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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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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.
Students use controversy for growth
STANDING TOGETHER: Administrative assistant Brenda Secco and executive administrative assistant Hannah green show their support for the District 99 CMG staff.
Taught to divide: How students' gender splits class
LOTS OF LAUGHTER: Chelsea Handler makes Cheryl Scott and Ji Suk Yi crack from a night full of jokes and quick-witted comments.
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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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.

The Tivoli Hotel: An unexpected community

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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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The Mystery of Benson Boone

The Mystery of Benson Boone

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Insta-issues: The battle to find roommates

Insta-issues: The battle to find roommates

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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

Meet the Staff
Giovanna Russotiesi
Giovanna Russotiesi
Editor in Chief

Senior Giovanna Russotiesi is super excited for her second year on staff as Print Editor-In-Chief. Aside from the publication, she participates in track and field, tennis, and North Stars. When she’s...

Kate Peterson
Kate Peterson
Feature Editor

Senior Kate Peterson is thrilled to kick off her first year on the Omega as a Feature Editor. If you need to find her she’ll either be in the CTE office, the dance studio, or at her other activities...

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...

Lily Schulz
Lily Schulz
Opinion Editor

This is senior Lily Schulz’s first year on the Omega and she is excited to start as an Opinion Editor. When she isn’t working on the paper, you can find her throwing for track, working out at the...

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...

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Transforming futures: T99 supports special education students
Luci Pampalone, A&E Editor • March 28, 2025

Transition 99 (T99) was opened through the support of District 99’s Board of education, in 2013. Since then, many students go there after high...

Fake news
March 27, 2025

Misinformation is spreading faster than ever with a prime source of it right at your fingertips. Fake news is exploited in order to draw in more...

HARD AT WORK: Halfpenny shedding a clarinet solo during a DGN Jazz Ensemble performance.
Halfpenny qualifies for Essentially Ellington competition
Cam Vlasic, News Editor • March 27, 2025

Senior Owen Halfpenny and The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage (YJED) will be going to the Lincoln Center May 2025 located in New York City for...

Insta-issues: The battle to find roommates
Insta-issues: The battle to find roommates
Giovanna Russotiesi, Editor In Chief • March 27, 2025

As the May first college decision deadline looms closer, many seniors find themselves in a stressful position. Choosing a college or planning...

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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

Trending Stories
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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.

The Tivoli Hotel: An unexpected community

2
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

3
The Mystery of Benson Boone

The Mystery of Benson Boone

4
Insta-issues: The battle to find roommates

Insta-issues: The battle to find roommates

5
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