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

The Mystery of Benson Boone

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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

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A conversation with local celebrity Coach Josh

A conversation with local celebrity Coach Josh

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Remembering former football coach Pete Ventrelli

Remembering former football coach Pete Ventrelli

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

The Downers ghosts in the ‘Groveyard’

Meet the Staff
Alyssa Passini
Alyssa Passini
Sports Editor

Senior Alyssa Passini is eager to begin her first year on the Omega as a Sports Editor. Outside of the Omega she does cheer leading for North and a club team, loves going to the gym, and is a Positively...

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...

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...

Kyle Vojack
Kyle Vojack
Sports Editor

Senior Kyle Vojack is pumped to join the Omega for his first year as Sports Editor. When he is not writing up stories for the newspaper, you can find him on a baseball field, at the DG rec center working...

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...

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