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  • April 15DGS Principal-Parent Partnership on April 17
  • April 15Culture Week Food Trucks on April 16
  • April 8Mustang Trot on April 14
  • April 8Bilingual Family Dinner Dance from 6-8 p.m. on April 11
  • April 8FCCLA state on April 11-12
  • April 8Non-attendance day for freshmen, sophomores and seniors on April 11
  • April 8Juniors take the SAT; attend 8:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 11
  • April 8Non-attendance day for juniors and seniors on April 10
  • April 8Freshmen and sophomores take PSAT; attend 8:20-11:35 a.m. on April 10
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
Mimi Akintunde-Nieves

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves is a senior at DGS and the Social Media Director for the Blueprint. Akintunde is the captain on her varsity tennis team. She is the Vice-president of National Honors Society, a PE and Peer leader, leader for Operation Snowball and Mad Dash director.

Akintunde volunteers with Chicago Cares and advocates for the Black Lives Matter movement. As of 2020, Mimi was appointed into the National Honor Society of Torch and Laurel, an honors program developed by National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) that recognizes high achievers in high school. They provide them motivation, inspiration and vital tools on creating an ideal future for themselves.

In the future Akintunde is looking to attend school on the west coast and study psychology and communications. She hopes to have a career that allows her to focus on her passion: free mental health care.

In her free time, Akintunde enjoys hanging out with her friends and family. She loves to work with her dad on his art projects around the city of Chicago. Her favorite show is “The Bachelor” and she loves going on sushi dates with her friends.

All content by Mimi Akintunde-Nieves
Read more for some weird food combos in our South community.

DGS’s weirdest food combos

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
May 14, 2021
Senior Milia Saei, at her last home varsity tennis match of her high school career, with co captain Mimi Nieves.

Milia Saei spices up her last year with senior assisins

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
May 7, 2021
Where should you go for Spring Break??

Where should you go for Spring Break??

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
March 26, 2021
Starting on April 6 students will be following an early dismissal schedule.

District 99 returning to in-person learning April 6

Lauren Wilmore and Mimi Akintunde-Nieves
March 17, 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
Remote learning has shown an impact student engagement and future of teaching.

Breaking the disconnect

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
March 10, 2021
Some things are better left unsaid. Mimi Nieves explains her Top 12 most common questions she has been asked as a multiracial female.

Top 12 common questions that are actually racist: What you shouldn’t say to a mixed girl

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
February 26, 2021
The most entertaining people switching things up every week!

Switichin it up podcast Ep. 1

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves and Willow Patton
February 25, 2021
Controversial statement made by social impact artist Shala Akintunde is triggering everyone.

Your insecurity is selfish & self-centered.

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
February 23, 2021
Psychological thrillers make you think outside of your own element, Vivarium is a prime example. What would you do if you were trapped in a never ending labyrinth of homes?

Top 10 must watch psychological thrillers/horrors

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
January 28, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris made history as first female, first Black, and first South Asian to hold office.

[Photo] Joe Biden becomes 46th president of the United States

Teagan Smith, Features Editor
January 22, 2021
Americas ego is getting the best of them. How others actions will impact the countrys unity. Read more for Mimi Nievess thoughts.

Trump is in all of us: Americans’ egos getting the best of us

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
January 10, 2021
I started my day off at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. Throughout my time in the mall I found it challenging to socially distance because of all of the people there. A mall store employee stated they have yet to reach their 25% capacity. As the day went on, the numbers continued to increase. Employees also stated the mall does not have a limit to the number of guests allowed inside the premises; only the individual stores themselves have a limit.

Black Friday shopping with Mimi, during a pandemic

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
November 30, 2020
This year we can see an incline in the number people battling with their mental health

What does good mental health look like?: How to best support yourself

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
November 19, 2020
Women tend to apologize more then they need too, it can be suffocating.

Top 12 things women apologize for: How to take our power back

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
November 10, 2020
Stressed out parent teaching his class on zoom while having to keep his daughter entertained.

Teaching and parenting worlds collide: How COVID has forced DGS teachers to manage multiple roles

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
November 6, 2020
The senior lot sits at max capacity during in-person learning.

Traffic jam at DGS: Parking lot getting a little too hectic with new hybrid schedule

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
November 4, 2020
Take this quiz to determine the Halloween film you should add to your watchlist this October.

What Disney Halloween movie are you?

Alex Miranda, Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Willow Patton, and Jacqueline Barba
October 28, 2020

Becoming an ally of the Black Lives Matter movement

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves and Willow Patton
October 15, 2020
Varsity Football Boys coming back and better than ever for practice. During breaks, staying 6 feet apart wearing masks. They also are continuing to clean all the equipment after use. The boys are getting ready for their season in late February.

Sports vs. COVID: Sports are looking a little different this year

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
October 8, 2020
Everyone is battling their own mental health struggles alone. We have to make sure we find what makes us happy and keep a positive atmosphere for each other.

Mentally over COVID: The struggles of mental health during a pandemic

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
October 6, 2020
In this day in age we do not realize the amount of power we give to our devices.

Our own ‘Truman Show’ through the eyes of tech

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director
September 24, 2020
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