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Isabella del Nido

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief

Hello! My name is Isabella, I'm super excited to be an Editor-in-Chief for the Dispatch.

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Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2023
What’s said online has become its own category of communication. As generation Z grew up with the rise of the internet, its imprint could have lasting effects on the way we traditionally use vocabulary.

GenZeration change

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2023
Recent activity from celebrities across all platforms on the web are sparking a new debate on what people can and can’t say to millions through a screen. 

Free to speak

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2023
As planets transit through the zodiac signs, they bring their own influences to the body. Based on this, astrology and medicine can go hand-in-hand.

Deep within the stars

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
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[Photo] Texans re-elect Governor Abbott

Lucille Price, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2022
Roe’s reversal has shaken ground and will most likely leave a mark on American history. In a future of uncertainty, each state has a choice to make. Future voters can be a part of that choice.

Roe V. Wade

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2022
On August 8 of this year, former president Trump had his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago, raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

[Photo] Raids on Mar-a-Lago unleash a political storm

Carey Wooley, Print Managing Editor
October 12, 2022
Even when the violence subsides, many are left to pick up the pieces of their mental health.

The Face of Domestic Violence

Isabella del Nido, Double Truck Editor
June 1, 2022
As the climate deteriorates with the immense amount of trash everywhere, the conversation of how to keep the earth more sustainable is constantly occurring.

[Photo] ‘A call for sustainability’

Arushi Sharma, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2022
PRACTICING AT THE PARK: freshman Besa Carney plucks notes on her acoustic guitar. Carney has been playing guitar for over 11 years.

Besa Carney performs her art through multiple musical outlets and programs

Isabella del Nido, Arts/Graphics Editor
March 14, 2022
. On January 27, AISD released an update to the 2022 school calendar, giving students and teachers two days off on February 11 and March 4.

[Photo] Calendar changes hurt student interests

Editorial
March 8, 2022
The ‘Bowie Cares’ program gives out free packaged snacks for teachers to keep in their classrooms for student utilization.

[Photo] Bowie Cares for student hunger

Corinne Piorkowski, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2022
The new Omicron COVID-19 variant has caused an increase in cases on campus.

[Photo] Omicron outbreak continues

Arushi Sharma, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2022
. A major strength of the film is the respect to the original story people had loved to begin with while creating something new to remind them what made the originals so special.

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[Photo] Application season sparks college debate

December 14, 2021
The FDA released a statement that children aged five to eleven are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

[Photo] New COVID-19 pill enhances vaccine

Carey Wooley, Politics Editor
December 20, 2021
Vandalism and tagging have been common around campus this year, especially in bathrooms. Custodians and administrators have been diligent about removing the damage, but some have cost the school much-needed money.

[Photo] Maturity and behavior broken by social isolation

Corinne Piorkowski, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2021
With the recent incident of the substitute teacher, rumors about other students coming on campus freely, and the recent Oxford shooting, this feeling has echoed among other students as well.

[Photo] ‘The Doors Are Always Open’ at Bowie High School: How Safe is Bowie Really?

Arushi Sharma, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2021
With the removal of a class, students would have to give up an extra elective.

[Photo] Potential new schedule hurts students

Editorial Board
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.

[Photo] Free menstrual products are overdue

Audrey Hagan, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
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[Photo] America divided

Anna Holme, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2021
After 5 years this song feels like an opening to a new age of Adele, one of happiness and positivity. 

“Easy On Me”: The Comeback Single

Isabella del Nido, Arts/Graphics Editor
November 30, 2021
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[Photo] Digital credibility crucial for Gen-Z

Corinne Piorkowski, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2021
Cancel culture, or the mass expression of social disapproval towards a person or public figure, commonly takes place on social media where the target audience consists of younger generations.

[Photo] Is Gen-Z too soft?

Alli Ekrot, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
This year, the new and renovated athletic facility opened for all sports teams.

[Photo] Timeline for five-year construction project

Corinne Piorkowski, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2021
We believe there is a distinct lack of understanding of this issue from staff and students. Although neurodiversity is common, it is mostly shunned. We believe that students should be able to feel safe and accepted at their own school.

[Photo] Opening the neurodiversity conversation

Editorial Board
November 15, 2021

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In the midst of a climate change crisis, many younger generations have been speaking out and promoting activism.

[Photo] CLIMATE CHANGE: rising temperatures with a rising generation

Anna Holme, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2021
The Met Gala’s guest list turns heads

The Met Gala’s guest list turns heads

Isabella del Nido, Arts/Graphics Editor
October 4, 2021
Swinging sabers and twirling flags each performance is just the basics for the Color Guard team. Color Guard students work to achieve the perfect routine, working with the band in the process.

Color Guard adjusts to virtual times

Isabella del Nido
April 29, 2021
WITH HER HOST FAMILY: Sophomores Sophia Rockitt, Emily Williams and graduate Megan Williams hike in Austin. The Williams family has been in contact with Rockitt since last May.

Exchange student weighs in on recent political climate

Isabella del Nido, Dispatch Reporter
April 7, 2021
Aired on Monday, Dec. 7th, episode one of season four of Attack on Titan dived straight into Marley and the young warriors of the nation.

[Photo] Attack on Titan new season

Donna Kim, Reporter
April 5, 2021
Since Disney was founded in 1923, there has yet to be a film or tv show that featured a southeast-asian character in a leading role. That is until Raya and The Last Dragon was released in early 2021. 

[Photo] Raya and the Last Dragon

Ava Wong, Reporter
April 5, 2021
 The reimagination of the 90s has created a new perspective of teenage fashion. This fashion awakening, unfortunately, has its negatives as 2020 definitely hasn’t been perfect.

Best and worst fashion trends of 2020

Isabella del Nido, Reporter
December 29, 2020
Its the 21st century and the amount of time teens spend on electronics correlates with what we see on the media. The severnesses of body shaming has been amplified and is the face of social media. This damages a teens self-esteem and as a result, the world needs to take action and stop making people feel that they are less than perfect.

Body shaming among teenagers

Isabella del Nido, Reporter
December 10, 2020
Hollywood and big name animation companies, such as Disney, have a history of whitewashing many different rich and beautiful cultures in their films. But the new netflix movie, “Over the Moon” is helping lead a new path in the opposite direction.

[Photo] Over the Moon Netflix film review

Ava Wong, Reporter
December 3, 2020
For those who want a spin on the traditional drive in, Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In is a rural rooftop drive-in theater deep within the heart of downtown Austin. It is located 2015 E M. Franklin Ave and was opened in August of 2020 making this theater about three months old. 

Dine-ins and Drive-ins: Best drive in theaters in ATX

Isabella del Nido, Reporter
November 5, 2020
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