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  • November 18Thursday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 12
  • November 18Winter art show grand opening Dec. 12
  • November 18Cocoa in the commons Dec. 6
  • November 18Thanksgiving break begins Nov. 27
  • November 18Fillies compete at Mundelein High School Nov. 23
  • November 12DGS IHSA state finals football Nov. 16
  • November 12DGS IHSA state finals girls swimming Nov. 15
  • November 12DGS IHSA state finals girls volleyball Nov. 15 to Nov. 16
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
News
The Grove Express takes proceeds from residents and donates it to organizations in the community.
Downers residents run Grove Express 5K
Grace Lube, Sports Editor • November 19, 2024
Custodian cleans up messes that students leave during their lunch periods in the commons.
Students create problems in learning commons
Sophia Lodhi, Photo Editor • November 15, 2024
Trending Stories
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Generation Z navigates a new way to date • 342 Views

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Students create problems in learning commons • 241 Views

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The 2024 varsity boys basketball team gets together after senior night.

Preview of the 2025 varsity boys basketball team • 101 Views

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Downers Grove South Mustangs celebrate after a big 31-28 win vs rivals Hinsdale South.

DGS hosts first home playoff game in 13 years • 95 Views

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The varsity girls volleyball team poses after defeating Willowbrook in 3 sets to win the regional championship.

Babich ‘sets’ up girls volleyball for success • 86 Views

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The learning commons is a space that creates much chaos for students and staff members.

Editorial: DGS commons creates unexpected chaos • 85 Views

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Jonny Klaeren celebrates his favorite holiday, Halloween, with his best friends.

Klaeren finds his way to body positivity • 80 Views

Opinions
Abby Heavrin and Sebastian Blanco create their "hear me out cake" and reveal their childhood crushes.
Hear me out cakes uncover secret crushes
Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor • November 19, 2024
With journalism students from every state, the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference gathers future journalists in front of the capital building in D.C. Photo courtesy of Juliana Conyer.
Journalism goes beyond state borders with 50 new friends in a week
Juliana Conyer, Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2024
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Features
Side by side comparison of homecoming at DGS in 2023 and 1998.
The death of the slow dance
Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor • November 18, 2024
Social media introduces new opportunities for relationships.
Generation Z navigates a new way to date
Ky'm Young, Entertainment Editor • November 7, 2024
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Sports
Senior Aaron Brijesh jumps high to deliver a powerful smash in practice.
Driven by determination: Brijesh’s journey in competitive badminton
Melbin Cherian, Freelance Writer • November 19, 2024
Senior Layton Filips continues gymnastics his senior year with a new team, the Ninety-Niners.
Combining Boys Gymnastics
Sarah Elllis, Freelance Writer • November 12, 2024
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Entertainment
Students appreciate the entertainment and drama that comes from reality television.
Lights, camera, action: Reality TV has students in a chokehold
Nia Ayala, News Editor • November 17, 2024
The 'coffee crepe' dish I ordered at Crepe it up.
Up your crepe game at Crepe It Up
Elsa Kramer, Sports Editor • November 12, 2024
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