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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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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...

Giovanna Russotiesi
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
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
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
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...

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...

HARD AT WORK: Halfpenny shedding a clarinet solo during a DGN Jazz Ensemble performance.
Halfpenny qualifies for Essentially Ellington competition
Cam Vlasic, News Editor • March 27, 2025

Senior Owen Halfpenny and The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage (YJED) will be going to the Lincoln Center May 2025 located in New York City for...

Insta-issues: The battle to find roommates
Insta-issues: The battle to find roommates
Giovanna Russotiesi, Editor In Chief • March 27, 2025

As the May first college decision deadline looms closer, many seniors find themselves in a stressful position. Choosing a college or planning...

Countdown to Spring Break
Happy Spring Break!
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