Miniature plastic babies, while commonly used as decorations at baby showers, are not typical in the world of jewelry. However, senior Chloe Bluemel combined these items to create her own style of jewelry.
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It was the middle of a warm day when she took the photo. She had the camera positioned just right, and all the settings of the camera were perfect. In just a few minutes she would capture pictures of all…

Societal stigma surrounding stereotypical male behavior challenges the definition of masculinity
On the brink of a new decade, traditional gender norms may be regarded as having undergone major progressions…

Texas National Guard demonstrates aviation to JROTC and STEM classes
The morning sun shines across the field, the skies are clear, the air cool and brisk. From the Northwest a US Army Black Hawk helicopter…

In episode 16 of The Dispatch Podcast, host junior Austin Civatte sits down with two students profound in TikTok and VSCO, two new social media trends and stereotypes that have taken the Bowie campus by…

Austin: a city overflowing with live music, bats, and “Keep Austin Weird” stickers, can soon add self-driving cars to its growing list of unique sights.
Austin is the third city to be announced by…

The idea of magic shows and magicians has been a topic of entertainment for decades. From simple party tricks to sold-out shows, this genre is well-received by many. But with the advent of social media…

Entering his home, he is greeted by eight energetic dogs, each bursting with happiness due to his arrival. The excitement from the canines creates a warm-hearted feeling and an immediate interest in their…

With bright lights shining on him as he strikes pose after pose, the camera’s shutter can be heard clicking picture after picture as a crew stands by with various lights and outfits to make sure everything…

Perspectives clash as recent gun violence sparks newfound interest and widespread discussion
In wake of the El Paso and Odessa-Midland shootings that claimed the lives of 30 people, gun violence laments…

Following the 86th legislative session, an excess of 1,000 bills were passed and sent to the office of Governor Greg Abbott. 820 bills were either signed into law or were allowed to become a law without…

GETTING STARTED
Over the past six months, junior Jayden Wu has been working to preserve bees in his own home. After hearing that bees are dying, Wu started the process of becoming a beekeeper.
“I decided…

The breeze carried chlorine from the pool, soft waves lapping at the shallow end, enticing anyone to step in for a swim. But he was too preoccupied with his computer, the sound of a keyboard as steady…

A teenage boy hides away in a bathroom stall as he slowly takes a small device from his pocket. Lifting the e-cigarette to his mouth, the boy inhales a puff of smoke. As he exhales, a light haze of sweet…

Millions of teens go to the movie theater every year, with millions more watching movies on Netflix and other subscription services. But what if you had the opportunity to work on one of these movies?…

The heat is rising, soy wax simmers into a bubbling magma. He gently pours the soothing fragrances of lemon, lime, and jasmine into the pot. Finishing up the wax, he secures the thin wick to the bottom…

Over the summer, the Texas Legislature passed a bill that would raise teacher salaries across the state. This raise also applied to various other school staff members, such as janitors, librarians, and…

Glass lay broken on the ground as an estimated 75 windows were shattered around the Bowie facility. This vandalism that struck campus on Dec. 13, 2018 caused the school community to call for increased…

Walk to center stage. Don’t trip. Keep a smile on. Hands behind your back. These thoughts race through senior Kristin Hauck’s head as she hears thunderous applause and prepares to perform. 
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Right around the time when students start preparing themselves for AP tests and spring finals, the color guard team is getting ready for a trip to Beijing, China to compete at Winter Guard International…

This story was originally published on The Lone Star Dispatch on April 6, 2019.

It’s six p.m. on a Friday night: the football team is getting hyped up for a game, parents are unwinding with a glass of wine on the couch, and downtown Austin is bustling with life. Senior Taylor Bhuiyan,…

From painting walls, to editing essays, to distributing teacher badges, National Honor Society (NHS) members are directly offering assistance to the community in any way they can. Bowie has a working team…

GOV’T SHUTDOWN
In what was regarded as fearfully similar to children throwing temper tantrums, the government shutdown in early January lasted 35 days. The record-breaking shutdown occurred when Congress…

Bright neon colors of the dance floor glint off sequin-coated costumes, captivating the audience.
The lights come up and the music swells as cast members scramble into position for the Starlight Theatre…

Chocolate covered strawberries, truffles, brownies, and more are just a small sampling of the Valentine’s Day treats available to order from the culinary classes for their annual fundraiser.
The culinary…

Headline after headline grows more and more bizarre, provoking heated arguments between both sides as people jump to defend their beliefs and the decisions made. Others stay silent, choosing to ignore…

The high pitched squeak of basketball shoes sharply changing directions on the court fills the air as number five swishes the ball through the net, making the amount of points she’s scored individually…

The sound of music from all genres resonates throughout the theatre, choreographed dancing dazzles the audience, and nostalgia fills the minds of people in the auditorium. These are just a few aspects…

The ref hands him the ball. The band is playing their music, the crowd is chanting their chants, and the coaches are yelling their orders. He gets in his steps. He looks over to his coach.
Breathe.
Then…

Millions of live spectators, cameras all around, and high kicks galore are all in the near future for the James Bowie High School Silver Star Officer Line.

The Officer Line will be dancing in the 92nd…

Blue and red sirens fill the parking lot as the medical trainers rush onto the field. A wave of players get on one knee and raise their hands, crossing two fingers, and bowing their heads. Silence sets…

Starting as an alternative to beach volleyball, Spikeball gained a lot of ground when CEO Chris Ruder appeared on the television show Shark Tank and presented his new beach sport.

All summer long…

Jumping higher, blocking better, diving further, and hitting harder has allowed two freshmen to play varsity volleyball this season.
Freshman Katherine Crosley made varsity volleyball. Freshman Zeta Jenkins…

The Homecoming Dance is a big event and takes a lot of time and preparation to create.

“The dance is mainly run by the PTSA,” Student Council Co-President Cade Blagdan said. “They came to student…

Students take in the clean smell and crowd of travelers as they enter the eight hotels, which include Van Zandt, JW Marriott, and The Driskill, new to Hospitality. 

Due to the renovations the Barton…

Elijah Higgins, a Bowie football Varsity wide receiver, received his jersey to the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game after performing at the regional camp. Higgins is ranked the 22nd player in Texas…

Kindness, warmth, and friendship. These are the three words that sum up the goals of the Bowie Buddies program.
This program allows Life Skills students to have a buddy.  Senior co-president Alyssa Poole…

Beyond the portables behind James Bowie High School lay a hidden path that many students used as a way to travel from school to their house. This path led up to the Austin Bike Trail known as the Veloway,…

The past few years, seniors with outstanding attendance have been able to submit an application for a painted, reserved parking spot to the administration for approval. This year several spots have sparked…

Designing artwork from a young age, as 2018 graduate Emily Lawson grew older, she began to see art as the main thing she wanted to focus on for her life.

When presented with the opportunity, she eagerly…