Page 2: MoPac Construction
MoPac recently went under construction which has caused many traffic stops and questions coming upon the people of South Austin. The project is supposed to be done early 2021, which costs 53.5 million to do so. One of the reasons for this construction is to get traffic moving faster. One concern to people though, is all of the trees that have been chopped down for this project. The area around MoPac and La Crosse Avenue have changed tremendously over the years and some people say this project is long over due. This has equal pros and cons to it, but we will not know how it will truly affect us until the year 2021.
Who? MoPac
What? Construction happening to help heavy traffic
Where? La Crosse Avenue & MoPac
When? Now-2021
Why? To get traffic to flow faster and more access
How? Construction around the two intersections
Who was quoted in the story? Christopher Bishop, Wolfgang Burst, Emily Lawson, Rey Torres
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story? "The continued growth in this area in south Austin, increasing delays, and our commitment to safety prompted the need to examine the two intersections for changes and improvements." Officer Christopher Bishop. It appeared in the preview story on page 1.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Page 6: 30 Years of Student Life
Student life at Bowie over the years has changed but still has its roots here. Places around school, like Bush's Chicken, Juiceland, etc. weren't here back in the day. For lunch, students went off campus to go home because nothing was near Bowie. Students 25-30 years ago didn't stress about AP classes, went to bed early and didn't have as much work. If you've seen any 80's movie or 90's, you would remember the basic friend groups, the basketball players, the 'jocks', the cheerleaders, weird nerds, band members, etc. You don't see this as often now because over time, people have grown out their shells and have made friends who do multiple or different things as them.
Who? Students at Bowie
What? Change in students over time
Where? Bowie
When? 30 years ago - Now
Why? To show how student life has developed over the years
How? Getting past Bowie students to share how it was during their time
Who was quoted in the story? Wendy Uzzle, Alejandro Garcia, Ruth Narvaiz.
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story? " Theres absolutely less free time than there was back then. When there's so many organizations that take up so much homework, there's so much preparation for one thing or another that people barely have time just sit down and have dinner with their families." Alejandro Garcia. Quote at bottom of the first column of story.
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Could've been more attention grabbing.
Page 15: Russia Banned from Winter Olympics
Russia has been banned from the Winter Olympics after the International Olympics Committee issued it. Due to multiple counts of drug taking of athletes and sate run-doping during each olympic games in the past years. In the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, 11/33 athletes representing Russia were invalidated because of the use of drugs. This is a huge disadvantage for the athletes that have never taken drugs performing because if they score high, people will be suspicious if they are on something. Russia is now known for this all over the world and it ruined their reputation for future olympics and any competition.
Who? Russia
What? Being banned from Winter Olympics
Where? Winter Olympics
When? December 5th, 2017
Why? For past drug use at Olympics
How? Banning all flags, uniforms, and anthems
Who was quoted in the story? N/A
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story? N/A
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes.
