Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Lone Star Dispatch Issue #4

Front Page Story- Rewards created for good attendance raises questions
Summary: The new attendance incentives left a lot of students stunned and a bit confused on how these "rewards" are earned. These new incentives came about when Texas changed it's state law requiring 90% attendance of class to earn credit for the course. Now the school hopes to motivate more students into showing up and attending class.
Who? Bowie High School
What? New attendance incentives
Where? Texas
When? This school year
Why? To boost attendance 
How? "Rewards" or incentives
Who was quoted in the story? Grace Little, Madi Little, Mason Kendrick, and Ruth Widner
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "We're simply trying to help students want to come to school."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote


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News Story- Celebrating history with the multi-cultural club

Summary: February is when the nation recognizes and celebrates Black History Month. Some of the students and staff have ideas for events that they plan to pitch to the multi-cultural club. They want to expand everyone's knowledge on the stories and people behind Black History month.
Who? Joyce Brisco, Multi-cultual club
What? Black History Month
Where? Bowie High School
When? This February 
Why? To recognize the important historical figures that fought for equal rights and helped shape the world today.
How? Events and celebrations surrounding Black History Month
Who was quoted in the story? Kyndall Johnson, Joyce Brisco, Corie Hall, and Ariana Edwards
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Sharing the enthusiasm of Black History month throughout the whole school makes me very happy."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? No
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statement


Sports Story- Sophomore backbelt fights her way to top ranking

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Entertainment Story- Silver Stars continue to practice throughout the year

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Commentary Story- Questions arise as Avery is charged for murder

Summary: Netflix has just released a new documentary series called, "Making a Murderer." It's about Steven Avery who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for an assault. He was proved innocent by blood test and released. Now years later he is charged with a mysterious murder.
Who? Steven Avery
What? False murder and assault charges
Where? Manitowoc Police Department
When? Past years-Now
Why? Avery was put in jail on false charges, but after being released for a few years he was charged with a murder.
How? The court listened to fraud lies instead of true evidence.
Who was quoted in the story? No quotes
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? No quotes
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statement


MAIN In-Depth page story (page A4)- Interview: STC's annual musical production

Summary: This year the starlight Theater Company performed the musical "Tarzan." It included great choruses of song and impressive tricks while being suspended in the air. The students and cast members really out did themselves this year.
Who? Tarzan cast
What? Annual musical production
Where? Bowie High School/Starlight Theater Co.
When? January 
Why? N/A
How? N/A
Who was quoted in the story? No quotes
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? No quote
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes, it was really good!
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Stateement

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