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Jacqueline Sumida

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor

Jacqueline Sumida is a senior and is the Print Entertainment Editor for the Blueprint. This her second year on the staff and in the entertainment section. DGS, Sumida is a member of a cappella Choir, Madrigal Singers and Thespians. 

Outside of school Sumida works part-time at Goodwill as a sales floor associate as well as doing homework, playing her guitar and listening to music. Her favorite genres include alternative rock and K-pop. Some of her favorite groups include Catfish and The Bottlemen, Twice, Rocket Punch, Monsta X, HAIM and Florence + The Machine.

In the near future, Sumida would like to pursue a major in journalism and a minor in music or choral music at a four-year university. She is open to new experiences and is very much excited about what the future holds.

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“Its sad that we wont be able to wrap up the year in person as we normally would -- seniors certainly have it the worst -- but were doing what needs to be done,” Haywood said.

[Photo] State mandate suspends in-person learning for the year, remote learning to continue

Tatum Mitchell, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
Remember comes at a time where life as we knew it now seems like a distant memory.

‘Remember’ WINNER: reminiscing on the group’s third full album

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
April 17, 2020
(G)I-DLEs concept is light vs. dark, purity vs. sinfulness, easily shown in the storms weve had the last few days.

‘I’m a queen like a lion’: (G)I-DLE’s ‘I Trust’ sits atop K-pop’s Pride Rock

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
April 10, 2020
Like going outside, this album is a complete breath of fresh air at a moment we needed it.

Kang Daniel’s new release turns the dark pandemic world a bright ‘CYAN’

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
March 26, 2020
Fans have an impact upon athletes and coaches in varying capacities.

Too fanatical? A take on fan interactions at sporting events

Brenna Cohoon and Jacqueline Sumida
March 12, 2020
The 12 ladies of Loona during their Butterfly promotional period and their burnt, black outfits could have been a sign of B#rn the entire time.

Welcome to ‘The dark side of the moon:’ Loona’s third album burns brightest

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
February 11, 2020
This is the third time Everglow has changed their logo and honestly, this is the best one so far.

This release is ‘No Lie:’ Everglow’s first mini album succeeds expectations

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2020
Kira Matheson and her sister bought their dresses for homecoming one year in advance.

Dueling Opinions: Prom

Jacqueline Sumida and Kira Matheson
February 6, 2020
Me, at home, in a blanket, surrounded by K-Pop posters, not giving a care in the world about prom or really anything else.

Prom: The night Disney didn’t make me care about

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
February 4, 2020
All the headliners at Pitchfork have been nominated for the Grammys at some point in their careers, at least three of them never won.

The 2020 Grammys: overrated and already obvious

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
January 13, 2020
The D99 orchestra and the DGS combined choirs get ready for the start of another holiday assembly.

Music at DGS

Jacqueline Sumida and Greyson Martinescu
December 18, 2019
Eslit, far right and third row, is an alto two in the DGS treble choir.

‘You’re never going to be alone if you have music:’ Deanna Eslit

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2019
The DGS Marching Mustangs, led by Nick Sisson alongside three other drum majors, performs in exhibition at the blue on blue scrimmage.

A ‘Reflection’ on the band program, starring Nick Sisson

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2019
The beauty of the stage itself hides many secrets about the people on it.

Behind the flashing lights: The pressure on today’s music superstars

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
December 9, 2019
SuperM may end up becoming the super rookies of 2019 by the years end.

Saving the world with the ‘Avengers of K-Pop:” SuperM’s ‘We Are The Future: Live’

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2019
While the practice of buying vinyl is common, the albums are used more display more than actually being played.

R.I.P. Albums: Why digital streaming has killed records

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2019
My personal recreation of Hyungwons scene in the rain in the Find You music video, luckily right before the snow hit.

Monsta X’s fifth studio album will ‘Find You’ hope in your darkest moments

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
November 1, 2019
For one of these lucky signs, Almond Joy could end up being the joy of their night.

A sweet treat of horoscopes for a snowy Wednesday

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
October 30, 2019
A sunset very similar to the actual album cover, but also the feeling of it too.

‘Head in the Clouds II’ is pure island electronic perfection

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2019
The blue sky outside, a direct symbol of Oneuss new track and hopefully, the place they could aim for in the future.

Oneus’s third album puts the group on ‘Stand By’

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
October 8, 2019
The hallways are empty in the morning at about 7:50 a.m. before the music starts at 7:55 a.m.

Music played during passing periods to ‘promote positive environment’

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
October 8, 2019
A shoe vs. a locker, academics versus general athletics. Who will win?

Required P.E.: Academics vs. health

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
September 25, 2019
Twices individual and group photocards, showing off the different sides of Asias most successful female idol group.

Twice’s latest release will truly make you ‘Feel Special’

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
September 25, 2019
The list of this years spirit days, ranging from Monday to Friday.

New spirit days for 2019 homecoming week

Jacqueline Sumida, Print Entertainment Editor
September 17, 2019
BTS on their international tour promoting their recent 2019 album release Map of Soul: Persona in Chicago.

Debuts dominate the best albums of 2019 so far

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
May 15, 2019
Rap Monster works the stage during Serendipity at Soldier Field.

[Photo]

Fireworks explode on the Fourth of July at Lake Lobdell in Michigan, taken before the rest of the fireworks blew up at once on an island on the lake. Oops.

[Photo] 6 tips to help you survive and enjoy your summer

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
May 10, 2019
Lizzo opening for Haim at the Aragon Ballroom in May 2018.

Lizzo’s debut album has no lack of upbeat ‘Tempo’

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
April 26, 2019
The album cover also known as pure nightmare fuel is incredibly dark.

I have taken out my Invisalign and this is the review: Diving into the sinister world of Billie Eilish’s debut album

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
April 5, 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
The album cover for a piece of complete trash that no one ever needed or wanted.

“Head above water”: absolute trash, hazardous waste

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
March 22, 2019
The Aces (Alisa Ramirez, Katie Henderson, Cristal Ramirez, McKenna Petty) take their final bows at a sold-out Lincoln Hall show.

Oh my mogul: An evening with your newest music obsession, the Aces

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
March 15, 2019
Utah based musician/model Tishmal reaches out to the audience while performing her song River.

The Aces: March 11, Lincoln Hall

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
March 15, 2019
The suburban recreation of the cover art on Good At Falling, the debut album from The Japanese House.

The Japanese House tells the story of my broken relationships, but it actually sounds good

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
March 14, 2019
The best song on the entire album, Dont Feel Like Crying.

Sigrid’s debut album will hit you like a ‘sucker punch’

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
March 13, 2019
Broods new album Dont Feed The Pop Monster is one you shouldnt really have in your music library.

Broods’s new album sounds just like an ‘old dog’

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
February 20, 2019
The vinyl edition of Arctic Monekys Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino

The top 18 albums of 2018: give this list a try

Jacqueline Sumida, Online Entertainment Editor
January 9, 2019
The design that will be on the shirts for the social studies department and Multicultural Studies classes, designed by junior Kevin Clyde Tate.

[Video] Multicultural Studies now considered a civics credit

Tatum Mitchell, Print News Editor
December 21, 2018
Downers Grove North from the student parking lot.

Sexual harassment training is state wide

Rachel Ley and Jacqueline Sumida
December 8, 2018
Florence + The Machine performing Queen of Peace.

Florence + The Machine lived up to its high hopes

Jacqueline Sumida, Copy Editor
October 26, 2018
The entrance to the DGS band room.

DGS marching band to not attend the crosstown football game

Jacqueline Sumida, Copy Editor
October 12, 2018
Samantha Simmons with the vinyl of Trench.

‘Trench’ levitates above expectations

Jacqueline Sumida, Copy Editor
October 12, 2018
US Congressman Peter Roskam talk to students in the school library.

[Photo] Roskam Visits AP Government Classes

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2018
English teacher Christi Littell and her husband.

Throwback Thursday 09/27

Jacqueline Sumida, Copy Editor
September 27, 2018
An award for homecoming weekend

Horoscopes 9/19

Jacqueline Sumida, Copy Editor
September 19, 2018
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