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Anne Driscoll and Orchesis member Kelsie Arndt (12)

Humans of DGN: Anne Driscoll

Giulia Karrow, Feature Editor February 7, 2024

Kind words, wide grins, and bouquets of flowers is how Orchesis Dance Company thanks their sponsors at the end of their annual performances. Sponsor Anne Driscoll has been a part of Orchesis for 15 years,...

The Mystery of Benson Boone

The Mystery of Benson Boone

Audrey Gorey, Editor in Chief January 25, 2024

On the morning of January 22, I walked into journalism and a 15 x 18 inch white cardboard envelope was sitting on the desk. Addressed to THE OMEGA, the contents of this strange package were nothing...

Humans of DGN: Security guard James Pedersen

Humans of DGN: Security guard James Pedersen

Giovanna Russotiesi, Feature Editor December 21, 2023

No matter how long you’ve been a DGN student, there’s a good chance you’ve either seen or had a quick conversation with security guard James Pedersen. Often found roaming the halls chatting it up...

Ghostlight Theater Company spreads joy during holiday season

Ghostlight Theater Company spreads joy during holiday season

Skyler Heimann, Opinion Editor December 15, 2023

The DG Ghostlight Educational Theater hosted Elf Jr the Musical Dec. 7-10. The production involved kids ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade, and brought smiles to the audience and excitement for the...

Humans of DGN: N-Zone Leader Alex Miller transitions to the court

Humans of DGN: N-Zone Leader Alex Miller transitions to the court

Audrey Gorey, Editor in Chief December 14, 2023

Suited up in his purple and white striped overalls and sprinting at full speed, senior Alex Miller races across the cross country course. His prerogative: to cheer on the team for one last time before...

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,...

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