I have the voice of a 10-year-old girl — on helium
Jacob Casella, Social Media Director
January 17, 2019
Filed under Columns, frnt.pge, Opinions, Thoughts by Jacob
It is no secret that I have I have a -- unique -- voice. Anyone who has ever heard me speak, even once, can attest that I have one of the highest pitched voices at DGS. My voice is not just high-pitched but also super nasally. And it’s amazing — I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Just kidding. Th...
Accepting the harsh reality that racism still exists
Rhaya Truman, Managing Editor
January 15, 2019
Filed under frnt.pge, Opinions, Rhaya's Blog
On Dec. 11, 2018 I was threatened by a white classmate that they were going to lynch me. The classmate was upset at me because he was caught saying the N-word casually, and I confronted him on the subject. In response he decided it would be appropriate to joke around about committing this act. Y...
I want AirPods so people like me more
Jacob Casella, Social Media Director
January 14, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Thoughts by Jacob
I’m jealous of everyone who received AirPods for Christmas -- so jealous. But the thing is, I did not want AirPods until everyone else had them. This Christmas, AirPods were the hottest gift. All of my friends and every stranger I saw in public was walking with those white, little, cordless headpho...
New Year, same you– honey, resolutions fool no one
Jacob Casella, Social Media Director
January 10, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Thoughts by Jacob
New Year’s resolutions are for people who have too much time on their hands. People who make New Year’s resolutions are the same people who only drink La Croix and have a Golden retriever-poodle, or goldendoodle. They are also the people who will put said goldendoodle on their Christmas card with th...
Why Multicultural Studies is important
Emmanuelle Copeland, Print Features Editor
December 21, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Americans have a tendency to grossly overestimate the amount of social mobility. It’s no wonder, after all, America has long been known as the land of the American dream and home of the brave, but the validity of these titles is constantly under fire. Because here’s the thing: America is a land o...
Why I love final exams
Jacob Casella, Social Media Director
December 18, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Thoughts by Jacob
It’s the most wonderful time of year-- Santa Claus is coming to town in exactly a week, 2018 is almost 2019 and tomorrow at DGS we have our first day of final exams. I personally love finals-- so much. (Yes, I am 100 percent serious.) To me, finals have always been like a break. You go to sc...
End the trend: the dangerous effects of glamorizing student-teacher relationships in teen TV
Alex Miranda, Copy Editor
December 7, 2018
Filed under frnt.pge, Opinions
Teen television is addicting. There, I said it. It’s true. There are many TV dramas targeted to high school students that have gained immense popularity among the youth demographic, especially in our time of viral mass media. These shows grasp viewer attention with their oftentimes enigmatic and...
Animal poaching and the communities left out of the conversation
Emmanuelle Copeland, Print Features Editor
December 5, 2018
Filed under frnt.pge, Opinions
With the popularity of the documentary “STROOP: journey into the rhino horn war,” photos of rhinos that have been brutally killed, then robbed of their tusks have been circulating the internet producing a public outcry amongst many around the world. But there is a substantial difference in how...
Canada Goose jackets: NOT fun and flirty
Jacob Casella, Social Media Director
December 3, 2018
Filed under Columns, frnt.pge, Opinions, Thoughts by Jacob
Every time I see someone in a Canada Goose jacket, I want to punch them in the face. OK, maybe that’s a bit too bold. But, when I walk the streets of downtown Chicago or even the Oakbrook Mall in the wintertime, I can’t help but see these coats. What are they? Well, Canada Goose jackets ar...
Spread the word to end the word
Taylor Petring, Freelance Writer
December 3, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Standing up out of my desk, all eyes on me, I feel my cheeks getting red and steam coming out of my ears. Asking my teacher to get water, I storm out of the classroom. My friend chases after me, not knowing what is wrong. The R-word was said directly to me. Growing up with my dad working as a specia...
No phone call, no relief
Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2018
Filed under frnt.pge, Opinions
It’s a familiar experience: you’re walking down to the nurse’s office to ask for a bandage -- you were organizing your worksheets and got a paper cut on your finger. It may not be bleeding much, but it stings and it’s an excuse to miss five minutes of class. However, once you get to the office, the nur...
Memories are worth fighting for
Kourtney Troha, Freelance Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under frnt.pge, Opinions
Alzheimer’s Disease changes lives. I don’t think anyone is ever ready for the impact that this disease holds for families. Personally, I was heartsick from my grandma’s diagnosis three years ago. It has greatly affected my life, but I have found and learned many things from this. As I sat ...
