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  • 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
  • October 9Broward County under Tropical Storm Warning and Tornado Watch as Hurricane Milton nears Florida Gulf Coast
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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Lily Singer

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor

Lily Singer is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinions Editor for the Eagle Eye. In her free time she enjoys listening to music, hanging out with her friends and family, and playing soccer.

All content by Lily Singer
Summer Styles. With the summer months quickly approaching, there are a variety of different trends that are perfect for the hot weather. From sundresses to tote bags to more, there are many ways to elevate your wardrobe this summer.

[Multimedia] Summer 2023 trend predictions

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
April 11, 2023
From left, Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Photo permission from Allyson Riggs/A24/TNS

[Review] ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ mixes current issues with deep philosophical ideas

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
March 15, 2023
Social media allows influencers to create creative posts and in turn, grow a following.

[Multimedia] The era of influencers

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
February 28, 2023
In recent years, numerous influencers have become popular. Some are known for their makeup content, their upbeat dance videos or lip syncing to songs. Across Tik Tok, Instagram and other social media platforms, there are millions of different influencers creating content.

In recent years, influencers have become prominent across every social media platform. The main job of an influencer is to influence consumers to buy certain products. Many say that they actually trust what these influencers recommend, and their recommendations have helped them to discover some of their favorite brands.

People shop during the Grand Opening of a Smart & Final Extra! at Jordan Downs Plaza, in Watts on January 8, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. The grocery store is providing fresh food in what is currently a USDA-designated food desert, a community in which at least 33 percent of the population resides more than 1 mile from a supermarket or large grocery store. Photo permission from Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times/TNS.

[Opinion] Food deserts create disastrous short and long term effects

Lily Singer and Grace Brill
February 13, 2023
Most items at the grocery store are full of harmful ingredients or are made with harmful methods of production. They are high in sugar, overly processed or overexert the land.

[Opinion] Agricultural practices unnecessarily accelerate climate change

Lily Singer and Mariana Neri Sapori
February 13, 2023
Jennifer Coolidge plays a guest at a tropical resort and Murray Bartlett the concierge in the HBO series "The White Lotus." Photo courtesy of Mario Perez/HBO/TNS.

[Review] ‘The White Lotus’ season two exceeds expectations with beautiful scenery and unique stories

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
January 25, 2023
Many students feel the pressure of not only society to side with a political party, but also with their parents. Students should develop beliefs independent of their parents.

Children should form their own political beliefs instead of blindly following their parents

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
December 14, 2022
Students can make environmentally sustainable choices during the holiday season.

Sustainable season: Simple changes throughout the holidays can minimize waste

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
December 5, 2022
Kids are trying to look, act, and dress older than they are in a new harmful phenomena

Kids are trying to look, act, and dress older than they are in a new harmful phenomena

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
November 1, 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.

[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
Pumpkin time. Throughout the fall season, Trader Joe's will be selling many different colors and sizes of pumpkins. The mini orange pumpkin, mini white pumpkin, and mini gourds are all being sold for just 79 cents.

[Review] Trader Joe’s releases a wide range of fall themed items

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
October 11, 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.

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

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
September 28, 2022
Standardized testing is necessary because it fairly assesses students’ levels.

[Opinion] Standardized testing is necessary

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
April 21, 2022
Students find journaling mentally reinvigorating and helpful to improve wellbeing.

[Opinion] Journaling is an important tool for mental health

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
March 31, 2022
Society has not done enough to prevent more school shootings in the years following the shooting at MSD.

[Opinion] Society fails to prevent school shootings in the years following the MSD tragedy

Lily Singer, Madison Friedman, and Bailey Carter
March 5, 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
Kids should enjoy their youth instead of rushing to be adults.

[Opinion] Kids should focus on enjoying their childhood rather than rushing towards adulthood

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
January 19, 2022
'Don't Look Up' is a satirical comedy that was released Sunday, Dec. 5 on Netflix. The film has a star-studded cast including Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Timothée Chalamet. Photo courtesy of IMDb

[Review] ‘Don’t Look Up’ is a scarily accurate representation of our society

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
January 11, 2022
Consumerism around the holiday's often cause several negative and unnecessary implications.

[Opinion] Unnecessary holiday consumerism has a multitude of negative implications

Lily Singer and Abby Marton
December 15, 2021
Freshman Allan Burrows and sophomore Melina Carpio complete classwork in an Acting I class. Many aspects of in-person school have been altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic alters many aspects of nation’s school system

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
October 29, 2021
Toxic trends. TikTok helps spread dangerous challenges such as the Coronavirus challenge and the blackout challenge.

[Opinion] TikTok enables the spread of dangerous trends

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
October 17, 2021
In order to ensure the safety of all attendees, vaccine mandates must be more strict at entertainment events.

[Opinion] It is necessary to require COVID-19 vaccines at entertainment venues

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
September 17, 2021
COVID-19 has impacted the American school system in multiple ways.

The impact of COVID-19 on America’s schools

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
September 9, 2021
The so-called American Jobs Plan President Joe Biden released last month features spending on traditional infrastructure, like highways and airports, to better compete with China. His advisor believes this pitch will resonate with Republican men and blue-collar workers. (Photo courtesy of Stefani Reynolds/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

President Joe Biden releases the American Jobs Plan

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
May 10, 2021
As trash builds up in our oceans, new bans have been put in place to help save our seas before it's too late. However, some bans, such as the one on plastic straws, have been found to be counterintuitive. Graphic by Melodie Vo

[Opinion] Plastic straw bans are not enough to save our oceans

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
April 18, 2021
Consumer chaos. The convenience of online shopping can cause unnecessary consumerism which can both harm the environment and reinforce a cycle of child labor. Graphic by Julia Landy

[Opinion] Online shopping fuels unnecessary consumerism

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
March 8, 2021
Various influencers have been caught breaking COVID-19 guidelines after telling their fans to stay home and wear face coverings on social media. Photo graphic by Julia Landy

[Opinion] Influencers are being irresponsible in the middle of a pandemic

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
February 3, 2021
Stop the spread. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel should be limited to keep everyone safe. Graphic by Destiny Cazeau

[Opinion] Why people should stay at home this holiday season

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
December 14, 2020
Younger political leaders tend to be more representative of issues that dis­pro­por­tion­ate­ly affect the youth such as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights and student debt. Graphic by Melodie Vo

[Opinion] Younger politicians are a better representation of the youth

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
November 19, 2020
Graphic by Madison Lenard

Cancel culture becomes society’s prominent form of online public shaming

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
October 25, 2020
October’s Scholar of the Month: Tehzib Philip

October’s Scholar of the Month: Tehzib Philip

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
October 22, 2020
Halloween movie options on Netflix.

MSD students consider alternative Halloween activities

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
September 29, 2020
Chloe Ting workout videos rise in popularity during quarantine

Chloe Ting workout videos rise in popularity during quarantine

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
May 11, 2020
President Donald Trump has floated the possibility of reopening parts of the economy by May 1. Public health experts have warned that may not be realistic. [ABACA PRESS/ TNS]

[Opinion] It’s too soon for the economy to open in coronavirus pandemic

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
April 25, 2020
College Board cancels June SAT in light of coronavirus pandemic

College Board cancels June SAT in light of coronavirus pandemic

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
April 20, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic leads to environmental benefits

COVID-19 pandemic leads to environmental benefits

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
April 10, 2020
University of Michigan students opened a smoothie and acai bowl shop inside the Ross School of Business. Photo courtesy of Sabeen Khan /Sabeen Khan/TNS

[Opinion List] Easy and healthy recipes to try during quarantine

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
April 9, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic postpones the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games till an undecided date in 2021. Graphic by Travis Newbery

2020 Olympic Games postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
March 30, 2020
Broward County Public Schools released the new school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year with various changes. The calendar details a later start date, the last day of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan off and a week-long Thanksgiving break. Graphic by Brianna Jesionowski

Broward County Public Schools unveils new calendar for 2020-2021 school year

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
March 22, 2020
Taking on Tallahassee: Teachers rally in state capitol to demand funding for public education

Taking on Tallahassee: Teachers rally in state capitol to demand funding for public education

Zoe Gordon, Bryan Nguyen, Matthew Rosenthal, Anisah Steele, Fenthon Aristhomene, Travis Newbery, The Eagle Eye, Leni Steinhardt, Dara Rosen, Brianna Fisher, Ava Steil, Ashley Ferrer, Nadia Murillo, Lily Singer, Ivy Lam, Brianna Jesionowski, Darian Williams, and Fallon Trachtman
January 14, 2020
An elaborate design complete with a train track, mini tree, and stuffed animals, sits outside of Penny Pagano's door.

MSD staff take part in Polar Express-themed door contest

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
January 4, 2020
Eagle Regiment band performs at Estefan Kitchen

Eagle Regiment band performs at Estefan Kitchen

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
December 3, 2019
Juniors Alexa Palen and Marianna Gutierrez smile in uniform for their Waterford 5k performance. Photo courtesy of Marianna Gutierrez.

Eagle Regiment members perform at Waterford 5k in Miami

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
November 10, 2019
Students struggle with balancing things in everyday life. Photo by Jocye Ahan.

Students spread themselves too thin with clubs, sports and jobs

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
November 5, 2019
Eagle Regiment wins fifth place in competition and marches in Disney parade

Eagle Regiment wins fifth place in competition and marches in Disney parade

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
October 23, 2019
Band students to miss out on homecoming for mandatory competition

Band students to miss out on homecoming for mandatory competition

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
October 2, 2019
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