In August 2021, a bill signed into effect by Governor J.B. Pritzker stated that all Illinois students will be allowed to take up to five mental health days per semester starting in January 2022. Students...

Since early 2020, masks have become an essential aspect of many people’s lives. For some, grabbing a mask before leaving the house has become as natural as breathing. Now with full in-person school days,...

The Music Bowl is a competition hosted by the DGS Marching Band for other schools to showcase their performances. Last year, due to COVID-19 guidelines the annual DGS Music Bowl was unable to take place...

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 Mia Vlna (17) passed away. While she is gone, she will always be remembered by her friends and family. Vlna enjoyed singing and participated in choir, making it into the Illinois...

Homecoming looked a little different this year with the biggest change being the venue. Through the combination of COVID-19 restrictions and an effort to make homecoming as normal as possible, the dance...

DGS Choir Director Joy Belt-Roselieb, with the help of Accompanist and Tremble Ensemble Director Dr. Ricardo Pedroza and A Cappella and Chamber Singers Director Belford Hernandez, is currently working...

On Aug. 13, the first day of school, DGS had opened the doors of the brand new classrooms to the students and faculty. The new addition near the C-wing has provided more space for the students and teachers,...

On Monday, Sept. 20, Activities director Jennifer Martinzez and her homecoming planning committee released the ticket prices and location of the dance to the entire student body and staff. The ticket costs...

Homecoming is taking on several unique twists this year, including the new form of the homecoming assembly and talent show. Instead of two separate events, the two traditions will combine to form the new...

Downers Grove South has undergone major construction as part of a $136.6 million renovation. One aspect of this renovation is the revamped Downers Grove South radio room, which hosts south’s radio station,...

Since the beginning of the school year, students have been provided with more food options for lunch and more places to sit before classes. However, members of the school community have expressed concerns...