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As people of color navigate through different spaces, many say they feel the need to switch between different ways of talking in order to be perceived in a positive light.

Acceptance over authenticity: Students and staff of color share their experiences with code-switching

Luc Alvarez, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2021
Behind the counter registers are protected by glass for in-store customers.

Essential workers: High School students working through a pandemic

Drey McGrew, Print Sports Editor
January 19, 2021
At Jan. 16’s special board meeting, board members will vote on whether to raise the positivity rate metric for opening school from 9% to 10% -- something Thiele said he felt would risk the health of students just days ago.

Gambling with students’ lives: Board would set dangerous precedent by raising positivity rate metric

Luc Alvarez, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2021
What soda brand are you?

What soda brand are you?

Andrew Calek, Features editor
January 15, 2021
What is it about the absence of two pieces of fabric that makes the wearer “unstable?”

Bring back kindness

Emma Fudacz, Freelance Writer
December 18, 2020
Evermore, announced on Dec. 10, is Swift's ninth studio album and second full-length project of 2020.

Taylor Swift conveys talented lyricism, longevity on new album ‘Evermore’

Alex Miranda, Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2020

Dear Freshmen…

Lexie Lukacik, Photo Editor
December 11, 2020
We need to start addressing racism among the student body and find better ways to fix it.

It takes more than an email: Addressing racism among students at DGN and DGS

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
December 7, 2020
Find out what time you should be waking up according to your horoscope.

Horoscopes; what time should you wake up?

Drey McGrew, Print Sports Editor
December 3, 2020
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
Sharon Leon wrestling at the Super 32 tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

DGS students travel out-of-state to participate in sports

Justin Muller, Freelance Writer
November 30, 2020
The 2020-2021 school year brought unique challenges for DGS social workers and psychologists.

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

Jacqueline Barba, Editor-In-Chief
November 23, 2020
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