The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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  • September 11Congratulations to English teacher Cynthia Beach for being recognized as a Hixon's Hero
  • September 11Congratulations to the six MSD National Merit Semifinalists: seniors Analyse Armstrong, Melissa Azzarito, Ella Maurice, Elle Naqvi, Sean Nixon and Aidan Tau
  • September 11MSD commemorates 9/11 through national anthem and morning announcements
  • September 6Stanley Cup comes to MSD for students to take pictures with
  • May 19MSD men's baseball team wins state championship 3-2 for fourth year in a row
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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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
Gardening Galore. Junior Mia Lubin works in Marjory’s Garden to help move soil for planting new trees on the Day of Service and Love. The new trees, including a pomegranate and jabuticaba tree, are intended to be for a new orchard extension of the garden.
MSD hosts sixth annual Day of Service and Love
April 7, 2024
In recent years, men, particularly young men, have faced increased societal pressure to be hypermasculine. This likely comes as a result of social media influencers that promote toxic masculinity.
Toxic masculinity’s growing prominence online impacts students
April 7, 2024
Students eat lunch in the courtyard while scrolling on their phones. This has become an increased phenomenon in recent years.
Phone addiction disproportionately affects teens
April 7, 2024
Recently retired social studies teacher Carla Verba stands with an award in hand, which she received for the impact she has made in students' lives. Verba taught for 32 years at MSD and has developed a deep connection to the school in the process. “I think I will miss the school itself the most," Verba said. "I’ve been here for so long that I’ve seen all of the changes that have been made for the better and better."
Retired teacher Carla Verba leaves lasting impact on MSD students' lives
February 9, 2024
Writing for a cause. Junior Donovan Battle drafts a reply letter to a student in France learning English. Recently, the Pen Pal and Appreciation Club has collaborated with the French school to give the French students the opportunity to practice their English with American students their age, further strengthening their language skills social bonds.
Pen Pal and Appreciation club spreads positivity around the world through letters
January 31, 2024
(left to right) Seniors Stephanie Bilsky and Gracyn Haynes sport the DECA symbol, a triangle, at their first career fair, hosted on Dec. 6, 2023. The career fair had 12 business for students to explore and ask questions about. "What we wanted to do is just take what we've learned [in DECA] and expand it to those students who aren't enrolled in this class and don't have access and then just kind of take it to the community and allow students to discover their future as well," Haynes said.
Seniors Gracyn Haynes and Stephanie Bilsky help students discover their future
January 19, 2024
Tech repair. Sitting in his office, Raymond Haneski works constantly to ensure that all technology within Stoneman Douglas is running properly. Haneski began working for MSD at the beginning of December and has enjoyed his experience so far.
New computer technician Raymond Haneski joins wife on MSD’s staff
January 18, 2024
Captain and point guard Jack Servaites (5) runs down the basketball court, following a change in possession against Nova High School. The Eagles ended up winning the game by a final score of 59-52.
Senior Jack Servaites leads the men’s varsity basketball team in the 2023-2024 season
January 17, 2024
Greenwashing is the act of a company or organization marketing themselves as environmentally friendly while continuing to sell unethical products or practice unethical actions. It is a concern when teens are trying to shop sustainably.
Greenwashing by fashion brands concerns teens trying to make sustainable choices
January 8, 2024
MSD students lack comprehensive sex education, despite the approval of a new curriculum. The new curriculum does not have a specified course for it to be taught in outside of Personal Fitness and Lifestyle Design.
BCPS passes new sex education curriculum
January 8, 2024
On the Job. As part of her duties as Campus Monitor Michelle Smith checks the girls’ restroom before school begins. Smith’s responsibilities include frequent bathroom checks to ensure students are respecting school rules. “Overall, I just make sure everyone on campus is safe,” Smith said.
Campus Monitor Michelle Smith works to keep students and staff on campus safe
January 8, 2024
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