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Sophomore Tyson Odeh, playing Olaf, does a full split while performing the song "In Summer." The song was a comedic number from "Frozen" that portrayed the snowman's dreams to live under the warm summer sun. "My favorite Olaf lines are all the tiny one-word lines that make him a really funny character," Odeh said.
MSD Drama performs ‘Frozen: The Musical’
May 3, 2025

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's Drama Club performed their latest musical, “Frozen,” on Friday, May 2, in the auditorium, drawing an audience of fellow students and visiting elementary schoolers...

While listening to the AP Biology review after school on Monday, April 21, junior Mylie Mayberry takes notes. As testing season approaches, teachers, like AP Biology teacher Itza Sierra, have been holding after-school review sessions that students can attend to refresh their knowledge. "I feel prepared for the exam because I have been attending every review session, I have been studying on my own and I've been doing good on the mock exams," Mayberry said.
AP testing nears at MSD, prompting preparations
May 1, 2025
Listening to instructions on Friday, April 4, seniors Ella Kephart and Madison Cousans get ready to leave for Grad Bash in Orlando. Students attending Grad Bash had to meet in the auditorium after A lunch on the day of the event. "All of my friends were going and I haven't been on a roller coaster or amusement park since probably elementary school, so it was a fun experience," Kephart said.
Seniors attend Grad Bash at Universal Studios
April 6, 2025
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
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
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...

Social media platforms censor users in a variety of ways. Algorithmic bias has previously been observed on such apps, for instance, suppressing the content of certain creators.
Social media platforms push boundaries of censorship
March 10, 2025
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
Arts & Leisure
"Sunrise on the Reaping," Suzanne Collins newest release in the "Hunger Games" series, follows Haymitch Abernathy from the original trilogy. Fans responded to the book by begging for more games, ignoring the warning Collins was conveying.
[Review] Criticisms of ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ contradict message of novel
April 18, 2025

The long-awaited Suzanne Collins prequel novel “Sunrise on the Reaping” was published on March 18, expanding the “Hunger Games” discography. The book built knowledge about District 12 and the games,...

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
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
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[Brief] MSD DECA attends 2025 ICDC
May 1, 2025
[Brief] Students shine light on hardworking teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
April 27, 2025
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March 4, 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
Seven years after the Parkland shooting, the Florida Senate aims to repeal a law that would change the gun age limit from 21 to 18. The original law is what students in the past tirelessly advocated for through activism and protests.
[Opinion] HB 759 should not be passed
April 18, 2025

Seven years after the Parkland shooting, the Florida Senate aims to pass House Bill...

A wide sweep of unlawfully detaining activists has seeded fears in those who speak out about war. This has included both students and journalists, who are the most vulnerable.
[Opinion] The end of due process is the end of free journalism
April 18, 2025

A Tufts PhD student by the name of Rumeysa Ozturk was on a student visa when she...

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...

States must pass New Voices legislation to uphold students' First Amendment rights to the freedom of the press.
U.S. states must support student journalism through New Voices legislation
March 12, 2025

In 2022, Colorado school Regis Jesuit High School administration withdrew the entirety...

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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