend the magnitude of a vote but falling just months short of being able to contribute...

Athletes face a variety of mental struggles, including fear of failure, underperforming and exhaustion.

Mind, body and mental health: The student-athlete struggle

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor November 11, 2022

Racing heart, sweating, heavy breathing, overthinking; these are all exhausting symptoms athletes experience during competitive situations. But for athletes with performance anxiety, these feelings often...

Senior Ben Abarro uses art as a therapeutic strategy, as well as a potential career path.

Senior artist paints his future path

Marty Blader, Sports Editor November 10, 2022

While the rest of his class is busy taking notes, senior Ben Abarro is more concentrated on the cartoon sketches that he brings to life in the margins of his classwork. His knack and talent for art awarded...

Senior Gabbie Metz uses her social media platform to post recipes, workout plans, eating disorder recovery, and overall wellness.

Senior social media influencer guides others’ fitness journeys, as well as her own

Marty Blader, Sports Editor November 4, 2022

On Dec. 31, 2020, senior Gabbie Metz hit “share” on an Instagram post that took her love for wellness and shared it with the world. Her fitness account, @gabriella.metz, has since grown in activity...

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