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The Dispatch

Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz has formed a Reopening Task Force to plan for the possibility of a modified school year. As of now, the Austin Independent School District Board has approved a calendar that would follow the form of a traditional year from August to May.

Reopening Task Force formed to plan for the 2020-2021 school year

Cade Spencer, Managing Editor May 29, 2020

Since March 13, all Austin Independent School District (AISD) facilities have practiced a form of remote learning in response to prolonged campus closures. Last week, the AISD Board held a meeting to discuss...

High school students across the nation have had to adjust to a new form of remote learning, online school, as school facilities have been closed to ensure social distancing. In order to increase participation in remote learning, Austin Independent School District has supplied students with Chromebooks and WiFi busses.

Online school poses a threat to accessible education

Maya Amador, Commentary Editor May 26, 2020

Public school has its fair share of problems. From bullying to overwhelming amounts of work, students often talk about their grievances with public schools. While those problems are very much real, along...

Senior Emily Lear runs across the field with her eyes on the ball. She played middle infield and outfield on varsity before the season was cut short.

Softball athletes reflect on their scrapped season

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor May 21, 2020

Bright lights, tough games, big crowds, and bus rides are things that softball players experience often. However, this season was different than most as a result of COVID-19, for senior team members, such...

Six U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over hospitals in the Austin community. The flyover is part of the Air Force’s national #AmericaStrong campaign where they perform flyovers to honor and recognize the crucial work of the nation’s health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrate a powerful message of unity

Cade Spencer, Managing Editor May 20, 2020

The jets announce their arrival with a loud rumble that almost seems to shake the ground. As if they are shooting star, the jets dart quickly into the distance, leaving only a light tremble behind.  On...

As of Monday, May 18, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has implemented phase two of his reopening Texas plan. Within phase two, gyms and athletic facilities, office buildings, and non-essential manufacturing sites will be able to resume operations at limited capacities.

Texas reopen policy could be harmful if not executed correctly

Anna Holme, Dispatch Reporter May 18, 2020

As Texas is beginning to reopen its economy as the stay-at-home order is slowly lifted, there is a lot of uncertainty regarding what this means for the health of Texans and businesses across the state....

Student Council elections for the 2020-2021 school year will be held virtually

Student Council elections for the 2020-2021 school year will be held virtually

Arushi Sharma, Dispatch Reporter May 7, 2020

Because of extended school closures, many end of year events and traditions have been postponed, modified, or canceled completely. One of the many important events that have been affected by the cancellation...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces phase two of reopening will go into effect on May 8

Cade Spencer, Managing Editor May 6, 2020

On Tuesday, May 5, Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to announce the implementation of the second phase of his plan to reopen Texas. Phase one of the plan, which allowed for retail stores,...

As students are physically isolated in their homes for a prolonged amount of time, it can be difficult to maintain their mental health amidst uncertain times. However, Dispatch Reporter Anna Holme has shared the methods she has used, and that every student should use, to stay healthy and optimistic.

How to maintain mental heath during self-isolation

Anna Holme, Dispatch Reporter May 5, 2020

As a consequence of the practice of self-isolation and the enactment of Texas’s shelter-in-place order, the amount of people staying in their homes is at an unprecedented number. While some may think...

Dispatch Reporter Brianna Lopez writes about her opinion of the use of comedy to relieve stress during the COVID-19 crisis. One main source of comedy that Lopez references is memes, a form of a social media post that uses a combination of pictures and words to produce a comedic effect.

United in laughter: how memes can help relieve stress

Brianna Lopez, Dispatch Reporter April 30, 2020

After students finish up their school work and chores at home, there is not much else to do to keep them busy. In addition to binge-watching movies, tv shows, and videos on YouTube, people have been using...

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