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Senior Elizabeth Cluchey beams as she waves to her beloved teachers. Cluchey said that upon reflection of her high school career, it would be the family she had in the Starlight Theatre Company that she will miss the most.
Senior Send-Off Salute allows the Class of 2020 to take one last lap around campus
Cade Spencer, Managing Editor • June 8, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz has formed a Reopening Task Force to plan for the possibility of a modified school year. As of now, the Austin Independent School District Board has approved a calendar that would follow the form of a traditional year from August to May.
Reopening Task Force formed to plan for the 2020-2021 school year
Cade Spencer, Managing Editor • May 29, 2020
High school students across the nation have had to adjust to a new form of remote learning, online school, as school facilities have been closed to ensure social distancing. In order to increase participation in remote learning, Austin Independent School District has supplied students with Chromebooks and WiFi busses.
Online school poses a threat to accessible education
Maya Amador, Commentary Editor • May 26, 2020
An Instagram account with the username @JamesBowieHighSchool posted a plain white background with the hashtag #WhiteOutSunday on Sunday, June 14.
Fake Bowie Instagram account posts a #WhiteOutSunday photo
Faith Lawrence, Managing Editor • June 16, 2020
Junior Grace Burden cuts boyfriend Robby Nethurcuts
Maintaining relationships during quarantine
Shikha Patel, Online Managing Editor • May 28, 2020
Six U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over hospitals in the Austin community. The flyover is part of the Air Force’s national #AmericaStrong campaign where they perform flyovers to honor and recognize the crucial work of the nation’s health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrate a powerful message of unity
Cade Spencer, Managing Editor • May 20, 2020
On Tuesday, March 17, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt declared that gatherings of 10 or more people in the Travis Country area would be banned until deemed safe.
Five ways to stay productive and entertained while quarantined
Cade Spencer, Managing Editor • March 18, 2020
Advice for incoming freshman
Advice for incoming freshman
February 27, 2020
Mr. Bulldog 2020
February 25, 2020
Commentary
Performative activism does not create change; here are actions that will

Maya Amador, Dispatch Reporter | June 24, 2020

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Class of 2020 Faculty Send Off Salute
Class of 2020 Faculty Send Off Salute

June 3, 2020

On May 29, Seniors got the opportunity to drive by campus and a line of teachers. Congratulations to the class of 2020!

Bowie Idol crown taken with “Queen”
Bowie Idol crown taken with “Queen”

Corinne Piorkowski, Entertainment Editor
May 14, 2020

The process of recording a video, mixing songs, coordinating outfit changes, filming different scenes, and blending it all together is not a job for just anyone, which is what it takes to participate in Bowie Idol, especially in trying times like these. Senior Ava Nielsen did all of that and more with her choreographed video to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. This five minute video won Nielsen the...

Local stores that are still open for business
Local stores that are still open for business

Shikha Patel, Online Managing Editor
April 21, 2020

Big production supermarkets and grocery stores such as H-E-B, Costco, Randalls, and Whole Foods are packed right now. Due to high demand for groceries as well as implementing social distancing rules, many of the supplies you are looking for may be sold out. Luckily for Austin residents, there are many smaller, local and less-busy grocery stores, supermarkets, and more that are still offering essential...

Virtual spirit week
Virtual spirit week

Kaitlyn Zellner, Online Editor In Chief
April 3, 2020

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