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  • October 9Broward County under Tropical Storm Warning and Tornado Watch as Hurricane Milton nears Florida Gulf Coast
  • October 9Florida State University, University of Central Florida and Florida Atlantic University extend early action deadlines in wake of Hurricane Milton
  • October 8BCPS updates grade submission deadline for teachers to Monday, Oct. 21 from Monday, Oct. 14 due to school closures from Hurricane Milton
  • October 7BCPS cancels school on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10 due to uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Milton's forecasted track
  • September 26Classes to resume as normal tomorrow, Sept. 27; students will go to burgundy day classes as scheduled
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Freshman Leila Zollo views her quiz review on Collegeboard. The format of the practice tests have changed to adhere to the new Bluebook online platform for AP testing.
AP tests go from being on paper to online
October 4, 2024

Twenty-eight Advanced Placement tests, which were all previously handwritten, are being administered online for the May 2025 testing season. This change will take effect in all schools across the country...

Sophomore Bruno Delgado-Falconi wins musical chairs on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Delgado-Falconi ultimately won the first game of B lunch on "Winning Team Tuesday," the second day of spirit week. "I feel amazing," Delgado-Falconi said.
[Photo Gallery] MSD participates in "Winning Team Tuesday" for second day of homecoming spirit week
September 19, 2024
Signing up for Multicultural Show tryouts, senior Mariana Rojas Ramos takes her number so that she can be identified. The tryouts were conducted on Sept. 12 in order to select the best students to participate in the different cultural dances featured in the show. "I think the Multicultural Show helps bring cultures together; it can even be a good way to learn about different cultures," Ramos said.
Multicultural tryouts commence preparation for the annual show
September 16, 2024
Vice Presidents Colin Crippen and Sidd Ojha lead the discussion at the first Politics Club meeting. The conversation revolved around social media and media bias.
[Photo Gallery] Politics Club holds first meeting
September 1, 2024
AP Environmental Science teacher Tammy Orilio reviews how a nuclear power plant works. Students were able to complete an FRQ and ask questions.
[Photo Gallery] AP Environmental Science teacher Tammy Orilio hosts AP review leading up to exam
May 21, 2024
National Honors Society inductees come on stage to sign their names to join the program, and shake hands with Principal Michelle Kefford and NHS Advisor Lisa Hitchcock. These students were welcomed in at the NHS Induction Ceremony on April 15, with a little over 200 new members being brought into the program.
National Honor Society hosts induction ceremony for new members
May 3, 2024
Feature
AICE General Paper teacher Cynthia Beach helps seniors Thomas Zanatta and Shayne Shapario with a classroom assignment. This year is Beach's third year teaching at MSD, but she has taught a variety of courses at other schools during her 14-year teaching career.
AICE General Paper teacher Cynthia Beach receives Hixon’s Hero Award for positively impacting her students
October 4, 2024

The classroom is quiet as students focus on their work. Suddenly, the door opens and Principal Michelle Kefford walks in with Debra Hixon, surprising everyone. Cynthia Beach is caught off guard, confused as to why they are there. As they approach her closer though, a flash of realization appears across her face: she is being awarded the Hixon’s Hero Award. On Sept. 9, Marjory Stoneman Douglas...

Sophomores Isabella Valentine and Lilah Shane fuel up with caffeine before class. These students drank their favorite caffeinated beverages in the hopes of receiving an energy boost before a long day of school. ''Every morning I wake up exhausted and need a quick boost before class," Valentine said.
Caffeine consumption proves popular among MSD students
October 2, 2024
Although political discussions tend to be discouraged in public spaces, they are crucial to staying informed and exchanging views on relevant issues. MSD students have differing opinions on teenagers' participation in political conversations.
MSD students evaluate the importance of political awareness for teens
September 17, 2024
MSD has recently implemented a new metal detector policy to improve students' safety. Students have had different experiences with the change, with some facing delays and others questioning its effectiveness.
MSD students express concern over and suggest improvements for new metal detector policy
September 8, 2024
Schools should take into consideration that there are many things other than prom tickets that students will be spending their money on for this occasion. Things like hair, suits, makeup, and dresses can be quite costly for students and their parents.
Seniors find prom tickets to be overpriced due to other expenses
May 9, 2024
Senior Tyler Dilek collects historical memorabilia. Photo courtesy of Tyler Dilek.
From CDs to ketchup, MSD students share their most prized possessions
April 8, 2024
Arts & Leisure
Joey King arrives at the 77th Golden Globe Awards. Recently, the actress starred in a movie adaptation of a dystopian novel series entitled "Uglies." Photo permission from Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS.
[Review] 'Uglies' proves to be a pretty ugly watch
September 30, 2024

Considering the young-adult dystopian book to movie adaptation craze of the 2010s, it goes without saying that “Uglies” is a little late to the party. While the book series by Scott Westerfeld had...

The riverboat Liberty Belle sailing on the Rivers of America passes Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on Aug. 15, 2024. Disney has announced that the island and surrounding river —that have operated since 1973 as a Mark Twain-inspired attraction— will become two new rides based on the “Cars” movie franchise as part of a major reimagining of the Frontierland area of the park. Photo permission from Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS.
D23 unveils news that brings awe to fans across Disney community
September 19, 2024
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni star in "It Ends With Us," a movie about domestic violence adapted from Colleen Hoover's controversial book by the same name. Photo permission from Sony Pictures/TNS.
[Review] ‘It Ends With Us’ misses the opportunity to inspire survivors of domestic abuse
September 12, 2024
Travis Scott performs during the Astroworld Festival at NRG Stadium on Nov. 9, 2019, in Houston. Photo permission from Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP/Getty Images/TNS.
[Review] Travis Scott re-introduces great music to younger generations with mixtape ‘Days Before Rodeo’
September 11, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage during the second day of the Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Photo permission from Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS.
[Review] Sabrina Carpenter's ‘Short n’ Sweet’ album serves up delectable and poetic summer hits
September 10, 2024
Despite having a star-studded cast, including Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ariana Greenblatt, the movie "Borderlands" greatly disappointed fans of the video game by the same name. Photo permission from Katalin Vermes/Lionsgate/TNS.
[Review] ‘Borderlands’ is a star-studded disaster in video game cinema
September 6, 2024
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[Brief] ACT updates test format, adjusting timing and test features
October 4, 2024
[Brief] BCPS closes school as Hurricane Helene whips through Gulf Coast
September 30, 2024
[Brief] SGA spear-heads 2024 Homecoming Spirit Week
September 19, 2024
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About to hit the ball, defensive specialist of the women's varsity volleyball team Chloe Siqueira (8) puts effort into the play. She scored many points for the Eagles in their game against Cooper City High School on Sept. 25 in MSD's gymnasium.
MSD women's varsity volleyball team dominates Cooper City High School
October 14, 2024

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s women’s varsity volleyball team played a home game against Cooper City High School on Friday, Sept....

Defensive Back Ra'Cari Dorsainvill (34) makes the effort to come up with a tackle on the play. MSD held the opposing team to zero first quarter points.
MSD JV football team loses to Monarch High School in first game of the season
September 13, 2024

On Wednesday Sept. 4, at 6 p.m., the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School JV football team played against Monarch High School. It was their first...

Superb Catch. Midfielder Gracyn Haynes (2) reaches her lacrosse stick out to catch the ball mid-air. The Lady Eagles won 16-6 over the Bobcats.
MSD women's varsity lacrosse team defeats Boca Raton High School
April 29, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School women’s varsity lacrosse team played against the Boca Raton Community High School Bobcats on Thursday,...

Right fielder Nick Diaz (11) runs to catch ball thrown to the out field. The eagles secured a win of 7-1 in this game against the Saint John Neumann Celtics.
MSD Eagles Baseball Team secures victory on Senior Night against Saint John Neumann
April 26, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School men’s varsity baseball team played one of their last regular season home games for senior night at...

Opinion
Lana Del Rey performs in San Francisco on Friday, April 18, 2014. The acclaimed and popular artist has yet to win what many believe to be a well-deserved Grammy. Photo permission form Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group/Tribune News Service.
[Opinion] Lana Del Rey has yet to win a well-deserved Grammy
September 21, 2024

The Grammy Awards are the most famous music awards in the world. They recognize the...

The new influx of beauty trends and standards can ruin the mental health of students. This can cause them to feel insecure about themselves, ruin their self image.
[Opinion] Harmful beauty trends spark surge in mental and physical health concerns
September 18, 2024

“Clean girl makeup,” “glazed donut skin” and “boyfriend blush” have been...

Horseback riding demands as much effort as any other sport. It requires an immense amount of strength and skill to do.
[Opinion] Horseback riding deserves as much recognition as other sports
September 12, 2024

[Opinion] Horseback riding deserves as much recognition as other sports Many people...

Around the country, states are increasingly using AI to grade students' essays. These decisions have elicited controversy because of the lack of transparency regarding how AI is calculating students' scores.
[Opinion] AI should not be used to grade writing exams
September 6, 2024

Since the introduction of Florida’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking writing...

Children are often disproportionately affected by the cruelties of the film industry. High amounts of media attention and separation from guardians can negatively impact young children acting in shows and films.
[Opinion] Children do not belong in the film industry
May 29, 2024

More and more child stars have been speaking out about their dark experiences in...

POLITICS & ACTIVISM
Presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris announces her vice president pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, on Aug. 6. She picked him over several other politicians in the running, including Ben Shapiro and Pete Buttigieg. Photo permission from Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins Kamala Harris as vice president nominee in 2024 election race
September 17, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was formally accepted as the Democratic vice president nominee...

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Sophomore Marc Lam holds up his card to answer the given question. This round was a part of the Battle of the Books competition, in which students from schools across the county answered trivia questions regarding their assigned books.
[Multimedia] MSD Book Club takes second place in annual Battle of the Books competition
May 1, 2024

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School won second place at the annual Battle of the Books competition in the school’s media center on Wednesday,...

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Gardening Galore. Junior Mia Lubin works in Marjory’s Garden to help move soil for planting new trees on the Day of Service and Love. The new trees, including a pomegranate and jabuticaba tree, are intended to be for a new orchard extension of the garden.
MSD hosts sixth annual Day of Service and Love
April 7, 2024

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School hosted its sixth annual Day of Service and Love...

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