Lone Star Dispatch Issue #4 & Submitting Lit Mag Photos

1) People were protesting on January 10th for equal rights when Donald Trump became president. They made a peaceful protest at the capitol. Over 50,000 people came to protests when people only expected 30,000. That says a lot of our community and what people believe in. The commentary also gave a little of history.

Who?

Reagan Wallace

What?
Protest at the capitol.

Where?
All over the U.S. but the capitol in Austin.

When?
January 10th.

Why?
to get equal rights for everyone.

How?
Peaceful protest.

Who was quoted in the story?
No one.

What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story?
No quotes

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes, the picture also wanted to keep me reading.

 2.)Recently there has been a shock brought from School Evaluation Scores. The new method of scoring schools, completely changes standards and rankings that were originally put in place. The higher expectations of the scoring system has caused havoc and creates a growing concern for Bowie High.

Who?: The Austin Independent School District 

What?: Concerned about the School Evaluation Scoring

Where?: Texas School Districts 

When?: 2017-2018

Why?: It completely changes the rank of Bowie High School

How?: By creating higher expectations that schools cannot reach

Who was quoted in the story?: AISD Super Independent Paul Cruz

What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story?: "Some of the same schools that received an academic distinction for post-secondary readiness were given a D or F for that category. Under this system, a school can have a 90 and still be failing." 

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?: Yes, the first sentence of the article created distress and urgency to the topic, it made me care about what the article was talking about.

Photo Critique: I think that the picture in very informative and relevant to the article. I think that the picture being colorful allows for the reader to be drawn to the image. It was a little hard to understand.

3)The varsity cheer team is going to finals on February 10th. The National Cheer Competition in Florida is a really big competition and they hope to get in the finals. They are doing stunts and dances mixed together. They want to do really good because there will be college recruiters watching. they hope to win the competition but they also want to get closer as a team.

Who?
Jadon Alvarez

What?
Varsity competing

Where?
In Florida

When?
Feb 10.

Why?
To win the competition

How?
they will cheer.

Who was quoted in the story?
Bridget Alvarez, Amie Roggeman, Tanya Zint,

What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story?
I liked Alarez quote because she said she wanted to become closer as a team.

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes it kept you on the edge of your seat.