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STACKED BAGS: Sophomore Alice Shelton puts her phone in her backpack which is kept at the front of the room. American Sign Language teacher Jessica Bartell has her students keep their bags under her whiteboard to prevent them hiding their phones in class.
Further measures to prevent phone use
Madeline Whitten, Dispatch Reporter • March 13, 2026

A series of thunks follows the tardy bell as students place their backpacks against the wall of the classroom. The students are complying with their teacher's rule of keeping backpacks at the front of...

DIPPING DOWN: Seniors and Country Kicker members Angelina Prieto and Westin Strange practice a dip used in several line dances. Country Kickers is considered a non-curriculum related club in AISD's Board Policy FNAB.
New policy changes extracurriculars
Katie Grumet, Objective Executive Editor • March 9, 2026

Walking into the dance gym during FIT, senior and co-vice president of Country Kickers, Angelina Prieto, puts her bag down and stands at the front of the room. With the music playing, Prieto lets go of...

LOCKDOWN BROWSER: Mr Simons teaches AP U.S. history to juniors as they prepare to use the newly implemented lockdown browser. The browser prevents students from accessing outside sources during tests.
How academic stress is fueling cheating
Reese Walker, Dispatch Reporter • March 6, 2026

The school year is in full swing at Bowie as the spring semester begins. Students are getting closer and closer to college applications, SATs, and the pressure to maintain strong grades. Many students...

COMBING HER WAY TO SUCCESS: Sophomore Sara Fite trims junior Tallulah Boehk’s hair. Fite offers hair services as a way to support her hobby and hone her craft.
Hair becomes art in students hands
Savannah Riggins, Feature Editor • March 17, 2026

In bedrooms turned makeshift salons and kitchens under early morning lights, frustration has been replaced with confidence. Fly-aways are laid to rest, and curls are coaxed into order. At the center of...

SILKY STRINGS - Physics teacher Nicolas Koslan shows off his personal guitar that he often has in the classroom to play. His is new to the school, but has already shared his skills with other departments like orchestra and band.
Koslans skills go beyond teaching
Zoe Stover, Dispatch Reporter • March 9, 2026

Gliding his hands over the strings, his fingers hit each musical note effortlessly. He finds himself lost in the song, mesmerized by the world of sound that surrounds him. As the chorus rises to its climax,...

The Fables bring a fresh sound
The Fables bring a fresh sound
Morgan Hertel, Dispatch Reporter • March 5, 2026

As the sun goes down, the volume comes up as the musicians begin to tune their instruments, preparing for another night of practice. Homework and sports are set aside as music fills the air and turns the...

FOCUSED STRIDES: Sophomore Gerardo Gutierrez Valenzuela uses his training from Bowie High School to complete the Austin International Half Marathon. This event marks the point where all of his training is shown off.
Students prepare to complete half marathon
Sydney Murphy, Sports Editor • March 12, 2026

Runners breathe heavy, struggling to hold their goal pace while pushing themselves to their limits. From cold, early mornings, to months of sore legs and preparation, these athletes have endured, all with...

SENIORS SCORE: The Bowie varsity girls soccer team faced off against Akins on Wednesday, March 3. The girls celebrated their graduating team members for their senior game, and beat Akins with a score of 8-0.

“I thought it was a lot of fun,” senior Penelope Durbin said. “I'm really happy with my performance and the performance of everyone on the team. I got to play a lot, which was very exciting, because I don't normally get to play as much.”
Students cheer for senior soccer stars
Liberty Pittman, Media Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2026

Seniors scatter across the field, stretched and ready to play. The ball is thrown and the game begins as the lady Dawgs varsity soccer team face off against Akins in their senior night game. The game took...

DRIBBLING PAST ‘EM: Junior Aili Billick drives towards two Westlake defenders on her way to goal. The Bowie girls soccer team lost 0-2 after a hard fought game.
Kickin’ off girls soccer season
Olivia Hunter, Dispatch Reporter • February 27, 2026

Players stretch, managers gather, and cleats scrape against the turf as the Bowie girls soccer team gets in position for kickoff. The laughter dies down as the first whistle blows. What follows is ninety...

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ONE LAST STAND: Sophomore Peter Davis stands on top of the barricade built by the hard working students. They started to work on the set since the beginning of the musical process and the barricade was a key element and important factor in the show.
Les Mis behind the scenes
Koko Badgley-Finan, Dispatch Reporter • March 11, 2026

As the actors put on a show on stage, the tech crew puts on their own kind of show behind stage. On Thursday January 22, the Starlight Theatre Company’s new production of “Les Miserables” premiered....

Where Stories Come Alive
Where Stories Come Alive
Olivia Hunter, Dispatch Reporter • March 11, 2026

Cameras flash, actors rehearse, and words fly off the page as senior screenwriters Damien Boring and Alex Rodriguez start their production. Their story begins to unfold within a Bowie High classroom.  Inside...

EMILY IN PINK: Emily Saucedo leads her team while hitting every move perfectly and dancing with a big smile. Saucedo is the Silver Stars captain and although she does many solo or trio events, she also participates in the big group numbers.
Leader leaps to new levels
Gracie Ruland, Entertainment Editor • March 2, 2026

Emily Saucedo dances across the stage twirling, leaping and shining in the spotlight. Saucedo was selected to be the Captain of the Silver Stars for the 2025-2026 school year, a role awarded to dancers...

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