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by Karrie Hu
December 15, 2025
Features

Relative to 2009 Head of School Search, Hunt for Shaw’s Successor Gives Students Larger Role

Karrie Hu '28 compares this year's head of school search to the one that produced head of school Russell Shaw in 2009.

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Fall Play Draws Criticism for Lack of Palestinian Representation

Avery Fragale '28 and Kai Park '27 cover GDS' production of 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' which incorporated contemporary diary excerpts from children in conflict zones but notably did not include a Palestinian entry.

December 15, 2025

Athletics Department Dissolves Wrestling Team

Lucille Hletko Wood '29 and Chloe Newkirk '27 cover the dissolution of the wrestling team after it didn't receive enough sign-ups.

December 14, 2025

Community Remembers Spanish Teacher Victor Vincent Following Death

Arielle Stopak ’27 covers middle school Spanish teacher Victor Vincent's death and legacy.

December 7, 2025

Features

Justice Jackson Discusses Ted Cruz, SNAP Ruling, Memoir in Lectures

by Jacob Blane Aliana Cromer
November 22, 2025
Features

Jacob Blane ’28 and Aliana Cromer ’29 cover Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's two Nov. 19 lectures at the school.

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Chris Levy to Remain Interim Principal Until 2027

Aliana Cromer ’29 reports on Chris Levy staying on as high school principal for another year.

November 16, 2025

Most Seniors Skip First ‘Day of Deliberation’

Lucy Newman '29 covers the first "Day of Deliberation," the low senior turnout and student reactions.

November 10, 2025

New Restaurant Plans to Open in Tenleytown this Winter

Ben Altschuler '28 and Aliana Cromer '29 cover Marv's Dogs, a GDS parent–owned restaurant set to open in December.

November 9, 2025

Monday Meetings to Return to Forum After Nearly Two-Year Hiatus

Annabelle Garland ’28 covers the return to the Forum for Monday Meetings.

November 9, 2025

Opinions

Students Deserve a Quiet Side They Can Rely On

Noah Kolker ’26 argues that GDS should not hold meetings in the quiet side of the library because it compromises a space students need

December 15, 2025

The Trump Administration is Setting Back Racial Progress; It’s Our Job to Fight Back

Leo Johnson-Goldfrank ’26 argues that the Trump administration is impeding on racial progress, and GDS students need to stand up for equality.

December 7, 2025

AI Use is a Problem; In-Class Assessments Are Not the Solution

Parker Dunbar ’28 argues that the new English department policy causes stress and hinders students' ability to write well.

November 16, 2025

We All Need to Show Up for Our Student-Athletes

Brooke Hughes ’27 encourages students to go to sports games and support their peers.

November 2, 2025

Sports

Men’s Varsity Basketball Opens Season With Loss to Avalon

by Didi Pathiyal
December 7, 2025
Sports

Didi Pathiyal ’27 covers the men's varsity basketball team's first game of the regular season.

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Women’s Varsity Basketball Falls to Stone Ridge in Hard-Fought Match

Jacob Blane '28 and Ryan Granowitter '27 cover the women's varsity basketball team's first league game of the season.

December 7, 2025

For GDS Athletes, It’s More Than Just a Game

Jacob Blane '28 examines why GDS athletes love to play.

December 6, 2025

Junior Shira Wenthe Breaks Own School 5K Record at North Carolina Meet

Maia Shakow '29 covers junior Shira Wenthe's record-breaking performance at the Nike Cross Regionals.

November 30, 2025

Women’s Varsity Basketball Closes Out Preseason With Scrimmage Against BCC

Didi Pathiyal '27 covers the women's varsity basketball team's final preseason scrimmage against BCC.

November 29, 2025

Arts

Theater Lab Returns with Showing of Sarah DeLappe’s ‘The Wolves’

Avery Fragale ’28 covers Theater Lab's production of 'The Wolves.'

December 15, 2025

The Augur Beat: Six Spooky Songs to Set the Mood for This Halloween Season

Alex Hughes '27 and Sarah Levinson-Waldman '29 review six Halloween-themed songs.

October 26, 2025

Comedy

Chadwick’s College Conundrum

Ella Schneider ’26 presents Chadwick the Cheerio at a college fair.

October 28, 2025

‘Wick and Shrimp Don’t Take the Hint

Ella Schneider ’26 presents Chadwick the Cheerio and Limited Shrimp stuck in their old ways.

September 28, 2025

Overheard at GDS: Under New Management

Annabelle Garland '28 shares some of the bizarre quotes she has heard around GDS.

September 7, 2025

Chadwick the Cheerio’s Commentary Catastrophe

Ella Schneider ’26 presents Chadwick in the world of sports broadcasting.

May 11, 2025

The Augur Bite

The Augur Bite

Winter Recipes: Latkes

Chloe Sachs ’28 shares her family's recipe for latkes.

by Chloe Sachs
December 15, 2025
The Augur Bite

Winter Recipes: Holiday Sugar Cookies

Ellie Dean ’27 shares her family's recipe for holiday sugar cookies.

by Ellie Dean
December 7, 2025
The Augur Bite

Buttermilk Pancakes

Ellie Dean ’27 shares her recipe for buttermilk pancakes.

by Ellie Dean
November 30, 2025

Print Editions

Print Editions

May 2023 Edition

Here’s a PDF of the Bit‘s May print edition.

by The Augur Bit
June 11, 2023
Print Editions

April 2023 Edition

Here’s a PDF of the Bit‘s April print edition.

by The Augur Bit
April 9, 2023
Print Editions

December 2022 Edition

We hope you enjoy the last print issue of 2022!

by The Augur Bit
December 15, 2022
Print Editions

November 2022 Edition

Here is a PDF of the Bit's November 2022 print issue.

by The Augur Bit
December 4, 2022

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Arts

Fall Play Draws Criticism for Lack of Palestinian Representation

Avery Fragale '28 and Kai Park '27 cover GDS' production of 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' which incorporated contemporary diary excerpts from children in conflict zones but notably did not include a Palestinian entry.

by Avery Fragale Kai Park
December 15, 2025
Features

Relative to 2009 Head of School Search, Hunt for Shaw’s Successor Gives Students Larger Role

Karrie Hu '28 compares this year's head of school search to the one that produced head of school Russell Shaw in 2009.

by Karrie Hu
December 15, 2025
Arts

Theater Lab Returns with Showing of Sarah DeLappe’s ‘The Wolves’

Avery Fragale ’28 covers Theater Lab's production of 'The Wolves.'

by Avery Fragale
December 15, 2025
Opinions

Students Deserve a Quiet Side They Can Rely On

Noah Kolker ’26 argues that GDS should not hold meetings in the quiet side of the library because it compromises a space students need to study.

by Noah Kolker
December 15, 2025
The Augur Bite

Winter Recipes: Latkes

Chloe Sachs ’28 shares her family's recipe for latkes.

by Chloe Sachs
December 15, 2025
Sports

Athletics Department Dissolves Wrestling Team

Lucille Hletko Wood '29 and Chloe Newkirk '27 cover the dissolution of the wrestling team after it didn't receive enough sign-ups.

by Lucille Hletko Wood Chloe Newkirk
December 14, 2025
Features

Community Remembers Spanish Teacher Victor Vincent Following Death

Arielle Stopak ’27 covers middle school Spanish teacher Victor Vincent's death and legacy.

by Arielle Stopak
December 7, 2025
Sports

Men’s Varsity Basketball Opens Season With Loss to Avalon

Didi Pathiyal ’27 covers the men's varsity basketball team's first game of the regular season.

by Didi Pathiyal
December 7, 2025
Opinions

The Trump Administration is Setting Back Racial Progress; It’s Our Job to Fight Back

Leo Johnson-Goldfrank ’26 argues that the Trump administration is impeding on racial progress, and GDS students need to stand up for equality.

by Leo Johnson-Goldfrank
December 7, 2025
The Augur Bite

Winter Recipes: Holiday Sugar Cookies

Ellie Dean ’27 shares her family's recipe for holiday sugar cookies.

by Ellie Dean
December 7, 2025
Sports

Women’s Varsity Basketball Falls to Stone Ridge in Hard-Fought Match

Jacob Blane '28 and Ryan Granowitter '27 cover the women's varsity basketball team's first league game of the season.

by Jacob Blane Ryan Granowitter
December 7, 2025
Sports

For GDS Athletes, It’s More Than Just a Game

Jacob Blane '28 examines why GDS athletes love to play.

by Jacob Blane
December 6, 2025
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Welcome to the last Bit Newsletter of 2025! Today Welcome to the last Bit Newsletter of 2025!

Today, from features, we have an article that compares the current head of school search to that of 2009. 

From sports, we have an article about the dissolution of the wrestling team. 

From opinions, a writer argues that GDS should prioritize students’ study spaces and not hold meetings in the quiet side of the library. 

From arts, we have an article about the fall Theater Lab performance and another about the fall play. 

From the Augur Bite, a writer shares her recipe for latkes. 

Please reach out to augurbit@gds.org with any questions, feedback or letters to the editors.

Read the articles now using the link in bio!
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Today, from features, we have articles about the second, third and fourth head of school finalists. We also have an article about updates to the phone policy, and another article about the new classes offered at the high school this year. 

From sports, we have an article about the women’s varsity soccer team’s victory over Holton-Arms School and another about the women’s varsity volleyball team’s Dig Pink game. 

From opinions, a writer argues that GDS should provide affordable and accessible lunches and another writer encourages students to follow in Jane Goodall’s footsteps and advocate for sustainability.

From arts, we have a review of Taylor Swift’s new album. 

From the Augur Bite, we have a recipe for handheld apple pies and apple cinnamon rolls. 

Please reach out to augurbit@gds.org with any questions, feedback or letters to the editors.

Read the articles now using the link in bio!
Welcome back to the Bit Newsletter! Today, from Welcome back to the Bit Newsletter! 

Today, from features, we have an article about the first head of school candidate and an article about federal agents’ and MPD’s arrest of two people near GDS. 

From sports, we have an article about a group of juniors' fantasy football league and another about the women’s varsity tennis team’s loss to Stone Ridge. 

From opinions, a writer argues that the Trump administration is suppressing free speech. 

From arts, we have an article about the new studio arts department head. 

From the Augur Bite, we have a recipe for autumn spice cookies. 

Please reach out to augurbit@gds.org with any questions, feedback or letters to the editors. Read the articles now using the link in bio!
Welcome to the last Augur Bit newsletter of this s Welcome to the last Augur Bit newsletter of this school year! 
 
Editors’ Note: Thank you for reading the Bit this year. You empower the Bit to seek and spread the truth. We hope to catch you in September when the newsletter returns for the 2025-2026 school year! 

Today, from features, we have a story about junior Grace Khuzami’s SSC presidential election victory. 

From sports, we have the weekly bulletin. 

From opinions, a writer argues that administrators should build deeper connections with students. 

From arts, we have an article about Fata Morgana’s spring show and a review of PinkPantheress’ new album. 

Please reach out to augurbit@gds.org with any questions, feedback or letters to the editors.

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Welcome back to the Bit Newsletter! Today, from Welcome back to the Bit Newsletter! 

Today, from features, we have a story about the head of school’s decision to leave. We also have an update to last week's story about the associate head of school’s departure and we additionally have the SSC bulletin. 

From opinions, a writer argues that open gradebooks are harmful to students. 

From sports, we have a story about a sophomore breaking a school track record and another about changes to the crew teams. 

From arts, we have a review of this year’s spring musical and an album review. 

Please reach out to augurbit@gds.org with any questions, feedback or letters to the editors.

Read the articles now using the link in bio!
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Today, from features, we have a developing story about the associate head of school’s departure, coverage of the 2025 Integration Bee and an article about the mice in the high school building. 

From sports, we have the weekly bulletin. 

From arts, we have coverage of this year’s spring Cabaret performances. 

Finally, we have a photo story from this year’s Holi celebration. 

Please reach out to augurbit@gds.org with any questions, feedback or letters to the editors.

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