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Abortion restrictions have controlled American womens bodies for years. For some, this ensures women and childrens safety. To many others, its a tyrannical method to strengthen officials power over womens bodies.

American women struggle under abortion bills

Emily Loewe, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

Abortion restrictions have controlled American women's bodies for years. For some, this ensures women and children's safety. To many others, it's a tyrannical method to strengthen officials' power over...

For the first time in US history, a former president has been indicted and arrested, as Donald Trump now faces 34 felony counts for falsifying New York business records.

Trump catches criminal charges

Mazzy Warren, Managing Editor May 17, 2023

Sitting on the couch, junior Skye Farris grabs the TV remote and flips through the channels. She pauses as she lands on the Daily Show, a favorite in her house. Her eyes are pulled to the breaking-news...

On Wednesday March 1, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, signed two bills that limit minor access to social media apps.

Utah Governor implements digital curfew

Lucille Price, Print Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2023

Arriving to class exhausted, struggling to keep up with her classes, student Jane Doe finds herself scrolling until late hours on TikTok putting off her responsibilities and homework. She dives down the...

SPEAKING OUT: Leaders and members of the labor union, Education Austin, left many voicemails for the AISD school board to listen to at an emergency meeting that discussed the actions of TEA. Every time the board played a message that included a member of the union, Education Austin constituents stood for the duration of the playback.

Texas districts in limbo with the state

Carey Wooley, Print Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2023

Every day students across the Austin Independent School District (AISD) utilize accommodations that are a part of their 504 or Individualized Education Program, (IEP). These accommodations help students...

ALL TOGETHER: Students in the 2022-23 PALs program pose together. The existing PALs helped to interview and select the incoming members.

Learning from the past while welcoming the new

Emerson Traugott, Photo Essay Editor May 5, 2023

After every applicant's interview is complete and several days of deliberation from the existing PALS members, the announcement and letters of acceptance are sent out to the new and returning members....

Gathering together in the walkway after winning state for BPA, juniors Imaan Dadaboy, Kaitlin Kaiser, sophomore Ryleigh Carrasco, seniors Cade Harrison and Arthur Chen get one last picture together before receiving their separate awards.

Senior wins state BPA competition second year in a row

Madeleine Travis, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

Sitting in the room with 60 other people before the competition Cade Harrison thinks over what he’s going to do to make this competition better than last year where he won state and ranked high in the...

EDITORS OF THE YEAR: Seniors Natalie Cullen and Wes Warmink posing with their UIL/ILPC awards. Cullen won the Online Editor of the Year for her work on the online edition of The Dispatch and Warmink won the Yearbook Editor of the Year award.

Two Bowie editors bring home state awards

Alex Edwards, Online Managing Editor April 19, 2023

On Sunday, April 16, seniors Natalie Cullen and Wes Warmink took home two highly competitive UIL/ILPC awards. Cullen won the Online Editor of the Year for her work on the online edition of The Dispatch...

WELCOMING STUDENTS WITH PRIDE: SAGA members decorated the outside of the school with colorful chalk.

Pride Week fosters support and inclusivity for all students

Audrey Cullinane, Staff Writer April 17, 2023

Every year, students and faculty throughout AISD celebrate Pride Week to create safety and visibility across the district. Pride Week this year was held the week of March 20-25, and included daily themes,...

Los Campeones offers state of the art equipment with having four squat racks and a plethora of leg equipment.

New gym gathers student excitement

Cooper Ceniceros-Fike, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

As you hear the loud bangs of the metal weights and music as soon as you enter, you understand you are at the base of muscle building and strength training. Los Campeones is a new gym in the Austin area...

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