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  • 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
  • November 5Americans cast their vote for president, among other critical races; follow Eagle Eye News for live updates
  • October 21MSD women's volleyball wins districts 3-0 against Boca Raton High School
  • October 9Broward County under Tropical Storm Warning and Tornado Watch as Hurricane Milton nears Florida Gulf Coast
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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

National Honor Society is a national scholastic organization for exceptional high school students. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has had a chapter of NHS for 20 years, and the club was led by AP United States History teacher Lisa Hitchcock for 15 of those 20 years. However, Hitchcock retired last year, placing the club in the hands of AP Human Geography teacher Lauren Saccomonno. Saccomonno...

Senior Carolina Ochoa Lozano listens to Lil Uzi Vert's new album “Eternal Atake 2.” The album was released on Nov. 1 and showed fans Vert's ability to continue producing great albums.
[Review] Lil Uzi Vert’s new album ‘Eternal Atake 2’ succeeds in satisfying old and new fans
November 22, 2024

Rapper Lil Uzi Vert launched his highly anticipated album “Eternal Atake 2” on Nov. 1, creating a sequel to “Eternal Atake,” which was released on March 6, 2020. The new album–now available on...

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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

One point at a time. English teacher Holly Van Tassel and Physical Education teacher Elisa Williamson team up in a game of two-on-two pickleball. The game took place on Sunday, Sept. 29 against and allowed the teachers to unwind and have some fun before the long school week ahead. “Herzfeld reached out to few people who lived close by together and she taught us to play,” Van Tassel said. “We planned to play weekly from the start, and we all enjoyed it, so we continued.”One point at a time. English teacher Holly Van Tassel and Physical Education teacher Elisa Williamson team up in a game of two-on-two pickleball. The game took place on Sunday, Sept. 29 against and allowed the teachers to unwind and have some fun before the long school week ahead. “Herzfeld reached out to few people who lived close by together and she taught us to play,” Van Tassel said. “We planned to play weekly from the start, and we all enjoyed it, so we continued.”
Pickleball experiences growth in popularity, capturing attention of MSD students and faculty
November 13, 2024

Over the past decade, pickleball has transitioned from a niche hobby to a mainstream recreational activity driven by its appeal to players of...

Goalie Brandon Trokey (1) blocks the puck shot from Cypress Bay High School. This was the first game and win of the season with a score of 5-0 against Cypress Bay High School on Sunday, Oct. 27 at the FTL War Memorial.
MSD varsity ice hockey team wins first game of season
November 2, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School varsity hockey team won their season opener with a score of 5-0 against Cypress Bay High School on Sunday,...

Quarterback Sampsen Orlinsky (14) leads his offense during the fourth quarter against the Bengals at Cumber Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The JV Eagles won their second game of the season, defeating the Bengals 13-8.
MSD Eagles hold off Piper High School in gritty showdown
October 23, 2024

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles JV team secured a hard-fought 13-8 victory over Piper High School in a game that tested both...

When hurricanes hit Florida, prisons choose not to evacuate inmates. These actions endangered prisoners, who could do nothing to escape their locked cells.
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...

Some students at MSD believe the no-phone policy is unproductive since students use the device for accessing educational apps such as Canvas and Focus. Although it strives to limit teen's cell phone usage during school hours, when not properly implemented, it fails to succeed at its goal.
[Opinion] BCPS’ newly mandated cell phone policy sparks controversy for students
November 7, 2024

Since COVID-19, teens have been increasingly exposed to technology, using their cell...

The MLB has been concerned about umpire’s calling strikes based on their own bias. Employing technology to make strike and ball calls rather than relying on an umpire will make baseball a substantially fairer sport.
[Opinion] MLB should use technology to call strikes
November 4, 2024

A baseball comes hurtling toward home plate at unimaginable speeds. It looks like...

The SAT exam determines many important parts of a student's life, such as college applications and course placement. SAT classes could help fully prepare students for the exam and ensure a future education.
[Opinion] SAT classes should be mandatory at schools
October 28, 2024

The SAT is a standardized test that measures key comprehension skills, showing how...

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at campaign events in the Philadelphia region a week before Election Day. Photo permission from Tom Gralish and Jose F. Moreno/TNS.
[Live Coverage] Americans cast their vote in critical races around the U.S.
November 5, 2024

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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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