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  • 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
  • October 21MSD women's volleyball wins districts 3-0 against Boca Raton High School
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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Gabie Soivilus

Gabie Soivilus, Graphics Editor

Gabie Soivilus is a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She is the Graphics Editor. She enjoys writing, drawing and playing piano in her free time.

All content by Gabie Soivilus
The new influx of beauty trends and standards can ruin the mental health of students. This can cause them to feel insecure about themselves, ruin their self image.

[Photo] [Opinion] Harmful beauty trends spark surge in mental and physical health concerns

Crystal Goes, Reporter
September 18, 2024
Signing up for Multicultural Show tryouts, senior Mariana Rojas Ramos takes her number so that she can be identified. The tryouts were conducted on Sept. 12 in order to select the best students to participate in the different cultural dances featured in the show. "I think the Multicultural Show helps bring cultures together; it can even be a good way to learn about different cultures," Ramos said.

Multicultural tryouts commence preparation for the annual show

Liliana Griffis and Gabie Soivilus
September 16, 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.

[Photo] Seniors find prom tickets to be overpriced due to other expenses

Emily Haas, Reporter
May 9, 2024
People are rapidly over-consuming goods. This is hurting the climate and has disastrous implications for future generations.

[Photo] [Opinion] Overconsumption strains resources due to pressure to perform

Ahana Tippanagoudar, Copy Editor
April 8, 2024
Phone addiction has become a significant problem in recent years, specifically among Generation Z. However, Gen Z should not be placed at fault for their addiction.

[Photo] [Opinion] Generation Z should not be blamed for addiction to phones

Eagle Eye Editorial Board
April 8, 2024
Podcasts have risen in popularity dramatically in recent years. MSD students readily consume and create podcasts.

[Photo] Growing number of podcasts allows MSD students to explore new ideas and hobbies

Grace Brill, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2024
As a result of the new financial literacy graduation requirement, MSD has shifted the order of social studies classes. Freshmen will take world history, sophomores will take government and law studies, juniors will take U.S. history and seniors will take economics and financial literacy.

[Photo] Graduation requirements, class course options change

Rio Rice and Brynn Schwartz
April 7, 2024
Running for the ball. Center back Liam Ulinski (6) executes great defense in Douglas game winning against Flannagan High School 2-1 on 12/6. Throughout the game, the Eagles worked very hard to score. “I think I had some good defensive plays and headers. We kinda were a little shaky we could’ve just connected cleaner," sophomore Liam Ulinski said.

MSD men’s varsity soccer defeats Flanagan High School

Gabie Soivilus and Mia Donovan
January 19, 2024
Brent Faiyaz released his long awaited R&B album "Larger Than Life" on Oct. 27, which reminisces about his past relationships. Photo courtesy of Brent Faiyaz Official Website.

[Review] Brent Faiyaz’s new album ‘Larger Than Life’ features a combination of new artists and sounds

Gabie Soivilus, Graphics Editor
December 1, 2023
To enrich college applications, taking difficult classes and accepting a challenge is one of the main reasons some of the top schools accept applicants.

[Opinion] Students should enroll in rigorous courses

Gabie Soivilus, Graphics Editor
September 19, 2023
Students set themselves up for a better future by learning financial literacy. It’s common for students to not understand money management, so it’s important to teach them to set them up for success.

[Opinion] Students should learn financial literacy to practice better spending habits

Gabie Soivilus, Graphics Editor
April 25, 2023
Teen vaping causes dangerous side effects, such as popcorn lung, which can lead to overall poor health outcomes, or even death, for students.

[Photo] Use of electronic cigarettes remains high among teens

Andie Korenge, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2023
Teenagers/students may struggle with maintaining their acne, causing breakouts and even scarring on their faces. Implementing a good skincare routine can help with these problems.

[Opinion] Having a skin care routine is vital in maintaining healthy skin

Gabie Soivilus, Graphics Editor
February 15, 2023
Breakfast does not have to be a bowl of cereal every morning. There are more nutritious and better-tasting alternatives, such as a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. Photo permission from Amy Drew Thompson/TNS.

Eating breakfast corresponds to better health for students

Caitlyn Acosta and Gabie Soivilus
February 13, 2023
In a survey of 423 MSD students, 51% of MSD students consume coffee as one of their main sources of caffeine.

[Photo] MSD students follow global trend of rising caffeine intake

Alison LaTorre and Sofia Schorer Kaplan
February 13, 2023
Students should get their driver’s license early instead of putting it off until senior year. Around senior year, students tend to be too busy to learn to drive.

[Photo] [Opinion] Teens should be more motivated to get their driver’s licenses

Anna Horowitz, News Editor
November 7, 2022
Often times, people will wear the Halloween store’s version of cultural/traditional clothing, which can be quite offensive to different ethnicities. It is better to wear the original and traditional version or simply choose something different to show cultural appreciation instead of appropriation.

[Photo] [Opinion] Individuals should not wear offensive Halloween costumes

Mariana Neri Sapori, Writer
October 30, 2022
Covid-19 got in the way of students education and the traditional way of learning. Creating more distractions, students to had more learning gaps that weren’t covered up.

[Photo] [Opinion] Not enough is being done to help students learn missed information post pandemic

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
October 28, 2022
Time management can help students avoid racking up missing assignments with effective organization. Avoiding the stress of messy papers and late assignments is only a start.

[Opinion] Time management is essential to success in school

Gabie Soivilus, Graphics Editor
October 28, 2022
Seniors experience immense amounts of pressure worrying about college admission essays, what colleges to apply to and even how they will continue their lives in a new environment.

[Photo] Seniors convey their concerns regarding the college admissions process

Ivy Lam, Senior Feature Editor
October 7, 2022
Not everyone remembers to bring cash to school for lunch, especially if they're in a rush to get here on time. Having a lunch also ensures that students get the right nutrition to think and process information properly.

[Photo] [Opinion] All students should be provided with free school meals

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
September 28, 2022
High school students can feel cramped when working in a classroom. Having field trip base classes allows them to have an immersive learning experience.

[Opinion] Highschool should offer more class based field trips

Gabie Soivilus, Graphics Editor
September 27, 2022
Students should participate in showing more school spirit by dressing up during spirit week.

[Photo] [Opinion] MSD should have more school spirit

Quinn Braun, Photographer
September 22, 2022
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