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DGN Omega
The student news site of Downers Grove North High School

DGN Omega
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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.

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Meet the Staff
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...

Evan Vlasic
Evan Vlasic
Opinion Editor

Junior Evan Vlasic is excited to start her first year as the Omega Opinion Editor. Outside of the Omega, you can find her running for the North cross country and track team, getting a sweet treat with...

AJ Wood
AJ Wood
Sports Editor

Junior AJ Wood is committed to his role as a first-year sports editor. When he is not scribbling down stories for the omega, you can catch him on the baseball field, watching the Chargers march down the...

Eloise Palasz
Eloise Palasz
In-Depth & MultiMedia Editor

Junior Eloise Palasz is thrilled to be joining the Omega staff here at North as an In-Depth and Multimedia Editor. Aside from the paper, Eloise is part of the DGN theatre crew where she builds the sets...

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...

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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