1. What are the new income tax brackets proposed by the Trump administration (hint there are three)? Page A1"White House wields sharp tax ax"
There will be three new tax brackets instead of seven which are 10 percent, 25 percent and 30 percent proposed by Donald Trump.
2. What are the three biggest challenges facing the AISD school board according to outgoing Region 6 member Paul Saldana? Page A9 "Saldana opens up about resigning.."
The three biggest challenges facing the AISD board are budgetary, enrollment, and equity.
3. What are the five Austin-based apps to make your life easier? Page B5
Five Austin-based apps that make your life easier are Lawn Starter, Snap Sitter, Favor, Tip Cow and Burro.
4. Which teams have the top-3 picks in the NFL draft tonight? Page SE2 "It's all defense at the top of this draft"
The teams that have the top 3 picks in the NFL draft are The Cleveland Browns, San Fransisco 49ers, and the Chicago Bears.
5. What is a ramada? Page SA3
A ramada is a brushed arbor native americans used for shade and to protect plants.
Long Response:
Sanctuary Cities are cities that states have that allow illegal immigrants to stay in the United States without the pressure of deportation from the national government. I think sanctuary cities are good for the United States because obtaining citizenship is a long and hard process that takes time and money. Relieving the worry of deportation from these immigrants is very important and helpful to them. SB4 will eliminate sanctuary cities. 90-52 was the vote on SB4. I think SB4 will not have a big affect on our community and the lack of it would keep the way we have been running and we have been doing great.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
Lonestar Dispatch #5
'New leader takes first steps'- Front page
Summary: The AISD board has chosen Mark Robison as the new permanent principal at Bowie High school. Mr. Robison had a meeting with the staff of Bowie last Friday to discuss his plans and views for the school.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Summary: The AISD board has chosen Mark Robison as the new permanent principal at Bowie High school. Mr. Robison had a meeting with the staff of Bowie last Friday to discuss his plans and views for the school.
Who:
Mark Robinson
What:
New principal
Where:
Bowie High School
When:
Next school year
Why:
Bowie has a temporary principal and needed a new permanent principal.
How:
The AISD board of trustees chose Mark Robison
Who was quoted in the story?
Mark Robinson
Brad Lancaster
Amanda Toon
Ruth Ann Widner
Susan Leos
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"I understand that high expectations are placed on a school with so many strengths and I'm confident that we will continue to cultivate a culture of excellence."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
A quote
'Twins balance school, extracurriculars and themselves'
Summary: Twins, Brooke and Taylor Foulard are involved in many activities in and outside of school. Juggling sports and AP classes can be a struggle but they push each other to do their best.
Who:
Brooke and Taylor Foilard.
What:
Are successful in school and in sports
Where:
Everyday lives
When:
Present
Why:
Stress with school and extra activities
How:
involved in multiple things
Who was quoted in the story?
Brooke Foulard
Taylor Foulard
Janine Foilard
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"Juggling everything can be stressful. but i always try to stay positive and never give up."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote.
'Class of 2017 prom transforming into New York City' - News
Summary: The 2016-2017 school year end is coming upon us which means it is time for senior prom. The theme of this years prom is New York City to end this year with a bang.
Who:
Class of 2017
What:
Prom planning
Where:
at Bowie
When:
all year
Why:
Prom is coming up
How:
with the help of their sponsor
Who was quoted in the story?
Bridget Alvarez
Carlyn Crow
Deanna Dellana
Lauren Noe
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"It's a great way to end senior year before we all part ways."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
A quote
Getting to the roots of the tree and all of its problems
Summary:
The grand Bowie tree in the center of the courtyard has been in need of care and treatment. Jacob Wallace started a Go fund me to raise money for the tree. It is so important that the tree receives care because it is special to the Bowie community and Austin.
Who;
Who;
Bowie Tree
What:
Has been lacking nutrients and needs care.
Where:
Where:
The Bowie courtyard
When:
When:
Early February to now
Why:
Why:
It is important to the community to keep it alive
Quoted:
Jacob Wallace
Andy Angstrom
James Ellerbrock
Tristian Rodriguez
Strongest Quote
Strongest Quote
"This tree not only represents the beauty that defines Bowie, but it is also the binding that holds the place together."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes
Juniors have direct the play The Laramie Project for the underclassmen to perform, especially freshman. It gives the juniors a chance of auditioning to be senior directors and the underclassmen the opportunity for growth in acting.
Who:
2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper?
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.
I think it would be fun to do Sticking it to their competitors.
4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
quote
"Sticking it to their competitors"
Summary:
The Bowie High School girl's lacrosse team have earned many successes. The have won many games and have grown together closer as a family.
Who:
Bowie Girls Lacrosse team
What:
Successful season
Where:
Bowie High School
When:
Right now
Why:
They are winning the games
How:
they have good team mates
Who was quoted in the story?
Juila Krebs
Luana Lopez
Coach Jesse McCarthy
Veronica Cruz
Brianna Martinez
Rosa Heim
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"They really have showed us the best and worked on our weaknesses and made us better individually."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote
Juniors guide students to perform under the spotlight
Juniors have direct the play The Laramie Project for the underclassmen to perform, especially freshman. It gives the juniors a chance of auditioning to be senior directors and the underclassmen the opportunity for growth in acting.
Who:
Starlight Theatre Company
What:
a play with interviews
Where:
Bowie high school
When:
This spring
Why:
Why:
it gives opportunities for underclassmen and juniors
How:
the play helps students learn and grow
Quoted:
Blake Moyer
Quoted:
Blake Moyer
Emily Robinett
Anika Scoma
Strongest Quote:
Strongest Quote:
"That's truly what it is: the preservation and presentation of a culture. I look forward to seeing where my senior year takes me"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote
"Immigration laws getting out of hand"
Summary:
When Donald Trump took office there has been more immigration law enforcement then ever before. Trump wants to make sure that no illegal immigrants enter the United states. This article talks mostly of laws that Trump would like to pass to control immigration.
Who:
The illegal and legal immigrants in the U.S.A
What:
Immigration laws
Where:
In the U.S.A
When:
Recently passed
Why:
To get illegal immigrants out of the US
How:
By a law
Who was quoted in the story?
No one
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
no one is quoted in this article
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Statement
"Day in a life: junior lieutenant"
Summary:
Soon to be Silver Star captain, Junior lieutenant Morgan Andrews explains her experiences as a Silver Star at this level. She also explains her preparation for being captain next year for the Silver stars.
Who:
Former Junior lieutenant Morgan Andrews
What:
She is junior officer and next years Silver Star captain
Where:
Bowie High School
When:
This and next year
Why:
To help out and captain the Sliver Star team
How:
By auditioning
Who was quoted in the story?
Morgan Andrews
Courtney Allison
Hannah Parson
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"The best quality about Morgan is her ability to dream."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote
Photography:
1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper?
My favorite photo was "Catchin and Throwin"
1A. Why is this your favorite?
1A. Why is this your favorite?
I liked the depth of field in this picture and how it really froze the moment it was taken.
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident?
Balance
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident?
Balance
2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper?
I didn't like the dark Tommy photo.
2A. Why is this your least favorite?
It was not very well composed.
2A. Why is this your least favorite?
It was not very well composed.
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.
I think it would be fun to do Sticking it to their competitors.
4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points.
I think this was a very good issue an 8/10 it had some very current and informing stories that are relevant to students.
Movie Prep
1. Who are the main characters you would expect to see in the movie, based on the real life events?
The Crew
Larry Aasheim
Hamac
Richard Phillips
Ali Aden Elmi
Frank Castellano
2. Briefly, in 2-3 paragraphs, tell me what you expect the plot to be in the movie, based on the real life events?
I would expect the plot to be about an American Cargo ship that was attacked by Somali Pirates. I suspect that the movie would follow the plot line very closely with the crew members staying in the engine room and exchanging one of the pirates. I would also expect Phillips story of how he was taken by the pirates on the life boat and how he managed with that. I would also expect to see the crime scene and how other authorities are involved before they found Phillip.
3. Why was this story important?
The story was important because the events that took place were not very common before especially in the United states.
4. Why did the pirates try to take the ship?
I think they wanted the cargo and then money for themselves.
Pt. 2
5. What awards did it win?
BAFTA award for best actor in a supporting rile
6. How much did it cost to make?
55 million
7. How was it received by audiences?
The movie was loved by audiences and made a almost 4 times the amount of money then what was spent as well as nominated for 4 golden globe awards.
8. What did other movie reviews think about the movie?
The Crew
Larry Aasheim
Hamac
Richard Phillips
Ali Aden Elmi
Frank Castellano
2. Briefly, in 2-3 paragraphs, tell me what you expect the plot to be in the movie, based on the real life events?
I would expect the plot to be about an American Cargo ship that was attacked by Somali Pirates. I suspect that the movie would follow the plot line very closely with the crew members staying in the engine room and exchanging one of the pirates. I would also expect Phillips story of how he was taken by the pirates on the life boat and how he managed with that. I would also expect to see the crime scene and how other authorities are involved before they found Phillip.
3. Why was this story important?
The story was important because the events that took place were not very common before especially in the United states.
4. Why did the pirates try to take the ship?
I think they wanted the cargo and then money for themselves.
Pt. 2
1. List the five most important actors in the film.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Barked Abdi
Faisal Ahmed
Mahat M. Ali
Catherine Keener
2. What is the movie rated?
PG-13
PG-13
3. Who directed the movie?
Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrass
4. Who was the producer?
Micheal De Luca
Micheal De Luca
Scott Rudin
Dana Brunetti
5. What awards did it win?
BAFTA award for best actor in a supporting rile
Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
6. How much did it cost to make?
55 million
7. How was it received by audiences?
The movie was loved by audiences and made a almost 4 times the amount of money then what was spent as well as nominated for 4 golden globe awards.
8. What did other movie reviews think about the movie?
Most critics enjoyed the movie due to the cast and how the movie was very well adapted.
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Movie Preview
Beauty and The Beast
1. The New Yorker
2. Anthony Lane
3. 7, sometimes hard to follow
4. The movie is high quality, the animation is great, and the movie incorporates diversity.
5. Some low points include different music from previous remakes of this movie, awkward start of music, and the weak voice of Belle.
6. "Still, the sheer dexterity is overwhelming, and only the sternest viewer will be able to resist the onslaught of such thoroughly marketed magic. “Beauty and the Beast” is delectably done; when it’s over, though, and when the spell is snapped, it melts away, like cotton candy on the tongue."
La La Land
1. NPR
2. Linda Holmes
3. 7, easy to follow although there is not many cons in the article
4. High points of the movie include the element fantasy, stunning costumes, and a simple plot that is taken into a breathtaking movie.
5. Low points of the movie are that Gosling and Stone are not musical people although they are very charismatic and are capable of the part
6. "It's a movie for people who love darkened theaters, who love movies, who love movie stars, and who love giving themselves over to other people's art without a pause for cynicism."
1. The New Yorker
2. Anthony Lane
3. 7, sometimes hard to follow
4. The movie is high quality, the animation is great, and the movie incorporates diversity.
5. Some low points include different music from previous remakes of this movie, awkward start of music, and the weak voice of Belle.
6. "Still, the sheer dexterity is overwhelming, and only the sternest viewer will be able to resist the onslaught of such thoroughly marketed magic. “Beauty and the Beast” is delectably done; when it’s over, though, and when the spell is snapped, it melts away, like cotton candy on the tongue."
La La Land
1. NPR
2. Linda Holmes
3. 7, easy to follow although there is not many cons in the article
4. High points of the movie include the element fantasy, stunning costumes, and a simple plot that is taken into a breathtaking movie.
5. Low points of the movie are that Gosling and Stone are not musical people although they are very charismatic and are capable of the part
6. "It's a movie for people who love darkened theaters, who love movies, who love movie stars, and who love giving themselves over to other people's art without a pause for cynicism."
Friday, April 7, 2017
Sports Current Event
Hoppe in game-changing role for Rouse in playoffs
3. Haley Hoppe got 3 knee injuries playing high school soccer that was potentially fatal to her career. She is now coming back and with a new position change playing better then ever.
4. Hat trick, Forward, Defender, Penalty area
5. Senior, One that stands above the rest, attack-minded players
6. I think this article is a feature because I focusses in on Haley Hoppe and her soccer career swell as her injuries.
7. The article names season games that Haley Hoppe has played in and each sentence explains if it was a win or loss and what she contributed to the game as well as the score.
3. Haley Hoppe got 3 knee injuries playing high school soccer that was potentially fatal to her career. She is now coming back and with a new position change playing better then ever.
4. Hat trick, Forward, Defender, Penalty area
5. Senior, One that stands above the rest, attack-minded players
6. I think this article is a feature because I focusses in on Haley Hoppe and her soccer career swell as her injuries.
7. The article names season games that Haley Hoppe has played in and each sentence explains if it was a win or loss and what she contributed to the game as well as the score.
Sports Exploration activity
1. Soccer
2. Carli Lloyd
3. Team Rankings For Women's National Soccer Teams
1. Germany
2. The United States (Carli Lloyd apart of team)
3. France
4. England
5. Canada
4. SUMMARY
As of this year the US Women's National Team has played a total of 3 games internationally with 2 losses and a win. Last year the team played a total of 25 games, won 22 and tied 3. In 2015, the USWNST won the Fifa Women's World Cup in Canada with Carli Lloyd three of the five goals winning the title against Japan. Although the USWNST has won many gold olympic medals they did not receive the title last year or even make it to the finals and the title was taken by Germany. Three important rules in soccer are you cannot touch the ball with your hand or arm unless you are the goalie, you cannot be offsides or past the last defender before the ball is kicked, and you must take the correct kicks for when the ball goes out of bounds in certain areas. Jargon that is used in soccer includes Maradona, nutmeg, and hat trick. The Maradona is a move used when you want to pass a player where you use your body to spin around the ball distracting the other player. A nutmeg is when the ball goes through someone legs in anyway. A hat trick is when a single player scores three goals or more in a single game. A cliche is that male soccer players are actors because of the amount of fake injuries players use to get foul on the other team. This is true but it is strategical towards the game and helps the team if they are loosing badly. An athlete who is a legend is Lionel Messi also known as one of the best soccer players in the world. Messi was born on June 24, 1987 and he did not go to college. He currently plays for Barcelona and previously played on Argentina. He is the only player in history to score more then 40 goals in 8 consecutive seasons and he has won the most FIFA Ballon d'Or awards.
2. Carli Lloyd
3. Team Rankings For Women's National Soccer Teams
1. Germany
2. The United States (Carli Lloyd apart of team)
3. France
4. England
5. Canada
4. SUMMARY
As of this year the US Women's National Team has played a total of 3 games internationally with 2 losses and a win. Last year the team played a total of 25 games, won 22 and tied 3. In 2015, the USWNST won the Fifa Women's World Cup in Canada with Carli Lloyd three of the five goals winning the title against Japan. Although the USWNST has won many gold olympic medals they did not receive the title last year or even make it to the finals and the title was taken by Germany. Three important rules in soccer are you cannot touch the ball with your hand or arm unless you are the goalie, you cannot be offsides or past the last defender before the ball is kicked, and you must take the correct kicks for when the ball goes out of bounds in certain areas. Jargon that is used in soccer includes Maradona, nutmeg, and hat trick. The Maradona is a move used when you want to pass a player where you use your body to spin around the ball distracting the other player. A nutmeg is when the ball goes through someone legs in anyway. A hat trick is when a single player scores three goals or more in a single game. A cliche is that male soccer players are actors because of the amount of fake injuries players use to get foul on the other team. This is true but it is strategical towards the game and helps the team if they are loosing badly. An athlete who is a legend is Lionel Messi also known as one of the best soccer players in the world. Messi was born on June 24, 1987 and he did not go to college. He currently plays for Barcelona and previously played on Argentina. He is the only player in history to score more then 40 goals in 8 consecutive seasons and he has won the most FIFA Ballon d'Or awards.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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