The student news site of Downers Grove North High School

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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The Mystery of Benson Boone

The Mystery of Benson Boone

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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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A conversation with local celebrity Coach Josh

A conversation with local celebrity Coach Josh

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New possibilities: rendering of the outdoor jumbotron at DGN

Always improving: new track and jumbotron approved for District 99

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Glen Messmer

Messmer’s former athletes: conflicting emotions

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...

Cameron Vlasic
Cameron Vlasic
News Editor

Senior Cameron Vlasic is pumped to start his first year for Omega as a News Editor!  Other than writing for the publication, he spends his time wrestling for North, attending open mats with his friends,...

Luci Pampalone
Luci Pampalone
A&E Editor

This is senior Luci Pampalone’s debut as an A&E Editor for the Omega Staff. When Luci is not catching up on school work, you can find her cheering on the football and basketball teams or hitting...

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...

Mackenzie Maci
Mackenzie Maci
In-Depth Editor

Junior Mackenzie Maci is excited to begin her first year on the Omega staff as an In-Depth Editor. Aside from the paper, Mackenzie is a part of the DGN cheer team, runs track, and is involved in DECA....

Multimedia
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
UP TO BAT: Senior Jack Brindl steps up to hit the ball.
Teacher-student softball is a home run
Giovanna Russotiesi, Editor In Cheif • January 15, 2025