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Bowie adds behavioral program
Bowie adds behavioral program
Peyton Dorsey, News Editor • February 17, 2025

Character Strong is a behavioral program put into place by Austin Independent School District (AISD) in response to a requirement from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA investigated AISD’s compliance...

Bowie’s Choir Shines Bright at the UIL Contest
Bowie’s Choir Shines Bright at the UIL Contest
Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter • February 14, 2025

Junior Darby Kendrick, along with 21 other choir students, participated in the annual UIL Region 18 Solo and Ensemble Contest on February 8.  Kendrick walked into a high school classroom to perform her...

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AISD prepares staff for new policies
Katie Grumet, News Editor • February 14, 2025

Imagine sitting in class one day focused on your work and then being interrupted by a blaring announcement. 'We are now on hold'. Your teacher stops what they’re doing and checks that the door is locked....

Senior Julia Low brings encouragement and confidence to Bowie’s debate team
Senior Julia Low brings encouragement and confidence to Bowie’s debate team
Eliza Williams, Dispatch Reporter • February 20, 2025

Words of a persuasive air fill the room, drawing the ears and eyes of the audience, as well as of her fellow debaters. The speaker takes the stage. Congressional and World Schools debater, senior Julia...

Danube dashes towards her diploma
Danube dashes towards her diploma
Isabella Verette, Editor-in-Chief • February 14, 2025

Striding down the hallways and striving for a faster start in the world, Danube Shudic makes a mark on clubs, classes, and her peers.  Shudic is part of the class of 2027 cohort but will be graduating...

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: The film crew sets up for another take in front of the camera. Over two days, the group wrote, filmed, and edited to compete in the San Antonio 48 Hour Project.
Film frenzy: students create short movie in timed event
Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor • January 8, 2025

Blood is all she can see. Lungs breathing faster and faster. Eyes blinded by panic, she stumbles out of the house. Her heart pounds in her chest, each beat frantic. On August 17, 2024, this scene came...

Bowie track competitors take a running start
Bowie track competitors take a running start
Hannah Kim, Dispatch Reporter • February 19, 2025

It’s that time of the year, runners line up at the starting line with the adrenaline pumping getting ready to push off and run. Emeila Lynn and Lillie Gideon who’ve been doing track for quite some...

Senior transitions from court to water
Senior transitions from court to water
Michael Vienneau, Sports Editor • February 14, 2025

COMMANDING THE COURT: Sydney Ashby brings the ball up the court.  Being the point guard, Ashby calls the plays in order to get the offense started.
Freshman phenom leads lady ‘Dawgs
Michael Vienneau, Sports Editor • January 3, 2025

Displaying talent, poise, and maturity much beyond her years, freshman Sydney Ashby was selected to play point guard on varsity girls basketball this year. The ‘Dawgs have gotten off to a hot start,...

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President Trump's second act begins
President Trump’s second act begins
Savannah Riggins, Politics Editor • February 18, 2025

On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump was sworn into office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. During his inauguration, Trump shared information about the future of America...

Students during lunch line the halls of the fine arts building when it's too cold to sit outside.
Without enough seats in the cafeteria, students take to the floors
Capri Wyatt, Dispatch Reporter • February 18, 2025

Everyday, hundreds of Bowie students struggle with finding a comfortable place to sit for lunch. From a full cafeteria to filled up picnic tables, there is a lack of seating for lunch time at Bowie. More...

Culinary pop-ups
Alice Goss, Dispatch Reporter • February 14, 2025

Games compete for the spotlight: Block Blast vs Tetris
Sydney Murphy, Eve Johansson, and Olivia Hunter February 14, 2025

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Culinary pop-ups
Alice Goss, Dispatch Reporter • February 14, 2025

BEATS BLAST: Layering melodies and beats to create an immersive soundtrack for their club. Each adjustment, members get caught up in the rhythm of their creativity.
Music inspires students to build a creative space
Hannah Kim, Dispatch Reporter • December 13, 2024

A new Music Production Cub at Bowie is quickly getting some student's attention with music. It is a welcoming environment where both beginners and those who have some experience can join, according to...

Ending off "Last Christmas" with a powerful solo, a senior member belts a tune alongside Bowie Choir.
The Choirs’ Winter Wonderland Concert Brings Forth Holiday Spirit
Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter • December 13, 2024

On Wednesday, December 12, 2024, the Bowie choir put on their annual Winter Wonderland concert for friends and family.  The student choirs’ voices carried the holiday spirit throughout the fully...

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