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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
Anika Brown

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief

Anika Brown is a senior at DGS and is in her second year on the Blueprint staff as an Editor-in-Chief. At DGS, she has completed three years on the girls soccer team along with participating in photography and yearbook club.

To alleviate her boredom outside of school, Brown enjoys hanging out with her friends, read great novel, as well as binge-watch horror movies on Netflix.

In the three previous years, Brown has taken Journalistic Expression and Advanced Journalism, in hopes of preparing for college. She plans on attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison or DePaul University to major in Secondary Education.

All content by Anika Brown

The isolating return from isolation: Post-pandemic comfort stunts social regrowth among teenagers

October 24, 2021
The lasting social and emotional impact of the pandemic on students.

COVID-19 collateral

October 24, 2021
Spook up your October with the viewing of the Halloween series.

‘Halloween’ saga: Which film claims the crown

October 21, 2021
Grady Hendrixs Final Girl Support Group completes the spooky season.

Grady Hendrix vamps up the horror genre with ‘Final Girl Support Group’

October 15, 2021
Netflix campus drama, The Chair is out now on the popular streaming service.

Netflix original ‘The Chair’ becomes the ‘dramedy of the year’

September 9, 2021
Junior Allison Branch began skating at the age of 14, and is getting better every single day.

Junior Allison Branch kick flips her way into summer

June 25, 2021
Promising Young Woman is a revenge thriller film combined with every girl boss moment you could think of.

‘Promising Young Woman’ shares a wicked take on revenge

May 5, 2021
When youre feeling a little down in the dumps, add a few of these songs to you playlist.

Top ten sad songs to add to your playlist

April 1, 2021
Watch the new Netflix original, Moxie out now.

[Photo] Netflix original, ‘Moxie’ leads the way to smash sexism

March 19, 2021
“For the past year, I’ve had to be very cautious about who I allow myself to see because a few months ago my Poppa was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. I go to his house multiple times a week to care for him and spend time with him, so I want to make sure I am as safe as possible. Having a small social bubble and taking necessary precautions are all worth it if it means keeping him safe,” junior Emily Poska said.

How has the last year changed you?

March 12, 2021
Listen to Snow Globe, out now on all streaming platforms.

Waterparks implements a new musical style in ‘Snow Globe’

March 5, 2021

District 99 begins COVID-19 saliva screenings

February 16, 2021
Let the despair of a toxic, yet stunning relationship tug at your heart strings. Watch Malcolm & Marie, now streaming on Netflix.

Romantic drama, ‘Malcolm & Marie’ is a whirlwind of emotions

February 8, 2021
The mournful, yet beautiful drama, Pieces of a Woman is available now on Netflix.

‘Pieces of a Woman’ exceeds expectations

January 10, 2021
What music genre should you listen to?

What music genre should you listen to?

January 8, 2021
Multiple new sitcoms to watch are available now on Netflix, in replace of The Office.

The end of an era: The Office has left Netflix

January 6, 2021
Star pitcher, Noah Edders winds up on the mound, ready to pitch the ball.

Noah Edders hits the ball out of the park, right into Bradley University

December 9, 2020
Activity number nine, have a bonfire with your friends.

Top 10 things to do with your friends when the weather gets chilly

November 9, 2020
What fall treat are you?

What fall treat are you?

November 6, 2020
A spooky skeleton from Halloween lies in some leaves for Fall.

Horoscopes: What fall activity you should do this weekend

November 5, 2020
Junior Alex Spang runs in the IHSA cross country sectionals.

Boys and girls cross country teams head to off to sectionals

November 2, 2020
5 Seconds of Summers, Ashton Irwin released his first solo album, Superbloom.

Ashton Irwin’s ‘Superbloom’ is more sour than ‘The Sweetness’

October 26, 2020
Students join in a Zoom call with their teacher.

[Photo] The pandemic isn’t over: students should stay in remote learning

September 30, 2020
Students join in a Zoom call with their teacher.

[Photo] Is hybrid learning a good option?

September 30, 2020
Be an Astronaut and blast off into outer space while listening to Declan McKennas new album Zeros.

Declan McKenna’s second album, ‘Zeros,’ is out of this world

September 16, 2020

Student experiences during Covid-19

May 12, 2020
With an eerie vibe from the Spotify video, you’re ready to rock out to “Teeth.”

Stay saucy while listening to 5SOS’s new single ‘Teeth’

December 2, 2019
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