Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Lone Star Dispatch Issue #1

Age Old Battle Still Going On
Who: Parker Smith
What: Smith standing up for her body and dress code
When: September 4, 2015
Where: Bowie High school
Why: Speaking about how she feels
How: She receives support from fellow classmates and her family

In this story Parker Smith explains how she feels about the way the school acts about her being out of dress code. She says it makes her feel embarrassed, and that she should be able to dress without judgement.

People Quoted: Parker Smith- direct, Marley Neth- direct, Principal Stephen Kane- direct, Jennifer Smith- direct, Brandon Smith- direct

Opinionated Statement: "There should be something done, and I'm not saying the whole dress code should be changed, but it's the way it's enforced and how it makes girls feel." I believe this is an opinion, because not everyone agrees that the dress code is a problem.

After reading the story, yes I can understand how the title fits in with it, but I would've never guessed what the story was about with that title. I thin that's okay though, because sometimes its nice to have to read it and after reading it you understand.

Yes, the artwork definitely fits with the story.

Building a Better Education Thanks to AISD Bond
Who: Bowie campus
What: changes across campus
When: Started 2 years ago and is still taking place
Where: Bowie High School
Why: To help improve the schools ability for a better education
How: They received more funding from AISD

In this story they explain the changes happening around school such as a new and bigger place for athletics, a new kitchen, a post for the officer, and have replaced old locks. All of this improvement on the school will hopefully help improve the students learning experience.

People Quoted: Pablo Riera- direct, Brittani Thibodeaux- direct, Richard Winemiller-direct, Janelle Seay- direct

Opinionated Statements: There are no opinionated statements

Yes, I think the title fits the story very well. I was able to make a good guess at what I was about to be reading.

Yes, the photo suits the story well.

SAT and ACT Will Change in March
Who: Judd Pfiefer
What: Changes to SAT and ACT tests
When: March 2016
Where: At Bowie and all over
Why: To improve scores
How: He is a SAT prep teacher

In this story, they explain that there will be a change to the SAT and ACT tests. They explain the different ways to study, and that it is important to study, because they are some of the biggest tests for high school.

People Quoted: Judd Pfiefer- direct, Isabela Doberenz-direct, Ricky Ramirez- direct

Opinionated Statements: No opinionated quotes

Yes, the title explains exactly what the story s telling us.

Yes, the picture does go well with the story

Fit Bell Schedule Remains The Same After Proposals Last Year
Who: Bowie
What: fit is staying the same schedule
When: this school year
Where: Bowie HighSchool
Why: To sync up with other school campuses
How: the proposals from last year

In this story students and teachers explain what they like and dislike about the fit schedules at Bowie. The bell schedule did remain the same.

People Quoted: Emily Heim- Direct, Nicole Moore- direct, Kalia Aquino- direct, Patricia Conroy- direct, Matt Saucier- direct, Lili Benitez- direct, Sahaj Mann- direct

Opinionated Statement:
no opinions

AISD gives school bond for campus renovations
Who: Bowie and AISD
What: 16.5 million bond
When: 2013
WHere: Bowie
Why: for renovations
How: using money to improve school

Bowie was given a 16,5 million dollar bond and used it to make renovations. In th story it talks about students and teachers and their excitement about it.

People Quoted: Vicki Hebert, Tanner Howell, Robert rasmus

Opinionated statement: "While the bond as improved both the look and function of the campus, there are still numerous improvements to be made."

Yes the title helps explain.

there was no picture.

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