The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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  • April 28Spring art show opening May 8 from 5-7 p.m. and awards start at 6 p.m.
  • April 28Graduation May 18
  • April 28Senior last day of school May 13
  • April 28AP testing May 5- May 16
  • April 28Journalism team places 4th in state
  • April 21Prom on April 26th, 6 p.m. at DGS
  • April 211:30 dismissal April 25th
  • April 21Cap and gown delivery April 22nd
  • April 21Food trucks at DGS on April 22nd
  • April 21Culture week April 21st through April 25th
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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Downers Grove South High School from the view of Norfolk street.
DGS teacher arrested for sexual assault of student
Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor • March 25, 2025
The District 99 Board of Education proposed outsourcing the CMG department at their recent board meeting.
‘In the shadow of the jumbotron:’ district considers outsourcing CMG
Juliana Conyer and Sebastian Blanco • March 18, 2025
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Downers Grove South High School from the view of Norfolk street.

DGS teacher arrested for sexual assault of student • 642 Views

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Top college football teams next season are the Georga Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks and the Texas Longhorns.

Way-Too-Early Top 10 2025-2026 CFB season • 480 Views

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Trader Joe's is filled with tons of springtime items and I reviewed some of the ones that peaked my interest.

Trader Joe's connoisseur reviews springtime items • 176 Views

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Many of the childhood video games teens played in school are blocked, but they remain deep in their precious memories.

Top ten Chromebook video games • 131 Views

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A side-by-side picture of Urszula's progress.

Senior Monika Urszula influences social media, as well as her friends • 107 Views

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Villa searching for the ridiculous laws. These laws are weird, a person can still face criminal consequences.

Weird, but true: Strange laws still being enforced • 91 Views

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Abby Heavrin and Sebastian Blanco create their "hear me out cake" and reveal their childhood crushes.

Hear me out cakes uncover secret crushes • 90 Views

Opinions
Villa searching for the ridiculous laws. These laws are weird, a person can still face criminal consequences.
Weird, but true: Strange laws still being enforced
Yoldi Villa, Opinions Editor • March 21, 2025
Elsa and her family pose at Disney World after a long day of walking the park's vibrant atmosphere and attractions. From food to the hidden secrets of the parks, she's been able to identify the Disney magic she once enjoyed.
Disney creates childhood magic with enchanting attractions
Elsa Kramer, Sports Editor • March 20, 2025
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Features
Many students believe signs with simple recycling guidelines would help the effort to properly recycle within the school.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: DGS finds place in green initatives
Juliana Coneyr, Editor-in-Chief • April 22, 2025
A side-by-side picture of Urszula's progress.
Senior Monika Urszula influences social media, as well as her friends
Olivia Serena Velazquez, News Editor • April 21, 2025
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Sports
90 second news: back from injury
90 second news: back from injury
Kayla Meyer, Freelance Writer • April 7, 2025
Freshman James Sobkowiak batting against Lyons Township where he recorded his first varsity hit.
Varsity baseball pitches first victory: Freshman trio help thaw boys baseball team in cold home opener
Ryan Deacy, Freelance Writer • March 27, 2025
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Entertainment
'The Sunrise on the Reaping' is a perfect book for reading anywhere of your choosing.
‘The Sunrise on the Reaping’ brings ‘Hunger Games’ series into new day
Elsa Kramer, Sports Editor • April 25, 2025
Trend culture is always changing, so naturally there are some fads I believe were too short-lived.
Top ten outdated trends I wish would make a comeback
Juliana Conyer, Editor-in-Chief • April 23, 2025
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