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READY TO PLAY: Downers Grove children gather at Randall Park for the annual Thanksgiving football tournament.

Randall Park’s annual ‘Turkey Bowl’ unites community

Giulia Karrow, Feature Editor November 30, 2023

Every Thanksgiving morning, Randall Park is filled with delicious food, a close-knit community, and a football tournament. Since 2003, Thanksgiving has grown to be many Downers Grove families' favorite...

District 99 ranks 22 on Niches 2024 top district roundup

District 99 ranks 22 on Niche’s 2024 top district roundup

Ashley Johnson, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

According to rankings published Sept. 29 on Niche’s 2024 roundup of the top school districts in Illinois, District 99 has been ranked number 22 in the top 25. Each school was graded based on nine different...

DANCING FOR DIWALI: Young performers showcase traditional dance in Woodridge.

Driving diversity: Woodridge hosts first Diwali festival

Ava LaBianco and Malini Fisher November 21, 2023

Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The celebration is adjacent to Christmas for people of the Hindu religion, and is held...

LASTING IMPACT: Herren delivers a presentation during Red Ribbon Week Assembly Oct. 10.

Chris Herren inspires reflection among students

Audrey Gorey, Editor in Chief November 21, 2023

A crowded gym, a guest speaker, and a story to be told. The DGN student body waited patiently for a presentation, but this one was far different from expected. Former NBA player Chris Herren struggled...

Grove Express 5k: instilling community in DG

Grove Express 5k: instilling community in DG

Malini Fisher, Editor in Chief November 21, 2023

Waking up early Thursday morning despite not having school is a common tradition for many families as they head to downtown Downers Grove for the annual Thanksgiving 5K. Community members flood Main Street...

Cartoonist Gene Luen Yang visits DGN

Cartoonist Gene Luen Yang visits DGN

Skyler Heimann, Opinion Editor November 14, 2023

DGN hosted an event where students got to meet and interact with the author and cartoonist of many graphic novels, Gene Luen Yang during fourth period Wednesday, November 9. He wrote American Born Chinese...

Remembering former football coach Pete Ventrelli

Remembering former football coach Pete Ventrelli

Ella Leathers, News Editor November 8, 2023

Former teacher and football coach Pete Ventrelli passed away Oct. 18. Ventrelli coached from 1986 to 2001 and led the team to second in state in 1990. He was introduced into the DGN hall of fame in 2009,...

Happy halloween: Woodridge Haunted Forest Walk review

Happy halloween: Woodridge Haunted Forest Walk review

Alayna Todnem, Opinion Editor October 27, 2023

To say I hate haunted houses would be a lie; however, it is a truth that when I attend one, I refuse to lead. Instead, I am found in the middle of the group, clutching onto whoever was unlucky enough to...

Blessings in a Backpack partners with Empowerment Club

Blessings in a Backpack partners with Empowerment Club

Audrey Gorey, Editor in Chief October 25, 2023

Blessings in a Backpack is a non-profit, national organization that provides elementary school students with food on the weekends. The Chicago chapter of Blessings in a Backpack collaborated with DGN Empowerment...

Humans of DGN: Athletic Trainer Matt Carbon

Humans of DGN: Athletic Trainer Matt Carbon

Adi Zaveri, Sports Editor October 21, 2023

Athletic trainer Matt Carbon is no stranger to life in Downers Grove. Carbon graduated from DGN in 2018 and attended Marquette University, where he received his Bachelor's in exercise physiology and...

Hamas demand for “Day of Rage” creates trouble in America

Hamas demand for “Day of Rage” creates trouble in America

Giulia Karrow, Feature Editor October 15, 2023

Former chief of the terrorist organization Hamas, issued a worldwide “Day of Jihad (rage)”, Oct. 13. The intent was for Muslims and pro-Palestine advocates to violently take the streets and show support...

Plans for the Tivoli

Plans for the Tivoli

Malini Fisher, Editor in Chief October 10, 2023

The Tivoli Theater is an iconic staple business of downtown Downers Grove, providing a cozy experience to those of all ages. Whether you’re going to see Paw Patrol as a 4 year old or Oppenheimer as a...

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