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  • March 20Girls varsity soccer vs Lyons Township on 3/21 at 6:30 p.m.
  • March 20Girls varsity softball v.s. Lyons Township on 3/23 at 4:30 p.m.
  • March 20Boys varsity baseball vs Metea Valley on 3/25 at 11:00 a.m.
  • March 20Freshman track conference on 3/23 at Morton
  • March 20Boys varsity volleyball vs Wheaton Warrenville South 3/20 at 5:30 p.m.
  • March 20One act plays on 3/24 and 3/25 at 7 p.m.
  • March 20Orchestra concert on 3/22 at 7 p.m.
  • March 20DGS and DGN vocal recital on 3/21 at 7 p.m.
  • March 5Proviso West Track and Field meet canceled due to weather. March 3
  • March 5D99 community celebrates girls gymnastics state championship. March 1
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 family, reading and occasionally finishing a puzzle.

In the three previous years, Brown has taken Journalistic Expression and Advanced Journalism, in hopes of preparing for college. Brown will attend DePaul University for journalism in the fall of 2022.

All content by Anika Brown
Senior Ellison Gee is excited for summer of 2022. She shares some of her favorite summer activities and foods.

Q and A: Ellison Gee shares her summer favorites

Anika Brown and Gwendolynne Royle
July 7, 2022
The Midwest may have endless corn fields and the flattest terrain, but it truly is an amazing place to live.

Top ten Midwestern things that make us Midwestern

Anika Brown and Savanna Martinez
June 14, 2022
Social anxiety may cause one to have overwhelming thought doubt and anxiety, caused by a social interaction.

Living with social anxiety

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2022
Even though you may not notice it, mom friends make the world go round.

Mom friends: We make the world go round

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2022
If you were to search through my backpack youre bound to find both homework from yesterday and the first day of school.

[Photo] My backpack looks like a mess, and I am okay with it

March 25, 2022

March 2022

Anika Brown, Kassem Ossman, Gwendolynne Royle, Emma Fudacz, Owen Atseff, Sydney Richardson, Samantha Bachara, Faith Nelson, Michael Piotrowski, Casey Muzykansky, Abigail Culcasi, Nora Joy, Sally Lichner, Ema Paskevicius, Savanna Martinez, Claire Valenti, Jake Hahn, Kristin Weidner, Annie Metherd, Allison Scherquist, Lily Myszak, Abigail Durkin, and Ava Lafin
March 24, 2022
In the new age of the media, many people turn to the internet for advice.

There’s a Reddit post for that

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022
Young adult author, Adi Alsaid speaks to students of DGS.

Young adult author Adi Alsaid visits DGS

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2022

February 2022

Anika Brown, Kassem Ossman, Gwendolynne Royle, Owen Atseff, Sydney Richardson, Samantha Bachara, Michael Piotrowski, Emma Fudacz, Faith Nelson, Ema Paskevicius, Sally Lichner, Nora Joy, Abigail Culcasi, Casey Muzykansky, Annie Metherd, Kristin Weidner, Claire Valenti, Savanna Martinez, Jake Hahn, Abigail Durkin, Ava Lafin, and Allison Scherquist
February 25, 2022
The age of social media and television had created a depiction of adolescents deem is unfair.

The teenage cliche continues through media

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2022

January 2022

Anika Brown, Kassem Ossman, Gwendolynne Royle, Emma Fudacz, Nora Joy, Abigail Durkin, Ava Lafin, Sydney Richardson, Faith Nelson, Sally Lichner, Annie Metherd, Michael Piotrowski, Claire Valenti, Jake Hahn, Casey Muzykansky, Allison Scherquist, Ema Paskevicius, Savanna Martinez, Abigail Culcasi, Lily Myszak, Kristin Weidner, Owen Atseff, and Samantha Bachara
January 24, 2022
DGS welcomes macroeconomics to the social studies course list

DGS welcomes macroeconomics to the social studies course list

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2021

The family battle over trust in teens

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2021
Between privacy, trust, and support, teenagers and their parents may never see eye to eye but they still share a bond of care.

Parents v.s. teens: Children’s critiques of their caregivers

Lily Myszak, Nora Joy, Abigail Durkin, Anika Brown, Emily Mordaunt, Faith Nelson, and Sydney Richardson
December 6, 2021
The Beatles: Get back hit home for all generations. The three-part series was released on Disney+ last week.

‘Come Together’ to watch ‘The Beatles: Get Back’

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2021

November 2021

Anika Brown, Kassem Ossman, Gwendolynne Royle, Emma Fudacz, Lily Myszak, Nora Joy, Ava Lafin, Abigail Durkin, Sydney Richardson, Faith Nelson, Sally Lichner, Annie Metherd, Michael Piotrowski, Claire Valenti, Jake Hahn, Casey Muzykansky, Allison Scherquist, Ema Paskevicius, Savanna Martinez, Abigail Culcasi, Kristin Weidner, Owen Atseff, Samantha Bachara, Emily Mordaunt, and Justin Muller
December 1, 2021
In recent decades, teenagers and students have begun to gravitate towards screens instead of novels.

A modern brawl: multimedia v. written words

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2021
Contrary to popular belief, we all should start dressing like Adam Sandler.

Top 10 Adam Sandler outfits that define fashion

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2021
Ermel will be remembered by friends and family for his kindness towards others and passion for flying.

In remembrance: DGS alumni Joseph Ermel passes away at 19

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2021

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

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2021
The lasting social and emotional impact of the pandemic on students.

COVID-19 collateral

Kassem Ossman, Anika Brown, Sally Lichner, Samantha Bachara, Faith Nelson, and Sydney Richardson
October 24, 2021
Spook up your October with the viewing of the Halloween series.

‘Halloween’ saga: Which film claims the crown

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2021

October 2021

Anika Brown, Kassem Ossman, Gwendolynne Royle, Emma Fudacz, Lily Myszak, Justin Muller, Nora Joy, Ava Lafin, Abigail Durkin, Sydney Richardson, Faith Nelson, Sally Lichner, Annie Metherd, Michael Piotrowski, Claire Valenti, Jake Hahn, Casey Muzykansky, Allison Scherquist, Ema Paskevicius, Savanna Martinez, Abigail Culcasi, Kristin Weidner, Emily Mordaunt, Owen Atseff, and Samantha Bachara
October 20, 2021
Grady Hendrixs Final Girl Support Group completes the spooky season.

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

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
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’

Anika Brown, Editor-in-Chief
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

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
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

Anika brown, Entertainment Editor
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

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
April 1, 2021
Watch the new Netflix original, Moxie out now.

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?

Ariel Oh, Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Annie Le, Teagan Smith, Greyson Martinescu, Anika Brown, Lexie Lukacik, Alexis Pragides, Luc Alvarez, Gwendolynne Royle, Alex Miranda, Drey McGrew, Lauren Wilmore, Andrew Calek, Kassem Ossman, and Jacqueline Barba
March 12, 2021
Listen to Snow Globe, out now on all streaming platforms.

Waterparks implements a new musical style in ‘Snow Globe’

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
March 5, 2021

District 99 begins COVID-19 saliva screenings

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
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

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

‘Pieces of a Woman’ exceeds expectations

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
January 10, 2021
What music genre should you listen to?

What music genre should you listen to?

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
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

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
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

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
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

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
November 9, 2020
What fall treat are you?

What fall treat are you?

Lauren Wilmore, Anika Brown, Drey McGrew, and Lexie Lukacik
November 6, 2020
A spooky skeleton from Halloween lies in some leaves for Fall.

Horoscopes: What fall activity you should do this weekend

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2020
Junior Alex Spang runs in the IHSA cross country sectionals.

Boys and girls cross country teams head to off to sectionals

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
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’

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
October 26, 2020
Students join in a Zoom call with their teacher.

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

Anika Brown, Entertainment Editor
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’

Anika Brown, Freelance Writer
December 2, 2019
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