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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
District will no longer pursue outsourcing CMG staff with SSC
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Meet the Staff
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...

Noah Harkness
Noah Harkness
Online Editor-in-Chief

Noah Harkness is spending his first year on staff as Online Editor-in-Chief. Outside of working on the publication and managing this website, Noah is an athlete on DGN’s swim team and secretary general...

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...

Connor McLaughlin
Connor McLaughlin
A&E Editor

Senior Connor McLaughlin is excited for his first year as a DGN Omega A&E Editor! Outside of the paper, you can find him shredding on the saxophone in your DGN Wind & Jazz Ensembles, as well as...

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...

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Orchesis hosts “Showstoppers” dance fundraiser
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