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CONCENTRATION COMPLICATION: Whether it be COVID-19, technology or the winter blues, students and staff linked an array of different factors to the rise in student distraction this year. Social studies teacher Amy Wlodek-Holland (whose class is pictured above) believes COVID-19 and the 2020-2021 school year made students more dependent on technology, which she feels contributes to their lower level of concentration this year.

Students, staff notice higher levels of student distraction this school year, reflect on potential causes

Nicholas Hanscom, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2022

According to an Omega poll taken by 243 students, 78.4 percent reported seeing students being distracted more often in their classes. Additionally, 60.9 percent of students said they personally are feeling...

A WAY WITH WORDS: Grace Beacom wins Silver Key for LGBTQ+ empowerment poem.

Students win Scholastic Writing Awards

Julia Hanson, A&E Editor March 2, 2022

Every year, students nervously submit their long-term poems, short stories, and novels in hopes of receiving recognition for their work. With shaky fingers hovering over their laptops, students go out...

SIGNING: Jack Miller (12) signs his contract with Rockhurst University to play NCAA Division II baseball.

Nuances of the high school athletic recruitment process

Kyle Kucera, Opinion Editor March 2, 2022

For many high school athletes looking to play at the collegiate level, the recruitment process comes with mixed emotions. While some feel that this brings the stress of the college admissions process into...

DROPPING BEATS: Brayer Teague assists his daughter, Emery, in class.

DGN: family-friendly confines

Maggie Ward, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2022

For most students, school is an escape. An escape from family drama, annoying siblings, and nosy parents. But for some, their parental grasp does not end when they walk through the doors of DGN. Whether...

COVER YOUR NOSE: English teacher John Waite plays a video for his AP English Literature and Composition class about the importance of proper mask-wearing.

Students, staff collaborate to sustain in-person learning

Nicholas Hanscom, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2022

According to District 99’s student COVID-19 data, January saw a total of 434 new COVID-19 cases among students—which accounts for roughly 79 percent of all student COVID-19 cases during the 2021-2022...

Some students were issued temporary parking passes by the attendance office (photo via Jake Riehle)

New year sees unprecedented rise in parking pass theft

Anthony Marsicano, Sports Editor February 8, 2022

Parking passes have been a privilege made available to juniors and seniors at DGN for years. The Main St. lot consists of just under 400 parking spots to be used by students and staff every day. Students...

BUSTING A MOVE: The cast of Mary Poppins practices their larger group routines.

Mary Poppins brings all the magic to DGN theater

Molly St. Clair, Feature Editor January 27, 2022

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is the word of the year in the DGN theater department, with Mary Poppins rehearsals having officially kicked into full gear. Those involved are working to ensure that...

GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME: Sports Officiating students put their reffing skills to the test in a simulated basketball game.

“It’s a win-win”: Sports Officiating class readies students for future careers

Kate Gross, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2022

DGN’s newest P.E. class isn’t just promoting physical health - it’s giving students the opportunity to pursue a career and earn money. The Sports Officiating class aims to provide students with a...

Students express mixed feelings about remaining in person

Students express mixed feelings about remaining in person

Kyle Kucera, Opinion Editor January 19, 2022

In the wave of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, there are mixed feelings about remaining in an in-person learning environment. Some students recognize that with the surging COVID-19 cases, moving online...

English teachers share censorship views

English teachers share censorship views

Tabitha Irvin, In-depth Editor January 14, 2022

Censor, filter, and shield are words that, after the CSD99 Board of Education meeting on Nov. 15, have been a popular topic of debate regarding school curriculum. This controversy, however, has societal...

Remembering Daniel Figueroa – Iribarren

Molly St. Clair, Feature Editor December 15, 2021

Kind, welcoming, and warmhearted are all words used by friends and loved ones to describe Daniel Figueroa- Iribarren. Daniel was a junior at DGN who passed away Nov 19. He will be missed dearly by...

DESIGNING: Sophomore Gina Liu creates a new advertisement for her Road Buddy app. She uses her design skills to promote her app on social media.

Humans of DGN: Gina Liu, student entrepreneur

Gretchen Lucina, Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2021

Throughout quarantine last year, sophomore Gina Liu turned her hobby into a brand creating both an app and her own design business. Road Buddy At the beginning of her driving career, Gina Liu and...

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