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The George B. Pappas green room is the space behind DGN’s auditorium, home to the dressing rooms and costume vault used by DGN’s theatre program. Over the years, the green room has grown to reflect the love of DGN Theatre’s community and all the students who have been a part of it.

History, community, and the green room: Exploring the George B. Pappas legacy

Meaghan Wernett, Editor In Chief

March 30, 2025

Students use controversy for growth

Owen Halfpenny, Editor In Chief

March 27, 2025

STANDING TOGETHER: Administrative assistant Brenda Secco and executive administrative assistant Hannah green show their support for the District 99 CMG staff.

Potential CMG contract spurs local discussions

Phoebe McLean, Opinion Editor

March 27, 2025

Taught to divide: How students’ gender splits class

Meaghan Wernett, Editor In Chief

March 27, 2025

LOTS OF LAUGHTER: Chelsea Handler makes Cheryl Scott and Ji Suk Yi crack from a night full of jokes and quick-witted comments.

Comedy brings comfort when it is needed most

Owen Halfpenny, Editor In Chief

March 27, 2025

BLAST TO THE PAST: An 18th century era photo displays an early Tivoli Theater and Hotel. The theater was a popular attraction as it was one of the first that showed films with sound.

The Tivoli Hotel: An unexpected community

Mia Topic and Kate Peterson

March 27, 2025

Countdown to Spring Break

Happy Spring Break!

News

District will no longer pursue outsourcing CMG staff with SSC

Meaghan Wernett, Editor In Chief

March 21, 2025

HARD AT WORK: Students make up and retake assessments in the testing center

D99 pilots brand new retake policy

Viktoria Czech, Staff Writer

February 20, 2025

What really happened with TikTok?

Giovanna Russotiesi, Editor-In-Cheif

January 30, 2025

Feature

Cold blooded pals: The rise of class pets

Giada Murray, Staff Writer

February 20, 2025

Illinois schools keep test-optional policies

Lily Bowerman, Staff Writer

February 20, 2025

CAR CRASH CATASTROPHE: Junior Ethan Horsley rear-ends a school bus.

Cold weather, hot mess: Students’ snow driving struggles

Jadyn Wood, A&E Editor

February 4, 2025

In-Depth

Race to the Oscars: predictions for the year’s nominees

Kayla Riehle, Staff Writer

February 27, 2025

Enhancing writing with help of AI

Mallory Croft, Staff Writer

February 27, 2025

The magic behind MagicSchool

Jenny Buehler, Staff Writer

February 27, 2025

Trending Stories

The Tivoli Hotel: An unexpected community

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Messmer’s former athletes: conflicting emotions

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Boys basketball completes another successful season

Meet the Staff

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...

Giovanna Russotiesi

Editor in Chief

Senior Giovanna Russotiesi is super excited for her second year on staff as Print Editor-In-Chief. Aside from the publication, she participates in track and field, tennis, and North Stars. When she’s...

Mackenzie Maci

In-Depth Editor

Junior Mackenzie Maci is excited to begin her first year on the Omega staff as an In-Depth Editor. Aside from the paper, Mackenzie is a part of the DGN cheer team, runs track, and is involved in DECA....

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...

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...

Recent Stories

Transforming futures: T99 supports special education students

Luci Pampalone, A&E Editor • March 28, 2025

Transition 99 (T99) was opened through the support of District 99’s Board of education, in 2013. Since then, many students go there after high...

Fake news

March 27, 2025

Misinformation is spreading faster than ever with a prime source of it right at your fingertips. Fake news is exploited in order to draw in more...