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Bowie Forensics Wins Big at Pflugerville Tournament

Marisa Salazar, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017

On Saturday, September 16th, the Bowie Forensics team won big at the Pflugerville State Qualifier and returned with many winners and new trophies to display the skill and hard work put forth by the competitors. The team is coached by Brian Alford and Marco Bazan, and as an activity downplayed by popular movies such as 'Clueless,' more preparation goes into speech and debate tournaments than one may...

New Bowie map

Mo Orr, Online Team Lead
September 17, 2017

Over nearly 30 years, James Bowie High School has gone through changes that have positively improved how Bowie runs. When it comes to our map of Bowie, administration found it was time for a revamp. Teacher Judith Cooper’s seventh period Graphic Design 3 practicum class redesigned the new Bowie map, and was able to improve difficulties with the previous map. �...

Commentary

Not so fun facts about the SAT

Justine Lockhart

Another SAT has come and gone. Today hundreds of students faced a sphinx's riddle and crossed their fingers. It's a moment of doom or success: doom that leads to the stress...

September 16, 2017

September 11th, 16 years later September 11, 2017

Women cry out for equal pay July 17, 2017
Sequels and Reboots of Old Movies June 21, 2017

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Athletics

King and Queen of Springs!

Marisa Salazar, Staff Writer

The amount of enjoyment taken from a sport depends on the competitiveness and dedication of the participating...

September 14, 2017

Tennis Sisters aiming for state

Mia Barbosa, Sports Editor

For sophomore Gigi Francis and senior Jolie Francis, growing up they were always aro...

July 13, 2017

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Review

Lego Ninjago review

Justine Lockhart, Staff Writer

Monstrous cats, volcanoes, father son troubles, tears of fire and teen ninjas all find their place in the latest Lego movie: The Lego Ninjago Movie. The movie is centered...

September 23, 2017

Samurai Jack series review

June 29, 2017

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In-Depth

Bullying Commentary

Kathleen Nguyen, In-Depth Editor

The answer is easy. Just don’t bully. That’s what we’ve as students been told since our young minds could comprehend the concept of malicious acts towards others. However so...

July 1, 2017

Fighting against bullying June 15, 2017
Samantha Knapp – senior goodbye June 9, 2017
Alicia Molina – senior goodbye June 7, 2017

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Student Life

37th Annual Pecan Street Festival

Marisa Salazar, Staff Writer

Residents of Austin, Texas are no strangers to festivals, especially since the city is branded the 'Live Music Capital of the World.' Along with ACL and SXSW, there is a bi...

September 24, 2017

Bowie Forensics Wins Big at Pflugerville Tournament September 19, 2017

National Merit announcement September 15, 2017
King and Queen of Springs! September 14, 2017

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Entertainment

37th Annual Pecan Street Festival

Marisa Salazar, Staff Writer

Residents of Austin, Texas are no strangers to festivals, especially since the city is branded the 'Live Music Capital of the World.' Along with ACL and SXSW, there is a bi...

September 24, 2017

Lego Ninjago review September 23, 2017
Senior one-acts July 21, 2017
Silver Stars’ success at Spring Show July 9, 2017

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Photo Essay

Cowey makes profit from upcycling

Cara Andres, Staff Writer

During the school day, he assists and educates his students with arithmetic. With his extra free time, he re-purposes and resells vintage and mid-century modern pieces. Charl...

July 11, 2017