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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
Maya Homberg

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Maya Homberg is an Editor-in-Chief, and this is her second year on the Blueprint staff. Homberg is an honor roll student and has been swimming for over 10 years. At DGS, she is the president of NHS and also takes part in ACE, Spanish NHS, Earth Action Club and Key Club.

Homberg joined journalism club during her sophomore year and has always shown a passion for reading and writing. She placed third at 2023 IHSA State in copy editing and was also selected as one of 13 Illinois students to be on the 2023 IJEA All-State Team. On top of this, Homberg has won a Best of Sno and multiple writing competitions, including IJEA Best Sports Feature Story.

In her free time, Homberg enjoys hanging out with friends, baking and traveling. She loves visiting other countries but dreams of seeing all fifty states. Homberg is looking forward to sharing her opinions and entertaining others through her writing.

All content by Maya Homberg
Gen Z gets offended too quickly, stunting opportunities for vital conversation.

Oversensitivity and political correctness stunt necessary conversation

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2024
The 2000s produced plenty of classic rom-coms. Which one are you?

What 2000s rom-com are you?

Owen Chaidez, Maya Homberg, and Lauren Miranda
March 21, 2024
DGS and DGN are within the same school district. While the schools hold many similarities, there are some substantial differences between the two schools.

North v.s. South: Comparing campus cultures

Anthony Addante, Olivia Velazquez, Maya Homberg, Itzel Sanchez, and Sebastian Blanco
March 8, 2024
The prairie will be installed in the detention basin on the corner of Norfolk St. and Dunham Rd.

‘Prairie good:’ students leave their mark on DGS with a reconstructed grassland

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2024
Last years winter dance hosted DJ Edi Dzaferoski. This years DJ has yet to be announced.

DGS hosts winter dance on Feb. 24

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2024
DGS students cram into each other trying to get their school lunches and check out in sporadic lines.

Lunch lines ‘eat up’ space

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2024

Student breaks 52-year-old record

William Elliott and Maya Homberg
January 22, 2024
Cheerleaders stunt at basketball games every week, which serve as practice for the upcoming state competition.

Cheerleaders flip and stunt on the path to state

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2024
The graph compares chronic absenteeism from District 99 to the state of Illinois.

D99 board discusses chronic absenteeism at Dec. 18 meeting

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2023
Security guard Joshua Margalus looks out over the learning commons.

Discipline at DGS: Change in consequences, increase in infractions

Sabrina Crowley, Sebastian Blanco, Juliana Conyer, Maya Homberg, and Sumit Shah
December 8, 2023
The new Hunger Games movie was released on Friday, Nov. 17.

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ slithers to success

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2023
Dr. Piekarz splits his presence between DGN and DGS, switching between Zoom and in-person each week.

Blended learning in AP Music Theory leads to mayhem

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2023
Taylor Swift is well-known for writing songs about her exes. Which ex are you?

Which Taylor Swift ex are you?

Maya Homberg, Lauren Miranda, and Owen Chaidez
November 3, 2023
These signs only serve to take up wall space.

[Photo] New phone policy isn’t apocalyptic

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
October 23, 2023
Students watch Stasers podcast to prepare for upcoming quizzes and tests.

[Photo] Staser entertains, educates with social studies podcast

Nicholas Sadelski, Opinions Editor
October 24, 2023
DeLuca dives headfirst into the pool, overcoming her fears.

Sophomore Bianca DeLuca splashes headfirst into fear

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023
Teachers become easily frustrated when writing the same information many times during the day.

Editorial: Green passes are ineffective, wasteful

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023
Taylor Swift: the Eras Tour, premiered on Oct. 13 and became the highest-grossing concert film to be released domestically.

Taylor Swift fans ‘capture it, remember it’ at the Eras Tour movie

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2023
Sophomore Elle Enriquez flips her way through a meet against Hinsdale South.

Divers smack into their season

Maya Homberg, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2023
Swanson competes on the varsity swim team and the varsity soccer team.

Skylar Swanson kicks and dives her way onto two varsity teams

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
July 31, 2023
Check out your Fourth of July horoscopes to see what patriotic song you are; songs are linked below.

Wave your flag to the tune of these Fourth of July horoscopes

Catherine Hewawissa and Maya Homberg
June 27, 2023
Mokkath won two events at the DECA state competition, making DGS history.

Back to business: Nahla Mokkath is a two-time DECA state champion

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2023
Millions of people suffer from allergies and intolerances that make it difficult to eat out.

Food allergies make going out to eat a nightmare

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 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
Sports, clubs evolve as alumni take the lead

Sports, clubs evolve as alumni take the lead

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2023
The D99 Board recognizes the Royalty Steppers performance at the spirit week assembly.

D99 Board acknowledges Royalty Steppers at Feb. 27 meeting

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2023
DGS students disagree on whether or not the new assault rifle ban is unconstitutional.

Assault weapon ban stirs controversy

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
February 8, 2023
College admissions should be based on qualifications rather than race.

Striking down affirmative action: college admissions should not be based on race

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2023
When applying to colleges, race is a common question asked of applicants.

Affirmative action polarizes students

Megan Fox and Maya Homberg
January 23, 2023
Based on a survey of 105 students, the top place to volunteer around the holidays is Feed My Starving Children.

Students and staff embrace holiday spirit by giving back

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
December 11, 2022
Junior Danny DiNaso has some unusual pets, including an alligator, pythons and several snakes.

The next Steve Irwin– Danny DiNaso on fishing, herping and running the family business

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
December 7, 2022

Stunning Stories

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2022
The DGS Blueprint sent out an email surveying the student body; 234 people responded to collect the information presented above

Teens stuck in the digital warp of screen time

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2022
Teens can fall victim to bad habits. Some of these explored in this article include phone dependency, lack of sleep and caffeine addiction.

Teenage Traps

Emma Fudacz, Maya Homberg, Isabella Shin, Gabriel Gowen, Amanda Despres, NB Bandera, and Abigail Culcasi
October 31, 2022
Sophomore Payton Diprospero’s behind-the-blocks routine helps her race to victory.

Superstitious athletes use routines to be successful in their sport

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2022
The new sex education curriculum includes more in-depth information involving gender identity and sexual orientation.

D99 Board addresses the new sex education curriculum and upcoming renovations

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2022
Starbucks is one of many coffee shops feeding teen caffeine addiction.

Life is better withOUT coffee

Maya Homberg, Copy Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2022
2021 has been a big year for pop music; here are my top 10 albums of the year.

My top 10 pop albums of 2021

Maya Homberg, Freelance Writer
December 14, 2021
As an academically-motivated perfectionist, I’m here to tell you that pressure and competitiveness is part of being a student, and having a valedictorian isn’t extra stress - it’s a reward.

Bring valedictorian back

Maya Homberg, Freelance Writer
October 19, 2021
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