Dispatch Issue #5 Analysis

News
Broken glass fuels focused fundraiser

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
The vandalism that occurred on December 13, 2018 has led to the increase in security in Bowie and has made the Build Up Bowie campaign focus on achieving enough funds for vandalism repairs.
Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story?
PTSA Bowie Buildup Chairwoman Leslie Dippel, principal Mark Robinson, freshman Kylee Dinwiddie
2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
(Robinson explaining why the alarms didn't activate during vandalism)
"A lot of the breakage was in hallways and classrooms, [and] those are areas where motion detectors have sensors that work a certain way to allow for some amount of motion. We can't have something that is so sensitive it sets off a bunch of false alarms, [especially] with air conditioners that may make things in the room move when they turn off and on." - Principal Mark Robinson

3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?

It was a quote.

Commentary
Music and social media have contributed to teen depression

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
Ian Miller talks about how teen depression is rising due to social media. In his opinion, not much can be done in order to prevent the rise of teen depression.
Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story?
Nobody; Ian Miller's opinion.
2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
Ian Miller states, "There isn't a whole lot that can be don about the rise of teen depression over the past 20 years. We can only hope that those affected know methods to counteract their depressive feelings and overcome their sadness."
3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes, very.
4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?

It was a statement, but it was Ian Miller's opinion being expressed, so I believe it is the equivalent to 

a quote (also there are no quotes in this style of writing).

Features
Senior co-hosts speak out on original stream

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
Seniors Will Pajak and Stephen Do have their own podcast, called "Two Guys With Warm Beverages Talking". The podcast features them talking about funny topics as well as other casual topics, and the seniors explain how they started the podcast.
Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story?
Stephen Do, Will Pajak, senior Kaitlin Rush.
2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"If there is something that I hope listeners take away from the podcast, it is that it's okay to be weird or goofballs sometimes. It can be one of the best ways to get a little more joy out of life." - Stephen Do
3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?

Quote

Sports
All-State wrestler dominates the mat

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
Aylen Vivar is a senior varsity wrestler has been successful in wrestling, winning twenty five matches and is currently 2nd in state. The story talks about Vivar's wrestling life, and her future.
Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story?
Aylen Vivar, senior varsity wrestler Marisol Moreno.
2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"All athletes have to go into the season with a lot of self discipline. We push ourselves to our limits and have to push others so that they can be the best they can be in future matches as well." - Marisol Moreno
3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes
4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?

Quote

 In-Depth page stories (page 8-9).
Climate Change

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
Climate change is evident on Earth, being backed up. However, some people are not concerned about climate change, some do not believe it exist, and other have differing opinions.
Second: answer the following questions:

1. Who was quoted in the story?
Science teacher Ashley Spiro, Austin Climate Program Manager Zach Baumer, Earth Club president Morgan Scimgeour, junior Cassie Gutierrez, senior Adam Werchan, Senior Biologist for the Austin Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Lisa O'Donnell.
2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"If you want to make it a bipartisan issue, where both sides can work together in finding a solution to it, then yes [climate change] can be a political issue. But not if you have one side saying it's not happening and the other side saying the world's going to end in 15 years." - Zach Baumer
3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes, sure.
4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote.
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1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper?
 I like the photo in "Senior co-hosts speak out on original stream".
1A. Why is this your favorite?
It looks the most natural looking photo that is both calmly-enjoyable-looking and related to the story. 2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper?
The "All-State wrestler dominates the mat" photo. 
2A. Why is this your least favorite?
The only reason being is her eyes look like they're closed (the subject is actually at her opponent below her).
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3. If you were a photographer on staff, which event/photo assignment would you have liked to do for this issue? You will need to look through the entire paper and see the topics covered and decide which one you think would have been fun.

The "Broken glass fuels focused fundraiser" assignment. I would've liked to take a picture of the damage (vandalism), and the fundraiser.

4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points?
 Photos were very good at capturing expression in people's faces, and can work on taking photos of preferred expressions (some people look sad or have their eyes closed despite the topic being positive).
Fourth:

1. What is your favorite story you read?

 The "Senior co-hosts speak out on original stream".

1A. Why is this your favorite?

I think it's the best story that relates to my interests.

2. What is your least favorite story your read?

The "All-State wrestler dominates the mat".

2A. Why is this your least favorite?

I am not very interested in sports and knowledge on sports.

3. We are currently brainstorming story ideas for the 6th issue. Come up with two story ideas for any section of the paper that you think we should cover.

A story that sees what colleges do seniors plan on going to.

A story about Bowie's bathrooms being very, very filthy. (Opinion piece)

Merger Image

Link of Freewrite (April 25)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YiMNglyU4QRLOrGyf-cWTnGe_EpkeJGF0FDjDCZdzmk/edit?usp=sharing 

Merger Photo

1. Is there something you see in the photo above that you think could be a problem when you take your photos? Look carefully.

Correctly spacing where you are: if you're to close then you will overlap your previous body, if you space yourself too far (shown in the photo) then you will run out of room in your background, or get very close to the border of the photo.


2. Where do you think would be a great place to take this type of picture here on the Bowie campus?

Anywhere with good lighting, like the courtyard or the hallways.

3. Can you think of something creative to actually DO in the photo when you take yours?

I can try to reenact running.
4. Is there something you could wear that would help you when you do this photo?

Something that contrasts with the background.

HDR Photoshoot

High Dynamic Range Photography Prep

1. What manipulations to the camera will you need to make to create an HDR image?

• turn on Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) function, or if using Manual, adjust exposure (Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed): take around 5-7 of the same photo with different exposure levels

2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image?

We'll need a tripod in order to take clear, multiple pictures of the same subject. If the camera is shaky, the images will be harder to align.

HDR photo-blending software will be needed.

3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image?

To either have a colorful, detailed photo instead of a bland (grey) photo, or to take a scenery for a documentary, formal event, etc.


4. What can we expect to happen with the images once we merge them together, what will we see that we might not have seen with just one photo?

A photo with a lot of color and detail. Exaggerated contrast.

Movie Review Prep

Start here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Phillips_(merchant_mariner)

You are then free to use google to do independent research. Please answer the following questions:

1. Who are the main characters you would expect to see in the movie, based on the real life events?

Captain Phillips, his crew, a group of Somali pirates including the leader Abduwali Muse .

2. Briefly, in 2-3 paragraphs, tell me what you expect the plot to be in the movie, based on the real life events?

Captain Phillips and his crew are on their way to Kenya carrying cargo and resources. They then notice a speedboat with 4 people heading towards them. These four pirates board the ship and kidnap Captain Phillips, but the crew capture a pirate. The pirates try to start the ship but it doesn't start. Crew members give them a lifeboat, with the intent to trade the captured pirate for their captain. It fails and all the pirates escape with Phillips.

Captain Phillips and the pirates are now in a lifeboat, heading to Somalia. Then the U.S Navy arrives and saves Captain Phillips.

3. Why was this story important?
It's an example of a real life event that actually happened. It shows the effects of pirate-hijacking, and is an example of why pirate-hijacking drills exist.

Also it's a life-threatening event in real life.

4. Why did the pirates try to take the ship?

It's the same as robbing. Taking over the ship would be a source of wealth if taken to illegal markets, or held as ransom.

Now lets do a little research about the movie itself:

Start here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Phillips_(film)

You are then free to use google to do independent research. Please answer the following questions?

1. List the five most important actors in the film.

Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Faysal Ahmed, Omar Berdouni,  Yul Vazquez.

2. What is the movie rated?
 Rotten Tomatoes:  an approval rating of 93% based on 263 reviews. An average rating of 8.3/10
3. Who directed the movie?
Paul Greengrass
4. Who was the producer?

Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca

5. What awards did it win?
 Nominated for 4 Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture (Drama), Best Actor in a Drama (Hanks), Best Supporting Actor (Abdi) and Best Director (Greengrass).
Nominated for nine British Academy Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Direction (Greengrass), Best Actor (Hanks), Best Supporting Actor (Abdi), and Best Adapted Screenplay.[30] 

Abdi won Best Supporting Actor.

Nominated for six Academy Awards; Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Abdi), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing.

6. How much did it cost to make?
$55 million
7. How was it received by audiences?
 Was praised for its screenplay, production, cinematography, and the performances of Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi.

8. What did other movie reviews think about the movie?

4.5/5 Screen Rant: "Greengrass and Hanks succeed in Captain Phillips with an astute and exciting action-thriller/biopic."

4/5 The Guardian: "I can't imagine anyone other than Greengrass handling this material, the story seemingly tailormade for his trademark blend of political clout, dramatic punch, thespian wallop and broad audience appeal."