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Hundreds of people surround a stage to watch Yung Gravy at Lollapalooza 2019.

Top 10 things I miss from pre-corona

Teagan Smith, Features Editor
September 24, 2020
In addition to submitting a form released by Dr. Thiele, students also needed to confirm their attendance with each of their teachers.

On the other side of the Zoom screen: Teachers learn e-Learning

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2020
With COVID-19 causing face-to-face learning to be cancelled for the rest of the year, many teachers now communicate with their students via video chats.

Behind the Zoom screen: How teachers are coping with remote learning

Sarah Barber, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2020
@dgsgraduates2020 is an Instagram account created by senior Samantha Simmons in order to celebrate her peers.

Student Instagram account celebrates Class of 2020; District 99 community supports seniors during COVID-19

Jacob Casella, Social Media Director
May 6, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic ensues and Illinois's death toll continues to rise, health care workers fight against the virus on the front lines. Outside Good Samaritan Hospital a sign stands in their support saying

One month later: How Downers Grove has adapted to living under social distancing guidelines

Luc Alvarez, Copy Editor
April 24, 2020
Remember to share your wonderful smile whenever you see someone outside during these difficult times.

COVID-19 has created a sense of community

Brenna Cohoon, Online Sports Editor
April 22, 2020
Per new District 99 guidelines, teachers now post all of their assignments to Google Classroom.

Remote learning reviewed

Luc Alvarez, Copy Editor
April 22, 2020
“It's sad that we won't be able to wrap up the year in person as we normally would -- seniors certainly have it the worst -- but we're doing what needs to be done,” Haywood said.

State mandate suspends in-person learning for the year, remote learning to continue

Tatum Mitchell, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
Although I am ready for college, I was not expecting my high school career to end in such an unexpected way.

I’m excited for college, but I don’t want high school to end sooner

Brenna Cohoon, Online Sports Editor
April 16, 2020
The government decides to determine who is and who isn't essential.

Sorry, but you’re non-essential

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020
My sister's phone background -- a collage and shrine to Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.

Lori Lightfoot has her moment during COVID-19 pandemic

Jacob Casella, Social Media Director
April 14, 2020
Cleaning supplies has become very valuable. Recognizing this, Target stores limited the number of disinfectant wipes a customer can buy to one.

How grocery stores are operating amidst global pandemic

Alison Goulding, Print News Editor
April 14, 2020
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