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Dispatch Evaluations 2

Austin City Council votes to remove Curfew News This story is about how some students were displeased with the curfew law because of having to manage school and work. Now students enjoy not having to worry about the trouble of getting fined so they can complete all their activities. Ellen Toxclair, City council member and junior Han Vo. "I don't think it's good public safety policy to preemptively criminalize children who had no intention of committing a crime," Ellen Toxiclair said It did interest me because I am at the age where I am driving and this is beneficial information to me.  I also think anyone would be interested by reading that. The conclusion was a quote. "Bulldawg Nation" leaves lasting impression on Bowie Commentary This story is about how the phrase "bulldawg nation" has evolved over the short amount of time our new principle has initiated. The story later goes in to how fast trends can come and go and that we...

Feature Story Brainstorm

My main subject is my Father Dean Fuller Supporting interviews my Mother Dana and my Aunt Marie My topic will be how my parents met or just their relationship in general My story will be either from the angle of human interest or first hand experience My questions are  What was considered hitchhiking when you were did it? How old were you when you left your house? Why did you want to hitchhike across America? What was your initial reaction when you were picked up by Kay Casar? How long had you been hitchhiking before you were in Florida? When did you meet Dana Casar  and Marie Casar? Describe your initial reaction and feelings when meeting Dana? Did you ever think after that weekend you would see her again? Explain what you had done all weekend? Why did you end up back in Florida? What were your intentions after you had completed your Journey? How long were you living with Dana until you moved to Texas together? Describe what your first place together l...

The man who played the violin

I think that in some way everyone can perceive beauty. It just depends on what kind of person you are,as it si commonly said beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This meaning my beautiful will be different from yours. Anyone can notice beauty, but might not recognize it in a hectic environment.   No most people do not stop to appreciate people who stand on the streets and show their talents. M os places that the performers choose are busy area where a lot of people will pass by. These people are always or seem to be in a big rush not noticing the beauty before them. Not all people are like that, some take the time to appreciate every moment of beauty they experience.   We do not recognize talent in unexpected context. So many people walked right past this man and did not even know or recognize this famous man. They were so distracted with their mission to get to work and live life that they could not even stop and notice him.  People will always be ignorant and se...

Peer reflection #1

  Story One Sami Her story is about standardized testing "Personally, I think that standardized testing should not be issued. This is because standardized tests take up too much class time for test preparation" yes she does address the opposing side by saying, " The opposing side also says that everything learned from the test is extremely useful. Yet, most people don’t use anything learned in school.  Lastly, the opposing side thinks that the testing barely puts any stress upon students and that most of them have a positive attitude for testing." She was a bit wishy-washy because she stated, " They are also unfair to students. Everyone gets the same test including students with special needs and foreign exchange students," but then later she mentioned it would be fair to them if those particular people didi not have to take is She did include facts, but no direct quotes. She wrote in first person. Story Two  Ashley  Social Media Usage ...