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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
Caitlin Spindler

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor

Senior Caitlin Spindler is a first year News Editor for the DGS Blueprint. Spindler is an honor roll student and is also a member of the DGS/DGN lacrosse team and a club lacrosse program.

Spindler took Journalistic Expression her junior year which continued to prove her love for journalism and further validated her plan to pursue a career in journalism after high school. During her time in Journalistic Expression, Spindler also freelanced articles for the Blueprint. Anything to do with writing has been something that has interested Spindler for as long as she can remember.

When she isn’t writing, you will find Spindler spending time with the ones she’s the closest to. Spindler also spends a lot of time perfecting her lacrosse skills, working at Cadence Kitchen & Co. or volunteering at her church. She looks to further her journalism skills this year on the Blueprint.

All content by Caitlin Spindler
Girls flag football is officially an IHSA sport, and would be played on the football field if introduced at DGS.

Girls flag football introduced as an IHSA sport

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
April 18, 2024
Hozier released an EP filled with wonderful, never heard songs on March 21.

Hozier wows fans with ‘Unheard’ music

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
March 22, 2024
Students came together to support Special Olympics by jumping in the icy water.

DGS takes the plunge for Special Olympics

Caitlin Spindler, William Elliott, Grace Stapleton, and Micah Olson
March 21, 2024
The isolation the pandemic brought has had a disastrous effect on youth, their mental health and maturity

COVID-19 crashes customs

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
March 13, 2024
The speech team competed in Peoria, IL and ended up taking home second place.

Speech takes home second place state trophy

Caitlin Spindler and William Elliott
March 8, 2024
All the step teams gathered on stage at the end of the competition to receive a round of applause.

Royalty Step team presents the crown

Caitlin Spindler and Vanja Bogdanovic
February 8, 2024
Teah Stephenson poses with the second place trophy after the Joliet West Competition.

Stephenson showcases her cheerleading skills

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
February 5, 2024
The house is located on Atlas Lane, and is decked out in all things Taylor Swift.

Swifties ‘Enchanted’ over Taylor Swift themed house

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
December 18, 2023
A key aspect of the holidays is holiday movies, so heres what you should watch this season.

What holiday movie should you watch?

Caitlin Spindler, Sabrina Crowley, and Olivia Velazquez
December 12, 2023
Failure: A Love Story will be performed in the Studio Theater on Dec. 7-9 at 7 p.m..

‘Failure: A Love Story’ makes its DGS debut

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
December 8, 2023
Souths very own Zachary Kuhn, avid Liverpool FC fan and PA announcer.

[Photo] Beyond the scoreboard: The impact of sports

Carson Kass, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
The race starts on Main Street in Downtown Downers Grove and ends on Curtiss Street.

Grove Express 5K unites community

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
November 27, 2023
While I have experienced friendships changes, these girls have stayed constant in my life.

Friendships evolve as time progresses

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
November 17, 2023
Brandon Murphy will be overseeing DGS athletics as the new Associate Principal for Athletics.

Athletic Department introduces Brandon Murphy

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
October 27, 2023
Teachers fill out a detailed pass anytime a students needs to leave the classroom.

School implements new hall pass policy

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
October 24, 2023
Motivational speaker and former basketball player Chris Herren gives a speech as DGS.

Former NBA player speaks on drug addiction

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
October 11, 2023
Red Ribbon Week is a national drug prevention campaign that is taking place at DGS.

DGS teaches about drug prevention during Red Ribbon Week

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
October 10, 2023
DGS treble choir practices ahead of their fall concert.

DGS hosts annual fall choir concert

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
October 2, 2023
DGS hosts Young Hearts for Life an organization that provides free ECG screening for students.

[Photo] DGS hosts Young Hearts for Life

September 11, 2023
DGS hosts Young Hearts for Life an organization that provides free ECG screening for students.

DGS hosts Young Hearts for Life

Caitlin Spindler, News Editor
September 11, 2023
The Trostangs will compete at state Feb. 17 and Feb. 18.

Trostangs tumble to state

Caitlin Spindler, Freelance Writer
February 17, 2023
Miley Cyrus returns to music with, Flowers, a response to Bruno Marss popular song When I Was Your Man.

Miley Cyrus makes a comeback with ‘Flowers’

Caitlin Spindler, Freelancer
January 23, 2023
Girls lacrosse is just as hard as mens lacrosse, and us girls are just as strong as that 6’1 man.

The polarizing differences of women and men’s lacrosse

Caitlin Spindler, Freelance Writer
November 18, 2022
DGS students can join the student aid athletic training program and learn more about the field.

Student athletic trainers prepare for the future

Caitlin Spindler, Freelancer
November 2, 2022
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