The Dispatch #5

News-Austin package bombs deliver violence to doorsteps

Different bomb incidents affected the Austin community for two weeks. Students and staff of Austin ISD were affected by the bombings and had to take precautions to stay safe.

1.  Mateo Huerta, Mark Robinson, Aaron Bryant, Emily Robinett
2. "Because when I was leaving theater rehearsal whenever the unrelated event at GoodWill happened, I remember calling everyone and checking in, and there was such a strength formed in the caution we were taking for each other so that was kind of different."
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Commentary-Are chromebooks restrictive for the right reasons?

With the addition of chromebooks to campus, some students have expressed their opinion on the sites that are available. The chrome books should be used as learning tools, and not for the purpose of entertainment.

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Feature- Woman affected by shooting years later

At the age of 29, Susan Nelson was held at gunpoint and shot at a friends house. Her experience has affected her everyday life and the way she raises her son.

1. Susan Nelson, Elliot Nelson, Christopher Nelson
2. "Her experience has definitely affected our lives, because it gives me a first hand look at how much a gun can change a person's life in a matter of seconds and gives me a sense if respect for how lucky I am."
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Entertainment-Freshman makes time for tech theatre and speech

Freshman Alyssa Shumaker is involved in speech, technical theatre and all pre-AP classes. Shumaker has balanced her activities well and advanced to state in speech and been very helpful to the theatre company.

1. Alyssa Shumaker, Hannah Huerta, Joe Morales
2. "She has a good attitude which I think is the most important tool to have to be successful,"
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Athletics- Runner raised in Nigeria hopes to be Olympian

Chimdiebube "Chidera" Okafor moved to America from Nigeria with hopes of being an Olympian. As he runs track at Bowie, he continues to set and achieve goals.

1. Chidera Okafor, Brandon Pittman, Emeka Okafor, Cyril Otti
2. "I just remember seeing the Olympics when he broke the record and after seeing everyone's face I was like 'I really think I could do this, I want to go to the Olympics, I want to compete with the best athletes. I want to be like Usain or better',"
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Reviews- AISD doesn't truck around

A new food truck that visits AISD school campuses daily has been getting the attention of students and staff. While the food served from the truck is good and is different from the regular cafeteria food, it is unnecessary and does not impact the students very much.

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