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Chemistry teacher Sean Simpson cuts a metal pipe out in the sun. During the Day of Service and Love, Simpson worked on repairing his hydroponics system in Marjory's Garden with the help of a few volunteer students.
MSD students and staff give back to their community on seventh annual Day of Service and Love
February 18, 2025

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School held its seventh annual Day of Service and Love on Friday, Feb. 14 to reflect on and heal from the 2018 tragedy. Students and staff could participate in various service...

As students get out of class to donate on Wednesday, Feb. 12, Battalion S-1 Zoe Brooks helps to sign students in. JROTC had their last blood drive of the year and before donating students had to sign in and fill out an information form to make sure that they were eligible to give blood. "I think it's a way to give back to the community and to save people's lives," Brooks said.
JROTC holds last blood drive of 2024-2025 school year
February 14, 2025
Senior Dylan Shinn shows off his karate moves during the talent portion of the Mr. Douglas beauty pageant on Thursday, Jan. 23. Shinn won first place, beating the junior, sophomore and freshman contestants.
LED Dance Club hosts annual Mr. Douglas male beauty pageant
January 30, 2025
Junior Jacob Constant peers at planets through a telescope. Astronomy Night allowed students from various schools to come and learn about astronomy at MSD.
[Photo Gallery] Astronomy Club hosts Astronomy Night at Marjory’s Garden
January 16, 2025
Junior Kaitlyn Irwin gets ready to serve the ball during the Fun4Funds pickleball event on Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Parkland Recreation Center. She lost her first match but won her second game in a different bracket. "Elle is my friend, and she's putting on this event and I wanted to support DECA," Irwin said. "I like pickleball a lot."
Fun4Funds pickleball tournament raises money for DECA scholarships
January 15, 2025
Immediately after the start signal, participants of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's Dance Marathon Color Run throw color powder while simultaneously bracing themselves on Saturday, Dec. 14. This year marked the club's fourth annual Color Run, where all money raised from the $35 registration fee went towards a Nicklaus Children's Hospital fundraiser. "My favorite part of color run is everyone throwing the color on each other, getting really messy and running around and acting like kids again," Dance Marathon Club sponsor Coral Bachen said.
[Photo Gallery] MSD Dance Marathon hosts annual Color Run
December 18, 2024
Feature
Standing with her online friends, sophomore Alexandria Sundquist takes a selfie at Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour on Thursday, Oct. 17. Sundquist camped outside the venue beginning at 4 a.m. to get front row seats. "This show was my first time being front row for Billie, which was incredibly meaningful and special since I had been looking up to her since I was a little kid," Sundquist said. Photo permission from Alexandria Sundquist.
Sophomore Alexandria Sundquist attends more than five concerts every year
March 11, 2025

Standing in the sweltering heat, sophomore Alexandria Sundquist waits at the front of a long, winding line. The black ropes in front of her prevent her from walking any further. Suddenly, the ropes drop. Sundquist rushes through them, making her way through a theater and stopping directly in front of a stage. This process is called camping, in which avid concertgoers, like Sundquist, wait in line...

Books popular on the TikTok subculture BookTok line the shelves of teenagers' rooms. The platform has promoted a love of reading through introducing viewers to new and upcoming books such as these.
MSD students delve into the world of #BookTok
February 5, 2025
Sophomore Connie Chao works on her exhibition pieces for the Boca Library. As a self-taught artist Chao has painted over 100 pieces of art. “I understand when people say ‘practice makes perfect’ because sometimes that is true," Chao said. "If you have a lot of passion for something, whether it’s art or soccer, if you continue to do it you will learn along the way. If you don't give up on what you love then you are going to keep on improving no matter what."
Student artist Connie Chao exhibits artwork across South Florida
February 1, 2025
Sophomore Laura Maurer looks through a digital camera; she is one of many MSD students who own one. With the resurgence of digital cameras through social media, their vintage quality and cheap price make them a good camera option. "I prefer digital cameras over my phone camera because the digital camera looks more aesthetic, and the photos always come out looking better," Maurer said.
MSD students increasingly participate in digital camera resurgence
January 5, 2025
Chinese Traditional dancers gracefully perform the second dance of the show using fans. The dance was the first of two acts sponsored by Asian Student Association, the other being K-pop.
MSD Spanish Club hosts 15th annual Multicultural Show
December 20, 2024
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
Arts & Leisure
Senior Lyla Sachs listens to the new Role Model deluxe album, "Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)," as she scrolls through his website looking at clothes and merchandise. Role Model released his sophomore deluxe album on Feb. 14, showcasing his musical range.
Role Model discovers his sound in his sophomore album ‘Kansas Anymore’
March 11, 2025

Tucker Pillsbury, formally known as Role Model, released his sophomore album “Kansas Anymore” on July 19, 2024. Six months later, Pillsbury released the deluxe version of the album, which added four...

SZA performs at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Photo permission from Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group/TNS.
Upcoming music tours kickstart across globe
February 28, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter performs at Coachella on April 12, 2024. Photo permission from Christina House/Los Angeles Times/TNS.
[Review] ‘Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)’ tracks deserve to be deluxe tracks
February 25, 2025
Tate McRae performs onstage during the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on April 1, 2024. The awards were broadcasted live on FOX. Photo permission from Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio/TNS.
[Review] Tate McRae’s new album ‘So Close To What’ secures her spot as major pop icon
February 24, 2025
[Review] Latvian animated film ‘Flow’ rightfully receives Golden Globe
February 5, 2025
Ella's Cafe offers a variety of delicious bites, like grilled cheese with tomato soup, avocado toast and caprese salad. Ella's was established in 2016 and now has three locations across South Florida.
[Review] Ella Coffee House captures hearts of South Florida residents
January 24, 2025
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[Brief] MSD hosts in-school SAT for juniors
March 4, 2025
[Brief] Friendship Circle hosts annual walk to raise funds for special needs programs
February 27, 2025
[Brief] FFEA sells cookie grams to students for Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2025
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Running back and wide receiver Courtney Heymach (11) attempts to juke a defender near the sidelines. Heymach scored two touchdowns against the Cowboys. "I have been playing flag football for several years and I truly work hard to make sure that I am sharp and on point with everything," Heymach said. "Practice and experience definitely have developed me as a player significantly and I would not have been where I am today without all the hard work that has been put into this. It pays off as you can only improve the harder you work."
Eagles win seventh flag football game against Cooper City Cowboys
March 14, 2025

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles won their seventh flag football game 48-0 against the Cooper City Cowboys on Tuesday, Mar. 12....

MSD varsity baseball pitcher Gio Rojas (12) pitches against the Miller School of Albemarle on Wednesday, Mar. 12, at the Anthony Rizzo Field. The game took place at 6 p.m., and Rojas struck out nine batters and allowed only one hit throughout the six innings of the game he pitched. “I think I played my game and played it how I know best,” Rojas said.
MSD varsity baseball team shuts out Miller School of Albemarle
March 14, 2025

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School varsity baseball team took on the Miller School of Albemarle on Wednesday, Mar. 12 at 6 p.m. at home...

Pitcher Kaitlin Enright (12) stands on the pitcher's mound, winding up to pitch the ball to a Spanish River High School batter. This was in the seventh inning of MSD varsity softball's home game on Thursday, March 6, and Enright pitched throughout the entire game because the team's starting pitcher Addison Zajkowski (3) was out sick.
Varsity softball team plays sixth game of season against Spanish River High School
March 6, 2025

Wide receiver and safety Savannah Tenore (20) talks strategy with sophomore assistant coach Ben Goldman. Tenore has had five interceptions so far this season and has an average of 44 yards for each punt.
MSD girls’ varsity flag football wins fifth game 6-0 against Boyd Anderson High School
March 3, 2025

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles won their fifth flag football game, and an away game, against the previously undefeated Boyd...

Opinion
College Board dominates education through its AP classes and SAT standardized testing. The company has pocketed millions of dollars in profit as it maintains a monopoly on education.
[Opinion] College Board’s for-profit practices harm students and teachers
April 1, 2025

As conservatism sweeps the nation, the privatizing and defunding of the public education...

NHL players from across the NHL represent the U.S., Canada, Finland and Sweden in the Four Nations Face-Off from Feb. 12-20. The U.S. averaged 6.5 million viewers during the tournament, which ultimately saw Canada win.
[Opinion] NHL Four Nations Face-Off should return next season
March 19, 2025

Hockey is the third most popular sport in the world and is known for its speed and...

Social media has tarnished what it means to be a child. Popularity continues to be valued over authenticity and sincerity, consequently hurting young children.
[Opinion] Social media is desensitizing the experience of childhood
February 20, 2025

Exposing younger audiences to social media is detrimental to their well-being. Children...

INDO-CA-APRIL 12, 2024: Sabrina Carpenter performs at Coachella on Friday, April 12, 2024. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times/TNS).
[Opinion] Sabrina Carpenter’s concerts are not suitable for younger audiences
February 5, 2025

Parents need to stop complaining about Sabrina Carpenter's concerts being inappropriate...

Many fans are left dissatisfied by the flaws in the new 12-team college football playoff. Under the new system, weaker teams were given advantages, and teams were snubbed from the playoff.
[Opinion] 12-team College Football Playoff system has major flaws
February 5, 2025

College football is a home for rich tradition, rivalries, school pride and just a...

POLITICS & ACTIVISM
Under the passing of House Bill 1365 the homeless are not allowed to sleep outside in Florida. There have been more people made homeless in the state due to rising, unaffordable rents.
New ordinances make Broward homeless population unable to sleep outside
December 20, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1365 into law on Wednesday, March 20...

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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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