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The Dispatch

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The Dispatch

Junior Ella Scott poses for the camera while answering questions about vending machines at Bowie.
Vending Machines appear on campus
Marissa McGowan, Dispatch Reporter • January 7, 2025

The Austin Independent School District recently distributed vending machines to all high schools in the district. While Bowie doesn't have any direct involvement with what is contained in the vending machines,...

PASSING THROUGH: A student pulls up to the parking garage where their RFID tag needs to be scanned before they're allowed to enter. If the system does not allow the car to enter, the student may have to back up and try to enter again.
Garage parking system malfunctions preventing use
Marissa McGowan, Review editor • December 31, 2024

As junior Peyton Elliot turns into the parking garage entrance, slowly approaching her fate, she drives, hoping that her RFID tag will be scanned and a line of cars won’t grow behind her. As her tag...

TRYING IT OUT: Junior Serra Gomez skims a book she grabbed off the shelf while sitting on the MLK memorial bench in the Austin public library. Gomez does this before deciding to check out the book online.
Local insitution provides free resources
Katie Grumet, news editor • December 24, 2024

Walking into the public library, junior Serra Gomez’s eyes light up as she walks down the rows of bookshelves. She pulls a book off the shelf, sits down on a bench in the library, and begins to read...

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...

INSTRUCTING STUDENTS: Olivia Baird stands in front of the Gorzycki Middle Schoolers. Baird and Larkin Bock have been mentoring the students on debate, to prepare them for high school.
Debate team inspires young learners
Alice Goss, Dispatch Reporter • January 2, 2025

Searching through the bustling halls of Bowie at the beginning of a new school year, for the first time freshmen will be walking into John Mast’s debate class with prior knowledge and skills all thanks...

STRUMMING ALONG: Senior Jianna Zamora strums along in Guitar class. Zamora is the teachers assistant for the guitar classes.
Senior Jianna Zamora performs for new beginnings
Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter • December 26, 2024

Jianna Zamora clutches the baton with her right hand while simultaneously moving her arms in swift movements as she conducts Bowie’s guitar class. Zamora has been playing guitar since middle school,...

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,...

LOCKED DOWN: Junior Jesse Sheets holds Nikhil Chaku down on the mat. Sheets recently broke his nose resulting in him having to wear protective masks during practices and tournaments.
Bulldogs battle for a spot on varsity wrestling
Sydney Murphy, Dispatch Reporter • December 30, 2024

Lights shine bright in the arena, the crowd’s cheers roar as sophomore Sophie Owensby squares off, the Bowie varsity wrestling team is ready for competition. According to sophomore Devon Crowe, the...

Boys varsity team hosts tournament at Bowie leading to third place victory for the ‘Dawgs
Will Olenick, Online Managing Editor • December 23, 2024

The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team hosted a tournament in the big gym from December 5-7. The ‘Dawgs went 4-1 in the tournament, taking victories over Lehman, LBJ Austin, and Vandegrift.  “After...

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Promise Program benefits graduating seniors
Promise Program benefits graduating seniors
Capri Wyatt, Dispatch Reporter • January 14, 2025

Many freshly graduated high school students struggle with finding an affordable education, especially in Austin, where rising inflation contributes to every day prices skyrocketing. This issue leaves many...

A swankified version of a iconic musical, now in theaters
A swankified version of a iconic musical, now in theaters
Sophia Shaw, Dispatch Reporter • January 13, 2025

The movie adaptation of Wicked came out on November 22, 2024 starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The original Wicked musical first appeared on Broadway October 8, 2003 with Idina Menzel and Christan...

Interstate 35 should not be expanded
Interstate 35 should not be expanded
Editorial Board January 10, 2025

Bumper-to-bumper traffic, honking car horns, and displeased drivers are all common along the stretch of Interstate-35 (I-35) that runs through Austin. The Texas Department of Public Transportation (TxDOT)...

RUNNING FAST: Junior Haq Newton runs with the ball in his stick across the field during the alumni game. Newton has been playing lacrosse for five years. “The car raffle will help us pay for balls, pads, equipment, and pay our coaches,” Newton said. “We also need money to go into funding our trips for tournaments.”
Lacrosse begins a drive for support
Ryan Zuniga, Photo Essay Editor • January 9, 2025

This year, the lacrosse team held a car raffle for a 1970 Ford Mustang. To enter the raffle, participants must have been 18 or older and purchase a ticket. For just $100 per ticket, participants had...

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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...

CALLBACKS: Bubba Infante focuses on every note as he auditions for the role of Harry, in this year's production of “Mamma Mia!”. He expresses emotion throughout his audition with hand movements.
Thoroughly Theatre
Alice Goss, Dispatch Reporter • December 13, 2024

Every November, Bowie’s Starlight Theatre Company (STC) starts rehearsal for the main-stage musical, it is the largest production the company puts on with a cast of 80+ students. This 2024-25 season,...

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