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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
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
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
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