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  • December 14DGS drama's musical "The Addams Family" auditions Dec. 15 & 16
  • December 14Away boys basketball against Naperville Central @ 6:30 Dec. 17
  • December 14Girls basketball against Willowbrook @ 7:30pm Dec. 16
  • December 14Winter break- Dec. 22- Jan. 5
  • December 14No school- Dec. 14
  • December 1Girls wrestling at Schaumburg @ 9am Dec. 6
  • December 1Boys wrestling against Morton @ 6pm Dec. 5
  • December 1Boys wrestling against Joliet West @ 5pm Dec. 4
  • December 1"Shakespeare in Love" winter play @ 7pm Dec 4-6
  • December 1Away DGS girls basketball game against Addison Trail time TBD
The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint
News
Winter play returns with 'Shakespeare in Love'
Winter play returns with ‘Shakespeare in Love’
Siobhan Diaz, News Editor • December 1, 2025
The positive politics podcast gives students insight into the current happenings in the U.S. government.
The positive politics podcast: how the government shutdown is affecting students
Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor • November 25, 2025
Trending Stories
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Enforcement of federal immigration laws: ICE enters Chicago suburbs

Enforcement of federal immigration laws: ICE enters Chicago suburbs • 1020 Views

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First Congregational UCC members gather to celebrate construction of new stairs in 2022. Crdited to First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Decline in church attendance in Downers Grove • 717 Views

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Senior Mick Rapinchuk has played football for 13 years and watched all his life

The greatest dynasty in college football flies under the radar • 383 Views

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Many of the childhood video games teens played in school are blocked, but they remain deep in their precious memories.

Top ten Chromebook video games • 358 Views

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Lollapalooza brings listeners of all Spotify Wrapped archetypes together.

What does your Spotify Wrapped say about you? • 95 Views

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The honey mustard scottish salmon presented with lemon dijon sauce, couscous and asparagus.

Cadence Kitchen confirms the word on the street • 86 Views

Opinions
Students flock to the testing center in the hour before school starts.
The retake policy is radically foolish
Mia Orde, Freelance Writer • December 15, 2025
Natural hair colors are more flattering, maintainable and healthier in the long run.
Stop dyeing: Natural hair color is right for you
Megan Pogorelec, Copy Editor • December 11, 2025
Features
Learn some tips and tricks on how to get through your first ever finals week at DGS.
A freshman’s guide to finals: How to survive finals week during your freshman year
Abby Heavrin, Opinions Editor • December 10, 2025
Weinstein and her family decorate their home for Hanukkah, commemorating the holiday, despite it being a minor event in their greater culture.
Through the lens of consumerism: Hanukkah isn’t as significant as it seems
Saara Raheja, Copy Editor • December 9, 2025
Sports
White Sox haven't been to the World Series since 2005, Dodgers have been five times
The LA Dodgers enrage MLB fans
Jack Murphy, Freelance Writer • December 8, 2025
Senior Erik Vagonis defends Morton East player alongside teammate Antonio Evans to prevent a basket from being scored.
Mustangs open conference with win over Morton East
Salman Rajper, Sports Editor • December 6, 2025
Entertainment
Crave Cookie has simple, cute packaging which is not too overwhelming for the customer.
Crave Cookie delivers delight
Madison Pelc, Freelance Writer • December 12, 2025
Megan Moroney performs songs from album "Am I Okay?" at Lollapalooza.
Megan Moroney pulls her listeners close with new release
Alyse Carlson, Freelance Writer • December 11, 2025
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