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  • October 7 Girls bowling meeting on Oct. 13 at 3:30 pm
  • October 7 Girls gymnastics informational meeting on Oct. 12 at 7:30 and 3:30 pm
  • October 7 Downers Grove South and Hinsdale South soccer match on Oct. 6 at 6:30 pm
  • October 7 Boys and Girls Cross Country Twilight Invite on Oct. 6 at 4:30 pm
  • October 1 French and German club soccer match on Oct. 5 at 3:30 pm
  • October 1 First Choir Concert Oct. 5 at 7 pm
  • September 30 Come support DGS soccer at crosstown against North at 6:30 on Sept. 30
  • September 30 Men's swim and dive informational meeting at 7:30 am on Sept. 30
  • September 30 Seniors and juniors: Some colleges are visiting DGS on Oct. 1! Sign up through Naviance
  • September 30 The Super Smash Brothers Club informational meeting at 3:30 pm on Sept. 30
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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DGS senior Hunter Moravec exploded off the trampoline, flying through the air, sticking the landing at a United States sanctioned event.

Moravec flips his way onto the US gymnastics team

Michael Piotrowski, Sports Editor
October 24, 2021
Senior Tim Neumann finishes the race bringing home first place for the DGS cross country team at the Dual meet DGS at Leyden (Boys only).

Neumann prepares to stampede out of Mustang country

Michael Piotrowski, Sports Editor
October 19, 2021
At Downers Grove South, students have six absences where they don’t have to provide a doctor’s note; they can just be called out. Any time a student is absent, they can make up their work,”DGS Counselor Jenny Franz said.

Illinois to institute mental health days for students

Emma Fudacz, Managing Editor
October 19, 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
While mask wearing is still being required by the state, DGS, and its staff members will continue to enforce this policy.

DGS students: Their experiences with students and masks

Juliana Conyer, Freelance Writer
October 7, 2021
DGS student section attempts to distract the Hinsdale South football team by turning on phone flashlights.

DGS vs. HSHS: The cannon is back home after five years

Samantha Bachara, Business Manager/Social Media Director
October 6, 2021
Co-band director Danny Tedeschi standing in front of the band as they get ready for their second competition at Victor J. Andrew HIgh School.

New co-band director Danny Tedeschi is ready to enter ‘The Arena’

Caden Sexton, Freelance Writer
September 30, 2021
Operana poses in her Fillies uniform ahead of the 2021 dance season.

Operana dances her way through high school

Nora Joy, News Editor
September 29, 2021
Now that all DGS has returned to full 8-period days, students must adjust to more crowded hallways.

Why I changed my opinion on hallway crowds

Nora Joy, News Editor
September 27, 2021
Students pass a ton of open parking spaces in the staff lot, trekking what feels like a mile to their cars in the senior lot.

The senior parking lot: Why it’s a problem

Ema Paskevicius, Copy Editor
September 21, 2021

Half period lunches create rush

Marquis Thompson, Freelance Videographer
September 17, 2021

A closer look at security

Megan Fox, Freelance Writer
September 17, 2021
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