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The Dispatch

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The Dispatch

FILING AWAY: Librarian Tara Walker-Leon puts away books in the library. This is one of the many responsibilities that Walker-Leon has on a daily basis.
AISD’s new budget creates conflict
Katie Grumet, News Editor • November 19, 2024

Imagine entering the library and not being greeted with a warm smile from librarian Tara Walker-Leon. There’s no one to run the Battle of the Books Club, the Banned Books Club, or the Bee Club. Instead,...

Shooting threats plague schools across the United States
Shooting threats plague schools across the United States
Marissa McGowan, Review Editor • November 18, 2024

A deep feeling of dread fills a student's mind as she steps through the doors of her school. One notification after another pings on her phone, each one more alarming than the last, as her friends reach...

Polls opening for general election
Polls opening for general election
Peyton Dorsey, News/Politics Editor • November 11, 2024

Election day is quickly approaching on Tuesday, November 5. Voters in Travis County will be casting their votes to determine who will fill federal office positions as well as state and local positions....

Girls club advocates for female invovement in STEM classes
Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter • November 20, 2024

When you’re one of two girls in a STEM based classroom, you feel obscured by the boys that make up the majority.  While those around you question what could a girl know about STEM, you are left to question,...

AP English Language and advanced English 1 teacher poses in his classroom with some of the comic books he's helped create over the years.
Matthew Gordon shares stories through comic books
Capri Wyatt, Dispatch Reporter • November 13, 2024

As the crisp pages of the comic book turn, the first page bursts with bright and colorful drawings catching the reader's eye. As the pages continue to turn, a new world with unique characters and intricate...

PEPPED UP: Senior Bubba Infante warms his voice up for auditions using different vocal exercises. He takes deep breaths in between exercises in preparation for his callback.
Senior steals the spotlight on and off stage
Isabella Verette, Print Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2024

Stealing and soaking the spotlight in, senior Bubba Infante never fails to put on a show. Embracing his naturally bubbly personality, Infante is a striking figure on campus that draws people in. Born...

RUNNING HOME: Working hard, sophomore Owen Witherspoon pushes himself to the end of the race. The Bowie Bulldogs finished first at the Austin ISD invitational.
Bulldog cross country powerhouses
Caroline Baxter, Sports Editor • October 28, 2024

Running towards the finish, the Bowie cross country team concludes another one of their long and draining races. Their hard efforts have paid off with the team being ranked 15th in the state. One of the...

The Bowie Bulldogs fought hard against the Akins Eagles in the game at Burger Stadium this Thursday.
‘Dawgs conquer Akins Eagles in ninth game of the season
Michael Vienneau, Sports Editor • October 26, 2024

Last Thursday night, the Bowie Bulldawgs took on the Akins Eagles at Burger Stadium. The ‘Dawgs got off to a fiery start leading 13-0 after the first quarter, behind two passing touchdowns by senior...

JUMPING FOR GOLD: Bowie runner Charlie Stinson trains for the high jumping event. Charlie trains multiple times a week resulting in his high performance in track.
Dawgs compete in junior olympics
Hannah Kim, Dispatch Reporter • October 24, 2024

Wind blowing, sweat dripping down, heavy panting comes from Conor Bibb and Charlie Stinson, two sophomores at Bowie High School who have qualified for the steeple chase and high jump at the Junior Olympics...

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Tee to the Green Battle
Will Olenick and Gabby Bochey November 18, 2024

Seniors Micheal Vienneau and Jack Considine show us the ropes of the Grey Rock Golf course in a "Tee to the Green" three hole match. Music credit: {FREE} Lil Yachty x Sample Type Beat - "Love Calls"  

Bulldawgs Speak Issue 2
Sam Bode, Commentary Editor • November 15, 2024

Students work at polls
Students work at polls
Savannah Riggins, Politics Editor • November 15, 2024

Current High school students who are at least 16 years old can work at the voting polls as election clerks. Students can serve during Early Voting and on Election Day “Student election workers are often...

SLY SWAMP: In Audrey Cullinane's production of the classic kids book, Miss Nelson is Missing, Grace Winslet stops her rowdy class of kindergartners from going to recess. Winslet plays Miss Nelson and Miss Swamp, a kind teacher and a mean substitute.
Theatre for Young Audiences performances build on childish imagination
Eve Johansson, Dispatch Reporter • November 14, 2024

Huge smiles bloom on young children’s faces as they watch high school theater students perform for them. Theater for Young Audiences, or TYA shows are a Bowie high school theater program tradition...

Matthew Gordon Comic Books
Capri Wyatt, Reporter • November 20, 2024

SLY SWAMP: In Audrey Cullinane's production of the classic kids book, Miss Nelson is Missing, Grace Winslet stops her rowdy class of kindergartners from going to recess. Winslet plays Miss Nelson and Miss Swamp, a kind teacher and a mean substitute.
Theatre for Young Audiences performances build on childish imagination
Eve Johansson, Dispatch Reporter • November 14, 2024

Huge smiles bloom on young children’s faces as they watch high school theater students perform for them. Theater for Young Audiences, or TYA shows are a Bowie high school theater program tradition...

Preston Withrow faces off against Liam Sullivan as Peter Pan in their children show.
Children show actors shine on stage in performances across AISD
Gracie Ruland, Dispatch Reporter • November 11, 2024

After the long audition and rehearsal process, the Starlight Theatre Company's TYA shows took place at the Starlight Theater last weekend. Shows occurred from Thursday night to yesterday afternoon. Students...

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