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The Dispatch

The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

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The dress code is unfair against girls. I think this because a boy and girl could wear the exact same outfit or a boy could show too much skin, but a girl could get flagged from the dress code instead of the boy.

The dress code is unfair

Austin Danaher April 24, 2024

The dress code is a set of rules about what students can and cannot wear to school. The dress code includes information for girl and boy students, but it is different for each group. There are consequences...

Mental health awareness should be prioritized in all schools

Mental health awareness should be prioritized in all schools

Sally Martinez, J1 Reporter April 22, 2024

Mental health takes a toll on students all over the world. It disrupts how they learn and retain that information. So, why is it not a big deal when schools see an increase in lower grades and moody students?...

Students endure this routine five days a week, leaving them with minimal breaks.

Students deserve to have a break during the school week

Ada Louderback, J1 Reporter April 15, 2024

Being a high school student can be incredibly demanding. Spending seven and a half hours a day in a classroom, with the stress of a huge workload, can be overwhelming. Students endure this routine five...

Students struggle to keep up with all of the homework teachers assign

Students struggle to keep up with all of the homework teachers assign

Diana Piorkowski, J1 Reporter April 12, 2024

For many students, having daily homework isn’t unusual. Teachers give homework to allow practice time over previous lessons. But, with eight different classes, students may feel overloaded with the amount...

Should College be free?

Should College be free?

Tarin Scannell, J1 Reporter April 11, 2024

Should college cost money? Many students face barriers as they struggle to afford the many college expenses. Many students face massive barriers as they struggle to afford college.Colleges on average range...

We Need More Time Management Training In School

Mia Patterson, J1 Reporter April 9, 2024

It’s safe to say that a good number of students have encountered struggles with time management. Whether it be because of extracurriculars, the bombardment of school work, or a constant lack of energy,...

Should Monday be part of the weekend?

Eve Johansson, J1 Reporter April 8, 2024

Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Indigenous People’s Day are happy days all around the U.S., mainly because people get time off. Three-day weekends are always a blast and extremely relaxing for citizens,...

Social media creates bad habits in youth

Ana Bruchey, J1 Reporter April 5, 2024

Social media has been around for years and recently groups of 8-12 year olds have been joining apps such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and more. Exposing the developing mind to social media at such young...

Phone Policy Positively Impacts Students

Phone Policy Positively Impacts Students

Sydney Murphy, J1 Reporter February 13, 2024

The Bowie phone policy helps students learn more efficiently in the classroom. Although students want to stay connected to their phones, phones distract students from their work, which validates the Bowie...

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