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  • 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
  • November 5Americans cast their vote for president, among other critical races; follow Eagle Eye News for live updates
The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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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
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
Social media plays a part in teens' perception of their bodies due to the beauty standards promoted on such platforms. Teens feeling pressure to conform may end up participating in unhealthy behaviors due to its promotion of eating disorder-related content.
MSD students find that social media plays an increasingly prominent role in promoting disordered eating
November 4, 2024
New technology has created new stresses, and with just the click of a button, a shift has been made with tipping culture. Minimum wage workers expect to get a tip, even for bare minimum service.
MSD students feel pressured by tipping culture
November 4, 2024
Pressured by beauty standards, some teens at MSD submit to various forms of tanning to relieve the dysphoria about their pale skin. Social media has further promoted these views, ignoring the dangers of tanning.
MSD students grow concerned over tanning dysmorphia mindset
October 15, 2024
AICE General Paper teacher Cynthia Beach helps seniors Thomas Zanatta and Shayne Shapario with a classroom assignment. This year is Beach's third year teaching at MSD, but she has taught a variety of courses at other schools during her 14-year teaching career.
AICE General Paper teacher Cynthia Beach receives Hixon’s Hero Award for positively impacting her students
October 4, 2024
Sophomores Isabella Valentine and Lilah Shane fuel up with caffeine before class. These students drank their favorite caffeinated beverages in the hopes of receiving an energy boost before a long day of school. ''Every morning I wake up exhausted and need a quick boost before class," Valentine said.
Caffeine consumption proves popular among MSD students
October 2, 2024
Bookkeeper Lisa Morales reviews project approval forms in her office on Sept 18. The school staff selected Morales to represent MSD as the Non-Instructional Employee of the Year for 2024.
Bookkeeper Lisa Morales wins Non-Instructional Employee of the Year Award
September 28, 2024
Although political discussions tend to be discouraged in public spaces, they are crucial to staying informed and exchanging views on relevant issues. MSD students have differing opinions on teenagers' participation in political conversations.
MSD students evaluate the importance of political awareness for teens
September 17, 2024
MSD has recently implemented a new metal detector policy to improve students' safety. Students have had different experiences with the change, with some facing delays and others questioning its effectiveness.
MSD students express concern over and suggest improvements for new metal detector policy
September 8, 2024
Schools should take into consideration that there are many things other than prom tickets that students will be spending their money on for this occasion. Things like hair, suits, makeup, and dresses can be quite costly for students and their parents.
Seniors find prom tickets to be overpriced due to other expenses
May 9, 2024
Senior Tyler Dilek collects historical memorabilia. Photo courtesy of Tyler Dilek.
From CDs to ketchup, MSD students share their most prized possessions
April 8, 2024
Flipping through forms. Fixated on her computer screen, school counselor Melanie Taylor reviews Broward College summer dual enrollment dynamic forms during third period on Feb. 7. Assisting MSD students with the dual enrollment process is one of the many responsibilities Taylor focuses on. “Dual enrollment gives our students an opportunity to expand their access to higher education at the same time as they are high school students,” Taylor said.
Q&A: School counselor Melanie Taylor provides students with the tools needed to succeed in their academic and personal goals
April 7, 2024
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