Sam Bode, Commentary Editor | June 11, 2024
Madeleine Travis, Commentary Editor | June 9, 2024
Bentlee Toland, Review Editor | June 8, 2024
Sophia Sanchez, Executive Editor: Writing | June 7, 2024
Mazzy Warren, Editor-In-Chief | June 6, 2024
Kate Davis, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief | June 4, 2024
Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor | June 3, 2024
Isabella Verette, Feature Editor | May 31, 2024
Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor | May 30, 2024
Charlotte Koellner, Executive Editor: Content | May 29, 2024
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Austin voters flooded the polls on Saturday, May 4, to cast their ballot in the Travis County Joint General and Special Elections. This ballot combined minor elections among...
![COMPETITION CLASHES ON CHESS BOARD: Senior Issac Hoke concentrates on his chess game against sophomore Nathan Musat. No Place For Hate hosted a community fair for clubs to encourage inclusion and acceptance at Bowie.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1-1200x800.jpg)
Walking into the courtyard, junior Sydney McBurnett was ecstatic to see that she and her classmates’ hard work and planning had come to fruition to produce Bowie’s first-ever...
![WEAPONS UP: Sophomore Gabriella Bochey, sophomore Will Olenick, and senior Austin Ikard pose with their Nerf guns. Their team, the Adderall Annihilators, lost in the third round of the Nerf war.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/da3-1200x800.jpeg)
Foam bullets fly through the cool spring air as students engage in stakeouts, battle, and dueling. Bowie Nerf War is back for 2024, bringing new rules to the age old tradition. Seniors...
![CAKE TO THE FACE: Lillian Joy, Tess Roadman and Caroline Otstott end the play Crimes of the Heart by smearing cake onto each others face. They are participating in Bowie’s one-act plays, short productions directed by seniors that delve into emotional topics.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0469-e1715947707683-1200x728.jpg)
As senior Olivia Taylor looks around at people lined up to audition, the nerves of directing their own theater production start to creep up. And as the next person steps up...
![GOING ALL IN: Senior Resiser Johnson completes crucial hand off to Joshua Flournoy. They qualified for the Nike Track Nationals in June.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-21-at-11.40.50 AM.png)
Breathing heavy, wind blowing in his hair, sweat dripping down his back, senior Resiser Johnson pushes through the last stretch of his race. Despite the burning in his legs,...
![UP TO THE PLATE: Junior Josh Gonzalez locks his eyes in on the pitcher, mounting his feet on the base. His full focus all on the upcoming pitch, Gonzalez became Bowie’s breakout player of the season after steeping in for Jaden Corzine after his injury.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1700-e1716308990832-1200x725.jpg)
Feet back in the box, eyes completely locked in to the once domineering pitcher, Junior Josh Gonzalez plans to make his mark for his team. In a year full of crazy accomplishments...
![LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION:Senior Brighton Toland, camera in hand, shoots for the stars. Toland plans will be working for The Merman Film company following graduation.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_8830-800x1200.jpg)
Barbies in hand, script in mind, and iPad ready for action, a young Brighton Toland prepares to create her best stop-motion film yet. Years later, Toland now a senior about...
![PRODUCT OF IMAGINATION: Raven Kemenesi reads The Murder in My Garden, her self-published poetry book that delves into her introspective thoughts. She found inspiration for her poetry in everyday life, the experience of growing up, and nature; such as the roses that surround her.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/raven-1200x800.jpg)
A glow lights senior Raven Kemenesi’s face as she studies the computer in front of her. She types word after word out, silently mouthing the words to test...
![SHELVES STOCKED: The party section at Daiso Japanese retail store is stocked with numerous festive items. The store is located in Sunset Valley.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shoprow-1200x796.jpg)
The bright lights shine on the customers filled with excitement after waiting in line to enter the new Daiso Japanese store at The Sunset Valley 5400 Brodie Ln Ste 990,...
![WHAM BAM, THANK YOU MA’AM: The Wham Bam Bagel truck stands proud in it’s pink glory. This truck is located at 415 E St Elmo Rd, in Austin Texas.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_4382-1200x900.jpg)
Bagels, as you may know, are a very popular snack or meal for anyone. You can put anything you want on them from cream cheese and marmalade to nutella and potato chips. They...
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It’s no secret that Generation Z is growing up in a very different world compared to older generations. The rapid growth of technology has forced our generation to grow...
![FAFSA delays cause missed chances](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FAFSA-delays-art-Asher-1000x1200.png)
Put yourself in a scenario where you’re applying for college and the thing that could make or break your acceptance just got delayed until December. All of your plans were...
![POSING FOR THE AUDIENCE: Star Dancer Maya Barrera strikes a pose as the lead of her routine at Spring Show. Barrea had a special part in the dance with one of her teammates. “This routine was probably one of the most exciting dances I did throughout the Spring Show, having a special part at the beginning of the dance was one of my highlights,” Barrera said. “I also really enjoyed getting to choreograph our solo parts in the dance, I love to preform and I had a lot of fun performing that dance.”](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0994-1200x800.jpg)
All year long, the Bowie Silver Stars choreograph, rehearse, and prepare for their Spring Show. Silver Stars’ families and friends come out to show support and see all the...
![UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Bex Cao-Spurlock took the stage with Jolene by Dolly Parton. Cao-Spurlock is one of the directors for Cabaret and sang Jolene for the 70’s section of the show.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_9455-1200x800.jpg)
Friends and family eagerly fill the auditorium seats. As people begin to settle, the lights dim and the first few students take their spots on stage. The show is starting. The...
Madeleine Travis, Commentary Editor | June 9, 2024
Bentlee Toland, Review Editor | June 8, 2024
Sophia Sanchez, Executive Editor: Writing | June 7, 2024
Mazzy Warren, Editor-In-Chief | June 6, 2024
Kate Davis, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief | June 4, 2024
Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor | June 3, 2024
Isabella Verette, Feature Editor | May 31, 2024
Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor | May 30, 2024
Charlotte Koellner, Executive Editor: Content | May 29, 2024
Editorial Board | May 28, 2024
Vivi Lopez-Stern, Commentary Editor | May 28, 2024
Michael Vienneau, Sports Editor | May 27, 2024
![Austins city-wide special election fills new positions](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/austinelectionstry-again-01-e1716226316812-1200x908.png)
Austin voters flooded the polls on Saturday, May 4, to cast their ballot in the Travis County Joint General and Special Elections. This ballot combined minor elections among multiple cities in Travis...
![COMPETITION CLASHES ON CHESS BOARD: Senior Issac Hoke concentrates on his chess game against sophomore Nathan Musat. No Place For Hate hosted a community fair for clubs to encourage inclusion and acceptance at Bowie.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1-1200x800.jpg)
Walking into the courtyard, junior Sydney McBurnett was ecstatic to see that she and her classmates’ hard work and planning had come to fruition to produce Bowie’s first-ever community day. As student-constructed...
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On June 17, 2023 Texas Senate Bill 17 was passed. Following it’s passage, the impact of Texas Senate Bill 17 is reverberating throughout the state’s educational landscape, promoting a wave of reactions...
![LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION:Senior Brighton Toland, camera in hand, shoots for the stars. Toland plans will be working for The Merman Film company following graduation.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_8830-800x1200.jpg)
Barbies in hand, script in mind, and iPad ready for action, a young Brighton Toland prepares to create her best stop-motion film yet. Years later, Toland now a senior about to graduate she prepares, to...
![PRODUCT OF IMAGINATION: Raven Kemenesi reads The Murder in My Garden, her self-published poetry book that delves into her introspective thoughts. She found inspiration for her poetry in everyday life, the experience of growing up, and nature; such as the roses that surround her.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/raven-1200x800.jpg)
A glow lights senior Raven Kemenesi’s face as she studies the computer in front of her. She types word after word out, silently mouthing the words to test the sound. After the last period,...
![READY FOR TAKE-OFF: Junior Evan Leeper sits tall and ready in a Cessna 172 preparing to knock out some of his mandatory flying hours to obtain his pilots license. Making ahead start toward his dream job of being a cargo or commercial pilot Leeper is inching closer to obtaining his license around July.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_5068-e1716225708514-909x1200.jpg)
The roar of the engine, the sound of flight control, and the elevating feeling of lifting off the ground are nothing new for junior Evan Leeper. Leeper has been working on obtaining his pilot’s license...
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![GOING ALL IN: Senior Resiser Johnson completes crucial hand off to Joshua Flournoy. They qualified for the Nike Track Nationals in June.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-21-at-11.40.50 AM.png)
Breathing heavy, wind blowing in his hair, sweat dripping down his back, senior Resiser Johnson pushes through the last stretch of his race. Despite the burning in his legs, he goes faster, knowing he...
![UP TO THE PLATE: Junior Josh Gonzalez locks his eyes in on the pitcher, mounting his feet on the base. His full focus all on the upcoming pitch, Gonzalez became Bowie’s breakout player of the season after steeping in for Jaden Corzine after his injury.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1700-e1716308990832-1200x725.jpg)
Feet back in the box, eyes completely locked in to the once domineering pitcher, Junior Josh Gonzalez plans to make his mark for his team. In a year full of crazy accomplishments and injuries, the Bowie...
![RUNNING FOR GLORY: Freshman Ellie Grigsby finishes an important hand-off to keep Bowie’s chances of winning alive. Grigsby had a very successful first track season as a bulldog.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-21-at-11.20.28 AM-837x1200.png)
Running towards victory, Freshman Ellie Grigsby completes a hand-off during a relay at a track meet. Grigsby is a multi-sport athlete and is one of the most successful freshmen at Bowie. Grigsby hasn’t...
![WEAPONS UP: Sophomore Gabriella Bochey, sophomore Will Olenick, and senior Austin Ikard pose with their Nerf guns. Their team, the Adderall Annihilators, lost in the third round of the Nerf war.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/da3-1200x800.jpeg)
Foam bullets fly through the cool spring air as students engage in stakeouts, battle, and dueling. Bowie Nerf War is back for 2024, bringing new rules to the age old tradition. Seniors Lucas Burcham and...
![CAKE TO THE FACE: Lillian Joy, Tess Roadman and Caroline Otstott end the play Crimes of the Heart by smearing cake onto each others face. They are participating in Bowie’s one-act plays, short productions directed by seniors that delve into emotional topics.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0469-e1715947707683-1200x728.jpg)
As senior Olivia Taylor looks around at people lined up to audition, the nerves of directing their own theater production start to creep up. And as the next person steps up to audition, they push the feeling...
![CELEBRATION STATION: Senior Finnegan Alexander stands center stage, with flowers, balloons, and a sash, after being named the winner of Bowie’s Got Talent. Alexander performed a rendition of My Way by Frank Sinatra.](https://thedispatchonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_3944-900x1200.jpg)
Gazing down on the audience stretched before them, the spotlight brightens on the performers' faces. On Saturday, March 30, the Student Council and the fine arts programs sponsored Bowie’s Got Talent...