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Which prom dress are you?
Categories: What prom dress are you? Loading... There was an error. Please try again. Quiz Complete Loading... Calculating Results... Your Quiz result is: Great! Now I can find an enticing book. No way! I just wasted an outfit! I wanted to go, but I don't mind the night in. It depends on the weather I don't sleep until 12:00 a.m.
As graduation approaches, senioritis rises
Senior Dominick Sarno stares into the bright screen of his Chromebook, scanning the list of assignments he has to complete for the day. After a brief pause, he shuts the laptop–leaving the work unfinished. “I knew I had senioritis when I was doing better in anatomy and physiology than photography. Digital photography one. My grade for anatomy was a 62%,” Senior Dominick Sarno said. “Senioritis” is a term often used to describe a decline in motivation, specifically in graduating seniors.
HBCUs offer valuable education, rich with history and culture
Following Black History Month, it’s only right to talk about one of the most underrated college experiences–the HBCU college experience. An HBCU is a historically Black college or university. You may have heard about the more well-known schools such as Howard University, Spelman College and Tuskegee University, but there are many others that don’t get as much recognition that also have rich traditions and legacies. What makes a school an HBCU has a lot to do with time and history.
Drake and PartyNextDoor’s “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” falls short of expectations
Drake and PartyNextDoor recently dropped their partner album, “$ome $exy $songs 4 U,” on Valentines day. This was a highly anticipated album for a number of reasons. Not only is this their first partner album following many certified hits on eachothers discography, but this is also Drake’s first album drop since the infamous rap beef with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar.
How not to ask someone to be your valentine
Love is in the air, and students are cementing their Valentine’s Day plans. As an unofficial certified trainer in the sport of love, I will be telling you the do’s and absolutely do not’s of asking someone to be your boo! Asking someone out can certainly be nerve-wracking. However, there are certain steps you can take to ensure that you aren’t utterly humiliated–regardless of the answer. Here are some ways– not–to ask someone to be your valentine. 1. Over text.
Teacher tales: Episode 1
Welcome to Teacher Tales the Blueprint’s newest web series. Join Blueprint photo editor Sophia Lodhi, entertainment editor Ky’m Young and video editor Adrian Herres as they interview teachers at DGS to hear their craziness story. Thanks for listening!
Double-holiday movies: Kill joy for movie-goers
Some say that every time a Christmas themed Halloween movie enters theaters an avid horror movie enjoyer falls to their knees. Okay, definitely an exaggeration. In recent years there has been a stark uprise in the production of horror movies with holiday themes. And no, Halloween is not one of those holiday themes.
Generation Z navigates a new way to date
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, as of the year 2021 25% of 40 year olds in the United States have never been married. This is a notable increase since 1980, when only 6% of 40 year olds had never been married. That is an estimated 19% difference. There are many ways to speculate as to why this is, but the rise of social media could be a potential source for this difference. Data from the reports that 47% of adults aged 30-49 have used a dating app at some point in their lives.
Halloween dreams: the rules and regulations of a good Halloween costume
The scary season is here. DGS students partake in the Halloween tradition of wearing costumes and makeup to school. In this podcast, students speculate on what qualifies as a “good” or “bad” Halloween costume, or whether the concept of either exists at all. Music courtesy: “Spooky Halloween” Soulfuljamtracks, “Spooky Halloween” Momotmusic, “Funny Halloween” FASSounds
A look into homecoming week: A documentary
Joined by friends, senior Estella Rizzo sports homecoming queen sash during the game. Stretching from freshman to senior, Fillies maintain close relationships that allow them to grow as a team.
DGS love vending machines: Top 5 most underrated vending machine snacks
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, students flock to the newly stocked vending machines. They demolish the hot Cheetos, devour the Takis and deplete the candy. In the end, all that stands left are the few disheveled snacks leftover, and the few popular items that will quickly be scooped up at lunch time. By the end of the day, the vending machine will be nothing short of sad-looking. However, there are a few underrated gems that just don’t get enough attention. #1.
DGS senior Matthew Lapacek is tackling the competition
Senior Matthew Lapacek is no stranger to sports. A player on both the varsity football and wrestling team, Lapacek had been anticipating high school sports since he was a child. “I was involved in almost all the sports. I played soccer, basketball, football, baseball, wrestling, swim, cross country. I was a very athletic kid,” Lapacek said. While many may believe that it’s easy, according to Lapecek being involved in multiple sports during the year has its challenges.
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