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The Dispatch
Asher Hagan

Asher Hagan, Arts/Graphics Editor

Hello, my name is Asher (they/them). I am a Junior and it is my second year on the Dispatch staff. I mostly do visuals like art and when I do writing I enjoy doing opinion or review writing. I have two cats and I love to procrastinate everything I do. In the future I want to travel around and see different parts of the world. I also want to be an artist of some sort in the future and hope to expand my skills throughout this year. I cannot wait to contribute to the Dispatch this school year!

All content by Asher Hagan
If the people of Texas truly wanted this bill to be passed, if they truly wanted to “protect the children,” they would be there testifying in favor of HB 1686, but they weren’t there.

Anti-LGBTQ attacks in Texas need to stop

Asher Hagan, Commentary Editor
May 23, 2023
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.

[Photo] American women struggle under abortion bills

May 18, 2023
The Last of Us is not just about surviving through the apocalypse, it’s about the bond and connection between the characters and how they will do anything to help their loved ones make it in this dangerously violent world.

[Photo] Latest HBO addiction becomes a watch-worthy hit show

March 28, 2023
Glass Onion deserves its time in the spotlight. You’re in for a treat filled with astounding acting, a captivating storyline, and aesthetically pleasing island-like set.

[Photo] New murder mystery lures in viewers

March 30, 2023
This is the world we are being marched toward. One where America’s history and the cruelty of man are swept under the rug because educators are worried about fines and lawsuits that teaching history has the possibility of bringing.

[Photo] Theory & race stolen from education

March 15, 2023
An increasing number of high schoolers have now joined the betting underworld and arent planning to stop anytime soon.

[Photo] Rise in underage sports betting

March 14, 2023
We at the Dispatch beg, urge, and demand that voters and students alike take time out of their lives to vote and share their vote.

[Photo] Not voting leads to a country of chaos

January 18, 2023
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[Photo] Election season presses forward

December 22, 2022
No person should be put in a prison that could put them in physical or mental danger. This includes transgender people.

Putting trans people in prisons that go against their preferred gender is dangerous

Asher Hagan, Arts/Graphics Editor
December 14, 2022
It wasn’t the greatest because there were only so many people in the show Sauron could have been, but it was still good and I liked the way they did it. 

Negative reviews revolving around the Rings of Power

Asher Hagan, Arts/Graphics Editor
December 6, 2022
26 minutes is far too short to make any sort of progress on classwork or ask questions, especially with 20+ students in a classroom with questions they need to ask the teacher too.

[Photo] FIT is not beneficial to the student body

December 14, 2022
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[Photo] Rocketry club blasts off to competition

December 21, 2022
The problem with this system is that students signing up for a FIT class that they don’t necessarily need help with, take seats from students who do.

[Photo] The new FIT system is frustrating and hard to use

December 14, 2022
Incorporating extra burnout days shouldnt push back winter break at all, and it doesnt make any sense that they do.

[Photo] Calendar snowballs student holidays

December 7, 2022
Democrats have seemingly defied expectations regarding their voter turnout. Days before voters were to express their opinions at the polls, outlets nationwide predicted a “Red Wave,” in which Democrats would lose all control over Congress. That Red Wave never crashed on the shore, as the rumor failed to become reality.

[Photo] Red Wave doesn’t hit the midterm shore

November 21, 2022
I find that this show stands out from typical movie genre combinations today. The Sandman is a mix of fantasy drama and supernatural horror, which can be captivating to many of the viewers.

[Photo] The Sandman sets new expectations

November 9, 2022
Marvel needs more films and shows before making a big dramatic movie such as Endgame again. 

Backlash brews after the release of new Marvel projects

Asher Hagan, Arts/Graphics Editor
November 1, 2022
Strict rules and regulations in response to recent crisis lead to feelings of distrust, uncertainty, and fortitude.

[Photo] Increased security creates suspicion and concern

October 17, 2022
Wrestling Art Asher Hagan

[Photo] Wrestling team recruits Lady Dawgs for upcoming year

October 13, 2022
Millions of Americans nationwide are swamped in student loan debt; over 48 million people owe money, according to the Educational Data Initiative. In the wake of these economic struggles resulting from debt constraints, President Joe Biden has proposed multiple steps to attack long-lasting loan debt.

[Photo] Bulldogs pay attention to debt

October 25, 2022
It is pointless to put so much money into something that will not benefit a small number of people instead of putting the money toward something that will greatly increase student life campus-wide.

Bowie is misusing the 2022 bond money

Asher Hagan, Arts/Graphics Editor
October 4, 2022
It is pointless to put so much money into something that will not benefit a small number of people instead of putting the money toward something that will greatly increase student life campus-wide.

[Photo] A final farewell to a favorite local bakery

October 5, 2022
The Depp v. Heard case is a big mess

The Depp v. Heard case is a big mess

Asher Hagan, Commentary Editor
June 14, 2022
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[Photo] Elon Musk is buying Twitter for all the wrong reasons

June 14, 2022
I am a trans person, some of my friends are trans, and we are all still children, yet we are already hated for things that we did not choose to happen to us.

Texas bill threatens transgender youth

Audrey Hagan, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
In D&D, everything is decided by dice. Players roll the dice and the number will decide the outcome of the game. There are seven dice all used for a different purpose.

[Photo] Dungeons & Dragons club

March 25, 2022
STRUMMING A TUNE: Sophomore Sharon Carson plays music on her guitar outside. Carson decided to pursue her interest in music, and that hobby has developed into a passion.

[Photo] Sophomore finds creative passion through a new hobby

March 15, 2022
Audrey Hagans Piece titled Lappel Du Vide.

[Photo] Twelve students advance to state art competition

March 1, 2022
The ASL club was created by Ms. Hepburn, to give a chance for students that arent in the ASL course to learn more about ASL and the ASL culture.

[Photo] American sign language club

February 24, 2022
Students review their experience with the childrens hospital volunteer club at Bowie High School, during this new school year.

[Photo] Childrens hospital volunteer club

February 22, 2022
As someone who kind of grew up playing Five Nights at Freddy’s games, I can really appreciate Security Breach. I like the fact that you can choose what to do and there’s more freedom with it.

FNAF: Security Breach strikes fear among fans

Audrey Hagan, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
Vandalism has been a recent problem in many high schools across the US.

[Photo] Vandalism at school needs to stop

January 28, 2022
Despite the name, in design club it’s not required that you are traditionally designing something.

New club promotes creativity on campus

Audrey Hagan, Dispatch Reporter
December 16, 2021
With a critics score of 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Eternals is not just the newest addition to the Marvel universe, but also Marvel’s lowest rated movie to date. Yet, it has an audience score of 80%.

Marvel launches new movie

Audrey Hagan, Dispatch Reporter
December 15, 2021
I think being vaccinated should be required before being allowed to go to school. Being vaccinated is good for the community and poses no harm on your body. 

[Photo] Why Vaccination should be mandatory for school

December 10, 2021
Throughout history women have been shamed for their periods and it has negatively affected the way we interact with the normal bodily functions. For instance, a 2019 Kentucky bill was proposed that would make menstural products non-taxable. It didn’t even make it out of committee. Shying away from this subject is one of the reasons that so many people don’t have access to the sanitary products they need.

Free menstrual products are overdue

Audrey Hagan, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
These past few years have led to the film industry being riddled with hurdle after hurdle, continuously slamming down on the actors, directors, and film crew trying their hardest to keep the industry alive.

[Photo] The film industry right now

December 2, 2021
SCI-FI STUDIES: In the new Science Fiction class, students analyze various stories relating to the genre.

Students in newly offered courses study stories

Audrey Hagan, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
One of the main points of controversy is the $37.5 billion spending budget going towards electrical transportation.

[Photo] Potential Biden spending bill hits road-blocks to reality

November 9, 2021
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