The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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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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Ava Jurick

Ava Jurick, Writer

Ava Jurick is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She is a writer who enjoys watching and playing sports in her free time.

All content by Ava Jurick
John Mayer sings "Neon" at The United Center in Chicago, IL. This is his first solo tour as an independent artist after leaving Colombia Records in 2022.

[Review] Singer John Mayer exceeds audience expectations on his first solo tour

Ava Jurick, Writer
April 24, 2023
6Lack releases new album "Since I Have a Lover" depicting a more positive and happy version of himself. Photo courtesy of Lvrn/Interscope Records

[Review] Famous rapper 6lack returns with new album ‘Since I Have a Lover’ after five year hiatus

Ava Jurick, Writer
April 10, 2023
Don Toliver releases new album cover Love Sick and all sixteen song titles. Photo courtesy of Don Toliver Official Store.

[Review] Don Toliver’s new hit album ‘LoveSick’ excites fans with amazing new features

Ava Jurick, Writer
March 7, 2023
Outer Banks. Rudy Pankow as JJ, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, Carlacia Grant as Cleo, Chase Stokes as John B, and Jonathan Daviss as Pope in episode 301 of Outer Banks. On a mission to rescue Kierra the Pouges surveillance Carlos Singh's fortress. Photo permission from Netflix

[Review] New season of ‘Outer Banks’ has lost its appeal due to repetitive plot line

Ava Jurick, Writer
March 7, 2023
Figures of characters from the Adult Swim TV show "Rick and Morty," Space Beth, Planetina and Summer Smith were unveiled on the Fremont Street Experience in front of the Golden Nugget near Casino Center Boulevard, on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Photo permission from Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS.

Co-creator of ‘Rick and Morty’ is dropped from the show following domestic violence charges

Ava Jurick, Writer
January 31, 2023
From left, Paul Dano, Mateo Zoryan Francis-DeFord and Michelle Williams in "The Fabelmans." Photo courtesy of Merie Weismiller Wallace/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment/TNS.

[Review] Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiography ‘The Fablemans’ pleasantly surprised viewers

Ava Jurick, Writer
January 19, 2023
Metro Boomin releases signed CD's and other merchandise in promotion of his new album Hero's and Villains. Photo courtesy of Metro Boomin Official Store.

[Review] Artist Metro Boomin’s newest album ‘HEROES AND VILLAINS’ makes headlines in the music community

Ava Jurick, Writer
December 12, 2022
Taylor Rusell and Timothee Chalamet star in "Bones & All." Photo courtesy of Frenesy Film Company/Per Capita Productions/Zuma Press/TNS.

[Review] Gruesome romantic film ‘Bones and All’ pleasantly surprises viewers

Ava Jurick, Writer
December 2, 2022
Dave Chappelle during the Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in Houston on Nov. 9, 2019. (Trish Badger/imageSPACE/Zuma Press/TNS)

Comedian Dave Chappelle makes headlines for controversial SNL monologue

Ava Jurick, Writer
November 28, 2022
Artist Steve Lacy performs at the Orpheum, New Orleans. Lacy had to end the show early due to his fans using their phones and not singing.

[Review] Popular artist Steve Lacy goes on “Give You The World” tour

Ava Jurick, Writer
November 9, 2022
SASC conference kicks off with a general session with all student government students from the Southeast. MSD SGA hosted the conference from Oct. 20th to Oct. 23rd.

MSD hosts conference for Southern Association of Student Councils

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 28, 2022
Rapper Kanye West and girlfriend Chaney Jones attend a game between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers at crypto.com Arena on March 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Ronald Martinez/TNS.

Artist Kanye West dropped from major companies due to anti-Semitic comments

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 26, 2022
John David Washington, Christian Bale and Margot Robbie star as Harold, Burt and Valerie in the film "Amsterdam." Photo courtesy of Merie Weismiller/20th Century Studios/TNS.

[Review] “Amsterdam” disappoints viewers despite large celebrity cast

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 17, 2022
Tory Lanez during the arrivals at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Review] Tory Lanez releases his new classic rap album Sorry 4 What

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 7, 2022
Xolo Mariduena, left, and William Zabka in “Cobra Kai.” Photo courtesy of Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix/Tribune News Service

[Review] Season five of Cobra Kai is action-packed with karate battles and drama

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 6, 2022
Class clash. Students were encouraged to wear their corresponding class colors to school Thursday, Sept. 8 to show support for their grade. Freshmen wore green, sophomores wore blue, juniors wore red, and seniors wore black.

Extreme spirit weeks leads up to an Extreme Homecoming

Ava Jurick, Writer
September 13, 2022
Crumbl craze. This week's Crumbl Cookie flavors included various festive flavors for Valentines day. These include Birthday Cake (Valentine), Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake, Sugar ft. Mother’s Valentine X’s and O’s, and some classic flavors including Milk Chocolate chip, Pink Sugar, and Chocolate Caramel.

[Review] How the cookie Crumbl’s (2/14-2/19)

Ava Jurick, Writer
February 17, 2022
Senior David Prengler has been involved in drama since fourth grade. Prengler now is the President for Douglas Drama, and he has been with the MSD drama department in performance theatre for four years.

[Multimedia] Get to know MSD’s senior drama students

Julianne LoFurno, Vincent Ciullo, Ashley LoFurno, Ava Jurick, and Isabel White
January 13, 2022
The MSD Girls Who Start club has nine elected officer positions. The officer board includes Morgan Fink, Macy Meis, Sasha Lechenstein, Sofia Kaplan, Alexa Schulman, Sami Bross, Rebecca Stember, Maci Kaplan and Jessie Gesund.

‘Girls Who Start’ help young girls become future female entrepreneurs

Ava Jurick, Writer
January 12, 2022
Junior Cynthia Liu practices daily at a local golf center to perfect her swings; she plans to continue golfing after graduating high school.

MSD junior Cynthia Liu leads girl’s golf team in regional and state competitions

Ava Jurick, Writer
November 29, 2021
Dylan Minevich has been elected as the 2021-2022 co-vice president of SGA. Photo courtesy of Dylan Minevich

Promoting positivity

Ava Jurick, 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
"You" season three is released to Netflix October 15, 2021 and hit the top ten charts. Courtesy of Netflix

[Review] ‘You’ season three hits top ten on netflix

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 27, 2021
Crumbl introduces new flavors each week. The four new flavors this week are Sugar featuring Twix, Bubble Gum, Peanut Butter Cup featuring Reese’s and Classic Krispy Bar.

[Review] Crumbl Weekly (10/18-10/23)

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 21, 2021
Posed and proud. Adele flaunts her body in the new Vogue cover after losing weight. Adele's Vogue interview has created controversy by raising body image standards. Photo courtesy of Vogue

[Opinion] Adele Vouge cover is detrimental to young women’s body image

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 20, 2021
Many students are having trouble dealing with school after contracting COVID-19, both with its longterm side effects and the makeup work they have.

Students with COVID-19 are affected mentally and academically

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 18, 2021
The lack of mask-wearing at the homecoming dance was an alarming occurrence presenting bad outcomes for the future.

[Opinion] Lack of following mask regulations and COVID-19 protocols at homecoming will result in a risky future for school events

Ava Jurick, Writer
September 24, 2021
Sophomore Maeghan Koury walks up the stairs wearing Brandy Melville clothing. The Brandy Melville brand markets their clothing as "one size fits all" but as of late has received much backlash for their marketing. (Photo illustration)

[Opinion] Brandy Melville’s one size only stores are detrimental to young girls body views

Ava Jurick, Writer
September 20, 2021
[Multimedia] What students are looking forward to during summer

[Multimedia] What students are looking forward to during summer

Ava Jurick, Eden Rothstein, and Lexi Dalva
May 23, 2021
Students express their thoughts on the soon to be released Hype house Netflix series.

Netflix receives backlash for soon to be released “Hype House series”

Eden Rothstein and Ava Jurick
May 20, 2021
On April 25, 2021, the 93rd OSCARS took place at the Union Station in Los Angles California. Films nominated for the award for Best Picture include "Nomadland," "The Father," "Mank," "Judas and the Black Mesiah," "Minari," "Promising Young Women" and "Sound of Metal." Films like the animated feature "Soul" by Disney's Pixar and "Over the Moon" a Netflix original film were nominated for Best Animated Feature. Graphic by Andrea Hurtado

The 2021 Oscars defy norms

Ava Jurick and Sophia Golberg
May 11, 2021
Released on Netflix on March 26, The Irregulars features a crew of misfits who investigate a series of supernatural crimes in Victorian London for Dr. Watson and his shadowy associate, Sherlock Holmes.

“The Irregulars” shocks viewers

Sophia Golberg and Ava Jurick
April 23, 2021
Popular 2000s show "iCarly" is now streaming on Netflix.

iCarly hits charts on Netflix

Ava Jurick, Writer
March 14, 2021
Bachelor season causes worldwide scandal

Bachelor season causes worldwide scandal

Ava Jurick and Sophia Golberg
March 11, 2021
The MSD drama department created their “We Will Rock You” poster based off of inspiration from the musical’s original promotional posters. The show was pre-recorded and then streamed live for those with tickets to watch. Graphic courtesy of MSD Drama

MSD theatre program creates first virtual performance with ‘We Will Rock You’

Ava Jurick, Writer
March 4, 2021
Students across the nation have faced changes in their everyday lives with the implementation of virtual learning. Photo by Theron Piccininni

[Multimedia] The reality of overworked and unmotivated high school students during the global pandemic

Sophia Golberg and Ava Jurick
February 12, 2021
Marvel makes a comeback with hit series WandaVision

Marvel makes a comeback with hit series WandaVision

Ava Jurick, Writer
February 8, 2021
vials of moderna vaccine

[Opinion] Are the COVID-19 vaccines trustworthy?

Ava Jurick, Writer
January 13, 2021
Amy Coney Barrett spoke at Jacksonville University in November 2016 about the future of the U.S. Supreme Court. Four years later, Barrett was appointed to the Supreme Court. [Photo provided by Jacksonville University]

[Opinion] The Supreme Court Justice nomination should have made been after the election

Ava Jurick, Writer
November 1, 2020
With the help of technical assistants, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students have been able to navigate online learning more easily. Photo by Brianna Jesionowski

MSD technology specialists help students with technical issues via call center

Ava Jurick, Writer
October 11, 2020
[Multimedia] Meet the SGA Board

[Multimedia] Meet the SGA Board

Ava Jurick, Sofia Schorer Kaplan, and Briana Martin
October 10, 2020
Senior Avery Anger, sophomore Jersey Roth and senior Ally Reichard pose in front of the 'Class of 2021' backdrop on Saturday, Aug. 29

Class of 2021 celebrates the commencement of their senior year with crowning ceremony

Ava Jurick, Writer
September 9, 2020
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