Unifying for a cause: Berg’s government class looks to help Unified rebound
Trevor Owcarz, Online News Editor
May 16, 2019
This past spring, the social studies departments’ government class ran a service learning project and selected to support Project Unified. The program is a club that focuses on the interpersonal relationships between high school students and the special needs students through sports. Mrs. Berg’s...
Jazz concert: Preview
Vianney Mendoza, Business Manager
May 13, 2019
On Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. the Jazz Ensemble will be holding a concert. The jazz band has practiced every day before school from 7:05 to 7:50 a.m. This will also be the last performance for seniors in the ensemble. Some of the key points of the night will be the Latin piece "Minuano." Senior Sam ...
Weekly Preview: 5/13-5/17
Natalia Ruiz, Online Features Editor
May 13, 2019
Monday: It will be a 9:20 a.m. late arrival, and AP exams will continue. The Honors Vocal Recital will take place from 4-6 p.m. in the Auditorium. The jazz show will take place right after from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday: The choir concert will take place in the auditorium from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday: This wil...
Yearbook distribution begins Wed. May 15 in cafeteria
Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2019
With the year coming to a close and seniors saying their good-byes this Friday, students will have the chance to look back on this past year at South when the yearbook comes out Wednesday, May 15. Yearbooks will be distributed in the cafeteria throughout the day, and all students who pre-ordered ...
Wrapping up the hardware from senior awards night
Srushti Desai, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2019
Glo Gang 300 wins senior assassins
Trevor Owcarz, Online News Editor
May 10, 2019
Every year around spring break, the senior class begins to experience the beginning of the end. However, before the festivities such as grad night and senior awards night can begin, the senior class goes through the annual game of senior assassins. This year, Glo Gang 300 took home the championship. Glo...
Weekly preview: May 6-10
Ina Barashka, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2019
AP Exams will take place in various parts of the school every day of the week based on the exam and its requirements. Mon., May 6: There will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Master Facility Plan from 4-4:30 p.m. Tues., May 7: Senior Awards Night will take place in the auditorium from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ...
Weekly Preview: Week of April 29
Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2019
Monday: Today is a late start. Boys' Baseball will play against Willowbrook at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday: There will be a Mustang Way celebration during lunch periods. Boys' Track & Field will compete at DGS after school. Wednesday: P.E. classes will have a Wellness Day. Girls' Soccer faces off with ...
Earth Action Club slams climate change at annual event
Natalia Ruiz, Online Features Editor
April 25, 2019
On April 25 Earth Action Club will present its yearly Energy Slam. Students will provide different solutions to help the climate change problem that humans are causing. The Energy Slam will be held during all eight periods in the auditorium. Earth Action Club is sponsored by science teacher James Workman ...
Construction for the Master Facility Plan begins over spring break
Emmanuelle Copeland, Print Features Editor
April 25, 2019
Changes at DGS for the Master Facility plan kicked off over spring break with asbestos abatement of the floors in the A hallway and art classrooms in the B hallway as well as the installation of construction trailers in the parking lot on the east side of the building. The weekly newsletter Facility Friday provid...
Students believe philanthropy assembly ‘grazes over’ the seriousness of depression
Ina Barashka, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2019
The annual philanthropy assembly was this past Thursday in the large gym. DGS raised $14,000 for Erika’s Lighthouse, which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness for adolescent depression. The focus of the assembly was to promote good mental health and finding coping mecha...
Weekly Preview: Week of 4/22
Phillip Pakowski, Print Sports Editor
April 22, 2019
It is prom week at DGS, and Senior Dress-up Week is in full swing. Be sure to check out the weekly preview for all the events and athletic activities happening throughout the week. Monday: This week is Senior Dress-up Week as well as prom week. Monday is Groutfit Day. Softball plays Proviso East and...