The Augur Bit

The official Twitter of the Georgetown Day School student newspaper

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Opinions | In a new multi-part essay, Ethan Wolin argues that a culture of restricting students’ judgments has emerged at GDS, stifling open discourse and striking at the heart of the school’s longstanding values.
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Laura Rosberg will retire after 40-plus years directing GDS theater, leaving a program unsettled by new constraints. Ethan Wolin spoke to over 20 people about Rosberg's career and where the program stands.

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GDS will sell copies of a commemorative volume of school history assembled by Kevin Barr after some alumni objected to its limited distribution in an animated discussion on Facebook last week, Ethan Wolin reports. https://t.co/eSxXtL6Fo9

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A book of school history by Kevin Barr has barely been read—just when he thinks GDS should look to its past. Since retiring in 2020, Barr has faced criticism online, managed a hiring cycle and returned to the classroom. Read Ethan Wolin's in-depth profile.
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Senator Bernie Sanders’ Visit Sparks Excitement Among Students and Faculty https://t.co/4QtGR0oIrF

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Comedy | The second-place finisher in last month’s Highlighter Elimination competition, Joseph Stocker, rails against the outcome’s legitimacy.
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The women’s varsity basketball team has undergone substantial changes to its roster but maintains hopes of living up to last year’s D.C. Class A title. Avram Shapiro reported on the program as the season begins.
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Two students saw someone with a gun near campus on Nov. 18, so GDS security directed everyone in the building to the basement. Zachary Jager reported on the encounter and students’ feelings about the school's response.
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Opinions | Aymaan Enayetullah reflects on students’ reactions to a recent shooting in Tenleytown and urges his peers to take incidents of gun violence more seriously. https://t.co/e8sh8oMAho

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GDS’ seventh annual Summit on Sexual Assault and Consent took place in person for the first time since 2019. Sadie Foer reported on the event and its impact on attendees. https://t.co/Jl4rDXAlZg

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Comments made by a speaker for the Indigenous Heritage Month assembly prompted objections from GDS students. Callie Solomon reported on the assembly and its aftermath. https://t.co/D23SqYdMFL

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Due to a shooting in Tenleytown on Friday, GDS students were directed to shelter in place for multiple hours after school and leave campus in staggered waves under adult supervision. Zachary Jager reported from GDS that afternoon.
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Some seniors cast ballots for the first time in last week’s midterm elections. Ila Dohrmann spoke with five about their experiences and views as voters. https://t.co/nWmhiYDzAU

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In his latest On Screen column, Alex Gerson reviews the first two episodes of the second season of The White Lotus on HBO.
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GDS has indefinitely paused plans to expand and renovate the high school building, Head of School Russell Shaw announced last week. Cole Huh reported on the decision, which students have praised.
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Opinions | A minimester course called “Chinatown, USA” was limited to Asian students after registration closed. Sophia Flyer writes that the decision was contrary to GDS’ values and the purpose of minimester. https://t.co/EUsX27O7aN

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The cross country season culminated with two meets, the league championship on Oct. 29 and the state championship on Nov. 5. Bit photographer Kaiden J. Yu, who spent the last four years running with the team, documented the season. https://t.co/0SNDKRZ0MJ

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The women’s varsity volleyball team ended its season with a win at the DCSAA championship on Friday. Jeremiah Farr covered the game. https://t.co/geRNPgrb8I

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Three years after his death, former GDS student Kamal Nashid is being memorialized with a mural, set to be finished this spring. Dominic Bloch-Prime reported on the project and other efforts to commemorate Nashid.
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A new athletic department policy limits teams to wearing pre-approved psychs. Jeremiah Farr reported on the guidelines and students’ reactions.
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