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  • May 5Spring art show, May 8-9
  • May 5Comfort dogs @ DGS, May 8
  • May 5Pre-purchased yearbook distribution, May 8 - bookstore
  • May 5Orchestra concert, May 7, 7-9 p.m.
  • May 5Bilingual parent advisory commitee, May 7, 5-8 p.m.
  • May 5Pre-purchased yearbooks after school, May 7
  • April 28Graduation May 18
  • April 28Senior last day of school May 13
  • April 28AP testing May 5- May 16
  • April 28Journalism team places 4th in state
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
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
The Downers Grove Village Council convenes for its March 3, 2020, meeting.

Downers Grove Village Council debates electronic message boards

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2020
The Cadillac Three provide an album with an older mix of treble and bass.

‘COUNTRY FUZZ’ lacks buzz

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020
Kesha should do more along the style of her work in Pitbull's "Timber."

Kesha’s ‘High Road’ takes the low road

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2020
The first "r" has been thoughtfully colored to remind you of its existence.

February: Notice the first “r”?

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2020
As the meeting begins, Mayor Bob Barnett proclaims that Jan. 20 will be Downers Grove Civil Rights Day.

DG Village Council discusses Civil Rights Day, zoning, Project Dandelion

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020
Principal Edward Schwartz welcomes DGS family and friends to the induction ceremony.

Gallery: New members inducted into National Honor Society

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2020
This is the peaceful autumn scene to which I awoke earlier this week.

No, it’s not winter yet

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2019
Discover what is happening this week at Downers Grove South.

Weekly Preview: Week of Dec. 9

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2019
As of Nov. 5, 2019, 39 people have died due to vape-related illnesses.

DGS still buzzed by Juul epidemic

Ariel Oh, Print Features Editor
November 22, 2019
The annual fall play premiered on the night of Nov. 7.

‘Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde’ uncovers the true nature of man

Paul Szmanda, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
Discover what is happening this week at Downers Grove South.

Weekly Preview: Nov. 3-9

Paul Szmanda, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2019
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