Editorials and Personal Columns

Bowie Freshman not being able to make a Team Higher then the Freshman Team

Bowie's posters for themed days aren't getting to enough people

Older students not being able to take younger students to lunch


I read the Howler Magazines which keep me updated on soccer all the time. I'm a huge soccer fan and I love watching the pros, Howler magazines allow me to keep up with rosters, fans, drama, and performance all the time. This magazine comes out 4 times a year and is filled with everything that goes on in the world of soccer, I read this magazine because I love soccer and I love keeping up with everything. I always keep up to date with them because I learn a lot when I read them, and I can keep up with all of my favorite teams and players.

Peer reflection #2

1.) Hera Malik
2.) How too many kids are exposed to things that are inappropriate for them at their age through the under aged use of cell phones.
3.) She strongly disagrees with young children owning cell phones.
4.) No
5.) No they were very clear
6.) No
7.) 1st  elementary school students can be seen walking around with the latest smartphones, watching movies far too graphic for their age, and listening to songs with inappropriate language and themes like it's completely normal."

Peer reflection #1

1.) Kelsie Stella
2.) We shouldn't be so alarmed about Ebola
3.) "It's idiotic for people to be getting so freaked out about contracting Ebola since there have only been 3 cases in our country."
4.) No
5.) No they were very straight forward with their opinion, and made it very clear
6.) No
7.) 1st

Your first opinion/commentary peice

Abortion-

About 50 million babies have been aborted since 1973, and approximately 24% of pregnancies end in abortion in the US. That's about 1.2 million abortions every year, the number of American soldiers killed in all of the wars in US history combined is about the number babies have been aborted in America. Basically American doctors have killed that many defenseless children, and many of them take pride in their work. I completely disagree with abortion, just because you cant take care of the child doesn't mean you kill it, if you truly can't take care of it allow it to be adopted but don't destroy something that could be good in the future.

 Abortion is more common in the major cities of America then in any other country in the world, for example it has been reported that a staggering 41 percent of all New York City pregnancies end in abortion. This is one description of the five steps of a partial birth abortion….

1) Guided by ultrasound, the abortionist grabs the baby’s legs with forceps.
2) The baby’s leg is pulled out into the birth canal.
3) The abortionist delivers the baby’s entire body, except for the head.
4) The abortionist jams scissors into the baby’s skull. The scissors are then opened to enlarge the skull.
5) The scissors are removed and a suction catheter is inserted. The child’s brains are sucked out, causing the skull to collapse. The dead baby is then removed.

Unfortunately, there are organizations out there such as Planned Parenthood that spend millions upon millions of dollars trying to convince the American people that abortion is okay.
Planned Parenthood performs more then 300,000 abortions every year, they also target the poor.  72% of Planned Parenthood’s “customers” have incomes that are either equal to or beneath 150 percent of the federal poverty level. There are 30 Planned Parenthood executives that make more than $200,000 a year. A few of them make more than $300,000 a year,
 they also received more than 487 million dollars from the federal government during 2010.

The right to have Abortions started in the Pre 1960s, and the percentage of woman who have it performed is rising daily. Most of the woman who have an Abortion done have common reasons, here is a percentage of the reasons recorded in 27 of the US states.

• 25.9% Want to postpone childbearing.
• 21.3% Cannot afford a baby
• 14.1% Has relationship problem or partner does not want pregnancy
• 12.2% Too young; parent(s) or other(s) object to pregnancy
• 10.8% Having a child will disrupt education or job
• 7.9% Want no (more) children
• 3.3% Risk to fetal health
• 2.8% Risk to maternal health
• 2.1% Other

Current Events Quiz #2.6

1.) Where could one go to find out where they should vote and what hours they are open?
By going to their County's website
2.) Why is Whole Foods launching a series of national ads?
To make their image better known
3.)What change could encourage football teams in Class 6A (which Bowie is in) to win their districts?
The home team has a benefit because they are aware of the field and save money because they have less of a distance to travel.
4.)What kind of things might one find at the City-Wide Garage Sale? AND where and when is it? AND have you been?
Vintage and old items like jewelry, baseball cards, lamps, silver ware, military helmets, and much more. The older the better, you can check it out October 25-26 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday at the Palmer events center. I've never been but now i want to go.
5.) Do you agree with the advice and should the little girl wear the costume she wants?
I agree she shouldn't bring the toy to school but I think the gun is okay as long as she is told not to aim it at anyone 
This situation is like kids wanting to be pirates, they aren't really a pirate without their sword.  


Today begins early voting across the city. There are a number of important issues on the ballot and the last few days of the newspaper have been filled with information, advice and commentary. In addition, mailboxes across town have been filled with flyers and advertisements from people running for office. Do you think voting is important? Do you know if your parents vote? What do you think you are supposed to do as a responsible citizen in a democracy? Do you have any ideas what some of the major issues are this election? Do you think local elections play any role in the bigger national political process?
 
 I think we should have Kings and Queens instead of Presidents, Governors, and Mayors
My parents don't vote because they feel voting isn't a very correct way of choosing a leader
Leaders should be chosen by blood line, so that bed rulers aren't given that power.

Inverted Pyramid

Student of the month story

These past two weeks I interviewed Jesse Borunda who was voted Student of the Month by Mrs. Nicholas for his excellent work in class.

This award is given to Students who show great effort in their work whether it be Academic or Athletic, it is given out once a month. 

"I hope to inspire other students with this achievement because I try hard in school and they should too." Student of the Month Jesse Borunda said.

Many teachers take part in the voting along with the Principal, the Assistant Principals, the Coaches, and the Counselors. They hope to see Higher Performances in each students work level.

"I think doing good in school is important because it shows you care about your grades and your future." Jesse said.
 

  

Additional student of the month interviews

Interview of a Parent-

1.) Do you agree with having a Student of the month?

"Yes, i think it's good because it encourages students to do better in their work."

2.) Do you wish your school had done that for you?

"Yes, very much so, I wish I had tried harder in school."

3.)Do you encourage your child to get this award?

"Sometimes, but I feel it's their choice as to whether or not they want it."

4.)Do you think this will help your child's work effort?

 "Possibley, if they take this seriously."

5.)How many years do you think this will last?

"Quite a few, I hope."

Interview of Principal-

1.)Did you create this idea?

"Yes, I had help though."

2.)Why did you create it?

"I wanted to see Students uplifting each other about their work."

3.)Do you choose the Student of the month?

"Not entirely, many of the teachers and I discuss it."

4.)How many years has this been going on?

"About 3 now."

5.)How many students have been chosen?

"About 36 so far"