Abbie's Journalism Blog

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3 Ideas for an Editorial in the Lone Star Dispatch would be: 1) Conflicting opinions on Halloween costume rules 2) The problems with air conditioning/heating in winter at Bowie 3) Is cell phone addiction real? One columnist I read: One prominent person I like to read from would have to be willdabeast, who is a professional dancer and speaks his opinion in all of his posts about current issues. I like to read him because even if I don't always agree with him, I respect that he goes against the normal and doesn't care what everyone else thinks.

Short Answer: 1. She payed $1,840 2. Pilots must get a clean bill of health from an FAA approved doctor 3. AISD: $1.05 billion Leander: $454 million Bastrop: $88.5 million Lake Travis: $253 million Eanes: $3 million 4. 50,000 jobs and $5 million 5. You can find memes, short stories, and urban legends Long response: 1. Waymo's new cars drive themselves - they stop at intersections, make turns, park, etc. This permits many people with disabilities to drive. People believe that these cars would allow a safer environment because there wouldn't be as many drunk or distracted people on the road. 2. Many people who couldn't drive before can benefit from this new car. People who have disabilities would benefit greatly from this. 3. Personally, I like having at least a little control. I think it would scare me a little bit to think of machines driving everyone around. What if they malfunctioned? No one could stop it. 4. I think once these cars are perfected, I'm hop...

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Story #1 - Climate Change Going Forward - The Bear Facts Newspaper 1. Molly D. wrote the story 2. This story is about how she believes climate change is a serious issue that is being neglected by many people, and it's also about how people who don't believe in it are incorrect in her opinion.  3. Molly says, "Climate change is an important and relevant issue in today's society," and that shows her direct opinion.  4. No she didn't address the other side. 5. They were not wishy-washy at all with their opinion.  6. Yes, there is one quote from the head of the Environmental Working Group.  7. She wrote in 3rd person.  Story #2 - Famous Last Thoughts - The Red Ledger Newspaper 1. The Red Ledger Staff wrote this story, which I think means multiple people wrote it from their staff.  2. Their story is about the many lives lost due to phone usage while driving, and the famous last thoughts of people using their phone while driving.  3. In the art...

1. One idea that the writer gave me in the Wide Range of Topics Section was to write about balancing a competitive sport with high school. I feel like people could relate to balancing their own hobbies with school, and even though the topic is small, it could still allow people to relate. 2. The major thing I need to remember while writing our piece is to not generalize things and be specific. It's important to put things in a context where readers can relate in the big picture and the specific parts as well. 3. Three suggestions from Personal Essays and Craft section that stood out to me would be not to start every sentence with 'I', explore all the senses while writing, and take ideas from wherever possible.

Short Answer: 1. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and the Statue of Liberty 2. Women's Health Institute and the Musculoskeletal Institute 3. She is suing Evereve Inc. because she thinks they stole her logo and because they were reneging on  a previous agreement to keep the problem away from a trial. 4. Nick Medina 5. I am personally not a fan of scary movies so I wouldn't see any of them, but if I had to choose one, I would watch Happy Death Day. Long Response: 1. The writer believes that science should be used in many more political decisions and it is currently being neglected when it could be used. The writer advises that we get the word out about how science can be beneficial, and that political leaders use it more frequently in decisions. Especially for the environment, the writer thinks it's important to use scientific research and background to make decisions. 2. In paragraph two, the writer directly talks about their point and how sc...

How to Dress for Every Occasion for Adults:    Starting a new chapter in a person's life can be scary and unfamiliar. Though that's true, something that many adults struggle with is their wardrobe. As an adult, it's important to dress appropriately for every occasion to maximize opportunities. From going to a play to a job interview, having a good outfit is important.    Outfits vary heavily from dressing for work, dinners, school, plays, or just spending time with friends. An important tip is to have a few staple items (such as jeans and plain shirts) and then dressing each staple item up or down depending on the occasion using accessories. First impressions are created after looking at a person for a mere three seconds. In those three seconds, having the right outfit can make or break an impression. Work: To impress your colleagues but still look easygoing, an outfit described as business casual, such as jeans, a plain shirt, and a blazer would be appropriate....

Story #1 - AISD's 'blend' is a mix of uncertainty 1. Jake Brien 2. How the new program blend is confusing to students 3. He is not happy with it and it's clear when he says, "I can't say for certain that I'm excited for something that's been explained to me in 22 minutes that will last for the rest of my high school career." 4. Yes, very much so 5. No they never went back and changed their opinion 6. No 7. 1st person Story #2 - Privileged athletes claim lockers 1. Austyn Keetly 2. How it's unfair that so many lockers are crammed into the P.E. space 3. She thinks this is unfair when she says, "I think this is ridiculous and, on a certain level, a little selfish." 4. Not a lot, but I don't think there was much room to do so in this subject. 5. No they weren't 6. No 7. 1st person Story #3 - Chat with Nat 1. Natalie Aman 2. social media's false sense of relationships 3. She does not like how social medi...

Story #1 - AISD Bond may bring major benefits 1. Who: AISD school board, What: AISD Bond, Where: Bowie High School, When: November 7th, Why: Bowie needs better facilities, How: Everyone votes for bond 2. Bowie's facility is getting older, and with the school aging, some resources need to be updated such as air conditioning, new parking, and other problems. The AISD school board is now talking about a $1 billion bond that will focus a major amount on Bowie to improve it immensely. 3. Mark Robinson - Direct quote AISD superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz - Direct quote AISD consultant and Bowie alumni Matais Segura - Direct quote Brian Garcia - Direct quote Students who worry about bond - Indirect quote 4. B. No opinions 5. B. It does 6. yes Story #2 - New principal makes individuals and their needs a priority  1. Who: Mark Robinson, What: new plan, Where: Bowie High School, When: 2017-2018, Why: Bowie needs new direction, How: by consulting with the students and board ...

  As the silvery flakes snowed down, the blackbird swooped below the icy clouds, looking for a place to land. He eyed the frozen-over river and the white meadow next to it. In the center of the white topped grass stood a sturdy oak tree that looked to be as high as the clouds, or so the blackbird thought. Looking for a somewhere to rest after his journey, the blackbird was anxious to land atop a tree such as that. A gust of wind blew suddenly, passing through the leaves and making the tree ever so slightly waver. The blackbird didn't think much of it, and quickly came toward a sturdy looking branch. Another gust of wind blew past, and the blackbird tipped sideways as it landed. His wing bent too far sideways, causing it to break in a swift manner.    Just as soon as the break, the tree swayed under the wind. The innocent blackbird's 'sturdy' branch, or so he thought, was rotten, and could not take the sudden bursts of wind. The branch subsequently snapped off the tree,...

Who: residents of area What: earthquake Where: San Fransisco Bay area When: 8:12am, Monday Why: earthquake hit How: Struck powerfully Earthquake Story On Monday at 8:12am, the San Fransisco Bay Area's residents suffered from a powerful earthquake. The  McHenry’s Auto Supply building partially collapsed and killed two people, and injured six others.  Across the street from McHenry's Auto Supply, eating breakfast, Mike Beamer felt a rolling motion that lasted for about 30 seconds, and had to protect himself from potential danger.  " I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling," Beamer said.  "I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That’s when the screaming start across the street.” Many workers responded as fast as they could to the scene of the building collapse.  "Twenty-one fire personnel, 12 police and five American Red Cross workers responded...

Who: Janice Jones What: gets shot When: Wednesday 10pm Where: Barstow, California Why: accidental shot How: dog ran into it The Huntington Story On Wednesday evening at 10 p.m in Barstow, California, Janice Jones was accidentally shot in the leg as the result of her pet dog knocking her gun of the table. Jones, 53, was rushed to Huntington Beach Hospital after the accident for care, and later moved to Irvine Medical Center. Jones could be charged in addition to the accident, because she didn't have a permit for the gun. “It could have been worse,”  California Highway Patrol press liaison Tammy Rye  said. “The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank.” After taking Jones to the hospital, Jones' pomeranian Tombo was taken in the care of Huntington Beach animal control officers. The dog looked to be malnourished, and  Jones will be charged with animal abuse from Ngo's office . “It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops,” J...