Friday, February 19, 2016

Lone Star Dispatch Issue #4

Front Page: A New Policy For Transfers Take Place
Who? The students and AISD
What? A new transfer policy
When? Begins 2016-2017 school year
Where? Akins and Bowie in Austin
Why? Akins and Bowie are overcrowded and cannot take any transfers if space isn't available
Who was quoted? Interim Director of Student Serviced and Discipline of AISD Andri Lyons
Was the quote strong? Yes, it provided information that was important

Did the first sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes, It was information that could be important to me in the future.
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Statement

Student Life: Walking More Than The Hallways
Who? Senior Jasmine Correa
What? Took home awards such as: Miss Teen Photogenic, Best In Fashion, Eleganicia, and Best Interview
When? 2015
Where? Austin, Texas
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Who was quoted? Jasmine Correa
Was the quote strong? Yes, Its shows her personal thoughts on being in beauty pageants and winning Miss Teen Texas Belleza Latina 2015
Did the first sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes, it had imagery that showed what it felt like to be in her shoes
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Quote

News: FFA Takes T.C.Y.S. By A Storm
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Sports: Ray Is An All-American Nominee
Who? Kianna Ray
What? She was named one of the Ronald McDonald's All American Athlete
When? January 6th
Where? Bowie High School
Why? She has accomplished so many wonderful things by being a basketball athlete
Who was quoted?  Alyssa Kuykendall
Was the quote strong? Yes, she really got through how genuine and kind Kianna is
Did the first sentence make you want to keep reading? Not really, I am not very interested in basketball
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Quote

Entertainment: In Review: Star Wars
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Commentary: No Vote No Voice, Kids
Who? Young voters
What? Many are concerned why the votes between the ages 18-25 are so low
When? Present day
Where? All over the nation
Why? To show how important the young voters impact the nation's future   
Who was quoted? No one?
Was the quote strong? This whole article seems to be the writer trying to convince young voters to vote
Did the first sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes, there is some factual information
Was the conclusion a quote or statement? Statement

Page A4: Tarzan Brings STC To New Heights
Who? Starlight Theatre Company
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Yearbook Spread