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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
  • November 5Americans cast their vote for president, among other critical races; follow Eagle Eye News for live updates
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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Lydia Varghese

Lydia Varghese, Reporter

Lydia Varghese is a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She is a first-year reporter. She enjoys writing and listening to music.

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Children are often disproportionately affected by the cruelties of the film industry. High amounts of media attention and separation from guardians can negatively impact young children acting in shows and films.

[Opinion] Children do not belong in the film industry

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
May 29, 2024
Zayn Malik, an alternative R&B and pop singer, released his long awaited album, "Room Under the Stairs" after three years of no releases. Malik released his album on May 17 and has begun performing small concerts to promote his music.

[Review] Zayn Malik explores country music in new album ‘Room Under the Stairs’

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
May 22, 2024
A teacher's child chases another child in a game of "Duck, Duck Goose." Latinos in Action organized a field day for teacher's students on Take Your Child to Work Day.

[Photo] MSD hosts Take Your Child to Work Day

Jasmine Bhogaita and Yusra Khairi
April 29, 2024
A student acts disrespectful during class after being told countless times not to. The bad behavior of students is an epidemic that needs to be addressed.

[Opinion] Worsening student behavior negatively affects teachers

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
May 20, 2024
"Música" is a romantic comedy starring Rudy Mancuso and Camila Mendes that came out on April 4 on Amazon Prime Video. The movie was based on Mancuso's real life and detailed his experience as a Brazilian-American with synesthesia. Photo courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios.

[Review] ‘Música’ brilliantly explores love, life and Brazilian culture

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
April 29, 2024

[Brief] BCPS to launch new parent portal ‘Focus’

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
April 21, 2024
An increasingly prevalent trend in the media in recent years, the media tends to be biased in the way it covers current events. This can sway a reader to believe one side.

[Opinion] Coverage bias in media negatively alters people’s perceptions

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
April 8, 2024
Sophomore Emma Schwartz listens to Ariana Grande's new album "eternal sunshine." The album was released on March 8 and has allowed the singer to break her silence about a recent controversy.

[Photo] [Review] Ariana Grande remains unbothered about recent controversy in new album ‘eternal sunshine’

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
March 15, 2024
Former Harvard admissions officer Bruno Villegas explains Harvard's 1-6 rating system used to evaluate applicants. Prepory, a college admissions and career coaching company, hosted a presentation about the college application process in the media center Wednesday, March 13. "The best way to stand out in the admissions process is to do what you're most passionate about to the best of your ability," Villegas said.

[Photo] [Brief] Prepory educates MSD students and parents about Harvard’s admissions process

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
April 2, 2024
The recent consideration for a four-day school week for Broward County will allow students to have Friday be an optional day off. With this in mind, students will also be able to pursue other opportunities with the available extra day.

[Opinion] Four-day school weeks will impact Broward County for the better

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
March 13, 2024
Senior Jadyn Cole watches American spy television series "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" on Amazon Prime Video. The thriller was released on Feb. 2 and has received mixed reviews from critics.

[Review] New show ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ provides viewers with a unique take on the characters of John and Jane Smith

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
February 12, 2024
College representative Chloe Rogenus discusses available majors at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with senior Chase Rivera. MSD hosted its College Fair Thursday, Feb. 29 and students had the opportunity to gather information about various in-state and out of state colleges from college representatives. "Being able to talk to different students and educate them on Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a privilege to me," Rogenus said.

[Photo] MSD hosts College Fair

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
March 7, 2024
Meet the Plastics. Senior Angelina Kennedy and juniors Zoe Schwartzberg, Alanis DeSouza and Sydney Lotz rehearse a scene as ‘The Plastics’ from Drama’s “Mean Girls” musical production. “I usually play villainous roles and completely different characters,” Lotz said. “It’s fun to try out something new.”

[Photo] MSD Drama Club prepares for ‘Mean Girls’ the musical

Emily Haas, Reporter
April 7, 2024
Junior Eden Sharoni signs a "No Place for Hate" poster outside of MSD auditorium. The "No Place for Hate" assemblies took place at MSD on Thursday Feb. 15 and Friday Feb. 16 during student's study halls to educate students about creating a more positive school environment. "I signed this poster to show that I stand against bullying and that I think everyone should be more inclusive," Sharoni said.

[Photo] MSD holds ‘No Place for Hate’ assembly

Jasmine Bhogaita, Copy Editor
February 20, 2024
Timothée Chalamet as young Willy Wonka in a scene from “Wonka,” out on Dec. 15. Photo permission from Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS.

[Review] ‘Wonka’ film provides new perspective to traditional Willy Wonka story

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
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

Lydia Varghese and Grace Brill
January 8, 2024
As future young adults, students face negative comments about their lives on a day to day basis. This may affect how they see themselves and their performance individually.

[Opinion] Negative stereotypes of teens ruins their self-esteem

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
November 30, 2023
Assistant Principal Anna Koltunova starts the presentation to the students and parents on Nov. 28 for the AICE Cambridge informational meeting in the auditorium. Starting the presentation, she informed the parents on what Cambridge is and how students can benefit from the program.

MSD holds Cambridge Night informational session to discuss new AICE program

Lydia Varghese and Jasmine Bhogaita
November 30, 2023
New Algebra 1 teacher Nicole Hovorkova writes on a promethean board covered in math equations. Hovorkova received a math degree from Broward College and has since begun teaching at MSD, where she hopes to make her classroom a safe and welcoming space by encouraging kindness. "Just be good. Be kind to others and to yourself, more importantly," Hovorkova said. "I think that will go a long way."

[Photo] New teacher Nicole Hovorkova encourages conversation and kindness in the classroom

Emily Haas, Reporter
October 23, 2023

[Brief] Legends of Destiny Step Team holds tryouts for 2023-2024 dance team

Jasmine Bhogaita and Lydia Varghese
October 1, 2023
Personality tests only give a broad perspective on what one's personality may be. The results are a combination of letters that are supposed to describe one's personality type.

[Opinion] Personality tests do not really know you

Lydia Varghese, Reporter
September 26, 2023
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