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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
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Meet the Staff
Linnea Peckenpaugh
Linnea Peckenpaugh
Feature Editor

 Junior Linnea Peckenpaugh is eager to tell you about her role as the feature editor for the 2025-26 school year! When she is not chatting away with her friends, or swinging her fye bob, you can find...

Ryan Santos
Ryan Santos
Sports Editor

Junior Ryan Santos is excited to join the Omega for his first year as Sports Editor. Aside from writing for the Omega, he plays baseball for DGN and a travel team, and he also goes to the gym. When he...

Gabriel Rivera
Gabriel Rivera
A&E Editor

This is Junior Gabe Rivera's kickoff as A&E Editor for the omega staff 2025-2026 school year! When Gabe's not chatting it up with teachers and friends, he’s catching up on last minute homework, and...

Diya Patel
Diya Patel
News Editor

Senior Diya Patel is excited to make her debut as the News Editor for the DGN Omega this year. Outside the newsroom, Diya’s involved in DECA, HOSA, NHS, and government club. When not in school or complaining...

Angelina Bassias
Angelina Bassias
Opinion Editor

This is junior Angelina Bassias’ first year on the Omega and she’s ready to start as an Opinion Editor! Besides working on the paper, she dances with the Athena's Pom Team, runs for track, and listens...

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Evan Vlasic, Opinion Editor • January 14, 2026
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