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The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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Victoria Damaso

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief

Victoria Damaso is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Editor-in-Chief of Eagle Eye News. She enjoys listening to music, reading and hanging out with friends during her free time.

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Resume Review. Latinos in Action curriculum instructor Rebecca Hernandez clarifies the Professional Committee's assignment on resume building during fourth period on Oct. 7. Students constituting the Professional Committee prepared a resume building workshop in which the class made resumes for fictional characters. "The second I joined LIA, Mrs. Hernandez instantly taught us what leadership skills we needed to show and guide other people," senior and LIA 2 student Drake Goldapper said. "I pretty much instantly figured out that this was my passion by showing other people the way was what I wanted to do and she just gave us so many skills to help others grow and pursue what they want to be and what they want to achieve."

Federal government suspends Latinos In Action program

Natalia Dzielnicka and Victoria Damaso
November 10, 2025
Healthcare costs in America have grown unsustainably high, forcing adults with low-income to choose between their finances and their health. This issue, especially prevalent among minority groups, must be addressed in order for citizens to appropriately be supplied the treatment and medication they need to live healthily.

[Opinion] Fixing America’s healthcare system should be a federal priority

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2025
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State of Florida increasingly targets controversial subjects in schools

Victoria Damaso and Brynn Schwartz
March 10, 2025
The sun sets over the Everglades on April 12, 2025.

[Photo] Climate change poses various threats to Florida’s ecosystems and citizens

Andie Korenge, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2025
Advanced Placement Environmental Science teacher Tammy Orilio launches an expendable bathythermograph, an instrument that falls through the water column and takes temperature measurements while on board the vessel Oscar Dyson. She sailed along the Aleutian Islands while working as a Teacher at Sea for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration back in 2011.

Q&A: Advanced Placement Environmental Science teacher Tammy Orilio shares journey navigating marine science field

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2025
Q&A: Cathy Kuhlmeier, involved in 1988 U.S. Supreme Court landmark case Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, details what the media failed to capture about her experience with school censorship

Q&A: Cathy Kuhlmeier, involved in 1988 U.S. Supreme Court landmark case Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, details what the media failed to capture about her experience with school censorship

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025
Latinos in Action Vice President of Service for LIA 1 Ana Emilia Farah gathers Starbucks cup sleeves for students to color in room 161 on Feb. 14. Students decorated coffee sleeves and created thank you cards to later give to emergency service workers at the first responders' breakfast, sponsored by the Hard Rock Hotel. "This project that we are working on is very meaningful to me because, especially after what happened here to this community... we wanted to find a way where we could show our appreciation to our first responders," Farah said.

MSD students and staff give back to their community on seventh annual Day of Service and Love

Natalia Dzielnicka, Andie Korenge, Victoria Damaso, Ava Thomas, Ella Bernbaum, and Crystal Goes
February 18, 2025
Immediately after the start signal, participants of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's Dance Marathon Color Run throw color powder while simultaneously bracing themselves on Saturday, Dec. 14. This year marked the club's fourth annual Color Run, where all money raised from the $35 registration fee went towards a Nicklaus Children's Hospital fundraiser. "My favorite part of color run is everyone throwing the color on each other, getting really messy and running around and acting like kids again," Dance Marathon Club sponsor Coral Bachen said.

[Photo Gallery] MSD Dance Marathon hosts annual Color Run

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2024
With their parents supporting them during a vital moment in their athletic careers, MSD baseball players, including Payton Jay, Luke Cherry, Erick Torres, Drew Freeman and Daniel Tartaglia, formally commit to their respective colleges in the media center on Nov. 13. Shortly before the seniors signed the documents, they expressed gratitude to their family members, friends and coaches for guiding them through their athletic careers. "I'm looking forward to achieving one of my childhood dreams while still playing the game I love," outfielder Bennett Gary (3) said. "I'm also very excited to be able to compete against some of the best players in the country."

[Photo] [Photo Gallery] MSD student athletes commit to colleges on early signing day

November 21, 2024
Ice Ice Baby. Skating to "Waltz" and "Romance" during her long program, figure skater Ava Zubik competes at the Cranberry Open in Massachusetts on Aug. 12, 2022. She scored a total of 86.90 on her short and free skate program, earning fifth place overall. "I try to make it [competing] as fun and enjoyable as I can because it's my senior year, and so I want to really enjoy competitive figure skating while it lasts," Zubik said.

Student athlete Ava Zubik divulges her enthralling figure skating journey

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
Guidance counselor Jerry Turmaine poses in his office. On the side, Turmaine is a band member and scuba instructor.

MSD staff reveal their hobbies and alternate careers

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
Censoring climate change in Florida's textbooks breeds ignorance surrounding the issue. Climate change needs to be taught in schools so students are aware of the consequences climate changes poses towards the environment, as this is the planet they will be inheriting in the future.

[Opinion] FLDOE should not be censoring climate change content from textbooks

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2024
Although political discussions tend to be discouraged in public spaces, they are crucial to staying informed and exchanging views on relevant issues. MSD students have differing opinions on teenagers' participation in political conversations.

MSD students evaluate the importance of political awareness for teens

Ellis Reuvers and Victoria Damaso
September 17, 2024
In STEM occupations staggering gender disparities exist that need to be fixed. Women's abilities are constantly undermined in such fields and they are made to seem of less value than their male counterparts.

[Opinion] Gender disparities in STEM occupations must be addressed to improve female representation

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2024
In the entertainment industry, animals' confinement poses ethical questions that should not be ignored. Often, animals are even abused in the name of entertainment, treated as props rather than living beings deserving of kindness and respect.

[Opinion] Confining animals in the entertainment industry propagates ethical challenges

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
Junior Christina Paillant from Coral Glades High School examines the variety of novels displayed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's media center after the Battle of the Books competition on April 17. The event united book club members from across Broward County to compete against each other using their knowledge on the selected books.

[Photo] [Multimedia] MSD Book Club takes second place in annual Battle of the Books competition

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor Editor
May 1, 2024
Senior Tyler Dilek collects historical memorabilia. Photo courtesy of Tyler Dilek.

From CDs to ketchup, MSD students share their most prized possessions

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2024
Flipping through forms. Fixated on her computer screen, school counselor Melanie Taylor reviews Broward College summer dual enrollment dynamic forms during third period on Feb. 7. Assisting MSD students with the dual enrollment process is one of the many responsibilities Taylor focuses on. “Dual enrollment gives our students an opportunity to expand their access to higher education at the same time as they are high school students,” Taylor said.

Q&A: School counselor Melanie Taylor provides students with the tools needed to succeed in their academic and personal goals

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2024
Patiently waiting to be permitted back into school, junior Aesha Bhavsar and sophomore Sarah Rosaler prepare for their upcoming Florida Forensics League Varsity States by reviewing notes on their cell phone. MSD students were instructed to evacuate to Cumber Stadium following a bomb threat during fifth period on Wednesday, Feb. 28. “I am frustrated that I am losing my study hall class time to work on my debate speech,” Rosaler said.

[Photo] MSD evacuates due to bomb threat

Yusra Khairi and Anna Horowitz
March 2, 2024
Enjoying their snow cones, junior Heidi Dumke, junior Aydin Blake and senior Josiah Jimenez meet after school in the senior parking lot on March 5. TV Club held a fundraiser with Kona Ice to raise money for the them to purchase film equipment and for the club's productions.

Kona Ice supports TV Club with snow cone fundraiser

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2024
AP World History teacher Devin Schaller answers sophomore Nicole Agami's question regarding topics 6.5 and 6.6 while the rest of the class completes their do now on Friday, Feb. 16. Given that a majority of AP World course involves geographical knowledge, there are concerns that allowing freshmen to enroll in the course without a geography prerequisite may affect their performance in world history classes. "The difficulty that existed in AP Human was not too much for freshmen but gave them the stepping stone to be successful in AP World," Schaller said.

MSD administration removes geography course for incoming freshmen to accommodate for financial literacy class

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2024
Future generations will face a shortage of resources if people do not switch to renewable resources. The unsustainable use of resources will continue to damage the planet.

[Opinion] Current Trends in Unsustainable Development Pose Danger to Future Generations

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2024
English teacher Holly Van Tassel-Schuster holds Kodo, her bearded dragon. Adopted in 2022, Kodo was trained by Van Tassel-Schuster to ensure he would be safe to bring to school.

Pets and service animals assist MSD students and staff emotionally through their unique personalities

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2024

[Brief] MSD announces 2023 midterm information

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2023
Twirl and Swirl. Senior Paola Gutierrez dazzles the crowd as she performs a traditional dance of Mexico. On Nov. 29, the Welcome to America club hosted an event that celebrated Universal Culture which featured activities such as face painting, music and dancing.

Welcome to America Club hosts Universal Culture event

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2023

[Brief] MSD goes on secure due to nearby burglary

Victoria Damaso and Grace Brill
October 27, 2023

[Brief] Students to support drug awareness through Red Ribbon Spirit Week

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2023
Cari Buddman is awarded MSD's Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. She teaches Algebra l Honors and Geometry Honors in room 1517.

Math teacher Cari Buddman named Teacher of the Year

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2023
MSD DECA members participate in a Bingo game, with the prize of lollipops at stake. The social included games for all members to play.

[Photo] [Brief] MSD DECA hosts DECA social after school

Andie Korenge, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2023

[Brief] MSD announces homecoming spirit week dress-up days

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2023
Culinary 1 teacher Adrienne Zentefis starts her teaching career at MSD in room 937. She hopes to establish relationships with her students and help them cultivate a passion for cooking. "I love kids, so I'm happy to be a part of the MSD family," Zentefis said.

New teacher Adrienne Zentefis begins her teaching journey in the culinary room

Victoria Damaso, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2023
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