Friday, January 8, 2016

Lone Star Dispatch stories review

NEWS:
"Vibes for Vohl and recovery make a strong come back"
Summary: Science teacher Nikki Vohl has brain cancer. Many people, teachers and students included, are helping her as much as possible by walking in the annual "Head for a Cute" race.
Quoted: Nikki Vohl, Emily Kuster, Jessica Davis
Strongest Quote: "This journey has been a roller coaster, it brings perspective to my life but you know, it's sad, just really sad, and it's really not fair,"
Lead Sentence: No, it didn't really catch my attention.
Conclusion: Statement

COMMENTARY:
"Science Fair is getting too competitive for students"
Summary: Editor Gavin Farner complains about the Science Fair and its worth in a student's GPA. He brings up that many students have a lack of time or money to complete said project, and offers a solution of lowering its worth or making it non mandatory.
Quoted: No one.
Strongest Quote: There were no quotes in this story.
Lead Sentence: No, I wasn't hooked by it, but maybe if I had experience with the science fair I would have been.
Conclusion: Statement

STUDENT LIFE
"Senior fights a life-long disease with no sign of a cure"
Summary: Katy Jacobs has type one diabetes. Her friends and family help her as much as they can, but she is a strong person and doesn't need much help.
Quoted: Katy Jacobs, Bryn Williams, Summer Hawkins, Gary Jacobs
Strongest Quote: "Look at your disease no more than brushing your teeth, you don't want to do it, but you do it all the time."
Lead Sentence: Yes, it caught my attention and made me want to read more.
Conclusion: Quote

ENTERTAINMENT
"In Review: Mockingjay Part 2"
Summary: Fuaad Ajaz describes "Mockingjay Part 2". He describes it in depth, talking about how characters change and spoils a little of the movie.
Quoted: No one.
Strongest Quote: There were no quotes in this story.
Lead Sentence: Yes, I was interested about the movie.
Conclusion: Statement

ATHLETICS
"Girls basketball thrives through the season changes"
Summary: The girls varsity basketball team is doing well this season. They are preparing for an upcoming game vs Westlake that is supposed to be difficult, so they can finish strong in the season.
Quoted: Vickie Benson, Amber Lotz, Kianna Ray
Strongest Quote: "The team does not cheat on effort, they understand the value and importance of giving it their all."
Lead Sentence: No, it seemed generic.
Conclusion: Quote

IN DEPTH
"Students celebrate the holiday season in different ways, but with a similar spirit"
Summary: There are many different religions that celebrate around the holiday times. Many different students here at Bowie practice many different religious holidays, and it's important to be tolerant of them.
Quoted: Nour El Houda Remli, Andy Moe, Sam Searles
Strongest Quote: "When I have kids I'll definitely teach them to be accepting of all religions and understand their differences."
Lead Sentence: Yes
Conclusion: Statement


PHOTOGRAPHY
Favorite Photo: "Combat Surrender" on Page 9 because it looks accurate enough to be a picture from WW2
Least Favorite Photo: "Lets play ball" on page 10, because in my opinion it's too boring for a sports story.

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