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Safe Place offers protection for all abused students
Summary: Austin ISD is collaborating with Safe Place, an counseling organization for troubled teens. Any students who have suffered any kind of abuse, are struggling with addiction, or are parenting can speak with one of the Safe Place counselors, who will help them through the hard times and get them the help they need.
Who? Safe Place organization, AISD, Bowie counselors, Bowie students
What? a counseling program for students going through rough times
Where? AISD/Bowie
When? this year
Why? to get students the help they need
How? with counselors and support groups
Who was quoted in the story? Kate Kopke, Nathaniel Morgan
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Young adolescents should seek help from a responsible adult if they are facing any abuse. They shouldn't be ashamed or embarrassed about it." - Nathaniel Morgan
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A quote.
Student Life
Traditions that bring families together on Black Friday
Summary: Every Black Friday millions of Americans brave the packed stores for the discounts. Many people wake up before dawn to prepare for a day of shopping and saving. Students and teachers at Bowie have different opinions about Black Friday.
Who? Bowie students and teachers, Americans in general
What? Black Friday shopping
Where? stores across America
When? The Friday after every Thanksgiving Thursday
Why? For the sales
How? By waking up early and drinking lots of coffee
Who was quoted in the story? Chelsea Hummer, Irene Hidalgo, Vicki Hebert
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I love going Black Friday shopping. I wake up really early around 3 a.am. and drink a lot of coffee to stay energized and awake throughout the whole day." - Chelsea Hummer
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Somewhat.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A statement
Rewritten Lede
Every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, millions of Americans wake up before the crack of dawn, braving the swarming masses of consumers just like them to get the best deals before Christmas.
News
Halloween games brings on 'spooky' cheers
Summary: This Halloween Bowie football played Lake Travis for the district championship. There was a huge turnout, despite it being on such a popular holiday—or maybe because it was on such a popular holiday. Even though the Dawgs lost 64-7 students and players alike were left with unforgettable memories.
Who? Bowie football players and students
What? the Bowie-Lake Travis football game on Halloween
Where? the football stadium
When? Halloween
Why? For the district championship
How? students supported the team with 'spooky' cheers on Halloween
Who was quoted in the story? Leland huffman, Ian Good, Cody Pedneau
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I thought it was really fun playing the district championship on Halloween. I wish we could've won that game but overall it was a good Halloween." - Leland Huffman
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? a statement
(I just realized this was a photo essay that was right next to the News section. I hope that that's okay.)
Sports
Swim team paddles to reach goals
Summary: The Bowie swim team has to get up at 6 every morning to make their daily practice before school. They have to push themselves hard in the water as well as on the ground when they do dry-land core and leg workouts. It's hard work, but the swimmers love it.
Who? Bowie swimmers
What? Bowie swim team
Where? Bowie, Circle C Pool
When? Every morning
Why? To practice
How? They have to get up extremely early to get to practice on time
Who was quoted in the story? Zachary Mikkelson, Douglas Smith, Sheldon Wall, Brooke Wheelis, Ashlyn Raley, Kayce Stevens
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Even though swimming isn't a team sport, because it's individual races, I like the community and team it builds." - Kayce Stevens
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Somewhat
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A quote
Entertainment
Children's plays on track to tour
Summary: The STC's senior-directed plays are set to tour to several different elementary schools. The senior directors have worked hard to hone their leadership skills even before the school year started. Many of them were in children's shows as a freshman, and they have been striving to be senior directors ever since.
Who? STC, senior directors
What? The STC's children's shows
Where? Bowie, several elementary schools around the city
When? this week
Why? to give elementary students a chance to be exposed to theatre
How? by rehearsing every day
Who was quoted in the story? Betsy Cornwell, Halen Wilson, Ariel Abudu
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Anyone who is scared of joining theatre, I encourage them to." - Ariel Abudu
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A quote
Commentary
We 'throw like girls', and think like human beings
Summary: Michelle, the writer of the commentary, defines feminism and gives the example of Bowie's "shorts revolt" as a sort of feminist demonstration. She gives facts about the unequal treatment, representation, and pay that women get in America and calls for a change.
Who? Women across America and the world
What? the feminist movement
Where? America, the world
When? from 1910 to the present
Why? for equality for all women
How? different kinds of demonstrations, videos, articles, protests, etc
Who was quoted in the story? no one
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? N/A
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? a statement
In-Depth
The debate on student loans
Summary: Bowie seniors are already facing the looming issue of student debt. College tuition is constantly rising, and even with scholarships many students have to take out student loans to be able to attend their college. This will leave them in debt for years.
Who? Bowie seniors
What? their growing debt
Where? Bowie
When? now
Why? college tuition is far too expensive for most students to pay without student loans
How? not fully paying tuition money because of various reasons
Who was quoted in the story? Alex Koke, Spencer Cobb, Tyler Young, Lindsay Worthington
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "A solution to student debt would be avoiding taking out a lot of loans and getting as many scholarships as possible." - Alex Koke
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Somewhat
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? a statement
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