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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

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Meet the Staff
Owen Halfpenny
Owen Halfpenny
Editor in Chief

Senior Owen Halfpenny is ready to spend his second year on the Omega as a Print Editor-In-Chief! Around North, you can find him conducting the Trojan Marching Band or performing with the Wind Ensemble,...

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...

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...

Jadyn Wood
Jadyn Wood
A&E Editor

Senior Jadyn Wood is thrilled to make her Omega debut as an A&E Editor. When she’s not writing for the most iconic student newspaper, you can find her tying up her spikes out on the track or devouring...

Avery Pawlak
Avery Pawlak
MultiMedia Editor and Treasurer

Senior Avery Pawlak is pumped to come back for a second year as a Multimedia Editor the Treasurer  for the Omega. Outside of Omega, you can see him leading the Sousaphone section of the Trojan Marching...

CAR CRASH CATASTROPHE: Junior Ethan Horsley rear-ends a school bus.
Cold weather, hot mess: students’ snow driving struggles
Jadyn Wood, A&E Editor • February 4, 2025

With winter in full swing, temperatures are at their lowest and snow is quick to follow. Even if that’s the case, students are still required...

Coaches Do Not Own Their Athletes
Kate Peterson, Feature Editor • February 4, 2025

Being a student-athlete is a big commitment. Between practices, games, and camps, sports can take up a huge chunk of time. But what happens when...

Here's what happened at Trump's Inauguration
Here’s what happened at Trump’s Inauguration
Mia Topic, News Editor • January 21, 2025

The inauguration of President Donald J. Trump took place this morning, Jan. 20, 2025. The event happened to coincide with Martin Luther King...

SHINING THE STAGE: students illuminate the stage for student and teacher performances with their cell phone lights
Homecoming: more than a dance
Cameron Vlasic, News Editor • January 14, 2025

Countdown to Spring Break
Happy Spring Break!
Common Talk - Episode 3
Common Talk – Episode 3
Avery Pawlak, Skyler Heimann, and Lily Schulz January 3, 2025

Omega After Hours Ep. 2 - Meditation
Omega After Hours Ep. 2 – Meditation
Avery Pawlak, Skyler Heimann, Lily Schulz, and Phoebe McLean November 20, 2024

Omega After Hours Ep. 1 - Don't Ya' Love It
Omega After Hours Ep. 1 – Don’t Ya’ Love It
Skyler Heimann, Avery Pawlak, Phoebe McLean, and Lily Schulz October 29, 2024