Blueprint

Woodridge village board authorizes lot subdivision, resurfacing resolutions

Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 17, 2020

Last night at its bi-monthly board meeting, the Village of Woodridge passed resolutions regarding the resurfacing of portions of both 83rd Street and Woodward Avenue, as well as of the lot subdivision...

Think Globally, Act Locally: DGS’s philanthropy project

Kira Matheson, Online Opinions Editor • January 17, 2020

For the 2019-2020 school year, DGS’s philanthropy project is taking a green approach with the ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’ campaign. The school-wide operation will give students and staff a plethora...

DG Village Council discusses Civil Rights Day, zoning, Project Dandelion

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2020

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Downers Grove Village Council met to discuss a variety of local topics. At the start of the meeting, Mayor Bob Barnett proclaimed that Jan. 20 would be Downers Grove Civil Rights...

Gallery: New members inducted into National Honor Society

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 9, 2020

Weekly Preview: Jan. 6-10

Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 7, 2020

DGS has rung in the new year and is beginning second semester. Here are this week’s events. Monday, Jan. 6: There is a teacher institute on this day, so there will be no student attendance. Tuesday,...

Student petition for school Wi-Fi doesn’t connect

Greyson Martinescu, Assistant Photo Editor • December 18, 2019

With DGS providing Wi-Fi for student issued Chromebooks, connecting other personal devices to the internet is difficult. This conversation over providing students with Wi-Fi for personal devices prompted...

A look at the Winter Art Show

Marjorie Lichner and Alison Goulding • December 17, 2019

With the DGS Winter Art Show wrapped up, students from varying classes such as ceramics, drawing and painting all had to get ready to put their pieces on display. This art show highlighted the students’...

Holiday concert gets students in the holiday spirit

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor • December 13, 2019

On Dec. 12 and during second period Tuesday, the DGS Fine Arts will come together to create a musical performance -- the annual Holiday Concert. Each music group will perform an array of holiday-themed...

First Student bus company creates ‘FirstView’ tracking app

Ashley Boak, Photo Editor • December 11, 2019

At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, First Student bus company introduced a bus tracker app called “FirstView” to District 99. The “FirstView” app will provide students with their estimated...

Weekly Preview: Week of Dec. 9

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief • December 9, 2019

Monday: There is the typical 9:20-a.m. late start. Girls gymnastics competes against Morton. Tuesday: Class Rings are delivered at 10:50 a.m. Girls bowling competes against Hinsdale South. Wednesday:...

Madrigals chosen to compete at All-state concert

Lauren Wilmore, Online News Editor • November 22, 2019

Madrigals, the highest choir at DGS, has secured a place out of ten to perform in All-State on Jan. 30. Joy Belt has been teaching at DGS for twenty years, and she is the choral director for Madrigals....

Students create cleanliness issue

Alyssa Deplaris, Social Media Director • November 22, 2019

Students and staff have begun to notice a decrease in cleanliness during the 2019-2020 school year, specifically during lunch periods. The custodial staff has acknowledged an increase in the amount of...