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Resume Review. Latinos in Action curriculum instructor Rebecca Hernandez clarifies the Professional Committee's assignment on resume building during fourth period on Oct. 7. Students constituting the Professional Committee prepared a resume building workshop in which the class made resumes for fictional characters. "The second I joined LIA, Mrs. Hernandez instantly taught us what leadership skills we needed to show and guide other people," senior and LIA 2 student Drake Goldapper said. "I pretty much instantly figured out that this was my passion by showing other people the way was what I wanted to do and she just gave us so many skills to help others grow and pursue what they want to be and what they want to achieve."
Federal government suspends Latinos In Action program
November 10, 2025

Overwhelmed by the sheer variety of beads available, a Latinos In Action (LIA) student rests her hand above the rainbow palette before her. Deciding that a pink bead will match her carefully crafted bracelet...

Clowning Around. Senior Langxian Zeng, dressed as a clown, paints the face of a Falloween attendee on Sat., Oct. 25. Face painting was just one of the activities offered at Falloween; there was also a trunk-or-treat event and cake walk event, among others.
Drama Club and SGA host annual Falloween event
October 27, 2025
Honorably Awarded. Model UN Club celebrates their win at the third annual Bullsmun Conference at the University of South Florida. Eleven students received individual awards and the entire delegation won the Best Large Delegation award.
Model UN Club wins Best Large Delegation at Bullsmun Conference
October 20, 2025
Finalizing Funds. While working on her biology assignment, freshman Addison Brill cuts out pieces for her cell membrane model. Biology is one of the courses recently affected by funding cuts, which have made the removal of Nearpod likely. "Nearpod helped me study for my tests and with it being removed I have to find a new review resource," Brill said.
Funding cuts for BCPS put programs at risk of removal
October 14, 2025
Failure to Launch. Juniors Matthew Masin and Brynn Levy portray Max and Sandra, whose characters attempt to embrace in the midst of their affair. In "The Play That Goes Wrong," Masin's character played both Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener, while Levy's character played Florence Colleymoore. “The best piece of advice I've ever been given about being a performer in drama is never be afraid to put yourself out there," Masin said.
Drama Club performs first play of school year, ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
October 7, 2025
Winning Streak. Baseball head coach Todd Fitz-Gerald receives a $1000 reward from the Orange Bowl Committee on Tuesday, Sept. 16. As part of the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers program, Fitz-Gerald was recognized for his leadership, impact and commitment to the community both on and off the field. "I've enjoyed my time here [at MSD]," Fitz-Gerald said. "I coach baseball, I teach, I sometimes serve as administrator or security. But it gives me an opportunity to meet new kids and kids that you normally wouldn't meet in class, and gives a chance for me to build relationships. That's why I teach and coach." Photo permission from Orange Bowl committee.
Orange Bowl committee honors baseball coach Todd Fitz-Gerald
September 20, 2025
Feature
Face the Music. Senior Gage Heller practices his playing technique after an Eagle Regiment rehearsal. With a musical solo in the Eagle Regiment Marching Band's 2025 show, Heller has been working to perfect his style. "Nothing comes easy without hard work," Heller said. "You have to avoid complaining no matter how bad it gets. Sometimes life is just about convincing yourself that things are ok until they really are."
Gage Heller performs with DCI group Carolina Crown over the summer
October 16, 2025

After months of practicing and preparing, dozens of drum corps come together to produce a beat worthy of first place. As drum majors ready their bands and marchers steady their focus to the drum majors, the show starts. Hitting every dot and playing every note with precision, the band gives their all to shine among the competition, and among those participating is revered euphonium player and senior...

Laying on the floor, both of the Cousans family’s new foster cats, Archie and Edith play around. The Cousans found homes for all of their foster cats and personally adopted four of their past fosters.
Sisters Madison and Riley Cousans care for foster kittens
May 10, 2025
Junior Mckayla Barton dives under the Blue Heron Bridge pier in Riviera Beach, Florida. The place is known as a popular diving spot for its diverse marine life and easy accessibility.
Junior Mckayla Barton pursues challenging scuba diving certification to further passion for sea life
May 10, 2025
Advanced Placement Environmental Science teacher Tammy Orilio launches an expendable bathythermograph, an instrument that falls through the water column and takes temperature measurements while on board the vessel Oscar Dyson. She sailed along the Aleutian Islands while working as a Teacher at Sea for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration back in 2011.
Q&A: Advanced Placement Environmental Science teacher Tammy Orilio shares journey navigating marine science field
May 10, 2025
The sun sets over the Everglades on April 12, 2025.
Climate change poses various threats to Florida’s ecosystems and citizens
May 10, 2025
A large American alligator suns on the shore of Lake Apopka on Dec. 31, 2021. Now an abundant species in the Everglades, the American alligator was considered an endangered species up until 1987. Photo permission from Joe Burbank/TNS.
The Everglades faces restoration efforts to preserve the ecosystem’s biodiversity
May 10, 2025
Arts & Leisure
The Five Nights at Freddy’s house makes creepy animatronics come to life during Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios on Aug. 29, 2025. Some of HHN's new houses this year included the Five Nights at Freddy's house, as well as the Teriffier, Funhouse, Fallout and Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks houses, among others. Photo permission from Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/TNS.
Halloween Horror Nights introduces new houses
November 4, 2025

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) returned to Orlando from Aug. 29-Nov. 2. HHN has been known for being shockingly scary since its creation in 1991, but as of late, many people have found...

Cookie Craze. Crumbl Cookies releases their lineup for the week of Oct. 20-25. The desserts within this lineup included the Dubai Chocolate Brownie, Cookies & Cream Cookie, Cereal Milk Cookie and Banana Bread Cookie.
[Review] Crumbl Cookies brings back famous Dubai Chocolate Brownie
October 24, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter performs during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025. Photo Permission from Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS.
[Review] Pointless controversy overshadows Sabrina Carpenter’s album ‘Man’s Best Friend’
September 10, 2025
Feeling Fall. Starbucks releases their signature pumpkin spice flavors for the autumn season, which will be on their menu until Nov. Items added to their fall menu include the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, Baked Apple Croissant and Raccoon Cake Pop.
[Review] Starbucks releases tasty fall menu
August 1, 2025
"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
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
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[Brief] Students display school spirit during Homecoming Spirit Week
September 28, 2025
[Brief] Unforeseen weather cancels annual Powderpuff game, upsetting students
September 25, 2025
[Brief] Eagle Regiment puts on annual Pops & Pies performance
September 14, 2025
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United on Ice. With their sticks up and spirits high, the Eagles 1 hockey team huddles together before their game on Mon., Nov. 3. They played at the Baptist Health Iceplex, where they tied Spanish River High School 6-6. "That moment gets us locked in and ready to play for each other," Defenseman Carter Alonso (21) said.
Hockey team ties 6-6 with Spanish River High School
November 6, 2025

The Eagles 1 hockey team played against the Spanish River High School Bullsharks on Mon., Nov. 3 at the Baptist Health Iceplex in Fort Lauderdale....

Strapped Up. Defensive back Aidan McIntrye (2) covers a Coral Springs High School wide receiver on Fri., Oct. 17. It was a stellar night for both McIntrye and the team, as McIntrye recorded an interception in the 35-12 lopsided win.
Varsity football team pummels Coral Springs High School on Senior Night
October 18, 2025

On Fri., Oct. 17, the varsity football team took on Coral Springs High School at 6 p.m. at Cumber Stadium during Senior Night. At Senior Night,...

Home Sweet Homecoming. The varsity football team runs onto the field, kicking off the Homecoming game on Fri., Sept. 26. The game took place at 6:30 p.m., with the team ultimately losing 24-6. "Playing in my first homecoming game was a great experience," defensive back Max Troy (31) said. "Seeing all the students and parents there to come support us felt great."
Varsity football teams loses to Boca Raton High School in Homecoming game
September 28, 2025

On Fri., Sept. 26, the varsity football team faced off against Boca Raton High School in the Homecoming game, which was at 6:30 p.m. at Cumber...

Defensive back Aidan McIntrye (2) returns a kick off against Cypress Bay High School on Aug. 21. This was the varsity football team's first game of the season, and they lost 40-7.
Varsity football team falls to Cypress Bay High School in season opener
August 24, 2025

On Thurs., Aug. 21, at 6 p.m., the varsity football team opened their 2025 season against Cypress Bay High School at Cumber Stadium. After a...

Opinion
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth enacts policy changes for journalists at the Pentagon. His actions served to undermine journalists' First Amendment rights. Photo permission from Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/TNS.
[Opinion] New policy change at Pentagon undermines journalists’ First Amendment rights
October 20, 2025

A free and independent press is a necessary component of democracy; it allows the...

Healthcare costs in America have grown unsustainably high, forcing adults with low-income to choose between their finances and their health. This issue, especially prevalent among minority groups, must be addressed in order for citizens to appropriately be supplied the treatment and medication they need to live healthily.
[Opinion] Fixing America’s healthcare system should be a federal priority
October 15, 2025

"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and...

Teachers having to pay for classroom school supplies puts unnecessary financial stress on them. Districts should provide supplies instead of forcing teachers to pay for materials out of their own pockets.
[Opinion] Teachers should not have to pay for students’ supplies out of pocket
October 14, 2025

Every school year, teachers are required to spend their own money to acquire essential...

HB 49 is a new bill introduced in Florida that will prohibit all political activities on public campuses if signed into law. Republicans are aiming to silence the dissent of students who are protesting their school's investment in the Israeli war.
HB 49 should not pass
October 9, 2025

Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R-FL) filed Florida House Bill 49 on Sept. 26, which...

In Kashmir, uprisings are happening due to outrage over Indian tourists who were killed in an attack. This event has led to a severe escalation in tensions between Pakistan and India.
[Opinion] Kashmir conflict should not be escalated
May 13, 2025

On April 22, tensions escalated in Indian-controlled Kashmir when Indian tourists...

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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