The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Eagle Eye News
The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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Kate Becker

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor

Kate Becker is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the Senior Editor for news. She is also the President of the MSD Climate Change Club and is extremely passionate in environmental conservation. In her free time she enjoys reading, sewing, cuddling and going to the park with her dog and upcycling/thrifting clothes. She would like to be a writer, nutritionist or environmentalist as her future profession.

All content by Kate Becker
Freshman Jacob Constant speaks in front of members of the Broward County School Board on April 12, 2023, during a meeting held at J.P. Taravella High School. People were allowed to sign up to speak and provide their own comments on the situation.

Rezoned eighth-graders struggle with April 12 boundary decision

Brynn Schwartz and Kate Becker
May 13, 2023
Here’s the Facts. Principal Michelle Kefford discusses various topics at the monthly SAC meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Among them was a proposal to require students to take midterms for classes with an end-of-course exam.

[Photo] MSD makes midterms mandatory for EOC classes

Jasmine Bhogaita, Copy Editor
March 7, 2023

[Brief] MSD dismisses school day early after AC breaks

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
February 28, 2023
Flourishing Fish. Dozens of snails and Shrimpy, the red dwarf Mexican crawfish, feed on algae around Dr. Jacob Abraham’s tank. The aquatic life in the tank serve as a mascots for the MSD debate team, and students help care for the various fish and invertebrates in the tank.

Debate team and science department work together to ensure thriving aquatic life on campus

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
February 14, 2023
Food is an important part of the lives of people around the world. Food unites people and can provide comfort.

Food serves as a mood-booster to MSD students

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
February 13, 2023
Raccoon peaks head out from behind top row of vending machine. Custodial had to urge the raccoon out with a broom for 15 minutes. Photo courtesy of Melanie Taylor

[Multimedia] Raccoon eats all chips in vending machine on campus, adding to increasing issues with machines at MSD

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
January 19, 2023
Scoping the School. Community member questions the scope at which the boundary process will take place. In January, the School Board, along with the superintendent, will review all proposals. They then have the option to give a recommendation which is then set to go into effect for the next school year.

[Photo] What Now?

December 14, 2022
Selection day. Demographics & Enrollment Planning Department Director Jill Young introduces herself and explains her role in the process at the Oct. 3 meeting. The meeting provided information about the need to change MSD’s boundary lines, what the process will look like and how the community could participate in the process.

[Photo] Breaking the Rules

December 14, 2022
Speaking Sides. Elainey Carvallio expresses her concerns at the Nov. 3 boundary meeting about removing MSD students from the school boundary before the district completes a process to remove students attending MSD through falsified addresses.

[Photo] Boundary Considerations

December 14, 2022
Keep ‘em Coming. A community member urgently raises his hand to ask a question at the Oct. 3 boundary meeting. After the demographer Joseph Beck went through the PowerPoint, the floor was opened up for questions about the process.

[Photo] Making Proposals

December 14, 2022
Breaking Bounds. Marilyn Martyrs, a Parkland resident, expresses her concerns over the possibility of current MSD students being zoned out of the school. Martyrs has three grandchildren who attend MSD and are in the JROTC program. Currently, all proposals are phase-in plans, meaning students who are already attending MSD, no matter if they are in the zones removed from the boundary, will not be affected.

District initiates process to redraw MSD boundary lines to reduce overcrowding

Kate Becker and Brynn Schwartz
December 14, 2022
They See ME ROLLIN’. Junior Avery Desacia rolls out coil to add to her coil pot. Ensuring the coils are an even thickness is essential to ensure that the pot holds its integrity and does not fall over or become lopsided.

Art students at MSD can take a variety of art classes using different mediums to express themselves

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
November 1, 2022
Anthony Rizzo, his wife Emily Vakos and others near the finish line of the race. Rizzo and his family founded the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation in 2012 and has held the walk every year since.

MSD alumni Anthony Rizzo hosts 11th Annual Walk-Off for Cancer and raises over $1.2 million

Kate Becker and Reece Gary
December 3, 2022
School security staff guard barriers blocking off the 100 building during the investigation. Parkland BSO were inside the building investigating the suspicious substance sent to the school.

MSD goes on hold code while police report to scene over envelope with suspicious substance sent to the school

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
December 2, 2022

[Brief] Broward County Public Schools close Wednesday, Nov. 8 for tropical storm Nicole

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
November 8, 2022

[Brief] MSD goes on secure code after hoax threat calls made against BCPS high schools

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
October 11, 2022
Under the "Careers" tab on the BCPS website, multiple tabs advertising positions in BCPS that need more employees are shown on the landing page. Employment rates are extremely low throughout BCPS after the effects of COVID-19 which has increased advertisements of available positions.

[Photo] Broward County Public Schools seek applicants as a result of the nationwide worker shortage

Ashveen Saini, Social Media and Photo Editor
October 7, 2022
MSD is considered an "A" rated school in recent report, scoring a 719/1000 points. This is a slide in Principal Michelle Kefford's presentation given at the SAC meeting.

[Photo] MSD maintains “A” school rating and shows increase in standardized testing scores

Vincent Ciullo, Writer
September 23, 2022
The "bookflix" poster is located outside of the media center for students to see as they pass by. The media tech put together a fun way to present the FTRs annually.

[Photo] MSD Media Center announces the 2022 Florida Teen Reads list

Cypress Northcraft, Writer
September 18, 2022
Parkridge Church is one of the many local voting locations in Coral Springs and Parkland for Broward County residents to cast their ballots in the current Florida primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Outside of the parking lot of the church, signs campaigning for various candidates scatter the lawn.

[Photo] Florida primary candidates compete for party nomination

Brynn Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2022
Running towards the endzone, Western receiver Daniel Jean (7) breaks away from the Eagles' defense. Jean had multiple touchdowns in the game, contributing towards the Eagles' 55-13 loss.

MSD varsity football team falls far short of Western High School in Kickoff Classic

Reece Gary and Kate Becker
August 18, 2022
Over 3,000 people gathered at Pine Trails Park with signs advocating for gun violence prevention. They were there to demand change and listen to the speeches given by those affected by gun violence and those a part of gun safety organizations.

March For Our Lives reemerges four years later

Brynn Schwartz, Kate Becker, Ivy Lam, and Julia Landy
June 21, 2022
At the March for Our Lives event on Saturday, hundreds of protesters held signs illustrating their feelings on gun violence and reform in our country.

Marchers hold signs to convey their frustration, fear and views on the current status of gun control in the U.S.

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
June 20, 2022
Candidate for U.S. Congress Hava Holzhauer and a fellow protestor hold up signs advocating for gun control. Their signs read "Say NO to permitless carry" and "Books Not Bulletproof Backpacks."

[Photo] Thousands participate in nationwide March for Our Lives rallies to fight for gun reform

Ivy Lam, Senior Feature Editor
June 21, 2022
As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, the Eagle Eye takes an in-depth look at the recent legislation passed in the state of Florida.

Florida passes 26 bills affecting education in the 2022 legislative session

Brynn Schwartz, Jessie Gesund, Lyla Sachs, Ashveen Saini, Julia Landy, Briana Martin, Kate Becker, Haley Jackson, Ivy Lam, Bailey Carter, Madison Friedman, Alison LaTorre, and Josh Gordon
June 17, 2022
Students hold a rally outside a Orange County School Board meeting, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. A student group based at Winter Park High and a local group opposed to book bans are holding a rally outside the Orange County School Board office. They are rallying against state laws. Courtesy of Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service.

Florida establishes term limits for school board members and parental input on school library books

Kate Becker and Haley Jackson
June 17, 2022
Greetings Garden. MSD students enjoy eating lunch together at a table in the Stomen Douglas Garden.

MSD’s Marjory’s Garden creates inviting environment full of activities

Kate Becker and Nicholas Zanetti
April 24, 2022
The MSD book club listens to the volunteer reader read the next quote in the competition.

MSD Book Club participates in annual Battle of the Books

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
April 24, 2022

[Brief] MSD Speech and Debate Team wins two awards at State Championships

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
March 8, 2022
Statistics about black health and wellness suggest unfair treatment toward African-Americans according to the Center for Disease Control.

MSD commemorates 2022 Black History Month theme ‘Black Health and Wellness’

Haley Jackson, Kate Becker, Ethan Flores Rothmund, Alison LaTorre, and Ashveen Saini
February 28, 2022
The R-word is a detrimental term that continues to be heard at MSD

R-word remains an offensive slur; perpetuates exclusion of disabled people in society

Lily Singer and Kate Becker
February 22, 2022
Junior Noldine Belizaire founds MSD's Black Student Union and participates in a wide-range of extracurriculars at MSD.

Junior Noldine Belizaire works to facilitate change and highlight diversity at MSD

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
February 22, 2022

[Brief] Fights break out at end of second lunch

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
February 18, 2022
The Ladies of Destiny step team puts on an amazing performance towards the end of the show.

The Black Student Union hosts a Black History Month showcase for the seventh year in a row

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
February 13, 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
Bus driver at MSD waits as her students pile in to be taken home at the end of the day. This will be one of many pickups before her day is over as each elementary, middle and high school gets out during the last week before winter break.

Demanding Drives: BCPS experiences bus driver shortage; drivers unhappy with wages

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
December 15, 2021
Mask on, mask off. Some students drop their masks after the mask mandate at MSD has been dropped.

Broward County mask policy change for high schools causes mixed feelings among the student body and teachers at MSD

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
November 5, 2021

[Brief] Student assaults teacher at MSD during 8th period on Nov. 1

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
November 1, 2021
Best buddies members dance along to music dressed in their halloween costume.

[Brief] Best Buddies club hosts annual Halloween party on Oct. 28

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
November 1, 2021
Assistant Principals David Lecthman and Kristine Knap hand out candy to students in the 200 building classrooms during second period on Oct. 28 before the Halloween weekend.

[Brief] MSD Administration staff hands out candy before the Halloween weekend

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
October 29, 2021
Pack the Halls. Students navigate hallways and staircases during the transition between 2nd and 3rd period on Aug. 26, 2021. With 3,570 students on campus, congested hallways are a daily occurrence.

Maxed Out

Kate Becker and Haley Jackson
October 20, 2021
Current map of Emporium's plan for 70 acres of Heron Bay Golf Course, including garden pavilions, retail, fresh markets, amphitheaters and more. This plan is not set in stone and is a rough draft that will be discussed with NSID, the City of Parkland, and City of Coral Springs.

Emporium chosen to develop a portion of the Heron Bay Golf Course brings possible benefits and problems for MSD Heron Bay residents

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
September 27, 2021
Seniors Mason Wank and Chris Krok captivates the attention of students with their electrifying musical show as seniors Elaina Wood and Anthony Aguilar stand by during lunch. The commemorative ceremony hosted by the JROTC program paid tribute to the mournful day on Sep. 11.

MSD commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11

Travis Newbery, Sofia Schorer Kaplan, and Kate Becker
September 13, 2021
Tapping into character, junior Noldine Belizaire emotionally acts out a monologue in the media center from the book "With Their Eyes" on Friday, Sep. 10, as a part of the Drama Club's presentation. In remembrance of the 9/11 attacks, "With Their Eyes" contains 23 perspectives of students and faculty at Stuyvesant High School that witnessed the attacks on the World Trade Center.

MSD drama department honors the victims of 9/11 through monologue performances

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
September 13, 2021
A plaque honoring the late Richard Wentz rests at the base of the flagpole in front of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. His dedication and sacrifice being a member of the New York Police Department is worth remembering as he rescued victims of the terrorist attacks on Sep. 11, 2001.

9/11 first responder Richie Wentz’s legacy at MSD

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
September 13, 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
Karen Spence is new to the math department at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Creating an environment for every student

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
September 5, 2021
Students pack the stairwell in front of the media center and cafeteria as they make their way to class. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has at least 3,650 students enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year.

Increase of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School causes overcrowding issues on campus

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
August 31, 2021
Lieberman sits in her car with her new dog Romeo. Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Lieberman

MSD art teacher Jacqueline Lieberman is recognized as Visual Arts Teacher of the Week

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
May 23, 2021

MSD featured in the 11th Season of School Duel All-New Tournament

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
April 24, 2021
Lunch at MSD has significantly changed as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, lunch offers a variety of opportunities.

[Multimedia] MSD offers a variety of opportunities during lunch

Ivy Lam, Haley Jackson, and Kate Becker
April 22, 2021
MSD students from various clubs come together to participate and record a flash mob in November 2019. Photo by Sam Grizelj

[Multimedia] MSD is home to many clubs promoting inclusion and diversity within the community

Ivy Lam, Haley Jackson, and Kate Becker
March 15, 2021
Computer "no internet" message

Broward County Public Schools experiences cyber attack, and a wifi outage at MSD

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
March 12, 2021
The Broward County school calendar of the 2020-2021 school year, not including testing dates, has been changed by the district. Photo courtesy of Rayne Welser

BCPS extends this year’s school calendar for seniors to June 4

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
March 4, 2021
Patrons browse various local booths at the City of Parkland Farmer’s Market. The market reopened on Dec. 6, 2020 after months of COVID-19 restrictions kept it closed. Photo by Bryan Nguyen

City of Parkland Farmers’ Market reopens after being closed for months due to COVID-19

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
March 4, 2021
Every year, individuals from across the nation recognize Black History Month.

[Multimedia] Individuals nationwide recognize Black History Month every February

Ivy Lam, Haley Jackson, Abby Marton, Kate Becker, Nya Owusu-Afriyie, Kelly Cooke, and Ryen Kowalczyk
February 24, 2021
Visual representing how the administration is getting information home to students and parents. Graphic by Melodie Vo.

MSD administration adapts their means of communication as remote learning continues in the 2020-2021 school year

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
February 24, 2021
Sean Simpson, chemistry teacher at MSD, chosen as the Featured Artist at the Parkland Library.

Chemistry teacher Sean Simpson is chosen as the Parkland Library’s Artist of the Month

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
February 11, 2021
student sitting in class six-feet-apart

MSD welcomes an increase of students returning to school for second semester

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
January 22, 2021
Damian Francis, this months artist at MSD

Sophomore Damian Francis expresses himself through music and art

Kate Becker and Julieta Linardi
December 25, 2020
A thanksgiving dinner spread.

[Multimedia] The history of Thanksgiving and recipes

Delaney Walker, Kate Becker, and Julieta Linardi
November 19, 2020
Isabela Ford, Octobers artist of the month, stands in front of beach

October’s Artist of the Month: Isabela Ford

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
November 2, 2020
Coordinators and helpers stand around their front banner displaying the event title and information

The Eagle Regiment hosts their 31st annual Pops N’ Pies event

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
October 21, 2020
[Multimedia] MSD prepares to welcome students participating in e-learning on campus

[Multimedia] MSD prepares to welcome students participating in e-learning on campus

Kate Becker, Sofia Osio, and Sophia Golberg
October 11, 2020
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