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The Gulf of America is a name change that no one asked for

The Gulf of America is a name change that no one asked for

Logan Cottle, Dispatch Reporter April 27, 2025

Only nine days after his inauguration, President Donald J. Trump signed 26 executive orders, including Order 14172, titled, “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness.” This order has undone former...

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...

During Rally Day, a student, parent, and faculty protest event, speakers from Texas Legislature shared plans for new bills in the State Congress.

Texas legislature preaches on religion in K-12 schools

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter April 7, 2025

The First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.  Texas schools will be impacted...

Potential bill to ban phones in schools should be voted against

Potential bill to ban phones in schools should be voted against

Sophia Shaw, Dispatch Reporter April 2, 2025

Technology’s continuous advancement has led to the ability for students to have cellphones in classrooms, which leaves teachers worried about cheating and parents worried about screen time. As a result,...

President Trump's second act begins

President Trump’s second act begins

Savannah Riggins, Politics Editor February 18, 2025

On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump was sworn into office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. During his inauguration, Trump shared information about the future of America...

Trump takes on education

Trump takes on education

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter February 12, 2025

As Donald Trump's inauguration date crept closer, Lily Pierce, a junior student at Bowie, thought deeply about how the promises made by the Trump administration might affect their future.  As Pierce thinks...

Donald J. Trump's  first 100 days in office

Donald J. Trump’s first 100 days in office

Sara Fowler, Dispatch Reporter December 13, 2024

After election day, social studies teacher Isaac Cowlin looked around his classroom. Thinking of his students, community, and himself, he anticipates the impact Donald Trump's second term will have on...

Students work at polls

Students work at polls

Savannah Riggins, Politics Editor November 15, 2024

Current High school students who are at least 16 years old can work at the voting polls as election clerks. Students can serve during Early Voting and on Election Day “Student election workers are often...

Don’t give them your tireless support

Sam Bode, Commentary Editor November 14, 2024

Everyone has at least heard of a fandom, even if they aren’t a part of one. There is a fandom for almost everything today; Marvel, Harry Potter, Taylor Swift, and Kanye West are just some of the few...

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