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THE YEAR IN SCHEDULES: different variations of hybrid and fully remote schedules have been in place all year, and by the end of tonights Board meeting a decision will be finalized for which more aggressive model will be implemented after spring break.

DGN, DGS students express mixed feelings about this year’s schedules, share hopes for fourth-quarter changes

Sam Bull and Teagan Smith
March 15, 2021
EMPTYING HALLS: Hybrid learning leaves most halls and classrooms barren.

Managing in-person hybrid classes with under four students

Emily Falconer, News Editor
February 11, 2021
Students, staff express mixed views toward online course registration process

Students, staff express mixed views toward online course registration process

Nicholas Hanscom, In-Depth Editor
January 20, 2021
MAKING PROGRESS: a photo collage displaying the progress made on the commons and purple gym hallway at DGN.

Bull’s Board Corner: January 11

Sam Bull, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2021
PERFECT PERFORMANCE: dancers perform at the 2020 showcase in January.

Orchesis dance company transitions to virtual rehearsals

Amelia Carlson, Editor-in-Chief
December 31, 2020
SNOWBALL FESTIVITIES: Snowball directors pose for a group photo before beginning the first day of activities.

DGN Snowball flourishes within a virtual setting

Amelia Carlson, Editor-in-Chief
December 30, 2020
FULLY REMOTE: This schedule was the most used of this semester.

DGN reflects on this semester’s schedule

Maeve Dietrich, Social Media and Photography Editor
December 18, 2020
EVOLUTION: Remote learning has changed in many ways; including a switch from mainly asynchronous learning in the spring to organized and synchronous in the fall. However, many believe that there are still many improvements to be made for the future of remote learning.

Evolution of Remote Learning: Students, staff see general upgrades but still room to improve

Sam Bull, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2020
“That is, unfortunately, a risk when you have people coming from out of town, gathering together in an indoor setting. It is unfortunate because that’s such a sacred part of American tradition—the family gathering around Thanksgiving. But that is a risk,” Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci said.

Refashioned Festivities: DGN community expresses thanks, anticipates fun Thanksgiving despite tradition alterations

Nicholas Hanscom, In-Depth Editor
November 18, 2020
Hanscom’s Top Five: Food delivery platforms you can use to support local restaurants

Hanscom’s Top Five: Food delivery platforms you can use to support local restaurants

Nicholas Hanscom, In-Depth Editor
November 9, 2020
LESSONS FROM THE LIVING ROOM: I use our living room, as my husband is also teaching remotely and he uses the office, Math teacher Ashlyn LaBud said.

Overcoming online: how fully remote teachers adjusted to hybrid learning

Gretchen Lucina, A&E Editor
November 3, 2020
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: Dr. Hank Thiele (center left) goes through a presentation at the Board meeting Oct. 19 concerning the return to school.

Bull’s Board Corner: October 19

Sam Bull, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
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