The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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  • 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
  • November 12DGS boys cross country Nov. 14
  • November 12DGS girls cross country Nov. 13
  • November 12TRS meeting at DGS Nov. 13
  • November 4Novice speech tournament Nov. 9
  • November 4Snowball leadership weekend Nov. 15 to Nov. 16
  • November 4Yearbook group club photos on Nov. 11
  • November 4Dimensions concert on Nov. 7
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 outside of the College & Career center at DGS, where students can get help involving college-related issues and attend rep visits.
College rep visits at DGS
Adrian Herres, Video Editor • October 29, 2024
Juniors Abby Heavrin and Carly Bleau get into character before jumping into theater rehearsal.
‘Rabbit Hole’ explores complexity of grief
Austin Williams, Freelance Writer • October 25, 2024
Trending Stories
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Social media introduces new opportunities for relationships.

Generation Z navigates a new way to date • 331 Views

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DGS Seniors take it upon themselves to make a GroupMe designed to discuss and plan certain activities pertaining to the class of 2025.

Senior GroupMe leaves students with mixed feelings • 101 Views

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

Preview of the 2025 varsity boys basketball team • 99 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 • 83 Views

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

Klaeren finds his way to body positivity • 73 Views

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The outside of the College & Career center at DGS, where students can get help involving college-related issues and attend rep visits.

College rep visits at DGS • 67 Views

Opinions
On Election Day, the votes of the people control the results of the presidency, not their complaints.
Couch voters sit on Election Day rather than vote
Ren Espinoza, Features Editor • November 4, 2024
Aircraft begin lining up for take off at Bolingbrook’s Clow International Airport.
Neighborhood airshows inspire the next generation of aviators
Dylan Mora, Freelance Writer • November 1, 2024
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Features
Social media introduces new opportunities for relationships.
Generation Z navigates a new way to date
Ky'm Young, Entertainment Editor • November 7, 2024
Jonny Klaeren celebrates his favorite holiday, Halloween, with his best friends.
Klaeren finds his way to body positivity
Kate Dziewinski, Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2024
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Sports
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
From long jogs to short sprints, running brings many mental health benefits.
Running isn’t just good for staying fit, it’s also good for positive mental health
Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer • November 11, 2024
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Entertainment
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
Saoirse Ronan brings the story of Amy Liprot to life in “The Outrun."
Saoirse Ronan solidifies her acting power in ‘The Outrun’
Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer • November 3, 2024
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