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  • April 21Prom on April 26th, 6 p.m. at DGS
  • April 211:30 dismissal April 25th
  • April 21Cap and gown delivery April 22nd
  • April 21Food trucks at DGS on April 22nd
  • April 21Culture week April 21st through April 25th
  • April 21Wellness week April 21st through April 25h
  • March 17International day of the elimination of racial discrimination March 21
  • March 17International day of happiness March 20
  • March 17First day of spring March 20
  • March 17Saint Patrick's Day March 17
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
All content by Gretchen Haselhorst
‘Mickey 17’ is a fun film that doesn’t shy away from confronting its political messages head-on.

Mickey 17 brings director Bong Joon-Ho back to his fun side

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
April 16, 2025
Sophie Thatcher is electrifying as Iris in ‘Companion.’

‘Companion’ explores dark side of the relationship between humans and AI

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
March 18, 2025
97th Oscar Nominees Pose with Awards.

97th Oscars bring mixed feelings

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
March 12, 2025
Timothée Chalamet captures the essence of Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown”

‘A Complete Unknown’ transports audiences back to 1965 when Bob Dylan went electric

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
January 29, 2025
Indie films are often overshadowed by the hot new blockbuster

Original films aren’t dying, you’re just not supporting them

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
December 16, 2024

Retro media finds its place in the hands of Gen Z

Dylan Mora and Gretchen Haselhorst
December 9, 2024
Hugh Grant takes the lead in a game of cat and mouse in horror film Heretic.

‘Heretic’ uses horror to remind viewers what’s in power

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
November 26, 2024
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield take you through the past, present, and future of Almut and Tobias.

‘We Live In Time’ portrays love and loss with care

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
November 22, 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
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
Beabadoobee shows many sides of herself in new album “This Is How Tomorrow Moves.”

Beabadoobee gets personal in her third studio album ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
October 9, 2024
"Challengers" is a masterfully made movie with a complex cast of characters and storyline.

‘Challengers’ swings its way into being a future hit

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
May 9, 2024
"Dune: Part Two" was released on March 1 and has since had much success at the box office.

‘Dune: Part Two’ takes the world by storm

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
March 11, 2024
"Nineteen Steps" by Brown and McGurl is an exceptional and captivating novel that keeps readers invested till the very end.

Millie Bobby Brown brings family history to life in debut novel ‘Nineteen Steps’

Gretchen Haselhorst, Freelance Writer
December 18, 2023
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