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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
DECA advisor Sharon Cutler starts a conversation with ShadowLight Educator Jori Reiken after signing in to the Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Exhibit on Dec. 15 outside of the Parkland Public Library. DECA chapter project We Remember co-founders Ethan Klein and Mallory Biederman played a large role in making the event happen, and many MSD teachers showed up in support of the two and the fight against prejudice, including TV teacher Eric Garner and DECA advisor Lisa Webster. "It's important to learn about the Holocaust because we are bound to repeat history if we don't learn about it," Reiken said.
We Remember co-founders coordinate impactful Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Exhibit in Parkland
December 17, 2024
Juniors Yoyo Li and Maximas Klimov set up for their performance with the Low Brass Ensemble during the band's winter concert on Friday, Dec. 13 in the auditorium. The juniors both played trombone in the piece "Autumn Leaves" by Frank Sinatra. "My favorite song performed was probably Illumination," Li said. "I like faster paced songs, and it was personally more fun to play compared to the other two."
Eagle Regiment puts on winter concert
December 15, 2024
The media center gets an upgrade on Tuesday, Nov. 12 after new computer desks are installed. The desks were more fitted for the computers since they were less bulky and a newer model. "I think its fantastic, the media center is a safe place where people can come read and do homework," ceramics teacher Jacqueline Liberman said.
MSD installs new furniture in media center
December 13, 2024
Feature
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

Scrolling through her TikTok feed, a teenager looks mindlessly for something to watch. After some time she finds herself stumbling onto the platform of an influencer reviewing a new book, causing her to stop and listen. Her review is riveting, and the teenager cannot help but look up the book to see where she can buy it. On a social media site known for its short form content, this is the first time...

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
Swim team captain Sophia El Chantiry presents a silver medal and the Lebanese flag with her father and uncle. El Chantiry earned the medal at the third Arab Aquatics Championships on Aug. 25-28, held at Cairo, Egypt. In the competition, El Chantiry would place second in girl's 50-meter Butterfly Swimming, representing her home country Lebanon.
Swim Captain Sophia El Chantiry hopes to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympic Games
November 19, 2024
Arts & Leisure
[Review] Latvian animated film ‘Flow’ rightfully receives Golden Globe
February 5, 2025

The animated film “Flow,” which was released to French audiences in November 2024 and United States audiences on Dec. 6, 2024, received a Golden Globe for its animation on Friday, Jan. 3. The story...

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
[Review] ‘The Inheritance Games’ series warms readers’ hearts
[Review] ‘The Inheritance Games’ series warms readers’ hearts
January 9, 2025
Rapper Juice WRLD performs at ComplexCon in Chicago on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Photo permission from TNS.
[Review] Juice WRLD’s last album proves the ‘Party Never Ends’
December 5, 2024
Noah Kahan, the Gen Z-beloved singer-songwriter whose song "Stick Season" won him a Best New Artist Grammy nomination, plays the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Los Angeles. Photo permission from Jason Armond/TNS.
Pop artists transition to folk music and popularize the genre
December 4, 2024
Disney released "Moana" in theaters on Nov. 23, 2016 and its sequel "Moana 2" on Nov. 27, 2024. Photo permission from Disney/Entertainment Pictures/Zuma Press/TNS.
[Review] ‘Moana 2’ disappoints fans as a poor continuation of original film
December 2, 2024
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[Brief] MSD distributes course cards for 2025-2026 school year
January 27, 2025
[Brief] MSD students get in the holiday spirit by searching for Ebenezer Eagle
December 15, 2024
[Brief] Mu Alpha Theta members participate in math competition at FAU
November 20, 2024
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Captain of the MSD varsity lacrosse team Michael Cacace (5) drives down the field on Wednesday, Feb. 12, controlling the Eagles' offense. MSD lost their second game of the season 1-17 to the Community School of Naples Seahawks at Cumber Stadium; the team's point was scored by attacker Zaid Popen (43) in the first quarter of the game. "After each game there is improvement," Cacace said. "It only goes up from here."
[Live Coverage] MSD men’s varsity lacrosse team faces off against Community School of Naples in second game of season
February 12, 2025

Aiming for home plate, pitcher Giovanni Rojas (12) moves to pitch, as first baseman Jake Rizzo (22) opens up to cover first base during the MSD men's varsity baseball preseason game on Feb. 4. There, the team faced off against West Broward and won 6-2. "I think the other team got a little lucky there with timely hits and a score in the first inning, but other than that our pitching was great," first baseman Nick Diaz (11) said.
MSD men’s varsity baseball team defeats West Broward in first preseason game 6–2
February 10, 2025

Defeating the West Broward High School Bobcats 6–2, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School varsity baseball team took home their first victory...

Midfielder Emily Rodriguez (5) passes the ball during the first half of the MSD women's varsity soccer regional quarterfinals on Tuesday, Feb. 4. MSD ultimately beat Doral Academy Preparatory School 4-3 on penalty kicks after a scoreless game and extra time.
[Live Coverage] MSD women’s varsity soccer team beats Doral Academy Preparatory School in regional quarterfinals
February 4, 2025

Forward Micheal Rozenblat (29) takes the puck into the defensive zone before getting a penalty for slashing. The Eagles 1 hockey team played the Westfield Mutts and secured a 6-5 victory. “We gotta come out better in the first,” Rozenblat said. “The starts we’ve been having have not been good."
Eagles 1 hockey team triumphs over Westside Mutts in cutthroat game
February 1, 2025

The Eagles 1 hockey team won their home game 6-5 in a competitive match against the Westside High School Mutts on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 9:15 p.m....

Opinion
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...

When discussing the struggles and pasts of certain groups of people, those that endured the African diaspora are often left on the backburner. This leads to many not being educated on what said people have faced, and to consequently missing out on understanding a vital part of history.
[Opinion] Media is too silent on pan-African struggles compared to other world issues
January 13, 2025

For hundreds of years, the African diaspora has gone through countless periods of...

The U.S. government's spending on defense has reached astronomical levels. For example, F-35 fighter jets are ordered for the military, which cost $122 million each.
[Opinion] U.S. military spending is out of control
January 8, 2025

The United States military owns $122 million-worth fighter jets, with plans to buy...

The NBA draft lottery is meant to provide fairness for teams in selecting new players, but it has its issues. There have been circumstances in the past in which the worst team has not received the top pick, arousing suspicions of lottery fixing.
[Opinion] NBA draft lottery should be abolished
January 5, 2025

A generational basketball player is on the draft board, and the undisputed worst...

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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