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  • November 20MSD BRACE advisor Randy Congdon to hold open lab for Florida Bright Futures for seniors on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22 during second, fourth, sixth and eighth periods
  • November 7MSD students scheduled to leave at 11:40 a.m. today, Nov. 7 due to Professional Study Day
  • November 5Americans cast their vote for president, among other critical races; follow Eagle Eye News for live updates
  • October 21MSD women's volleyball wins districts 3-0 against Boca Raton High School
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National Honor Society Sponsor Lauren Saccomanno watches guest speaker Albert Price speak to NHS members. National Honor Society held their monthly meeting with Price on Monday, Nov. 4. "[Volunteering] varies on the years and the month, but we have started a couple new things; one of our officers Grace started a soccer program," Saccomanno said. "We have been able to continue older programs, too, like tutoring at Riverglades. NHS's goal is to have as many service projects as possible."
AP Human Geography teacher Lauren Saccomonno becomes new NHS advisor
November 19, 2024

National Honor Society is a national scholastic organization for exceptional high school students. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has had a chapter of NHS for 20 years, and the club was led by AP United States History teacher Lisa Hitchcock for 15 of those 20 years. However, Hitchcock retired last year, placing the club in the hands of AP Human Geography teacher Lauren Saccomonno. Saccomonno...

Michael Keaton in a scene from “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Photo permission from Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros/TNS.
[Review] New ‘Beetlejuice’ movie does not live up to original
November 14, 2024

“Beetlejuice” is a fantasy comedy starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega and Catherine O’Hara that was released on Friday, Sept. 6. The sequel is about the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice,...

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One point at a time. English teacher Holly Van Tassel and Physical Education teacher Elisa Williamson team up in a game of two-on-two pickleball. The game took place on Sunday, Sept. 29 against and allowed the teachers to unwind and have some fun before the long school week ahead. “Herzfeld reached out to few people who lived close by together and she taught us to play,” Van Tassel said. “We planned to play weekly from the start, and we all enjoyed it, so we continued.”One point at a time. English teacher Holly Van Tassel and Physical Education teacher Elisa Williamson team up in a game of two-on-two pickleball. The game took place on Sunday, Sept. 29 against and allowed the teachers to unwind and have some fun before the long school week ahead. “Herzfeld reached out to few people who lived close by together and she taught us to play,” Van Tassel said. “We planned to play weekly from the start, and we all enjoyed it, so we continued.”
Pickleball experiences growth in popularity, capturing attention of MSD students and faculty
November 13, 2024

Over the past decade, pickleball has transitioned from a niche hobby to a mainstream recreational activity driven by its appeal to players of...

Goalie Brandon Trokey (1) blocks the puck shot from Cypress Bay High School. This was the first game and win of the season with a score of 5-0 against Cypress Bay High School on Sunday, Oct. 27 at the FTL War Memorial.
MSD varsity ice hockey team wins first game of season
November 2, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School varsity hockey team won their season opener with a score of 5-0 against Cypress Bay High School on Sunday,...

Quarterback Sampsen Orlinsky (14) leads his offense during the fourth quarter against the Bengals at Cumber Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The JV Eagles won their second game of the season, defeating the Bengals 13-8.
MSD Eagles hold off Piper High School in gritty showdown
October 23, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles JV team secured a hard-fought 13-8 victory over Piper High School in a game that tested both...

Senior Jonathan Rios gets in position to roll the ball. On Wednesday, October 24, the men's bowling team from MSD participated in their Senior Night game at Sawgrass Lanes.
MSD men’s bowling team comes in second on Senior Night
October 23, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School men’s bowling team played against J.P. Taravella High School, Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs...

The death penalty's use in the U.S. is excessive and immoral. America is the only Western democracy that still puts people to death, even in spite of the fact that countless innocent people have been killed as a result.
[Opinion] U.S. needs to put an end to capital punishment
November 13, 2024

Marcellus Williams was murdered on Tuesday, Sept. 24 by the state of Missouri, despite...

Some students at MSD believe the no-phone policy is unproductive since students use the device for accessing educational apps such as Canvas and Focus. Although it strives to limit teen's cell phone usage during school hours, when not properly implemented, it fails to succeed at its goal.
[Opinion] BCPS’ newly mandated cell phone policy sparks controversy for students
November 7, 2024

Since COVID-19, teens have been increasingly exposed to technology, using their cell...

The MLB has been concerned about umpire’s calling strikes based on their own bias. Employing technology to make strike and ball calls rather than relying on an umpire will make baseball a substantially fairer sport.
[Opinion] MLB should use technology to call strikes
November 4, 2024

A baseball comes hurtling toward home plate at unimaginable speeds. It looks like...

The SAT exam determines many important parts of a student's life, such as college applications and course placement. SAT classes could help fully prepare students for the exam and ensure a future education.
[Opinion] SAT classes should be mandatory at schools
October 28, 2024

The SAT is a standardized test that measures key comprehension skills, showing how...

Censoring climate change in Florida's textbooks breeds ignorance surrounding the issue. Climate change needs to be taught in schools so students are aware of the consequences climate changes poses towards the environment, as this is the planet they will be inheriting in the future.
[Opinion] FLDOE should not be censoring climate change content from textbooks
October 28, 2024

Science textbook authors were told by the Florida Department of Education to remove...

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at campaign events in the Philadelphia region a week before Election Day. Photo permission from Tom Gralish and Jose F. Moreno/TNS.
[Live Coverage] Americans cast their vote in critical races around the U.S.
November 5, 2024

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Seniors Amanda Pugatch and Melissa Azzarito serve sophomore Victoria Figueroa pao de queijo at the Cultural Food Fair hosted by the Indian Student Association on Oct. 30. The Brazilian Student Association and many other cultural clubs participated in the fair, which students could enjoy for $5 during both A and B lunches. "The food fair is a very nice way for cultures to blend and for people to diversify their existing palettes," Figueroa said.
[Video] ISA hosts annual food fair, showcasing diversity of MSD students through cultural dishes
November 13, 2024

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Craning Up. A crane sits into a construction staging areas behind Marjory’s Garden. Construction vehicles and equipment were stationed here for use by contracted workers for the duration of the various construction projects.
MSD undergoes large renovation effort
November 5, 2024

As students begin to settle into the classroom after the call of the final bell,...

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