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Phiona Smith

Phiona Smith, Writer

Phiona Smith is a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In her free time, she likes to play soccer and draw.

All content by Phiona Smith
Men struggle mentally due to the societal standards placed on them.

[Opinion] Men struggle with mental illness due to unreasonable standards

Phiona Smith, Writer
April 27, 2022
People should care more about being satisfied with their jobs instead of the salary. Illustration by Madison Lenard

[Opinion] Job satisfaction is better than a good salary

Phiona Smith, Writer
April 24, 2022
Fields trips allow students to learn topics visually and using hands-on materials. There should be more field trips for high school students. Illustration by Madison Lenard

[Opinion] High schools should have more field trips

Phiona Smith, Writer
April 17, 2022
Students believe schedules should revert to a seven class schedule.

[Opinion] Schools should revert to seven classes a day from block scheduling

Phiona Smith, Writer
April 4, 2022
Breakfast is distributed to students in school.m Photo courtesy of Tribute News service

[Opinion] Students should not skip eating breakfast

Phiona Smith, Writer
March 30, 2022
Porsche Carter works with her 5th grade students at Stanley Mosk Elementary school in Winnetka, CA Friday, March 11, 2022. Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District are still wearing masks while in school. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

[Opinion] Adolescents should aim towards being well-rounded and not solely proficient at a single subject or activity

Phiona Smith, Writer
March 16, 2022
AP tips help students prepare for their upcoming exams in May.

MSD students prepare for their upcoming AP exams by utilizing proven study techniques

Phiona Smith, Writer
March 9, 2022
Dr. Vickie Cartwright, right, is flanked by members of the Broward County School Board as she speaks during a short press conference after she was elected Superintendent of Broward County Schools on Feb. 9, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale

Broward County Public Schools appoints new superintendent

Phiona Smith, Writer
February 15, 2022
Over 800 seniors have to go to guidance to verify their names for their diploma.

Seniors can review spellings of their names to go on their diplomas before Feb. 4

Phiona Smith, Writer
February 2, 2022
Ready to read. Beanstack’s Winter Reading challenge is a chance for MSD students to track their reading and earn badges that represent specific milestones.

Beanstack’s Winter Reading Challenge

Phiona Smith, Writer
January 25, 2022

[Brief] Mr. Douglas annual pageant takes place at MSD

Phiona Smith, Writer
January 19, 2022

Senior yearbook design night will be held in room 635 on Jan. 13

Phiona Smith, Writer
January 7, 2022
Senior Laura Dobel juggles both SGA and yearbook management responsibilties.

Chosen to correspond

Phiona Smith, 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
Posters around campus advertise the informational meeting and form turn-in for 2023 class rings.

Herff Jones helps students celebrate milestones and traditions with customized high school class rings for the Class of 2023

Phiona Smith, Writer
November 19, 2021

[Brief] Terrace Metrics Behavioral Health Screener starts Nov. 1

Phiona Smith, Writer
November 8, 2021
Junior Ty Stevens listens to music through his AirPods on his way to class.

What music are students listening to?

Phiona Smith, Writer
October 28, 2021
Teen volunteers are participating in a Kaiser study that could accelerate the COVID-19 vaccines potential use in young people. Photo courtesy of Dreamstime/TNS

COVID-19 booster shots become the new topic of discussion among students

Phiona Smith, Writer
September 24, 2021
Fifth grader Evelyn Duran works on a writing assignment ONeal Elementary School in Elgin Friday. The district superintendent is among hundreds in Illinois who want standardized testing waived this spring. Photo courtesy of Stacey Wescott

Governor Ron DeSantis attempts to end Florida Standards Assessments and replace them with progress monitoring

Phiona Smith, Writer
September 16, 2021
Mens basketball team reflects on their winter season

Men’s basketball team reflects on their winter season

Phiona Smith, Writer
May 24, 2021
Reflecting off of the textbooks cover, the students computer displays the CollegeBoard dashboard. Like other resources to assist with digital and in-person AP exams, this application assisted students with test-taking skills by offering practice and reviews for their respective courses. Photo by Nya Owusu-Afriyie

[Multimedia] Students prepare for their AP exams and maintain work-life balance

Angela Guiso, Trista Mungal, Gabby Gilmore, Phiona Smith, and Dhaanya Balaji
May 21, 2021
Students stand with eachother in the courtyard before the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Brianna Jesionowski

Students reflect on the aspects they miss about in person school

Dhaanya Balaji and Phiona Smith
May 9, 2021
MSD offers online resources for the upcoming AP Exams

MSD offers online resources for the upcoming AP Exams

Phiona Smith and Dhaanya Balaji
March 12, 2021
[Multimedia] Seniors of MSD reflect on their High School Experiences

[Multimedia] Seniors of MSD reflect on their High School Experiences

Phiona Smith, Eden Rothstein, Dhaanya Balaji, Lexi Dalva, and Trista Mungal
March 11, 2021
Fitness lifestyle teacher Stephanie Beaty watering sunflowers in Marjorys Garden. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Beaty

Fitness lifestyle teacher Stephanie Beaty maintains Marjory’s Vegetable Garden on campus

Phiona Smith and Dhaanya Balaji
March 8, 2021
Teenaged girl in a white shirt smiling in her room

Aneesha Nookala learns to balance both academics and extracurriculars

Phiona Smith and Dhaanya Balaji
February 2, 2021
Graphic by Melodie Vo

Broward County Public Schools recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month

Dhaanya Balaji and Phiona Smith
December 12, 2020
[Multimedia] MSD offers online resources for students amidst online school

[Multimedia] MSD offers online resources for students amidst online school

Phiona Smith and Dhaanya Balaji
November 21, 2020
During the 2019-2020 school year, MSD staff starts hanging up pieces of red paper linked together, called the Chain of Life. It was located in the cafeteria.

MSD celebrates Red Ribbon Week with online resources

Dhaanya Balaji and Phiona Smith
October 30, 2020
The Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro were released on Friday, Oct. 23, boasting new features like an upgraded camera system and 5G connectivity. Photo courtesy of apple.com

Apple releases the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro

Dhaanya Balaji and Phiona Smith
October 23, 2020
[Multimedia] Fall foods to try at home

[Multimedia] Fall foods to try at home

Trista Mungal, Angelina Lalchandani, Delaney Walker, Phiona Smith, Dhaanya Balaji, Mackenzie Quinn, and Melodie Vo
October 22, 2020
Reels is a new feature on Instagram that allows users to make 15 to 30 second videos. Photo by Bryan Nguyen

Instagram creates a new video format

Dhaanya Balaji and Phiona Smith
October 1, 2020
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