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.
CommentaryMusic 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).
FeaturesSenior 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
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
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)
