Squawk Talk: Insurrection and Misinformation
In this episode, Mylo Bissell, editor-in-chief of The Eagle’s Eye student newspaper at Akins Early College High School, leads a discussion about the implications of the insurrection lead by Trump supporters that took place on January 6 at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Mylo is joined by Heba Dalu, In-Depth section editor, and Kaia Newton, news and features sections editor.
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About the Writers
Mylo Bissell, Editor-in-Chief
Name: Mylo Bissell
Grade: 12th
Academy: SSA
Number of Years on Staff: 3
Title: Editor-in-Chief
Why do you enjoy being on staff? Ms.Salazar once described The Eagle's Eye as the eyes and ears of the campus and that is why I enjoy being on staff. To help provide a voice to issues happening on campus to provide insight from both sides: staff and students
What do you do for fun? I read, write, and watch tv.
What new hobbies, activities do since quarantining because of COVID? I swim now.
Hopes & Dreams? To be an educator who helps bridge the equity divide in education
Grade: 12th
Academy: SSA
Number of Years on Staff: 3
Title: Editor-in-Chief
Why do you enjoy being on staff? Ms.Salazar once described The Eagle's Eye as the eyes and ears of the campus and that is why I enjoy being on staff. To help provide a voice to issues happening on campus to provide insight from both sides: staff and students
What do you do for fun? I read, write, and watch tv.
What new hobbies, activities do since quarantining because of COVID? I swim now.
Hopes & Dreams? To be an educator who helps bridge the equity divide in education
Kaia Newton, News Editor
Name: Kaia Newton
Grade: senior
Academy: AHA
Number of Years on Staff: 2
Title: News and Life and Style Editor
Why do you enjoy being on staff? I enjoy being on staff because it is important to bring attention to people's stories using journalism.
What do you do for fun? For fun I like to read and hang out with friends
What new hobbies, activities do since quarantining because of COVID? I play the drums now and grow plants
Hopes & Dreams: I want to be an ethnobotanist who focuses on green architecture
Hidden Talent: photography
Grade: senior
Academy: AHA
Number of Years on Staff: 2
Title: News and Life and Style Editor
Why do you enjoy being on staff? I enjoy being on staff because it is important to bring attention to people's stories using journalism.
What do you do for fun? For fun I like to read and hang out with friends
What new hobbies, activities do since quarantining because of COVID? I play the drums now and grow plants
Hopes & Dreams: I want to be an ethnobotanist who focuses on green architecture
Hidden Talent: photography
Heba Dalu, Editor-in-Chief
Grade: 12th
Academy: STEM
Number of Years on Staff: 2
Why do you enjoy being on staff? I love being able to give other people a voice and building my graphic design/journalism skills.
What do you do for fun? I enjoy hanging out with my friends, working out, reading, and hiking.
What are your hobbies? In my free time, I like to paint, sleep in, and explore new places around Austin.
Hopes & Dreams after high school? After high school, I hope to change our nation’s healthcare system.
Academy: STEM
Number of Years on Staff: 2
Why do you enjoy being on staff? I love being able to give other people a voice and building my graphic design/journalism skills.
What do you do for fun? I enjoy hanging out with my friends, working out, reading, and hiking.
What are your hobbies? In my free time, I like to paint, sleep in, and explore new places around Austin.
Hopes & Dreams after high school? After high school, I hope to change our nation’s healthcare system.
Roger El-Bitar, Website/Presentation Editor
Name: Roger El-Bitar
Grade: 12
Academy: STEM
Number of Years on Staff: 1
Title: Presentation Editor
Why do you enjoy being on staff? I enjoy having a leading role in impacting the Eagle's Eye website
What do you do for fun? Watch tons of movies, work out, and play video games
What new hobbies, activities do since quarantining because of COVID? Learning how to build computers
Hopes & Dreams? Become a chemical engineer, have a family, and be happy
Hidden Talent: I can rap Eminem's fastest verse in 'Godzilla' at 125% speed
Grade: 12
Academy: STEM
Number of Years on Staff: 1
Title: Presentation Editor
Why do you enjoy being on staff? I enjoy having a leading role in impacting the Eagle's Eye website
What do you do for fun? Watch tons of movies, work out, and play video games
What new hobbies, activities do since quarantining because of COVID? Learning how to build computers
Hopes & Dreams? Become a chemical engineer, have a family, and be happy
Hidden Talent: I can rap Eminem's fastest verse in 'Godzilla' at 125% speed
