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Ariel Oh

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor

Ariel Oh is a senior at DGS and is an Opinions Editor for the Blueprint. This is Oh’s third year on staff; she joined as a sophomore to develop her writing skills. Oh placed first in the 2019 Journalism Sectionals for video news and later went on to the state competition.

In addition to participating in the Blueprint, Oh is a varsity cheerleader and has also participated in the softball program at DGS. She also plays for the Downers Grove Outlaws softball team. Oh is involved with different activities such as being a Snowball leader, Superfans, ACE and a Blue Crew leader.

In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, doing outdoor activities as well as going to concerts and working out. Her favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy. She also likes going to Florida and being on the beach all day.

Oh is looking to attend college in either Florida or the West Coast. Although she is not sure what she wants to major in, she is considering marine biology or journalism.

All content by Ariel Oh
Top 10 exercises that burn very badly

Top 10 exercises that burn very badly

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
May 13, 2021
How I found my voice: A thank you to Blueprint

How I found my voice: A thank you to Blueprint

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
May 12, 2021
Seeing the kids come back has been great, but at the same time there are some students who just cant yet. I have to respect and understand that, said English teacher Zach Kuhn.

COVID and the classroom: Educators and students discuss learning during the pandemic

Alex Miranda, Ariel Oh, and Andrew Calek
May 3, 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
A weather forecast of the snow storm that hit Texas over the past weekend.

Texas isn’t our only issue: Why we should be more concerned about climate change

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
February 20, 2021
What kind of skin care product are you?

What kind of skin care product are you?

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
February 19, 2021

Students and staff reflect on updated IHSA sport guidelines

Alex Miranda and Ariel Oh
February 10, 2021
The remaining sports seasons are scheduled to continue from Feb. through June.

IHSA releases remaining 2021 sports schedules as regions move into Tier 1 mitigations

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
February 1, 2021
Find out what your lucky cereal is based on your sign.

What is your lucky brand of cereal based on your sign?

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
December 17, 2020
We need to start addressing racism among the student body and find better ways to fix it.

It takes more than an email: Addressing racism among students at DGN and DGS

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
December 7, 2020
Many people are fearful of president Donald Trump being re-elected as president. Others are showing their support for him.

Awaiting election results in the eyes of minorities

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
November 4, 2020

[Video] Day in the life: DGS football team

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
October 30, 2020
Mural from downtown Downers Grove during the BLM demonstration

Black Lives Matter and our community: discussing impact

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
October 23, 2020
Find out if youre sus with this quiz!

Which Among Us character are you really?

Kassem Ossman, Ariel Oh, Michael Nelli, and Gwendolynne Royle
October 9, 2020

DGS varsity dance team entertains with recorded performances

Alex Miranda and Ariel Oh
October 8, 2020
Many teachers have decided to come back to DGS and teach classes from there to feel more like they are in a classroom.

Overcoming and adapting: Teachers go remote learning

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
October 1, 2020
You can buy and stream the film for $29.99 on Disney+ .

This ‘Reflection’ isn’t a good one: Everything wrong with ‘Mulan’

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
September 10, 2020
Student athletes have faced challenges when it comes to practicing with facilities being closed.

COVID-19 brings challenges to student athletes: How athletes have been keeping up with staying fit

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
May 14, 2020
TikTok turns toxic: App drives waves of insecurity among teens

TikTok turns toxic: App drives waves of insecurity among teens

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
May 4, 2020
The positives we gained from COVID-19

The positives we gained from COVID-19

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
May 4, 2020
Dear Blueprint seniors, Ill miss you

Dear Blueprint seniors, I’ll miss you

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
May 3, 2020

[Video] National Speech and Debate Association Tournament held at DGS

March 9, 2020
Senf looks forward to sending a number of athletes to state in May.

Senf steps up to role as head boys track coach

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
February 26, 2020
Students of difference racial backgrounds pose for photo-- we are just human.

Racism runs deeper than just overt acts

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
February 5, 2020
Speaking another language is my pathway to another culture and its history, ODonnell said.

Student diversity is shown through the different languages at DGS

Ariel Oh, Sarah Barber, Isabella Johnsen, Greyson Martinescu, Madeline O'Neil, and Alyssa Deplaris
January 28, 2020
Friendship Friday: Jenna Boone and Morgan Turner

Friendship Friday: Jenna Boone and Morgan Turner

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
January 10, 2020
Tomlinson shows his gratitude and excitement for future plans with his music.

Louis Tomlinson: Where is he now?

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
December 18, 2019

[Video] DGS wrestlers face an unnoticed opponent: Stigma

Madeline O'Neil and Ariel Oh
December 18, 2019
As of Nov. 5, 2019, 39 people have died due to vape-related illnesses.

DGS still buzzed by Juul epidemic

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
November 22, 2019

[Video] DGS cheer prepares for competitive season

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
November 20, 2019
Pinto and Marsico pose together in the city for Pintos sweet 16.

Friendship Friday: Nina Pinto and Gianna Marsico

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
November 8, 2019

‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ thrills audiences Nov. 1 – 2

Alex Miranda, Jacqueline Barba, and Ariel Oh
November 5, 2019
The DGS teaching staff consisted of 95.9 percent of white teachers, while the student body consisted of 58 percent of white students.

DGS staff continues to misrepresent diversity of student body

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
October 21, 2019

[Video] Slowikowski speaks at Red Ribbon Week assembly

October 21, 2019
Concussions are the most occurrent in football, making up 75 percent of concussions

Facing the impact of an injury head on: Concussions

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
October 7, 2019
D99 is under major renovations. You can see construction occurring at both DGS and DGN.

MFP construction underway at DGS

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
October 4, 2019
Construction can been seen all around the school: including the fields.

Students voice opinions on beginnings of MFP work

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
October 4, 2019

Students attend homecoming assembly in superhero style

Alex Miranda and Ariel Oh
September 29, 2019
Medina had never cheered until walking onto the mat at tryouts last spring.

[Photo] Medina makes his mark: Sophomore becomes first male flyer in DGS history

Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019
Throwback Thursday: Shiann White

Throwback Thursday: Shiann White

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
May 9, 2019

Boys track changes routine to seek improvement

Kelly Jankowski, Ariel Oh, and Phillip Pakowski
April 30, 2019
TBT: Eli Reed

TBT: Eli Reed

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
April 25, 2019

Senf trots across the finish line as the winner of this year’s 5K

Kelly Jankowski and Ariel Oh
April 12, 2019
Over the years, I have become more accepting of myself and representing who I am.

Best of both lives: How I accepted my identity

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
March 22, 2019

Issue 4

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Rhaya Truman, Ariel Oh, Alex Miranda, Jacob Casella, Tatum Mitchell, Ina Barashka, Paul Szmanda, Emmanuelle Copeland, Colin Dodd, Rachel Ley, Jacqueline Sumida, Sarah Barber, Natalia Ruiz, Vianney Mendoza, and Miles Little
March 22, 2019

Show ponies: Mustangs dazzle at talent show

Ariel Oh and Kelly Jankowski
March 19, 2019

School spirit assembly recap

Kelly Jankowski, Ariel Oh, and Phillip Pakowski
February 27, 2019
Read about this weeks interesting events in the following preview.

Weekly Preview: Feb. 18 – Feb. 22

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
February 19, 2019
The DGS Winter Guard prepares to compete at Romeoville High School. The competition is Jan. 26.

Bringing friendship into a performance: winter guard

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
January 29, 2019

Jan. 29, 2019

Kelly Jankowski, Trevor Owcarz, Becca Pritchett, Ariel Oh, and Alex Miranda
January 29, 2019

Guiding students to better decisions

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
January 29, 2019
Elevator 1 is located in the B-C intersection.

Elevators leave students concerned: the functioning of DGS elevators

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
December 18, 2018
DGS fans celebrate as the last quarter buzzer sounds.

DGS boys’ basketball wins against rivalry DGN through an optimistic comeback

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
December 17, 2018
A butterfly chills on a leaf peacefully.

Horoscope 11/28

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
November 28, 2018
Sneaking some gravy.

Blueprint Girl–Thanksgiving Special

Kelly Jankowski, Alex Miranda, and Ariel Oh
November 20, 2018
DGS has seen a rise in fighting in the 2018-2019 school year.

Fundamentals of fighting

Ariel Oh, Trevor Owcarz, Vianney Mendoza, Rhaya Truman, Emmanuelle Copeland, and Srushti Desai
November 16, 2018

Issue 2

Andrea Davenport, Srushti Desai, Tatum Mitchell, Rachel Ley, Phillip Pakowski, Emmanuelle Copeland, Colin Dudd, Trevor Owcarz, Jacob Casella, Paul Szmanda, Rhaya Truman, Vianney Mendoza, Ariel Oh, Natalie Ruiz, Katie Dobson, and Becca Pritchet
November 16, 2018
Murff as a small child lightly posing for a photo.

Throwback Thursday: Rah-Shon Murff

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
November 8, 2018
A prime example of procrastination is sitting on your phone instead of doing homework.

Top Ten Tuesday: ways to procrastinate doing homework

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
November 6, 2018
DGS cross country leads the way as they race for the win.

Girls’ cross country team strides towards success

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
September 25, 2018
Representation in DGS staff isnt seen and seems untouched.

DGS paints a picture that lacks color

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
September 14, 2018
A classic example of a freshman backpack.

An open letter to the freshman class

Ariel Oh, Copy Editor
September 11, 2018
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