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Articles by Vanja Bogdanovic
America need greener garbage and greater goals
Pollution is bad. That’s not a hot-take or an outlandish remark- that’s just a fact that we all agree on. It’s one of those rare issues in our modern political climate that is genuinely accepted by every party and can thus be a point of non-partisan cooperation towards global improvement. Pollution is also a rare example of something the government deserves genuine praise for.
DGS boys track team honors Bud Mohns and Bob Cohoon
The Downers Grove South boys track team competed in the annual home Bud Mohns and Bob Cohoon Invite on April 20, honoring the two past coaches and teachers at DGS.
Senior Jackie Kent tumbles and flips around the globe
Senior Jackie Kent steps onto the floor at the 2023 FIG Trampoline World Cup in Coimbra, Portugal to compete in the finals of the double-mini category, a form of trampoline gymnastics. She feels the rush of energy and support from the crowd and her teammates on the USA Senior Women’s National Team. Once finished with her routine she waits to hear the results; she earned a score of 24.700, earning her a bronze medal in the Senior World Cup.
Prom theme doesn’t truly matter
As prom approaches quickly, students are eagerly waiting for all the events and preparations that come with it, such as booking appointments and finding the perfect outfit. Though prom is an exciting time at DGS, many students forget that prom is not all about the theme, decorations or dates; it is about making lasting memories with friends and peers who we will not be seeing next year. Conflicting opinions on the theme, “A Starry Night In Paris,” can be heard from any senior at DGS.
Spirit flows throughout DGS
February 28, 2024
Royalty Step team presents the crown
Screams erupted from the crowd as stomps and claps bounced off the walls of the auditorium during the DGS’s Royalty Step Teams first annual Royal Stomp Down. The competition was hosted on Feb. 3 and brought in a total of seven schools and a showcase from our own Royalty Step Team. Stepping is a form of percussive dance in African American culture that is used as a form of communication and storytelling.
The chicken wing triad: Which is best?
It is a Friday night, and you and your friends want to go out for dinner, but no one can agree on what to eat. You have decided on chicken wings, but the only problem is: what restaurant will you visit? Over the past week, I have visited three of the most popular chain restaurants known for their chicken wings. I visited WingStop, Hooters and Buffalo Wild Wings, and I’ve rated each restaurant on the overall food, service and decor to finally declare the go-to restaurant for wings.
Mustangs vs. Mustangs: DGS swimmers take the win against Morton
The DGS boys swim and dive team won their meet against Morton High School on Jan. 19. DGS swimmers competed in all JV and varsity events, as well as divers competing in the diving events.
Trostangs tumble their way to victory against Morton High School
The Downers Grove girls gymnastics team won their meet against Morton High School on Jan 10. The freshman/sophomore team scored a 92.85, JV scored a 121.35 and varsity scored a 139.4.
DGS boys varsity basketball wins against MCHS
The Downers Grove South boys varsity basketball team takes the win against Minooka Community High School with a score of 59-46.
’Scooby’s Hot Dogs’ captivates Downers Grove
When hearing about the Hall of Fame you expect to hear about a well-known athlete being inducted, but there are many different types of Hall of Fames. On Nov. 15, 2023, local restaurant Scooby’s Hot Dogs became the 150th restaurant inducted into the Vienna Beef Hall of Fame. Best known for their hot dogs and french fries, Scooby’s put themselves on the map and became the go-to restaurant for many hot dog lovers in the area. The menu featured a lot of wonderful options from hot dogs to Italian beef.
Studio and AP art students spread creativity
Senior Alexander Hernandez is in the Drawing and Painting Studio class taught by art teacher Katherine O’Truk. Hernandez is working on his sustained investigation project that focuses on adventure and has improved his art throughout the years. “I have learned a lot of new techniques and how to put more detail in my work; a lot of my works from years ago had very little detail and color, now I’ve expanded that to multiple different colors and layers,” Hernandez said.
Boys varsity basketball wins against Hinsdale South
DGS varsity basketball team (5-1) buzzed through the media attention of Brendan Savage’s federal lawsuit to clutch a 81-56 win against rivals Hinsdale South last Friday night at home. “We kind of told our guys that this was an opportunity, there was going to be a lot of media, a lot of people watching. It was an opportunity to really just show off and just play who we are, and I felt like we did for those 32 minutes,” head varsity coach Zach Miller said.
What Five Nights at Freddy’s character are you?
What Five Nights at Freddy's character are you? Loading... There was an error. Please try again. Quiz Complete Loading... Calculating Results... Your Quiz result is: I'm the one who turned off the lights The Nightmare Before Christmas Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roasting ants under a magnifying glass Playing on the playground
DGS Mustangs fall to the NCHS Redhawks
On Oct. 27, 2023, DGS faced North Central High School in the first round of the IHSA Football Conference.
Around the world and back: DGS students travel the globe
Students around the world dream of visiting other countries to experience the culture, the food and the language; this dream has recently come true for DGS students. Due to COVID, many school trips were canceled, but now these trips are restarting. This past June 2023, French students had the opportunity to explore France, and this upcoming June 2024 students will have the opportunity to visit Spain and Germany.
DGS girls swim and dive compete against Proviso West
DGS girls swim meet at Morton high school at 5:00 P.M. Key club meeting at 3:30 P.M. in room C264 Student Council meeting at 7:50 A.M. Yearbook club meeting Sept. 27 at 3:30 P.M. in room C194 Movie club meeting Sept. 26 at 3:30 P.M. in room C261 Homecoming talent show auditions Sept. 25 at 3:30 P.M. in auditorium Go Green Recycling Club meets on Sept. 25 at 3:30 P.M. in room D170 DGS plays Hinsdale South at Hinsdale South high school Sept.
DGS Student Board Member updates the board on school news
On Sept. 11, DGS Student Board Representative senior Nahla Mokkath addressed and updated the board on events going on so far in the 2023-2024 school year. Mokkath began her update by touching on curriculum night. She went on to explain how parents got to tour the school and see their children’s classes firsthand. Many parents also got to experience the popular places inside the school, such as the cafe.
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