Editorials and Personal Columns

Ideas 

• Using the right to vote in this election
• Usage of phones at school
• Bowie's overcrowded student body 

One blogger I constantly watch on youtube and snapchat is MannyMUA, a makeup guru, who constantly gives opinions on certain beauty products and gives great beauty advice. I keep going back to him because he is reliable and he is really funny. 

Peer Reflection 2

1. Who wrote the story?

Madisen

 

2. What is their story about?

Madisen's story was about the strict dress code most schools have in place and how it affects students.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

Their opinion was that they think strict dress codes are unfair, unreasonable, and very sexist.

 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

No

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

No

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

First 

Peer Reflection

1. Who wrote the story?

Kaya Samuel 

2. What is their story about?

Kaya's story was about the holiday season and how companies exploit customers into buying more products during this time. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

Their opinion was that it is unfair for companies to take advantage of the consumer during a certain time of year to gain more money. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

No

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

They were not wishy washy.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

First. 

C.E. #2.3

1. Why is Austin police chief Art Acevedo threatening to fire certain police supervisors? 
Art Acevedo is threatening to fire police supervisors who fail to report complaints on officers to internal affairs. 

2. Why are some individuals who are being required to buy federally mandated health insurance choosing to pay a fine instead of pay for the insurance? 
Some individuals are choosing to pay the fine because it is cheaper then actually paying for insurance.

3.How could a future Bowie student earn a "micromajor?" 
To earn the micro major the student must take at least two dual-credit, dual-enrollment or online courses , plus up to two other Advanced Placement. 

4. Who won the Formula 1 race at COTA last weekend and who was the headline performer at the concert that night? "
Lewis Hamilton won the Formula one race and Taylor Swift was the headline performer. 

5. Which of The Long Weekend five things to do would you like to go to if you could this weekend? 
I would like to go to Texas Monthly's BBQ Fest this weekend. 

Long Response

I think Texas has truly turned purple because of the culture of Texas changing into a more diverse state making Texas not as red as it used to be. Also many people are moving into Texas from places like California or Latin America in which most political views of these people are democratic. I think the poll did not include the green party because of the small impact it has on the election and how unlikely it is for Jill to win the presidency. The bigger fight is between Hillary and Trump which was included in the poll. I think the main change is how diversity is changing the demographic and the political views of Texas making the state more democratic. The poll was conducted by the Crosswind Media & Public Relations and Pulse Opinion Research and polled 800 likely Texas voters. I think this poll is accurate because getting the opinions of 800 people will show a trend in the political views of Texas. In the media as well in real life people talk about how close the election this year will be due to the candidates we have to vote for. The biggest concerns with the people polled were the constant coverage of the candidates that changed many peoples minds, the generation gap, and if Texas becomes a democratic state it will never go back. I think that if Texas becomes a democratic state which is a good thing it can still go but can still go back to a red state. The biggest issue I think is the generation gap which is awesome that younger people are changing the opinions they were raised with but the traditions of their parents keep the state red and allowing no change. 

First Commentary Article

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B-PIjie4NiJbC1ZeN-d68wHpuuqnvRDA-tFHsN3YvOk/edit?usp=sharing

SNO Online Papers

The Rising Price of EpiPen 

1. Who wrote the story?

Dany Insell (the mustang messenger) 

2. What is their story about?

The story was about the cost of the EpiPen rising to feed the greed of the company. This change makes it unaffordable for families and others to purchase the medication they need. “It is absolutely ridiculous,” an anonymous source said. “I am very angry and upset over the price increase for so many reasons. Particularly, because I have a loved one with numerous severe food allergies. The cost hurts our finances and I know we are not alone. Many people in this world need [an EpiPen], but cannot have it since they cannot afford it.”

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

The opinion about the topic was how the interviewee's believed that it was immoral to raise prices on things that save peoples lives. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
They were not wishy washy about their opinion.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

Yes 

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
Third Person 

Kindness Matters 

1. Who wrote the story?

Kaitlyn Taylor (Cat's Claw)

2. What is their story about?

The story was about how suicide is very real around their school and how a simple kind action can change the lives of people. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

Their opinion was how kindness can change someones life in a positive way. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

No

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

They were not wishy washy but the introduction to the piece was confusing.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No

Feminism Strikes Against Male Sexism 

1. Who wrote the story?

Gloria Gatica (Texans Talk Online) 

2. What is their story about?

The story was about feminism and how sexism affects the world today. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

Their opinion was they believe that feminism is a good thing that men should not be afraid of and embrace. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

Yes

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

No

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

CE #2.2

1.Why is the city of Austin considering how it's DNA lab works and handles its cases? Page A1 "Officials: Separate crimes labs, polics."
They are considering making the labs separate from the police because of questioning in credibility and technique. 

2. What is the "stance" or opinion of the writer in the story "Texas convicts sentenced to death...." on page A9
The stance of the writer is that if we must use the death penalty we must use it on the correct people/ convicts.


3. What is 1 of the 3 problems with transgendered legislation in the Texas courts, according to the story on page B1 "Judge clarifies transgendered...."
One problem with transgendered legislation in Texas courts is whether it also applies to the Department of Labor and the Occupation Safety and Health Administration.


4. Why was T-Mobile fined $48M? Page B5 "T-Mobile fined..."T-Mobile was fined $48M because they clearly did not tell customers that there unlimited data isn't exactly unlimited. 

5. Who do Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden think should start for the Dallas Cowboys at QB for the rest of the season? Page C1 "Quarterback Conundrum"
Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden think that the Dallas Cowboys should start Prescott as QB. 

Long Response:

The presidential debate between Hilary Clinton and Donald trump was held in Las Vegas in which during the debate both candidates stated there views on a new supreme court justice. Hilary would like to appoint a justice that will listen to the american people and make pro choice rulings. Trump wants a justice who is conservative, supports the second amendment fully, and makes pro life rulings. Supreme Court Justice was such a big topic during the debate because the new president is most likely to appoint this person and could change the evenly divided seating in the court. I think that it would be important to keep the seating even but even towards the democratic side because they would make decisions that apply to all people not just the rich. I agree with Hilary Clinton on these ideas because Trump wants to undo what has been done while Hilary wants to move towards the future. I think this is very important to most people because along with the president many cases and rulings are made from the supreme court which could affect our country as much as the president could. 

Earthquake Story

Who- A building housing Mchenry's Auto Supply
What- Collapsed killing two people and injuring 6
When- October 4, 2016
Where- San Fransisco Bay Area
Why- 6.4 on the Richter Scale Earthquake
How-Occured on the Hayward fault which ran under the hills

October 4, a building housing Mchenry's Auto Supply collapsed in the San Fransico Bay Area killing two people and injuring six.
According to Jennifer Vu, a public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department, 3 out of 6 injured were seriously hurt and were hospitalized after the events of the earthquake.
"Names of the dead are being withheld pending notifications of families,"Vu said.
She later added that no other serious injuries were reported.
Hayward fire fighters stabilized the building and conducted a search in which they found a gas leak in which they capped the line after the collapse.
"Twenty-one fire personnel, 12 police and five American Red Cross workers responded to the building collapse, with some arriving within four minutes of the quake," Vu said.

The earthquake struck at 8:12 a.m. when Mike Beamer a resident in the apartment across the street felt rolling for 30 seconds and then a large jolt.

“I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling. I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That’s when the screaming start across the street,”Beamer said. 
The collapse was due to a 6.4 (on the richter's scale) earthquake that occurred along the Hayward fault under the hills. According to Penny Gertz, a scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park the earthquake was a big one.
"People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake," Gertz said.
McHenry's Auto Supply was located at 2342 Plum St. and has not responded into reopening. 

Opinion Writing Preview Activity

Inequalities evident in campus sports
1.???
2. The story was about the inequality in sports teams and extracurricular activities on the issue of attire for girls. The story states that both men and women should be given the same opportunities and should be enforced with the same rules. Women should be able to where sports bras if men get to take off there shirts.
3.Women should be able to where sports bras if men get to take off there shirts.  As stated "Girls should be allowed to remove there shirts and just wear a sports bra to cool down as long as guys are allowed to run without a shirt."
4.Yes
5.No they were not wishy washy they clearly stated there opinion and stuck with it.
6. No
7. 3rd Person

Changes to the iPhone7 
1. Harrison Louis
2. The story was about the new updates on the iPhone 7 and the reactions and controversy around it.
3. The direct opinion around the topic was that the author favored the iPhone 7 to any other phone and liked the updates that came with it.
4. Yes
5. No they were not wishy washy with there opinion the writer felt very strongly about the iPhone 7.
6. No
7. First Person

Stricter Finals Incentive
1. Douglas Smith
2. The story was about the changes and limitations Bowie administration has put on the use of incentives for students from the previous years and how the writer thinks it is unfair.
3. The writer felt aggravated and that it was unfair to limit incentives.
4. No
5. They were not wishy washy about there opinion and even planned a solution for the issue presented.
6. No
7. First Person

Changes to schedule cause issues both in school and after school
1. Ian Miller
2. The story was about the changes AISD made to the schedule at Bowie and how it affect students in a negative way.
3. The opinion of the story was that these new rules to the schedule are unproductive and are unfair to some students.
4. No
5. They were a little wishy washy when they said "It would also be helpful if AISD were to extend FIT to at least 35 minutes, even if it meant keeping the 4:30 p.m. release times." This statement was counterproductive to his opinion against having fit everyday and the release time.
6. No
7. First Person

EpiPen cost raises concerns over financial problems 
1. Maria Dimopoulos
2. The story was about the increase in EpiPen costs for the pure greed of the company.
3. The direct opinion of the topic was the writer thought that the increase in price for something that someone needs to survive is "inhumane and ridiculous."
4. No
5. They were not wishy washy about there opinion and offered an alternative drug.
6.No
7. First

A. The major differences between a hard news story and an opinion piece are

1. Hard news stories do not allow bias or opinions while opinion pieces do.
2. Opinion pieces have less of a structure then news stories
3. There is certain criteria for what is considered news but for opinions there really is none. 

B. I think there isn't that many photos because the graphic needs to express the opinion stated and photos can be controversial

C. Three topics I think would be good to write about are the use of voting rights in this years election,   Controversy over social media, and other things relating to everyday life.

Personal Essays

1. What was one idea that the writer gave in the Wide Range of Topics section that you can use as you start deciding on a topic?
One idea that the writer gave when deciding is be interested and passionate about the topic your writing about. 

2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
One idea the writer gave is give vivid details as you write your piece. You should use this to draw readers into your essay.

3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
Three suggestions the writer makes is making sure you have sentence variation but from a personal perspective, avoid rants, and make connections.

Lone Star Dispatch - News Evaluation

Leos leads school into new year
Who- Bowie students and Susan Leos
What- Bowie students are going into many new transitions and Susan Leos is the new principal.
When- 2016-2017 School year
Where- Bowie High school
Why- intended to move everything in a positive way to benefit everyone

Summary:
Susan Leos becomes principal of Bowie High school while the student body undergoes changes in there school day these include changes in schedule, staff, and FIT.

3. Susan Leos- direct
Dawson Warnken- direct
Marie Prescott- direct
Chanel Dobrzenski- indirect and direct
Evan Samon- direct

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. Yes

Dresses come out of the closet 
Who- Choir
What- Donate old uniforms to less fortunate schools
When- This year
Where- Austin Area
Why- To help the community and allow others to feel confident in there attire
How- Donating old Choir uniforms and getting new ones

Summary:
This year the Bowie choir is purchasing new uniforms and donating there old to schools in the Austin area. The choir see this as an opportunity to give back and give confidence in the form of clothes to other choirs in schools. They are doing this for schools who can not afford new uniforms and are overwhelmed with other expenses.

3. Caitlin Gasco- direct and indirect
Sam Searles- direct
Lily Ang- direct
Clarisse Burns- direct

4. No Opinions
5. It does
6. Yes


New and old Spanish teachers combine different ways of teaching to strengthen 'experiencia de aprendizaje' 
Who- New and Old Spanish Teachers
What- Trying to strengthen the program
When- This year
Where- Bowie High school Spanish Department
Why-  To effectively teach Spanish to students
How- Bringing in new teachers and making new ideas on how to teach

Summary:
This year there is a new addition of teachers to Bowie's Spanish department that are questioning the strength of previous teaching tactics. This year new teachers are working with the old teachers to cook up some new ideas on how to teach students the language since immersion is not completely working.

3. Kelly Tagle- direct and indirect
Sandra Salgado- direct and indirect
Felipe Mendoza- direct

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. yes

NHS & Key Club lend a helping a hand
Who- NHS & Key Club
What- Are tutoring kids who can't afford an actual in exchange for school supplies
When- FIT and lunch
Where- Bowie High School
Why- Give members service hours and help less fortunate elementary schools.
How- Tutoring kids

Summary:
During FIT and lunch Key Club and NHS members will offer tutoring services in exchange for school supplies to get service hours. The members will give the school supplies to less fortunate elementary schools.

3. Jyoti Luu- direct and indirect
Alison Segura- direct
Alex Reyes- direct
Henry Bostiwick- direct

4.No opinions
5. It does
6. yes

Cancer claims teacher 
Who- Nikki Vohl
What- Lost her life
When- July 24, 2016
Where- ???
Why- She fought a hard battle and lost to brain cancer
How- She passed away

Summary:
Nikki Vohl lost her life to brain cancer on July 24, 2016. Many teachers and students loved her and she left her legacy at Bowie. The community was impacted by her death and she will be remembered.

3. Jessica Davis- direct
Cindi Carroll- direct
Nikki Vohl- direct and indirect

4.No opinions
5.It does
6.no

Harley Fetterman loses extended battle with Leukemia over summer
Who- Harley Fetterman
What- Lost his life
When- Over summer
Where-???
Why- He had leukemia and lost his battle with it
How- He was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 5 years old.

Summary:
Over the summer, Harley Fetterman lost his life to leukemia after 13 years of fighting. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of five. He had a great spirit and was admired by many teachers and students.

3. Whitney Shumate- direct
Ruth Narviaz- direct

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. No

C.E. #2.1

1. What is the average maximum life span in years, according to the story on Page A2.
The average maximum life span is 115 years. 

2. What were two of the four major violations found by the US Labor Dept. at various restaurants in the Austin area? 
Two major violations found were making employees work only for tips, regardless of minimum wage standards and paying straight-time wages for overtime hours worked. 

3. Why is Austin Energy planning to use drones? 
Austin Energy is planning to use drones so they can test the software to find damaged equipment.

4. Where is the UT versus Oklahoma game scheduled to be played this Saturday morning? 
The game is scheduled at Cotton Bowl, Dallas on Saturday morning.

5. Which of the 5 things on page Page D2, The Long Weekend: 5 things" would you like to go to if you could?
I would like to go to the 30th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Festival.

Long Response:
I don't have a legitimate fear of clowns but they do creep me out. If one were to act in a suspicious way I would definitely be scared. I think that the clown crisis is something everyone should be freaking out about because it is mainly something spread by social media but I think people should be aware of there surroundings. I think people are making a bigger deal out of this then it needs to be plus they are very easy to identify and get away. I do feel safe on the Bowie campus because there is many police officers and staff but it could be easy for a clown to sneak into the school due to the mass student body here. I think that the student that was arrested should be charged as an adult because they were old enough to be aware of the circumstances and are able to be responsible for there actions. I think internet hoaxes are something that should be taken seriously because if it potentially puts someone in danger. I also think that the internet is a new space for people to commit crimes because of the impact that it has on our lives. 

Huntington Story

Who- Tombo (Pomeranian), Janice Jones
What- Was shot in the leg
When- 10 p.m. Wednesday
Where- Barstow, California back of motor home parked on Beach Boulevard.
Why- Her 9mm handgun fell off a seat
How- Her dog knocked it off the seat


At 10 p.m. on Wednesday Janice Jones, 53, was shot in her right leg by here 9mm handgun in the back of her motor home parked in Barstow, California while she was enjoying pork chops. The gun was knocked off a chair by her Pomeranian, Tombo, when it was then fired as it hit the floor.
This is when the bullet passed through Jone's leg and went through the side of the vehicle according to Highway Patrol press liaison Tammy Rye.
"It could have been worse,” Rye said. “The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank.”
Jones was later driven to Huntington Beach Hospital and then moved to Irvine Medical Center where she was treated. 
Tombo was put in custody of Huntington Beach Animal Control officers including Janet Ngo.
"Tombo was malnourished and was marked with cigarette burns on his forehead," said Ngo. "It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops." 
Ngo office would explore filling animal abuse charges against Jones and Rye cited Jones for expired plates. They are now considering charging in relation to the gun during the accident which she did not have a permit for. 

Car Accident Story

Who: Roger Clementine,13; John Jacob Jingleheimer-Smith, 91 and Melba Jingleheimer-Smith, 67

What: Clementine and Jingleheimer-Smith collided vehicles 

When: September 30, 2016 at 4:45 

Where: Intersection of First Street and Slaughter Lane 

Why: Clementine drove in the wrong lane 

How: Clementine only being 13 was an underaged driver

On September 30 at 4:45 p.m. Roger Clementine and John Jacob Jingleheimer-Smith collided at the intersection of First Street and Slaughter Lane.
"The collision took a big toll on both the vehicles and the passengers," Authorities said. "The accident could easily have been avoided if some common sense was used by Clementine."
Clementine was 13 driving in lane which caused the collision with Smith, 91. Police later cited Clementine for underage driving.
"All passengers had some sign of injury," Paramedics said. "Mostly minor but Smith suffered from a serious head injury."
Accompanying Smith in the car, was his wife Melba, 67 who gained minor injuries.  
"From the accident I obtained a bloody nose but I was most worried about my husband who was older and weak then the young man who collided into us," Said Melba. "He is in serious condition and is currently sleeping in his hospital bed."
 Clementine was taken by an ambulance to University Medical Center Brackenridge to be treated.
"When I collided I got a couple cuts on my face," Clementine said. "I take full responsibility for the accident. I was not thinking straight when I stole my uncles car."
 Smith was driving a Yugo which could not be fixed after the accident and Clementine was driving his uncles Studebaker which suffered from a crumpled fender.
"I was very disappointed to see our car completely destroyed,"Melba said. "But, I am glad that everyone was okay and that we are still alive because that's whats most important."
Clementine is putting in an effort to replace a portion of the cost for Smith's car and his parents offered to pay part of the medical bill.
" I feel like all the damage was solely caused by my reckless actions and I feel that I must repay the Smith's back for the harm I caused them."
 Smith did later recover from his head injury and is staying at his home with his wife while on some medication for his headaches obtained from the incident