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Short Responses: 1) Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, announced that he would not go through reelection because Republican House members publicly called for him to step down from his leadership role. A recording of Bonnen offering media credentials in exchange for Sullivan targeting "moderate' republican House members 2) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 3) "The citizens of Austin expect transparency and a voice in key policy decision. We feel that the Mayor and City Council aren't listing to us or representing us well." 4) The SchoolLinks platform give help to K-12 school counselors to identify their students' career goals helping them find ways to achieve those goals. 5) 33 yards long Long Responses: 1) Donald Trump is now in the process of an impeachment trial. Trump tweeted that Republicans are facing a lynching, many people were offended that he would compare impeachment to lynching.    A lot of Republicans tweeted back at ...

War Cry  The Lion Kings Circle of Life 1) Lilliana Quesnal 2) This story is about the Disney classic "The Lion King" being remade using CGI technology. 3) Their direct opinion is that the CGI furthers the emotion and intensity of each scene. The new film was able to resemble the original and maybe made it even better. "T he new CGI technology creates stunning life-like characters which ups the intensity and emotionality of the scenes, both happy and sad."  4) No, they did not explain the other side of thinking on the topic. 5) No. they were not wishy washy on their opinion of the topic. They were very confident in their opinion ansdxplained why they thought that way. 6) No there are no quotes in the story. 7) The point of view in the story was 3rd person. Island Waves Netflix price increase receives mixed receptions 1) Matthew Tamez 2) This story is about Netflix's increased prices and the responses to the situation varying through different users...

1) One idea that the writer gave was to be sure you write about something you feel very strongly and passionate about. 2) One idea the writer gave I could remember is to be specific and avoid using abstract expressions and phrases. 3) a. Don't include any extra facts, there shouldn't be more facts than opinions. b. Make connections between the reader and the story. Include how the story can relate to them. c. Keep it personal while also relating it to a wider world.

Reigning on the Parade Summary:  Frank Whelan is a features writer for the Allentown, Pennsylvania, Morning call . In 2006 Whelan and his partner of 25 years, Bob Wittman, participated in a gay rights parade in June. The problem is that the newspaper Whelan works for prohibits employees from taking part in "public demonstrations in favor or opposed to a cause." Thee editors of newspaper say that Whelan never got permission to participate in the parade and they did not find out that he did until seeing the press release.  The Call editors did warn Whelan about the consequences of participating before but he said his and Wittman's participation in the parade was a representation of their long-term relationship. so the question is what the consequences should be for Whelan. My Opinion:  In my opinion, what Whelam did is against the newspapers rules and that should come with consequences. The other side is that he is gay and was going to a event supporting that. People b...

 An earthquake rocked the San Francisco Bay area Monday morning. The quake struck at 8:12 a.m. PDT.  A building housing McHenry’s Auto Supply at 2342 Plum St. partially collapsed, killing two people and injuring six others, according to  Jennifer Vu, a public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department. Names of the dead are being withheld pending notifications of families, Vu said.  “I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling. 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.”  Hayward resident Mike Beamer, whose apartment is across the street from McHenry’s, said he felt a rolling motion that lasted for about 30 seconds, with a big jolt coming in the middle.   "People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake," Gertz said.  The epicenter of the earthquake, which had a magn...

Construction's impact on the environment  1.) No name 2.) This story is about the constant construction around Austin and the Bowie environment. This construction has created a chaotic environment and is constantly expanding. This story talks about the effect on the environment that the construction has created. 3.) Their direct opinion about this topic is that the constant construction is damaging the environment a lot, people are not helping the environment become better. "Although construction is essential to societal progression, it is important to treat Mother Earth with respect and kindness..." This statement explains that yes, construction is essential to the development of a city but it is also harming the environment. 4.) No, they did not address the other side of thinking on this topic. 5.) No, they were very confident in their opinion on the topic. They did not go back and lean towords the other side of thinking. 6.) No, there were no quotes in the ...

Phase One : parking lot complete 1.) Who- The construction workers  What- Finish phase one of the new parking lot When- now Where- Bowie High school Why- Students and staff need more room to park How- By building a new parking garage 2.) Over the summer , construction workers finished up phase one of completing the new parking lot. In phase one the construction workers were able to complete the surface parking lot. They are now moving on to phase two, in which they are are building a parking garage. 3.) Project Engineer Jack Whaley , Direct quotes Senior Project Manager David Murphey , Direct quotes Senior Emma Davis , Direct quotes 4.) No opinions. 5.) I think the headline of the story summerizes the plot of the story well. 6.) yes, the picture goes well with the story. State votes in over 800 laws following latest session 1.) Who- Students and Staff at Bowie What- opinions about the states new laws that were passed When- Las...

1.) They plan to open a 37 million manufacturing plant in Kyle to make dental aligners 2.) Use fanny packs to keep your stuff safer, only buy tickets from the festival because many can be fake, Know your surroundings and what is around you, If you can't find your friends go to the help tent, keep your eyes peeled for danger and pay attention to what could be happening around you 3.) They serve 110 clients in the industrial world 4.) The teams have played 114 games against each other 5.) I would want to attend yappy hour at the long center because I would get to pet dogs and have a lot of fun. Long Answers  1.) A major problem in Austin is the housing, timing to the core of the city and the cost to live there. The latest Austin land development rule increases the potential for increase-restricted affordable housing by nearly six times the amount allowed in the current code. Many council members try to find a solution and how they can cut the cost of living around and clo...

1.) AP, Reuters, Bloomberg 2.) Daily Beast, Mic, Vanity Fair 3.) Reason.com, The Daily Standard, National Review 4.) Liberal- Palmer Report, Patribotics    Concervative- Natural news, Redstate 5.) A fact is a statement that can be proven by evidence. 6.) An opinion is a statement relating to his or hers beliefs. 7.)A persons beliefs based on facts. 8.) When writing for the dispatch you might find fact on the internet, new websites, books or from the news program on the TV. 9.) Someone who might provide Informed Opinions on a story we might write would be someone who knows facts and information about the subject but can also bring in their own opinion. 10.) Opinions can creep into our writing when we fell very passionate about the topic or feel very strongly about the topic. 11.) words that could cue into knowing you are writing your opinion when writing a story could be I, me, we or words that are from a first person point of view. 12.) Amendment One specifies fr...