The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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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
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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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Erika Ryan

Erika Ryan, Writer

Erika Ryan is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She enjoys reading, painting and writing.

All content by Erika Ryan
Senior Venkata “Sai” Krishnamurthy, remembered as a funny and intelligent individual, passed away in a car accident on April 19, 2022. He is pictured in an undated photo at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Photo courtesy of Vedarth Kondapally

MSD mourns the loss of senior Venkata ‘Sai’ Krishnamurthy

Erika Ryan, Writer
June 6, 2022
Students at MSD are starting preparations for upcoming exams in May, such as End-of-Course and advanced placement tests.

How MSD students prepare for exams

Erika Ryan, Writer
April 21, 2022

[Brief] MSD releases the One Additional Graduation Ticket Request Form for the Class of 2022

Erika Ryan, Writer
April 19, 2022
Universal Orlando Resort holds annual Grad Bash events that give high school seniors private access to Universal Studios and Island of Adventures.

MSD seniors’ reflect on their ‘Grad Bash’ experience at Universal

Erika Ryan, Writer
April 10, 2022
Students choose productive activities to do during their spring break.

MSD students’ find productive ways to spend their spring break

Erika Ryan, Writer
April 4, 2022
The class of 2022 shares their feelings on graduating from high school.

MSD seniors’ bittersweet feelings on graduation

Erika Ryan, Writer
March 14, 2022
MSD seniors prom tickets are now available on the e-store for $156.24

[Brief] MSD prom tickets go on sale via the e-store

Erika Ryan, Writer
March 1, 2022

[Brief] MSD administration re-signs contract with LanSchool “Air”

Erika Ryan, Writer
February 28, 2022

[Brief] MSD administration releases graduation information for the Class of 2022

Erika Ryan, Writer
February 22, 2022
MSD sophomore Priya Kalaria starts a Dance Club on campus to provide an opportunity for students to freely express themselves through the art of dance.

MSD sophomore Priya Kalaria starts Dance Club to create a stress-free environment for dancers like herself

Erika Ryan, Writer
February 22, 2022
The new VelociCoaster ride at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

MSD seniors are excited to go to Grad Bash for the thrilling rides and fun experience

Erika Ryan, Writer
February 16, 2022
Students obsess over finding the perfect dress while scrolling through Instagram. Student anticipation is high during this prom dress season. (Photo illustration)

Female seniors creates toxic environment in anticipation of prom dress season

Erika Ryan, Writer
February 15, 2022

Celebrating MSD Diversity

Kate Becker, Kayla Gamm, Brynn Schwartz, Abby Marton, Julia Landy, Erika Ryan, Sophia Squiccirini, Travis Newbery, Ashveen Saini, Reece Gary, Bailey Carter, Madison Friedman, Ryan Shimony, and Jessie Gesund
January 26, 2022
New year, new goals. Going into 2022, students at MSD have created various goals that they hope to achieve. Some people aim to work out more, spend more time studying, or eat healthier.

MSD students create their new year resolutions

Erika Ryan, Writer
January 12, 2022
Due to the new schedule, midterms are now full days. If you choose to leave early, you can fill out a form and attach a picture of your guardian's license to receive a pass to leave campus. Photo courtesy of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

MSD’s midterm schedule has been changed to full school days

Erika Ryan, Writer
December 15, 2021
Fast fashion has several implications for the environment, child labor and the economy.

[Opinion] Fast fashion continues to cause harm to consumers, children workers and the planet

Erika Ryan and Sofia Osio
December 15, 2021
Senior Jamie Goldberg is excited to finally a position on the SGA Executive Board.

A win for Jamie Goldberg

Erika Ryan, Writer
November 21, 2021
Leading the new crew Ethan Rabess, Senior class President leads the new SGA board.

SGA Executive Board members elected for the 2021-2022 school year

Jessie Gesund, Ava Jurick, Ashley LoFurno, Erika Ryan, Phiona Smith, Brynn Schwartz, and Alison LaTorre
November 21, 2021
The Philosophy Club meets every other Thursday.

Philosophy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thirst Project Clubs debut at MSD

Erika Ryan, Writer
October 29, 2021
Seniors are currently in the process of submitting their college applications.

Seniors prepare for college applications

Erika Ryan, Writer
October 5, 2021
There are 12 new teachers on campus for this school year, each with their own unique story.

MSD welcomes new instructional staff on campus

Kelly Cooke, Ethan Flores Rothmund, Ivy Lam, Lyla Sachs, Travis Newbery, Haley Jackson, Paula Recio, Maeghan Koury, Kate Becker, Sofia Osio, Erika Ryan, and Kayla Gamm
September 12, 2021
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's new science teacher Ariel Haskin smiles for the camera as she looks forward to the 2021-2022 school year.

Flying into the Eagle’s nest

Erika Ryan, Writer
September 3, 2021
Photo by MariaJose Vera

Students reflect on their online school year experience

Erika Ryan, Writer
May 24, 2021
Students use practice sites such as Albert.io to prepare for exams. Photo by Erika Ryan

Students continue to prepare for their Advanced Placement exams

Erika Ryan, Writer
May 18, 2021
Students reinvigorated Marjory's Garden by volunteering. Photo courtesy of Marlo Perkins

Students volunteer at Marjory’s Garden every Sunday for service hours

Erika Ryan, Writer
April 20, 2021
Junior Marlo Perkins works part-time at Publix and as a result, she must time manage to complete all her daily tasks. Photo courtesy of Marlo Perkins

Junior Marlo Perkins balances her job and course load with time management

Erika Ryan, Writer
March 7, 2021
Student scrolling through social media on their phone during online school. Photo by Nya Owusu-Afriyie

Social media degrades students’ ability to focus during online school

Erika Ryan, Writer
February 7, 2021
Some MSD students find it challenging to return to their normal schedules after winter break. Photo by Nya Owusu-Afriyie

Students adjust back to online school after winter break

Erika Ryan, Writer
January 6, 2021
Shoppers roam around Coral Square Mall looking for holiday gifts. Photo by Sasha Lechtenstein

COVID-19 restrictions transform the practice of holiday shopping

Erika Ryan, Writer
December 11, 2020
[Multimedia] E-Learning raises concerns regarding academic integrity among teachers

[Multimedia] E-Learning raises concerns regarding academic integrity among teachers

Sofia Osio, Kelly Cooke, and Erika Ryan
November 19, 2020
Hannah Leon, junior, pictured here.

A student day in the life of Hannah Leon

Erika Ryan, Writer
November 17, 2020
Herzfeld pictured in her classroom being back in school.

A day in the life of drama teacher Melody Herzfeld

Erika Ryan and Kelly Cooke
October 21, 2020
A agenda with written events and work for online school.

Students cope with the pros and cons of online learning

Erika Ryan and Sofia Osio
September 21, 2020
Students are feeling down while being isolated

How are students feeling about the school year being cut short?

Erika Ryan, Writer
May 7, 2020
Students are using different communication softwares to stay in contact with friends.

Creative ways students are communicating

Erika Ryan, Writer
April 20, 2020
Students can establish a daily routine through working out, keeping up with self-care and eating healthy. Photo by Makayla Jesionowski

[Opinion List] Ways to establish a daily routine during quarantine

Erika Ryan, Writer
April 9, 2020
During the coronavirus outbreak, people must stay six feet apart from each other

Students struggle to maintain relationships during coronavirus

Erika Ryan, Writer
April 5, 2020
Math teacher Cindi Helverson honors the life of former MSD social studies teacher Scott Beigel at the third annual Run 4 Beigel 5K race on Saturday, Feb. 1. The race was held at Pine Trails Park in Parkland, Florida. Photo by Darian Williams

Parkland community gathers for 3rd annual Run 4 Beigel 5K

Erika Ryan, Writer
March 22, 2020
Senior Samantha Goldblum uses Photoshop to extenuate her feature's in a photo. Photo illustration by Darion Willams.

Photoshop gives teens unrealistic body standards

Erika Ryan, Writer
September 9, 2019
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