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ARTISTIC  BRILLIANCE: Painting with diligent strokes, junior Noah Dougherty creates a fun design on the arm of a fellow Bowie student. The Bowie Key Club held a painting booth at Bulldog Roundup offering candy and drawings to younger kids. “Bulldog Roundup was an incredibly fun and engaging experience,” Dougherty said. “I really enjoyed how it allowed us to connect with the community and showcase the various clubs at Bowie. It was a great way to interact with future Bowie students and share the spirit of our school.”

Future bulldogs round up on campus

Sydney Murphy, Photo Essay Editor April 25, 2025

Kids flood the hallways in their western themed costumes, with smiles on their faces as they eagerly wait their turn to participate in thrilling activities. Laughter fills the air as the first official...

The Monkey story swings into theatres

Eleanor Blue, Review Editor April 22, 2025

Close your eyes. Imagine your greatest fear, an image that keeps you up at night and sends shivers down your spine. Did you picture a wind-up monkey banging on a toy drum? Well, that’s what Oz Perkins...

Strongly swinging student Jil Schwe leans in for a powerful hit hoping to score points for her team.

Serving from across the globe

Caroline Baxter, Sports Editor April 21, 2025

Smashing the ball towards the opponent, junior foreign exchange student Jil Schwethelm scores yet another point for the Bowie tennis team. Schwethelm is one of the two foreign exchange students on the...

Track team hurdles to success with new volunteer coach

Alice Goss, Dispatch Reporter April 18, 2025

The sun beating down on the back of his neck, energy tense in the air, the occasional cheer from the sidelines. Hamza Deyaf once was one of the sprinters waiting to take off down the track, and now he...

Baking Business is bringing in the bucks for Gonzalez

Marissa McGowan, Review Editor April 17, 2025

Flour dusts the air as junior Gianna Gonzalez carefully mixes ingredients for her favorite treat, swirling frosting onto a batch of freshly baked cupcakes. With each motion, her beloved cupcakes come to...

Senate Bill 2 will potentially change Texas education

Sara Fowler, Dispatch Reporter April 16, 2025

On February 5, 2025, Senate Bill 2 (SB2), which would create an Education Savings Account (ESA) program in Texas, advanced through the Texas senate. Following suit, House Bill 3 (HB3), another ESA program...

Schools brace for staffing shortages

Katie Grumet, News Editor April 15, 2025

Senior Nate Motes walks through the Bowie hallways. In the winter, he’s freezing, and in the summer, the hallways reach scalding hot temperatures because there is no AC or heat. Once he enters his class,...

Rally Day protest for public education

Peyton Dorsey, News Editor April 14, 2025

Marching, chanting, waving signs and flags on the steps of the Texas state capitol and making their presence known. Students and parents of Texas joined collectively in protest on Monday, February 24,...

Students often wait in long lines during the bake sales, but the wait is worth the variety of food offered. The sales are held during lunch, so students are excited to see what the baking team has been up to.

Students enjoy sweet treats at Zoe Myer’s bake sale

Chance East, Dispatch Reporter April 3, 2025

Zoe’s Spring Bake Sale offered a variety of spring themed treats, including cakes, cookies, and drinks, with prices starting at $1. Students lined up during lunch to enjoy the baked goods provided like...

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