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The student news site of Downers Grove North High School

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Video gaming causes community divide

Meaghan Wernett, Editor In Chief | November 18, 2024

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SPEAKING OUT: Angi Costello, a sales manager at Gold Rush Gaming with over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, advocates for video gaming Oct. 24. Costello explains how gaming supports small businesses and how the revenue it produces will help the community.

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PICKING UP THE PEN: Ashlynn Durkin signs her NLI to play softball at Florida Atlantic with her teammates surrounding her in support.

Six DGN student-athletes sign

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MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING: Quarterback Owen Lansu (10) scrambles away from defenders in the IHSA 7A state championship game Nov. 25.

Let public and private schools play by the same rules

3
LOUD AND PROUD: Community members use lawn signs to voice their opinions on video gaming, some including QR codes for informational websites to garner support for their side.

Video gaming causes community divide

4
Glen Messmer

Messmer’s former athletes: conflicting emotions

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Official photos by Dianne Hlinsky and Ann Sky Photography

Transforming the Grove Express: junior board helps administrate Thanksgiving 5k

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SPEAKING OUT: Angi Costello, a sales manager at Gold Rush Gaming with over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, advocates for video gaming Oct. 24. Costello explains how gaming supports small businesses and how the revenue it produces will help the community.

Game over? Gambling regulation put to vote

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