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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
Annie Le

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor

Senior Annie Le is the Head Copy Editor for the Blueprint, and this is her first year on staff. Le is also a competitor for the DGS speech team, a volunteer at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and a member of research club, NHS and SNHS.

In her spare time, Le enjoys drawing, painting and reading. She has a particular interest in pencil drawing and has won a Gold Key Award for one of her pieces. Le is also an avid follower of hockey with a distinct adoration for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Le currently plans to major in physics or biochemistry. She intends to incorporate her journalistic writing skill in scientific research and journals.

All content by Annie Le
Sapinski reflects on some of the most memorable parts of high school.

Sapinski looks back on high school in a nutshell

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
June 14, 2021
My graduation attire, which now represents a bittersweet goodbye to childhood.

I used to hate high school, here is why I was wrong

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
May 13, 2021
Are you Ice Mountain? Nestle Pure Life? Find out which water bottle brand you are with this quiz.

What water bottle brand are you?

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
April 16, 2021
Many students will choose to attend a college due to the prestige attached to the university.

Poison ivy: Ivy League colleges examined

Annie Le
April 14, 2021
Raya and the Last Dragon propels Disney into a new era of thoughtful minority representation.

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is just inches away from perfection

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
March 26, 2021
George was encouraged to begin investing at 16 and was investing by 17.

Stock trader by 17: Rainu George gains hundreds

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
March 15, 2021
“For the past year, I’ve had to be very cautious about who I allow myself to see because a few months ago my Poppa was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. I go to his house multiple times a week to care for him and spend time with him, so I want to make sure I am as safe as possible. Having a small social bubble and taking necessary precautions are all worth it if it means keeping him safe,” junior Emily Poska said.

How has the last year changed you?

Ariel Oh, Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Annie Le, Teagan Smith, Greyson Martinescu, Anika Brown, Lexie Lukacik, Alexis Pragides, Luc Alvarez, Gwendolynne Royle, Alex Miranda, Drey McGrew, Lauren Wilmore, Andrew Calek, Kassem Ossman, and Jacqueline Barba
March 12, 2021
District 99 plans to return to a full in-person schedule after spring break should metrics allow it.

District 99 sets timeline for full in-person learning to resume

Annie Le
February 23, 2021
Here is a list of the top 10 Disney Channel original movies.

Top 10 Disney Channel original movies

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
February 18, 2021
Horoscopes: your lucky Valentines Day gift

Horoscopes: your lucky Valentine’s Day gift

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
February 11, 2021

Redditors’ takedown of Wall Street opens up pathways to a destroyed economy

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
February 5, 2021
GameStop investors collectively drove up the value of GameStop in order to put hedge funds at a financial deficit.

Dueling opinions: Was r/WallStreetBets’ takedown of hedge funds right?

Luc Alvarez and Annie Le
February 5, 2021
Lack of student engagement has caused teachers to feel they are teaching into the Zoom Void.

[Photo] ‘Teaching into the Zoom Void’: Teachers struggle with students’ lack of engagement

Jacqueline Barba, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2021
Sharkey gained admission to Caltech through QuestBridges NCM, providing her with full coverage of tuition and fees for four years of attendance.

One of six percent: Domani Sharkey earns full-ride to Caltech

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
January 27, 2021

Under pressure: Affirmative Action affects Asian college apps

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
January 27, 2021
The weekly COVID-19 surveillance is set to begin in mid-February and continue through the end of the school year.

District 99 to implement weekly COVID-19 surveillance for all in-person students and staff

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
January 26, 2021
The model minority myth leaves Asian-American children with the impression that nothing they accomplish is worth celebrating.

“A” is for average: The model minority myth destroys Asian childhoods

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
January 12, 2021

Senioritis at light-speed: how COVID-19 accelerated senioritis

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
December 7, 2020
Those affected by SAD are often drained of energy and motivation.

Watching the days get shorter: how to cope with seasonal depression

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
November 28, 2020
The 2020-2021 school year brought unique challenges for DGS social workers and psychologists.

[Photo] A year like no other: DGS social workers and school psychologists adapt to remote learning

Jacqueline Barba, Editor-In-Chief
November 23, 2020
Kandakudy took extra courses alongside his normal school work in order to become a certified nursing assistant.

The 17 year-old in scrubs: Lestin Kandakudy finds a place in nursing

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
November 23, 2020
Because of COVID-19, students have had to adapt their home workspaces into art studios.

[Photo] Quarantine creation: How the art and culinary classes are functioning through COVID-19

Claire Valenti, Freelance Writer
November 16, 2020
The seasonal pop-up store Spirit Halloween elevates the excitement and anticipation for the approach of Halloween.

Halloween: the savior that 2020 needs

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
October 26, 2020
New safety protocols require face masks and face shields when walking in the hallways.

First week of modified hybrid schedule raises mixed reactions

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
October 26, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Hank Thiele explains the accommodations made for staff that cannot return to in-person learning.

District 99 discusses the future of hybrid as in-person learning resumes

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
October 20, 2020
This quiz will tell you what day of the school week you are.

What day of the week are you?

Annie Le, Andrew Calek, Teagan Smith, and Tanaiya Lake
October 16, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Hank Thiele explains the DuPage County Department of Healths prioritization of community health.

District 99 discusses concerns as students prepare to return to school

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
October 6, 2020

The ugly side of (his)tory

Jacqueline Barba and Annie Le
October 6, 2020
College Board expects students currently under remote learning to learn at the same pace as students in in-person.

How College Board will disappoint students with AP testing… again

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
September 17, 2020
Blackbear allows his audience to fully experience his breakup alongside him in this dynamic album.

When Blackbear said “i feel 2 much,”…”i felt that”

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
September 14, 2020
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