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Some teachers at Bowie are only giving students four to five bathroom passes per semester.

Bathroom passes have become a luxury

Gianna Gonzalez, Dispatch Reporter October 24, 2023

During the day students are focused on school work, lunch, and attending FIT sessions. They don't get many chances to use the restroom, and when the need arises, it's the only thing they can think about....

The Dawgs take down Akins

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff October 22, 2023

The Lady ‘Dawgs traveled north on Tuesday, October 17 to face off against the Anderson Trojans. In a competitive first set, the Trojans took an early 1-0 lead with a 26-24 set win. The Lady ‘Dawgs...

SIMPLE EXCHANGE: The chromebook room in A117 is not only home to technology support for students, but is also a place to purchasing a new ID. A student is given a new ID badge by Tonya Snow before classes begin.

Updated ID policies are implemented

Peyton Dorsey, Dispatch Reporter October 18, 2023

The Bowie ID policy has faced changes this school year. Similar to last year, students are still required to wear their IDs while they’re on campus at all times. However, starting this year, there have...

Every year Bowie takes in several exchange students from various countries around the world. These students come to America, and to Bowie, for many different reasons.

New year, new exchange students

Asher Hagan, Executive Editor: Art/Graphics October 17, 2023

Junior Giorgio Cocquio embraces his brother after his long time away, while hearing the stories of his brother’s travels in America, an idea starts to form in his mind. Every year Bowie takes in several...

The dawgs join their pregame huddle to speak with Coach Madeline
Evans.

Cross country ‘Dawgs and Lady ‘Dawgs won first place in the district meet for the first time ever.

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff October 16, 2023

The ‘Dawgs went on the road to play the Johnson Jaguars in a pivotal district matchup on Thursday, October 12. After trailing for much of the first half, the ‘Dawgs led by junior quarterback Cruz Tello...

A day in the life of a mountain-Baker

Noah Bihan, Photo Essay Editor October 12, 2023

In the midst of Austin's picturesque landscapes, sophomore Carson Baker embraces the art of mountain biking, navigating the rocky trails and challenging terrain with every pedal and leap he takes. “It's...

Hosted by Round Rock High School, the swim and dive team placed fifth out of the 14-team field that attended the MavWood Invitational.

The swim and dive team participated in their first competition of the season

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff October 10, 2023

The Lady ‘Dawgs continued district play at Lake Travis on Tuesday, October 3. The Lady ‘Dawgs were unable to use the momentum from the wins against Westlake and Austin High, as they fell in three straight...

State law introduces new vape policy

Gabby Bochey, Dispatch Reporter October 9, 2023

With the start of the new school year, there have been numerous changes to student life. An important one being a new bill surrounding various vape products. This law, House Bill 114 (HB114), went into...

PERFORMING TO THE CLASS: Senior Jadon Demetri has been a part of Bowie’s Starlight Theater Company since his freshman year, this year helping to direct a couple plays. Demetri plans on attending a film school in hopes of directing his very own film one day.

Senior theater student pursues dream of directing films

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter October 5, 2023

Hazy lights dim in and out, as crowds of people wait with hushed breaths. In front of them words are spoken so loud they reverberate throughout the set. In the center of it all, the director stands, calling...

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