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The student news site of Downers Grove North High School

DGN Omega

The student news site of Downers Grove North High School

DGN Omega

Review: "Shawn"

Review: “Shawn”

Phoebe McLean, Opinion Editor December 12, 2024

Shawn Mendes made a comeback to the music industry with his first album after his four year hiatus. His album, titled “Shawn” replays all of the self discoveries he has come across on his time off....

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Starbucks holiday advertising

Kate Peterson, Feature Editor November 11, 2024

Each year without fail Starbucks releases their lineup of holiday drinks, cups, food, and other items. And each year people await the day they will come out leaving lines wrapped around the building and...

Spooky films for the spooky season

Spooky films for the spooky season

Lily Schulz, Opinion Editor October 31, 2024

As Halloween nears and students begin to look for a late night scare, many turn to horror movies to do the trick. The go-to movies tend to be the same few popular thrillers, including “Saw”, “Halloween”,...

"It Ends With Us' drama: Blake Lively receives backlash

“It Ends With Us’ drama: Blake Lively receives backlash

Giovanna Russotiesi, Editor-In-Cheif September 30, 2024

Even if you have never heard of “It Ends With Us” before, there’s a good chance you’ve seen some clips of Blake Lively floating around the internet. More specifically, videos of her snapping at...

Review: 'Short n' Sweet'

Review: ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Phoebe McLean and Jadyn Wood September 13, 2024

From our TV screens to our Spotify playlists, Sabrina Carpenter has been a slow-burn star taking over the entertainment industry. Her latest album, Short ‘n’ Sweet, debuted as the top global album...

All Things Pumpkin Spice

All Things Pumpkin Spice

Mackenzie Maci, In-Depth Editor August 30, 2024

The transition from summer to fall causes a dramatic shift to the atmosphere of Downers Grove. Chillier weather, warm colors, cozy sweaters, and most importantly the iconic flavors and scents. Arguably...

PART OF YOUR WORLD: Sydney Miller (12) takes the stage in the opening song of The Little Mermaid.

DGN makes a splash with spring musical

Giulia Karrow, Feature Editor March 21, 2024

From the second the show began, Ariel, played by Sydney Miller, captivated the audience's attention with her mesmerizing voice. A rush of childhood nostalgia flooded over me as Ariel sang her opening ballad....

Review: ‘One Day’

Review: ‘One Day’

Giovanna Russotiesi March 19, 2024

My friend and I started the new Netflix limited series One Day together on a Friday night. We were instantly hooked on Dexter and Emma’s story, enthralled by the 20 year long journey that elapses over...

CELEBRATING SUCCESS: Adam Pearson (12) and John Fioti(12) prepping for Ellington.

DGN musicians are Essentially Ellington

Avery Pawlak, News Editor March 19, 2024

“Essentially Ellington” is an annual event held at the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts in Manhattan, New York. The event started in 1995 and it hosts only 15 jazz bands from across the country....

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Student songwriters compose masterpieces

Owen Halfpenny, A&E Editor February 23, 2024

Musical composition, an amalgam of any and all musical components, is a daring task taken upon by only a handful of talented individuals here at DGN. Whether it’s for the Illinois Music Education Association...

Review: DGN Jazz Cafe

Review: DGN Jazz Cafe

Malini Fisher, Editor in Chief February 22, 2024

Picture the Lighthouse Cafe from La La Land - people casually chatting while enjoying live jazz music - but in the DGN commons. The DGN jazz lab band and jazz ensemble, Jefferson middle school jazz band,...

Taylor Swift announces release of new album during Grammy acceptance speech

Taylor Swift announces release of new album during Grammy acceptance speech

Audrey Gorey, Editor in Chief February 5, 2024

At the 66th Grammy Awards February 4, superstar Taylor Swift became the first artist in the history of the Academy to win “Album of The Year” four times, which she received for “Midnights.”...

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