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George was encouraged to begin investing at 16 and was investing by 17.

Stock trader by 17: Rainu George gains hundreds

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor
March 15, 2021

Seniors reflect on applying to college during COVID-19

Alex Miranda, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021
This year, the DGS speech team placed 7th at the IHSA state competition

Speech team places 7th at state tournanment in all-virtual format

Greyson Martinescu, News Editor
February 25, 2021
Lack of student engagement has caused teachers to feel they are teaching

‘Teaching into the Zoom Void’: Teachers struggle with students’ lack of engagement

Jacqueline Barba, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 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
Senior Derek Hoffman illustrates his passions for animation and video production on his Youtube channel

‘Derek Draws,’ audience awes: Hoffman entertains, inspires with personal Youtube channel

Alex Miranda, Editor-In-Chief
November 23, 2020
Zoe Boyd poses for a picture before her first board meeting as a student representative.

New year, new representation: Zoe Boyd takes on the role of student representative to the board

Jacqueline Barba, Editor-In-Chief
November 17, 2020
Zoom fatigue has caused students to become less engaged with their online classes.

‘ZZZ’oom meetings: Online learning and its effect on students’ fatigue

Alexis Pragides, Graphics Director
November 14, 2020
Many people are fearful of president Donald Trump being re-elected as president. Others are showing their support for him.

Awaiting election results in the eyes of minorities

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
November 4, 2020
Metherd, bottom right, in the crowd of the Greta Van Fleet concert, enjoying the music while meeting new people.

Annie Metherd’s perspective-changing revelation on concerts

Emma Fudacz, Freelancer Writer
October 23, 2020
The Black Lives Matter movement has led many protests for justice and equality for Black lives.

A comprehensive guide to Black Lives Matter

Teagan Smith, Features Editor
October 23, 2020
Many teachers have decided to come back to DGS and teach classes from there to feel more like they are in a classroom.

Overcoming and adapting: Teachers go remote learning

Ariel Oh, Opinions Editor
October 1, 2020
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