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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...

New federal bureau prioritizes budget

Savannah Riggins, Politics Editor • April 24, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a new department within the federal government. It was established by an executive order on January 20, 2025, by President Donald J. Trump.  "From what...

SHARING SPANISH CULTURE: Spanish Honor Society member Willa Bock sharing information about Spanish culture with a student visiting their booth. Culture Fest provided the opportunity to promote and expose the club to others.

Students at Culture Fest highlight & celebrate diversity

Eve Johansson, Dispatch Reporter • April 23, 2025

On Friday, March 28, the Bowie hallways were a splash of bright colors and exotic sounds as different flags were displayed and cultural music played. Culture Fest took place during both first and second...

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...

Keep the kids in class

Marissa McGowan, Review Editor • March 17, 2025

The Texas Education Agency has notified all districts that students must meet a 90% attendance requirement to receive credit for a class. This standard has not been reached by many students, and to address...

ART BY: Ava Weaver

Faculty ran menstrual drive collects period supplies for people throughout Austin

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter • March 13, 2025

A rolled-up piece of cotton might be dispensable to some, but it is hygienically vital for those with a menstrual cycle. But for many Austinites without a home or in unfavorable living conditions, accessing...

TikTok ban takes a toll on student’s day to day lives

Sydney Murphy, Dispatch Reporter • March 13, 2025

In a surprising move that left students shocked, SCOTUS has upheld congresses law banning TikTok due to national security concerns. This decision left millions of American teens scrambling to find new...

Bowie scientists host elementary students for day of learning and fun

Bowie scientists host elementary students for day of learning and fun

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter • March 11, 2025

Last Friday, March 7th, first graders from Mills and Clayton Elementary flooded the Bowie hallways and science department classrooms to participate in the school's annual Science Day event. On this...

AISD moves to a different learning platform

AISD moves to a different learning platform

Sofia Yordanova, Dispatch Reporter • February 26, 2025

In 2027, Google Classroom, a free education platform, will be making its debut in Austin Independent School District classrooms. Google Classroom an education-focused social feed with a similar infrastructure...

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