The student news site of Downers Grove North High School

DGN Omega
The student news site of Downers Grove North High School

DGN Omega
The student news site of Downers Grove North High School

DGN Omega
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The Mystery of Benson Boone

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HAUNTING THE HILLS: The Blodgett House seeps with tales of an eerie past.

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Remembering former football coach Pete Ventrelli

Remembering former football coach Pete Ventrelli

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New possibilities: rendering of the outdoor jumbotron at DGN

Always improving: new track and jumbotron approved for District 99

Meet the Staff
Alayna Todnem
Alayna Todnem
Feature Editor

Senior Alayna Todnem is excited to start her second year of the Omega as a Feature Editor. When she is not working on the Omega, you will likely find her combat running cross country and track with unhealthy...

Meaghan Wernett
Meaghan Wernett
Editor in Chief

Senior Meaghan Wernett is looking forward to their second and final year on staff as the Online Editor-In-Chief. When they’re not writing for the Omega, you can often find Meaghan working all night on...

Luci Pampalone
Luci Pampalone
A&E Editor

This is senior Luci Pampalone’s debut as an A&E Editor for the Omega Staff. When Luci is not catching up on school work, you can find her cheering on the football and basketball teams or hitting...

Phoebe McLean
Phoebe McLean
Opinion Editor

Phoebe McLean is excited to spend her senior year on the Omega as the Opinion Editor. On the rare occasion she isn't obsessing over Taylor Swift she enjoys hanging out with friends, playing tennis, and...

Skyler Heimann
Skyler Heimann
In-Depth and MultiMedia Editor

This is Skyler Heimann’s second year on staff returning as the In-Depth editor for the Omega. When Skyler isn’t driving around with friends, you will most likely find her at a local mall carrying around...

Multimedia
Common Talk - Episode 4
Common Talk – Episode 4
Kyle Vojack, Cameron Vlasic, Alyssa Passini, and Avery Pawlak • March 25, 2025
Is DGN smarter than a Fifth Grader?
Is DGN smarter than a Fifth Grader?
Avery Pawlak, Skyler Heimann, and Phoebe McLean • February 4, 2025
Is DGN smarter than a Fifth Grader?
Is DGN smarter than a Fifth Grader?
Avery Pawlak, Lily Schulz, Phoebe McLean, and Skyler Heimann • January 31, 2025
UP TO BAT: Senior Jack Brindl steps up to hit the ball.
Teacher-student softball is a home run
Giovanna Russotiesi, Editor In Cheif • January 15, 2025