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  • January 6Following district guidance, MSD changes to Silver day schedule; students to move from fifth period to first
  • December 20Classes will resume on Jan. 6 - a Burgundy day
  • December 9MSD midterm exemption form goes live to be turned in by Thursday, Dec. 12 at 2:45 p.m.
  • 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
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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

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
After getting out of first period on Wednesday, Dec. 4 juniors Micha-Leigh Patterson and Zayda-Ley Patterson hand blood drive forms to MSD JROTC members. JROTC held a blood drive on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and students who wanted to participate had to fill out forms about their age, weight and parent permission. "I wanna help people because someone needs blood everyday," Patterson said.
[Photo Gallery] JROTC hosts blood drive at which students can donate
December 11, 2024
Junior Brian Listopad celebrates the start of the Fun4Funds meeting besides junior Miles Sacks on Dec. 3. The chapter project was promoted through fliers and social media posts; Funds4Fun even intends to give out shirts during future events. "I'm a co-founder of Fun4Funds, and I'm also the leader of marketing," Listopad said. "So far, I set the tone on how we want to portray ourselves in public and thought about promotions we can do so we can reach more people."
[Photo Gallery] Fun4Funds introduces pickleball event at first meeting
December 5, 2024
DECA Paws for a Cause co-captains Constanza Lamaison, Marina Rojas Ramos and Julia Luchyk wheel a cart full of donations down to the senior lot. The donations were brought in by students and went to Saving Sage, an animal shelter. "We are super excited; this is our first batch of donations and we are all really excited to finally help out all the animals," Luchyk said.
DECA hosts Paws for a Cause donation drive
November 26, 2024
Feature
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

Digging through her grandparents' old boxes in the attic, Ava searches for a digital camera to repurpose for today's trends. Once she finds one she brings it downstairs, and her and her grandparents flip through the photos still on it as she explains how she will use it today. What was once used for family photos is now in every teenager’s shopping cart so that they can achieve the perfect Instagram...

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
Ice Ice Baby. Skating to "Waltz" and "Romance" during her long program, figure skater Ava Zubik competes at the Cranberry Open in Massachusetts on Aug. 12, 2022. She scored a total of 86.90 on her short and free skate program, earning fifth place overall. "I try to make it [competing] as fun and enjoyable as I can because it's my senior year, and so I want to really enjoy competitive figure skating while it lasts," Zubik said.
Student athlete Ava Zubik divulges her enthralling figure skating journey
November 13, 2024
AP World History teacher Devin Schaller and guidance counselor Jerry Turmaine play a performance in South Florida. The cover band is called "Mischief."
MSD staff reveal their hobbies and alternate careers
November 13, 2024
Arts & Leisure
[Review] ‘The Inheritance Games’ series warms readers’ hearts
[Review] ‘The Inheritance Games’ series warms readers’ hearts
January 9, 2025

In the phrase “A very risky gamble,” the letters can be rearranged to form the name Avery Kylie Grambs–the main character in “The Inheritance Games,” a three-book fiction series written by...

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
Annie and Tibbers: Statue of characters from the League of Legends game, in the new headquarters of Riot Games, a video game developer and esports tournament organizer in Los Angeles Monday, April 11, 2022. The company's expanding real estate footprint in West Los Angeles, with emphasis on what promises to be a very colorful facility where they work. Photo permission from Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS.
[Review] Season two of ‘Arcane’ delivers flawed yet stunning conclusion
November 28, 2024
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in "Wicked." Photo permission from Universal Pictures/TNS.
[Review] ‘Wicked’ movie creates unforgettable experience for all
November 25, 2024
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[Brief] MSD students get in the holiday spirit by searching for Ebenezer Eagle
December 15, 2024
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November 20, 2024
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November 17, 2024
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Eagles 1 Forward Brandon Jones (97) leads the offense on a break against Archbishop McCarthy High School on Monday, Dec. 16 at the Panthers Ice Den. The Eagles defeated the Mavericks 4-3. "The team played a super defense game and well structured. Also played smart and hard," forward Von Seys (28) said.
Eagles 1 ice hockey team defeats Archbishop McCarthy in competitive match up
December 18, 2024

The Eagles 1 ice hockey team defeated the Archbishop McCarthy High School Mavericks 4-3 on Monday, Dec. 16. The game took place at 9:15 p.m....

Concentrating, junior Breanna Gordon (22) kicks a soccer ball during a girls' varsity soccer game against Park Vista Community High School. The game ended in a tie; during the first half of the game MSD scored two points and during the second half MSD's opposing team, Park Vista Community High School, scored two points as well.
MSD varsity women’s soccer team ties with Park Vista Community High School at home game
December 14, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School women’s varsity soccer team had tied with the Park Vista Cobras on Thursday, Dec. 12. The game ended...

Forward Breanna Gordon (22) prepares to shoot the ball toward the goal. Gordon scored both of MSD's goals during the game.
[Live Updates] MSD varsity women’s soccer team ties against Lourdes Academy
December 4, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School women’s varsity soccer team tied 2-2 against Lourdes Academy on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The game was held...

With their parents supporting them during a vital moment in their athletic careers, MSD baseball players, including Payton Jay, Luke Cherry, Erick Torres, Drew Freeman and Daniel Tartaglia, formally commit to their respective colleges in the media center on Nov. 13. Shortly before the seniors signed the documents, they expressed gratitude to their family members, friends and coaches for guiding them through their athletic careers. "I'm looking forward to achieving one of my childhood dreams while still playing the game I love," outfielder Bennett Gary (3) said. "I'm also very excited to be able to compete against some of the best players in the country."
[Photo Gallery] MSD student athletes commit to colleges on early signing day
November 21, 2024

Opinion
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...

When hurricanes hit Florida, prisons choose not to evacuate inmates. These actions endangered prisoners, who could do nothing to escape their locked cells.
[Opinion] Prisons put inmates in undeserving danger by ignoring mandatory evacuation procedures during recent hurricanes
November 21, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26 as a category four, and immediately...

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...

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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