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  • September 25DGS girls swim meet at Morton high school at 5:00 P.M.
  • September 25Key club meeting at 3:30 P.M. in room C264
  • September 25Student Council meeting at 7:50 A.M.
  • September 25Yearbook club meeting Sept. 27 at 3:30 P.M. in room C194
  • September 25Movie club meeting Sept. 26 at 3:30 P.M. in room C261
  • September 25Homecoming talent show auditions Sept. 25 at 3:30 P.M. in auditorium
  • September 25Go Green Recycling Club meets on Sept. 25 at 3:30 P.M. in room D170
  • September 25DGS plays Hinsdale South at Hinsdale South high school Sept. 29 at 7:30 P.M.
  • September 18Girls varsity swimming at DGS 9/21 at 5:00 p.m.
  • September 18Boys varsity soccer at DGS 9/19 at 6:30 p.m.
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
Lauren Miranda

Lauren Miranda, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Lauren Miranda is an Editor-in-Chief on the Blueprint staff. In addition to journalism, Miranda is the captain of the DGS varsity dance team and dances in a company outside of school. She is an English tutor at DGS and a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Athletes Committed to Excellence and the PE Leading program.

Miranda’s interest in journalism sparked when she took Journalistic Expression sophomore year. She has since won multiple NISPA, IJEA and Best of Sno awards for her work and aims to further her drive for journalistic inquiry this upcoming year.

When Miranda isn’t writing, she enjoys traveling, volunteering and spending time with those close to her. She is looking forward to writing for the DGS Blueprint and hopes to engage readers as well as magnify the voices of her peers.

All content by Lauren Miranda
With only two months left of school, Kelliher is looking forward to summer vacation.

Kelliher describes her summer favorites

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
June 16, 2023
Find out what song you should jam out to this week.

Listen to this: Your lucky song for this week based on your horoscope

Megan Fox and Lauren Miranda
June 6, 2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, released on April 5, is the highest-grossing film of 2023.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ levels up light-hearted laughs

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
April 28, 2023
The pursuit of a pilots license is just one of the many interesting activities students participate in after school.

After the bell: Hobbies showcase students’ passions

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
March 17, 2023
The commons is place where students and staff can go to collaborate.

[Photo] New rules enacted in commons and cafetorium

March 16, 2023
Mary Long and Luke Gosewisch are previous students who now work at DGS.

Blast from the past: DGS Alumni returns as staff

Maya Homberg, Emma Fudacz, Marty Blader, Isabella Shin, and Lauren Miranda
March 10, 2023
Students dance the night away under flashing lights and blaring music. The winter formal was the first dance in the large gym since 2020.

South welcomes back Northern Lights winter formal

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
February 27, 2023
All types of unwavering and unconditional love deserves to be celebrated on Valentine’s Day.

Cupid’s range needs broadening

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
February 13, 2023
In most cases, concerts create a sense of community and enjoyment within individuals. However, consumers are currently finding themselves frustrated with the current state of live entertainment.

The show must go on: Concerts shape live entertainment culture

Isabella Shin, Lauren Miranda, Taylor Neal, Amanda Despres, Emma Fudacz, and Abigail Culcasi
January 27, 2023
Ticketmaster sparks fan outrage and legal debate

Ticketmaster sparks fan outrage and legal debate

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
January 25, 2023
Whether made in the kitchen or bought at the store, these top 10 pies should definitely be tried.

Top 10 pie flavors

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
January 23, 2023
Celebrities are known for their lavish birthday parties and expensive celebrations.

Top 10 celebrity birthday parties

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
January 23, 2023
Alla Vita, located in Chicago, is the perfect place to enjoy delicious Italian food

Alla Vita offers an elevated take on traditional Italian cuisine

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
January 9, 2023
Key Club uses Giving Tree to give back this holiday season

Key Club uses Giving Tree to give back this holiday season

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
December 10, 2022
affirmations logo

[Photo] My experience running DGS Affirmations account

December 7, 2022
The account PrimeTime features reviews of the

[Photo] Student run accounts dominate social media platforms

December 7, 2022
The spread of social media accounts is amplified by students around South.

Micro-Influencers shape DGS

Lauren Miranda, Amanda Despres, Allison Scherquist, Ava Lafin, Isabella Shin, and Abigail Culcasi
December 7, 2022
Athletes face a variety of mental struggles, including fear of failure, underperforming and exhaustion.

Mind, body and mental health: The student-athlete struggle

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
November 11, 2022

The Holiday Breakdown

Lauren Miranda , Features Editor
November 4, 2022
The Haunting of Molly Hartley is definitely not a movie one should spend their time watching.

Horrible horror: Top five worst horror movies of all time

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
October 28, 2022

House Hunting

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
October 25, 2022
Students pack the football stadium bleachers to watch the 2022 pep assembly. The assembly incorporates a variety of acts, including performances from the DGS cheerleaders, Fillies and solo singers.

Stranger Things spirit week solicits homecoming excitement

Lauren Miranda , Features Editor
September 19, 2022
Senior homecoming court representatives Hanna Rodeck and Rose Kuhlman will be honored at the pep assembly on Friday, Sept. 16.

2022 homecoming court announced

Lauren Miranda , Features Editor
September 12, 2022
The DGS stadium hosts many of the homecoming week events, including the homecoming pep assembly and football game.

DGS homecoming spirit week begins Monday, Sept. 12

Lauren Miranda, Features Editor
September 12, 2022

Teen Tok

Lauren Miranda, Freelance Writer
May 4, 2022
Shawn Levy’s “Free Guy” is available for streaming on all major digital platforms.

‘Free Guy’: Ryan Reynolds’ video game blockbuster levels up his acting career

Lauren Miranda, Freelance Writer
December 3, 2021
Sophomore Grace Rerucha and her dance team Future Legacies practice for Hip Hop International Dance Championship in Los Angeles.

Rerucha goes full out with Future Legacies

Lauren Miranda, Freelance Writer
November 3, 2021
It’s time to delete toxic beauty standards and celebrate authenticity in every post.

Yes, celebrity social media is detrimental, but are they really the ones to blame?

Lauren Miranda, Freelance Writer
November 1, 2021
DGS choir prepares for upcoming concert amid COVID-19 protocols

DGS choir prepares for upcoming concert amid COVID-19 protocols

Lauren Miranda, Freelance Writer
September 28, 2021
Senior Lauren Topp in her Ariana Grande merch that she purchased from the 2019 Sweetener World Tour.

Unplugged with Lauren Topp: How her love for concerts grew from her father’s passion

Lauren Miranda, Freelance Writer
September 17, 2021
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