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Blueprint

  • December 12DGS Drama hosts "Elf" Musical Dec. 12-14 at 7 p.m.
  • December 9DGS opens winter art show on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • December 9Learning commons serves hot cocoa on Dec. 13 at 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
  • November 25First boys basketball game Nov. 25 vs. Geneva
  • November 25Grove Express Nov. 28
  • November 25Thanksgiving break starts Nov. 27
  • November 18Saturday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 14
  • November 18Friday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 13
  • November 18Thursday night performance of "Elf" Dec. 12
  • November 18Winter art show grand opening Dec. 12
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Kate Riley

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor

Kate Riley is a senior at DGS and is the Online Features Editor in her first year on staff. Along with Blueprint she is a co-vice president of Masque and Gavel, where she has competed on the varsity speech team, acted as head of makeup crew and performed in several DGS productions. Additionally, Riley has been part of choir and Operation Snowball since she was a freshman. 

In the future Riley hopes to attend either DePaul University, Marquette University or Loyola University with a degree in communications or international relations. In her spare time, she works at Peet’s Coffee and Tea, where she lives out her barista dreams. She loves to keep herself busy, which is why you will never see her without a coffee mug or Redbull in her hands. 

When she is not at school or work, she loves to visit different coffee bars with friends, go to concerts and visit the movie theater. Her favorite artist is Hozier and her favorite movie is either “Captain America: the Winter Soldier” or “Booksmart.” While she is a very determined individual, her friends would also consider her to be quite optimistic and easygoing, which is apparent by the smile that never seems to leave her face. 

All content by Kate Riley
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The best Taco Bell sauces: Ranked

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
May 5, 2020
This coffee may not be the prettiest when mixed, but it is delicious.

I tried the viral whipped coffee on TikTok

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
March 25, 2020
True Food Kitchen has a multitude of meat options and alternatives perfect for whatever meal you crave.

Chicagoland houses unique vegetarian options

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
March 12, 2020
Students are already overwhelmed with homework, as well as already being sick of the winter weather.

Why post-winter break is the worst time of year

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
January 15, 2020
Many fans bought merchandise with the release of Harry Styles new album "Fine Line."

Harry Styles: Where is he now?

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
December 17, 2019
Big Mouth is one of those shows that I can watch any time, and everywhere, no matter what mood I'm in.

Big Mouth evolves to break genre boundaries

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
October 31, 2019
Many of my friends are slightly repulsed by my Red Bull habit, but I can't seem to put the drinks down.

The Red Bull flavors that give you wings

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
October 29, 2019

[Video] AP culture creates stress amongst students

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
October 23, 2019
I'm listening to Lana Del Rey's new album during class, even though i probably shouldn't be.

The return of Lana Del Rey

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
October 4, 2019
DGS staff and students fill out forms as they wait at the blood drive.

Erzig organizes semi-annual blood drive

Kate Riley, Online Features Editor
September 11, 2019
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