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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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Carolina Ochoa Lozano

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor

Carolina Ochoa Lozano is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She is a Photo Editor, as well as a Humans of MSD and Sports Editor. She dances and is a member of the Spanish Club.

All content by Carolina Ochoa Lozano
Right fielder Nick Diaz (11) runs to catch ball thrown to the out field. The eagles secured a win of 7-1 in this game against the Saint John Neumann Celtics.

[Photo] MSD Eagles Baseball Team secures victory on Senior Night against Saint John Neumann

Brynn Schwartz, Carolina Ochoa Lozano, and Mia Pappalardo
April 26, 2024
Pitcher Gio Rojas (12) pitches towards West Boca at the second preseason game. Rojas started his first varsity season off by striking out nine of his ten hitters, securing the team in the fourth inning.

MSD Eagles baseball team prepares for season with their last preseason game

Mia Pappalardo and Carolina Ochoa Lozano
March 13, 2024
Wrapping It Up. Math teacher Alexandria Mighty and senior Ronel Chery celebrate the end of the BSU Black History Month show dancing in the soul train.

[Photo] BSU hosts ninth annual Black History Month Show

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
April 7, 2024
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles varsity men's soccer team celebrates their victory against Monarch High School on Monday, Jan. 29. The Eagles went into overtime; the final score was 2-0.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas men’s varsity soccer seizes 7A-13 District Championship with victory over Monarch High School

Brynn Schwartz and Carolina Ochoa Lozano
February 1, 2024
Starting Off. Twirling in her dress, sophomore Valeria Gutierrez dances on stage during zapateado tradicional. This dance originates from Mexico which consists of a flamenco dance with rhythmic stamping of the feet.

Spanish Club hosts 14th annual multicultural showcase

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
January 8, 2024
The MSD Lady Eagles wrestling team poses for a picture after their victory against South Broward. The Eagles won 42-36 in a historical match.

MSD wrestling team triumphs in early season tournaments

Carolina Ochoa Lozano and Brynn Schwartz
December 10, 2023
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.

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

Victoria Damaso, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
January 8, 2024
Quick off the field. Defensive Back Daniel Barraza (25) walks off the field with help of the two trainers after tearing his ACL in the first game of the season. Barraza was out the whole 2022-23 season. “I don’t really remember this, but I remember my knee buckl[ing] and getting up, and I couldn’t walk,” Barraza said. “My heart sank; at that moment, I knew it was wraps.”

[Photo] MSD student athletes sustain injuries participating in high school athletics

Jessie Gesund, Associate Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2023
Form A Line. Spanish Club sponsor Maria Garcia collects after school authorization forms for the annual Multicultural show tryouts. The forms had to be signed by each student’s guardian and were turned in by every dancer who stayed after school the week of Sept. 11-15.

[Photo] New state rule requires students to submit signed forms to participate in club or after-school event

Ava Thomas, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
October 29, 2023
Proudly showing off her New Jersey number, CAM Junior Gianna Rizzo strikes a pose in her first official photo shoot as a Division 1 athlete. Photo courtesy of Gianna Rizzo and UNC Charlotte Media.

Junior Gianna Rizzo commits to UNC Charlotte

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
September 22, 2023
Despite the permitless carry bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier in April, 2023, many state attorney’s offices across Florida are still prosecuting those arrested for carrying concealed weapons and say they plan to continue doing so until July 1, when the law takes effect. Photo courtesy of Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS

Florida eliminates government-issued permits for concealed carry of firearms

Carolina Ochoa Lozano and Ashveen Saini
June 18, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation on Monday, May 15, 2023, banning state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Florida's public universities, at New College of Florida in Sarasota. Photo permission from Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS.

Florida passes over 30 bills in the 2023 legislative session affecting education

Brynn Schwartz, Jessie Gesund, Andie Korenge, Anna Horowitz, Ashveen Saini, Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Lyla Sachs, Ryan Shimony, Alison LaTorre, Glory Lee, Rayne Welser, Andres Fuenmayor, Jasmine Bhogaita, Vincent Ciullo, and Aisha Hashmi
June 18, 2023

[Video] MSD Book Club hosts Battle of the Books

Anna Horowitz, News Editor
April 20, 2023
4 years later. MSD shooting survivor Sari Kaufman spoke at the March, urging politicians to make change and for attendees to “keep fighting.”

[Photo] MSD students express concern over rise in gun violence in the U.S.

Brynn Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2023
Midfielder Tomer Yair (6) and captain for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Eagles prepares to kick the ball and pass it to his central defender. The Eagles lost this district round against Monarch High School with a score of 2-0. The Eagles will most likely comeback to the field in the regional playoffs.

Men’s varsity soccer loses district finals against rival Monarch High School

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
February 5, 2023
Centerback Katelyn Campanella (9) waits to receive a pass from her teammate. The MSD women's varsity soccer team won their district finals against J.P. Taravella High School by a score of 2-0.

[Photo] MSD women’s varsity soccer team defeats Taravella after final district game

Natalia Lopez, Writer
February 6, 2023
Midfielder Tomer Yair (6) drives the ball across the field. The Eagles scored three goals in the game against Coral Springs High School, including two by Yair. The Eagles won this game by a final score of 3-0.

Captain of MSD’s Soccer Team Tomer Yair(6)

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
February 3, 2023
Midfielder Joaquin Gonzales (10) kicks the ball off the field to his team in the game against Cardinal Gibbons High School. Gonzales highly contributed to his team score, 1-1.

Midfielder Joaquin Gonzales Senior for MSD’s Varsity Soccer Team (10)

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
February 3, 2023
Defender Robert Hugus (9) reads a pass and gets ready to receive the ball in the match against South Plantation High School. Hugus is one of the seven seniors on the team.

Robert Hugus Senior for MSD’s Varsity Soccer Team

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
February 3, 2023
The seven seniors on the MSD men’s varsity soccer team celebrated their Senior Night. During halftime, the seniors had their Senior Night ceremony where they looked back at their best moments in high school soccer.

MSD celebrates the Class of 2023 seniors from the men’s varsity soccer team

Quincy Siffort, Aubrey LaTorre, Natalia Lopez, and Carolina Ochoa Lozano
February 3, 2023
Defender Mauricio Jimenez (11) tries to take the ball from the other team in a match against South Broward High School. Jimenez is one of the seven seniors on the men's varsity soccer team.

[Photo] Mauricio Jimenez Senior on MSD’s Varsity Soccer Team

February 3, 2023
Defender Robbie Alhadeff (8) drives the ball in a match against the South Plantation Paladins. Alhadeff scored one goal in this game, contributing to a 5-0 victory.

[Photo] Robbie Alhadeff (6) on MSD’s Varsity Soccer Team

Aubrey LaTorre, Graphic Designer
February 3, 2023
Defender Shadi Buchanan (4) drives the ball. Buchanan highly contributed to this game against South Broward High School. The final score of the game was 1-0, in favor of the Eagles.

[Photo] Senior Shadi Buchanan on MSD’s Varsity Soccer Team (4)

Natalia Lopez, Writer
February 3, 2023
Goalkeeper Victor Batista (1) of the men's varsity soccer team gets ready to cover the goal from the South Plantation Paladins. Batista covered many goals this game, in which the Eagles won 5-0.

[Photo] MSD’s Goalkeeper Victor Batista (1)

Aubrey LaTorre, Graphic Designer
February 3, 2023
Midfielder Tomer Yair drives the ball across the field. The Eagles scored three goals in the game against the Coral Glades High School Jaguars. Yair made two goals in the game that contributed to the final score of 3-0.

[Photo] MSD men’s varsity soccer team defeats Coral Glades Jaguars in dominant fashion

Josue Lopez and Noah Lechtenstein
January 30, 2023
The seven seniors on the MSD men's varsity soccer team celebrated their senior night. During half-time, the seniors had their senior night ceremony where they looked back at their best moments in high school soccer. The final score of the game was 5-0.

MSD men’s varsity soccer defeats South Plantation in their ‘Senior Night’ game

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
January 14, 2023
Iced coffee boba is a refreshing, caffeinated beverage. Typically, it consists of coffee or coffee syrup and creamer, topped with chewy tapioca pearls to give the authentic boba tea flavor.

[Photo] [Review] Express Wok and Bubble Tea offers a wide selection of Boba Tea and other foods

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
January 11, 2023
Midfielder Tomer Yair prepares to deflect the incoming soccer ball in a match against Monarch High School, of which the MSD Eagles lost 3-1. Yair committed to Bloomsburg University after a successful run as captain of the MSD varsity soccer team.

Senior Tomer Yair commits to Bloomsburg University to continue his soccer career

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
December 22, 2022
Hips Don’t Lie. Tambores dancers representing Venezuela in the multicultural show. The dancers practiced for months leading up to the show. “My favorite part about being in Tambores was being able to represent my country in a way I love, dancing,” junior Barbara Rodriguez. “I was able to make my family proud while showing a piece of my culture with me coming from Venezuela.”

MSD students prepare for the 13th annual multicultural performance

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
December 14, 2022
Huggin’ it Out. Defensive lineman Justin Valentine (55) and linebacker Zachary Kracjczewski (44) celebrate the MSD varsity football team’s victory against McArthur High School in their first game of the season on Aug. 26. The Eagles ended the game 29-20.

[Photo] MSD athletes create sense of community through team chemistry

Ryan Shimony and Reece Gary
November 1, 2022
Gabriella Paez and Santiago Corral feel the dance as they perform bachata. Bachata is a dance from the Dominican Republic and has become one of the more popular dances in the multicultural show.

[Photo] MSD presents annual Multicultural Show

Vincent Ciullo, Writer
December 7, 2022
Fashion Show. Students (from left to righ) Junior Eden Rothstein, Sophomore Ayla Sachs, Junior Lauren Buchwald, and Sophomore Savannah Tenore wearing their Splattered Essentials merchandise. Lauren Buchwald started her own business during quarantine in 2020 andhas gained many followers since

[Photo] Quarantine idea flourishes into a successful business for junior Lauren Buchwald

Tatiana Ortiz, Arts & Leisure and Opinion Editor
November 1, 2022
Linebacker Zachary Kracjczewski (44) gets recognition as one of the MSD varsity football team's seniors. The team hosted their Senior Night on their Oct. 29 match against Olympic Heights, celebrating their 25 seniors.

MSD varsity football dominates Olympic Heights after Senior Night celebration

Carolina Ochoa Lozano and Reece Gary
November 2, 2022
Tight end Tucker Jean (17) stops with the football after a run into the sideline. Jean contributed towards the MSD Eagles' 42-7 victory over Coral Glades High School.

[Photo] MSD varsity football faces off against Coral Glades in last game of regular season

Quincy Siffort and Josue Lopez
November 7, 2022
Freshman RJ Meis (48) prepares to snap back the ball while warming up and waiting for the game to start. Meis earned a spot on both the JV and varsity rosters.

[Photo] Freshman RJ Meis serves as snapper on both junior varsity and varsity rosters

Miguel Garcia, Writer
October 14, 2022
The MSD JV football team groups together for a huddle. The Eagles' teamwork led them to win 22-14.

[Photo] Marjory Stoneman Douglas JV Football team defeats Coral Springs High with minutes remaining in fourth quarter

Natalia Lopez, Writer
October 14, 2022
MSD's color guard supports the school at the Friday Night Football game in the stands while the band plays. During half-time, the color guard performs on the field as a part of the marching band show.

[Photo] MSD incorporates middle schoolers into the Eagle Regiment color guard

Elyssa Harrison, Reporter
October 13, 2022
Safety Jackson Norkunas (9) fights past the block set by the Warriors' offense. The Eagles' defense played one of their strongest games of the year as they held the Warriors to 0 points.

[Photo] MSD varsity football shuts out Jupiter Warriors during Pink Out game

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
October 8, 2022
Defensive tackle Justin Valentine (55) lines up with the rest of the Eagles' defensive line in preparation for the Coral Springs Colts' snap. The Eagle's defense shut down the Colt's offense, ultimately having multiple sacks, fumbles, and stops throughout the Pig Bowl.

[Photo] MSD Eagles varsity football get dominant win in Pig Bowl against Coral Springs Colts

Josue Lopez, Writer
October 4, 2022
MSD women's volleyball team sets each other up for strikes. The Eagles were brought to victory by their teamwork and communication.

[Photo] MSD women’s varsity volleyball dominates in win against Taravella

Quincy Siffort and Noah Lechtenstein
September 27, 2022
Eagles varsity football brings great energy to the Cumber Stadium field as the team runs on. The team kept up a great fight and lost at the last second, finishing with a score of 20-14.

[Photo] Monarch High defeats MSD Eagles seconds before game’s end

Natalia Lopez, Writer
September 26, 2022
Saint Thomas Aquinas running back (14) is about to score a touchdown. MSD player Marshall Jaillet (56) attempts to tackle him.

[Photo] Marjory Stoneman Douglas JV football team begins season with opener against St. Thomas High School

Natalia Lopez, Writer
September 19, 2022
The sophomore crowd was ecstatic and prepared to welcome sports teams by applauding and cheering for them.

[Photo] [Brief] MSD kicks off Pep Rally for 2022 school year

Gianna McGinty, Writer
September 18, 2022
Freshman Lorenzo Laurel is a young and excelling outfielder and attends several prospect camps. Laurel is one of Florida’s best high school baseball players.

Freshman Lorenzo Laurel excels as a nationally ranked high school baseball prospect

Carolina Ochoa Lozano and Gabriel Jardine
September 16, 2022
Students and MSD family watch the eagles play against Plantation High School on Thursday, Sept. 8 while the rain pours down. Students wore their class colors for spirit week, freshmen wore green, sophomores wore blue, juniors wore red, and seniors wore black and continued to wear them at the game to show school spirit.

[Photo] [Brief] MSD SGA hosts annual Homecoming spirit week

Alison LaTorre, Associate Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2022
Tackle Jeremy Fishkin (75) lines up with the rest of the Eagles defense before the Colonels' snap. The Eagles' defense held off the Colonels throughout the game; however, it was not enough to prevent the 40-26 loss.

[Photo] MSD varsity football team falls short on homecoming night against Plantation High School

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Quarter back(11) Hunter Rose dodges while the MSD line backers tackle the McArthur Mustangs. Rose helped lead the team to their 29-20 victory.

[Photo] MSD varsity football team kicks off season on a high note against McArthur High School

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
MSD shooting survivor Sari Kaufman spoke at the March, urging politicians to make change and for attendees to "keep fighting."

[Photo] March for Our Lives speakers shame elected officials for ‘inaction’ regarding gun violence prevention

Brynn Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief
June 21, 2022
The MSD book club listens to the volunteer reader read the next quote in the competition.

[Photo] MSD Book Club participates in annual Battle of the Books

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
April 24, 2022
First baseman Christian Rodriguez (10) loads out of his batting stance to let the grounded pitch by. Rodriguez grabbed two hits during the game, contributing towards the Eagles' 14-8 victory.

[Photo] Stoneman Douglas varsity baseball team edges over Western Wildcats in competitive away match

Ryan Shimony and Reece Gary
April 24, 2022
Pitcher Andrew Sarro (4) stands at the plate ready to bat against JP Taravella High School during a MSD junior varsity team's game.

[Photo] Freshman Andrew Sarro strives for success on and off the baseball field

Josue Lopez and Levi Goffstein
April 23, 2022
MSD fire alarms have gone off frequently due to instances of bathroom smoking, humidity in the air and software glitches. The false alarms have irritated students, disrupting classroom discussions and tests.

[Photo] Frequent faulty fire alarms frustrate MSD students throughout the day

Ivy Lam, Senior Feature Editor
April 20, 2022
Pitcher Gabriel Jardine (77) finishes his pitching motion in the team's March 19 match against Cardinal Gibbons. The team went on to win the game 3-1 after the Eagles' pitching staff through a combined 14 strikeouts.

[Photo] Club Doug’s junior varsity baseball team ends successful season with nearly undefeated record

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
April 20, 2022
Pitcher Christian Rodriguez (10) prepares to swing in his at-bat. Rodriguez is one of the team's best contributors, serving as a two-way player as both pitcher and hitter in the MSD varsity baseball team's match against Westminster Christian.

[Photo] MSD men’s varsity baseball team defeats Westminster Christian at home

David Lopez and Ryan Shimony
March 31, 2022
Shortstop Devin Fitz-Gerald (1) prepares to hit at the plate.

Dancers celebrate their performances at the end of the show.

[Photo] The Black Student Union hosts a Black History Month showcase for the seventh year in a row

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
February 13, 2022
Club Doug, MSD's baseball program, warms up before a preseason game by completing their routine stretches. The game was one of many in preparation for the spring season.

[Photo] MSD varsity baseball team looks to repeat state championship run in upcoming season

Joshua Aldeus, Writer
February 13, 2022
JV baseball coach Max Boling and the players gathered together on the first practice of the season.

[Photo] MSD JV baseball team prepares for their spring season with the addition of many new recruits

Reece Gary, Senior Sports Editor
February 7, 2022
Freshman Gianna Rizzo has been playing soccer for almost nine years. She is currently a starter on the MSD women's varsity soccer team.

[Photo] Freshman Gianna Rizzo prepares to lead the MSD women’s varsity soccer team to success in the future

Julianne LoFurno, Sports editor
January 21, 2022
MSD sophomore Devin Fitz-Gerald commits to North Carolina State University for Division I baseball.

Sophomore Devin Fitz-Gerald commits to North Carolina State to continue his baseball journey

Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Humans of MSD and Photo Editor
January 12, 2022
Hundreds of students are housed in the auditorium each period due to a lack of substitute teachers.

[Photo] Broward County Public Schools faces unprecedented lack of substitutes

Haley Jackson, Section editor
January 4, 2022
MSD students in the Multicultural Show represent the country of Colombia in their performance. They have been having practices after school every day throughout the week of Nov. 29.

Feliz Dia de las brujas! MSD Spanish club dresses up as Disney fairies to give out candy.

[Photo] MSD hosts Fall-o-Ween for students and families

Brynn Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2021
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