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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
Anthony Addante

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor

Senior Anthony Addante is a second year staff member and is an Opinions Editor on the Blueprint. Addante is a member of the cross country and track team. He is passionate about learning and is consistently a high honor roll student.

He is also a member of Model UN and politics club. In addition, he is a member of Madrigals, which is a select choir ensemble. He was on the DGS journalism team which placed third at state, and individually he placed first at sectionals in headline writing.

In his free time he enjoys reading, spending time with friends, listening to music, riding roller coasters and watching documentaries on a wide variety of topics ranging from sports to modern geopolitics. He also enjoys watching plays put on by DGS Drama.

He hopes to continue to build his writing skills through the Blueprint as he wants writing to be a major part of his life.

All content by Anthony Addante
FAFSA is still a broken mess that makes my eyes bleed with frustration.

[Photo] FAFSA murders my mental health

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
March 21, 2024
This the midday snack of an average idiot

Idiots to watch out for

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
March 14, 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
FAFSA is always a frustrating process for students and parents alike.

FAFSA rollout is a disgrace

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
February 15, 2024
Students deserve the chance to take challenging classes

DGS needs more social studies AP’s

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
February 8, 2024
Despite my smile I am suffering deeply from having to run on our indoor track.

Indoor track badly needs an upgrade

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
February 5, 2024
This finals schedule causes much pain for students

Editorial: New finals schedule is frustrating

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
December 20, 2023
Teachers are often frustrated with students who dont accomplish their work

Z4 culture undermines the ‘Mustang Way’

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
December 8, 2023
Even in my darkest hours I still have my trusty No.2

No.2 pencils deserve better sharpeners

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
November 1, 2023
Stage crew has a wide variety of responsibilities and works on every play

Stage crew builds wonderful worlds

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
November 10, 2023
These signs only serve to take up wall space.

New phone policy isn’t apocalyptic

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
October 23, 2023
These chairs cause me immense rage that can be matched by no other issue.

DGS has absolutely horrendous chairs

Anthony Addante, Opinions Editor
September 19, 2023
Ethan Traugott answers some food questions while hanging out in the Commons

Ethan Traugott eats up food questions

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor
May 15, 2023
Chat-GPT is currently scaring teachers, but as time passes it should be incorporated into education.

Chat-GPT isn’t as bad as you may think it is

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor
April 10, 2023
Sitting in your lucky chair is a very auspicious moment this week. Be on the lookout.

You should sit down for these lucky chair horoscopes

Anjali Kota and Anthony Addante
April 7, 2023
The Last of Us delivers with a faithful adaption

‘The Last of Us’ sets the bar for adaptations

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor
March 12, 2023
Track often participates in events which take up a significant part of the day

Gym shouldn’t be required for athletes

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor
February 14, 2023
Esports prepare for their next competition playing Overwatch February through March

Esports levels up: Not just for noobs

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor
January 30, 2023
Students need to keep the bathrooms clean. Treat the school with respect.

We need to start respecting our bathrooms

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor
January 26, 2023
Senior Ava Lafin purchases an item from the new Grab-and-Go station

Fridges fix the wait time

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor
December 12, 2022
The Fine Arts Festival will take place on Dec. 8

Fine Arts Department showcases student achievement

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor
December 7, 2022
Access and its facets have dubious benefits

Access: A lesson in bad execution

Anthony Addante, Copy Editor
November 28, 2022
Access and its facets often have dubious benefits

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