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Blueprint

By Mary Long

The Blueprint is the student run newspaper at Downers Grove South.
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DGS practices the first ALICE drill of the year

BlueprintNov 08, 2021

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DGS presents 'Mamma Mia'

DGS presents 'Mamma Mia'

DGS will present "Mamma Mia" April 20-April 22.

Apr 11, 202301:14
New rules enacted in commons and cafetorium

New rules enacted in commons and cafetorium

Created by Hugo

Mar 01, 202301:14
Oreos and Opinions

Oreos and Opinions

Hugo details the upcoming Oreos and Opinions event that will be held at DGS.

Feb 16, 202301:16
Double A Podcast: Valentines Day

Double A Podcast: Valentines Day

 

May 06, 202205:55
Creating wonder with collections

Creating wonder with collections

Description: People share about the things they collect and why they matter to them

Interviewees: Freshman Becca Snouffer, Margoe Blasco

Music: The Jazz Piano by Amazing Music Library

Apr 29, 202204:07
Stressed Out!

Stressed Out!

Stress affects nearly every student and it's time we learned how to cope with it. 

Mar 01, 202202:36
Hunting for treasure: Hidden gems in the western suburbs

Hunting for treasure: Hidden gems in the western suburbs

Description: It's time to spotlight some small businesses that the students of our school frequent and want to share with others. Interviewees: seniors Ashley James and Abby Knight. Audio: Memories by BenSound.

Feb 08, 202202:45
DGS Changemakers host Paws and Relax event on Feb. 2 and 16

DGS Changemakers host Paws and Relax event on Feb. 2 and 16

Description: The DGS Changemakers are hosting the Paws and Relax event on Feb. 2 and 16 for students to recharge.

Interviewees: Counselor Vel Vetri and Senior and Changemaker Leader Ysa Pakowski

Feb 01, 202201:18
Chicago museums ignite passion and curiosity for visitors, employees

Chicago museums ignite passion and curiosity for visitors, employees

Description: People share the ways that Chicago museums are meaningful to them

Interviewees: Sophomore Meida Kuzminskas, Sophomore Nicholas Sadelski and Cliff Long.

Music: The Jazz Piano by Amazing Music Library

Dec 03, 202105:02
DGS implements new learning commons attendance procedure to combat students ditching class

DGS implements new learning commons attendance procedure to combat students ditching class

Description: New regulations have gone into effect in the learning commons with the biggest change being the attendance policy for students with a study hall. Interviewees: Freshman Alex Barcemas and Associate Principal Omar Davis.

Nov 24, 202101:31
Obstacles to career success for women persist in the modern day

Obstacles to career success for women persist in the modern day

Description: Despite the growing presence of women in careers and positions of authority, for many, success does not come without mistreatment from male colleagues. Interviewees: Social Studies teacher Jordan Delay and Senior Savana Kesterson. Music: Imagination by Ryan

Nov 17, 202105:08
DGS practices the first ALICE drill of the year

DGS practices the first ALICE drill of the year

On Wednesday October 27, 2021 DGS had the ALICE drill. An annual safety drill that serves to help students and staff in the event of a violent intruder. It’s name is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. The Associate Principal for Operations at DGS Omar Davis defines what ALICE is for DGS. Senior Ensara Sejko and Junior Delaney Wells state their opinion on the safety drill. 

Nov 08, 202106:52
Modulating the key: The Fine Arts department tries to diversify

Modulating the key: The Fine Arts department tries to diversify

Description: Learn why teachers and students believe the fine arts department doesn’t reflect the demographics of the school. Interviewees: Jerry Lowery, Tiffany Rubin, Katherine O’Truk and Senior Reinette Montero. Music: Jazz Piano by Bensound.

Nov 08, 202107:04
Lights, camera, representation: A look at depictions of LGBTQ+ characters in media

Lights, camera, representation: A look at depictions of LGBTQ+ characters in media

Description: While we are starting to see more and more LGBTQ+ representation in media, many are saying that the current representation is actually damaging. Interviewees: Senior Aidan Kljucanin, Senior Yamil Ortiz and Counselor Tracey Salvatore. Music: Acoustic Breeze by Bensound.

Nov 08, 202105:23