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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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Julia Landy

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor

Julia Landy is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She has been the Editor-in-Chief and Graphics & Design Editor of Eagle Eye News for the past two school years. In March 2023, she was chosen as the Florida Journalist of the Year by Florida Scholastic Press Association. She mainly works with the printed edition of Eagle Eye News, but occasionally produces content solely for the website as well. Her hobbies include graphic design, illustration, animation, video editing and working.

All content by Julia Landy
The Starbucks Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino, depicted here with light whipped cream, serves as a cool and refreshing treat to combat the summer heat. It was introduced on May 9 and will be available throughout the entire Summer.

[Review] Christmas in July – Starbucks introduces new drink for summer.

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
May 16, 2023

[Video] MSD drama department works behind the scenes to produce their ‘Head Over Heels’ show

Jasmine Bhogaita, News Editor
March 9, 2023
Mixin’ it up. Westglades student Alyssa Landy blends the apple baked oats mixture, while reviewing the recipe online. The short nature of TikTok videos makes them easy to follow and imitate in a short amount of time.

[Photo] FoodTok changes the way that MSD students eat

Brynn Schwartz, Associate Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2023
Demetrius Summers (1) charged toward the net through Fort Lauderhill’s defense. Summers’s continuous ability to work his way to the rim provided the team an upper hand throughout the game.

Proper nutrition plays vital role in student athletes’ performance

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
February 13, 2023
Letters to the Editor are accepted from the public, student body and faculity via submission at MSDEagleEyeNews@gmail.com

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Why have rules if we’re not going to uphold them?

Eagle Eye
February 9, 2023
Parents leaving aggressive comments online sets a bad example for their children. Children learn from their parents the ways to demonstrate netiquette and engage with others on the internet.

[Photo] MSD parents set bad example for their children by engaging in hostile debates with neighbors

Eagle Eye News Editorial Board
December 14, 2022
kids growing up too fast transparent copy

[Photo] Kids are trying to look, act, and dress older than they are in a new harmful phenomena

Lily Singer, Senior Arts & Leisure Editor and Senior Opinons Editor
November 1, 2022
Jam Session. Chained Saint practices their heavy metal music as a newly started band. The band consists of vocalist Michael Sorensen, bass guitarist Ethan Kahn, drummer Cameron Cottrell, and bass guitarist Sebastian De Avila. Photo courtesy of Chained Saint.

Student-run metal band, Chained Saint, works toward their official debut

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
November 1, 2022
Caught in the herd. Students at MSD have shorter passing periods in the new school year. Some find it more difficult to make it to class on time with only 6 minutes.

BCPS reduces hallway passing time to add instructional minutes

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
November 1, 2022
Rumors have been circulating on social media regarding students being suspended for bringing over the counter medicine to school.

[Photo] [Brief] Principal Michelle Kefford addresses rumors regarding suspensions over possession of medication at MSD.

Andie Korenge, Feature Editor
September 25, 2022
Over 3,000 people gathered at Pine Trails Park with signs advocating for gun violence prevention. They were there to demand change and listen to the speeches given by those affected by gun violence and those a part of gun safety organizations.

March For Our Lives reemerges four years later

Brynn Schwartz, Kate Becker, Ivy Lam, and Julia Landy
June 21, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reacts after signing HB 7, titled the Individual Freedom bill, also dubbed the Stop Woke Act, at Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, on Friday, April 22, 2022. Courtesy of Daniel A. Varela/TNS.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis outlaws teaching Critical Race Theory in the state of Florida

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
June 17, 2022
Brandon High School economics teacher Brian Ayres gives a lesson. He said this year that his Advanced Placement macroeconomics students dont get time to learn financial literacy, because its not part of the curriculum. But a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday will ensure every student is taught the topic. Courtesy of Jeffrey S. Solochek/Tampa Bay Times/TNS.

Florida implements new financial literacy half-credit graduation requirement

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
June 17, 2022
As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, the Eagle Eye takes an in-depth look at the recent legislation passed in the state of Florida.

Florida passes 26 bills affecting education in the 2022 legislative session

Brynn Schwartz, Jessie Gesund, Lyla Sachs, Ashveen Saini, Julia Landy, Briana Martin, Kate Becker, Haley Jackson, Ivy Lam, Bailey Carter, Madison Friedman, Alison LaTorre, and Josh Gordon
June 17, 2022
The MSD book club listens to the volunteer reader read the next quote in the competition.

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

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
April 24, 2022
People judge each other based solely on what they share online.

[Photo] [Opinion] People pay too much attention to others’ business

Bailey Carter, Writer
April 24, 2022
Students share mixed opinions on the lunchtime code red drill held on Monday, April 18.

[Photo] MSD students express their opinions on practicing a code red drill during A lunch

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
April 20, 2022
Rainbow is often associated with the LGBTQ+ community and was adopted as their flag colors. The colors reflect the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and the spectrum of human sexuality and gender. Graphic by Julia Landy.

[Photo] [Multimedia] Legislation around the country targets LGBTQ+ youth

Alison LaTorre, Lyla Sachs, and Brynn Schwartz
April 14, 2022
Society has not done enough to prevent more school shootings in the years following the shooting at MSD.

[Photo] [Opinion] Society fails to prevent school shootings in the years following the MSD tragedy

Lily Singer, Madison Friedman, and Bailey Carter
March 5, 2022
Restaurant employees rely heavily on tips for payment due to their generally low wages.

[Photo] [Opinion] Everyone should leave a tip after eating at a restaurant

Bailey Carter, Writer
March 10, 2022
Many states are now in the process of banning or have already banned the teaching of Critical Race Theory in schools.

[Photo] What is Critical Race Theory?

Haley Jackson, Section editor
February 28, 2022
proposals

[Photo] Rebirth of Critical Race Theory

Haley Jackson, Section editor
February 28, 2022
Instructing Critical Race Theory is a divisive subject among teachers.

[Photo] CRT in the Classroom

Haley Jackson, Section editor
February 28, 2022
Critical Race Theory is composed of six core pillars, called tenets.

[Photo] Critical Controversy

Haley Jackson, Section editor
February 22, 2022
The R-word is a detrimental term that continues to be heard at MSD

[Photo] R-word remains an offensive slur; perpetuates exclusion of disabled people in society

Lily Singer and Kate Becker
February 22, 2022
Critical race theory encourages people to look outside the lens of systematic racism.

[Photo] [Opinion] Critical Race Theory must be taught in schools in order for students to understand and change systemic racism

Eagle Eye Editorial Board
February 22, 2022
Diversity allows more open-mindedness in the learning process, as students are able to share their cultural experiences.

[Photo] Studies show minority students inadequately represented in school curriculum

Ivy Lam, Senior Feature Editor
February 22, 2022
Senior Damian Francis expresses himself through his pursuit of art and music.

Junior Damian Francis pursues art and music

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
February 22, 2022

Celebrating MSD Diversity

Kate Becker, Kayla Gamm, Brynn Schwartz, Abby Marton, Julia Landy, Erika Ryan, Sophia Squiccirini, Travis Newbery, Ashveen Saini, Reece Gary, Bailey Carter, Madison Friedman, Ryan Shimony, and Jessie Gesund
January 26, 2022
MSD students consider the pros and cons of instituting metal detectors at school.

[Photo] [Opinion] Schools should have metal detectors

Nicholas Zanetti, Writer
January 21, 2022
MSD students consider the pros and cons of instituting metal detectors at school.

[Photo] [Opinion] Schools should not have metal detectors

Kayla Gamm, Writer
January 18, 2022
Teens struggle to navigate the anxieties of everyday life which can be helped with therapy.

[Photo] [Opinion] Everyone should give therapy a chance

Sophia Golberg, Section editor
January 5, 2022
Consumerism around the holidays often cause several negative and unnecessary implications.

[Photo] [Opinion] Unnecessary holiday consumerism has a multitude of negative implications

Lily Singer and Abby Marton
December 15, 2021
Fast fashion has several implications for the environment, child labor and the economy.

[Photo] [Opinion] Fast fashion continues to cause harm to consumers, children workers and the planet

Erika Ryan and Sofia Osio
December 15, 2021
Burnout contributes to anxious and detached feelings in many high school students.

[Photo] [Opinion] Burnout is more than a just joke for high-achieving students

Brynn Schwartz, Associate Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2021
Both the MSD mens and womens cross country teams had notable seasons.

[Photo] MSD men’s and women’s cross country teams wrap up their successful season

Joshua Aldeus, Writer
December 2, 2021
Whether or not you wear a mask is now up to you. Broward Countys new optional mask mandate is putting teachers and students at risk . Vaccination status is not required to determine whether you wear a mask or not.

[Opinion] Broward County’s new mask-optional policy puts the students and staff at major risk

Julia Landy and Sofia Osio
November 17, 2021
Students purchase açaí bowls from local business Sweet Bledz Açaí at the Parkland Farmers Market on Nov. 7.

Students enjoy locally produced foods at the Parkland Farmers’ Market every other Sunday

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
November 12, 2021
Many aspects of the schools COVID-19 safety plans are not properly enforced.

[Photo] [Opinion] School COVID-19 safety procedures just for “show”

Eagle Eye Editorial Board
October 29, 2021
With COVID-19 vaccines now available for small children, parents should strongly consider giving them to their children.

[Photo] [Opinion] Parents should consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine for their young kids

Madison Friedman, Writer
November 1, 2021
Many of the schools traffics are due to impatient parents.

[Photo] [Opinion] Many of the school’s traffic problems are caused by entitled drivers

Travis Newbery, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2021
Sports terminology has a lot of use in todays society but may be hard to decipher to people who arent sports fans.

[Photo] Sports terminology identifies the words and phrases commonly used in popular sports

Mateo Venero and Noah Lechtenstein
November 1, 2021
Assistant Principals David Lecthman and Kristine Knap hand out candy to students in the 200 building classrooms during second period on Oct. 28 before the Halloween weekend.

[Photo] [Brief] MSD Administration staff hands out candy before the Halloween weekend

Kate Becker, Senior News Editor
October 29, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis open disposition to mask mandates is very harmful to general student health.

[Photo] [Opinion] DeSantis’s opposition to mask mandates in harmful to students

Briana Martin, Writer
September 6, 2021
Graphic by Julia Landy

[Photo] JV baseball team wraps up successful season in series against Boca Raton

David Lerner and Brooke Glaros
May 10, 2021
The Florida Department of Education modifies the requirements needed for graduation, finals and end-of-course exams. Graphic by Julia Landy

[Photo] BCPS issues guidance on Department of Education testing executive order

Haley Jackson, Section editor
May 7, 2021
Due to longer school hours, students are faced with stress from classes and not having enough time after school to do things they are passionate about. Graphic by Julia Landy

[Photo] [Opinion] School days should be shorter

Gabby Gilmore, Writer
April 23, 2021
Photo courtesy of S-Curve Records

[Review] AJR releases their new album ‘OK Orchestra’

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
April 1, 2021
The mental health of students is negatively impacted by the amount of school work they are assigned. Illustration by Julia Landy

Quantity of school work takes away from students’ time for self-care

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
February 3, 2021
Pantone chooses ‘Illuminating’ and ‘Ultimate Gray’ as the 2021 Colors of the Year

Pantone chooses ‘Illuminating’ and ‘Ultimate Gray’ as the 2021 Colors of the Year

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
January 5, 2021
Graphic by Julia Landy

Elective teachers find new ways to adapt their courses for eLearning

Julia Landy, Editor-in-Chief, Graphics & Design Editor
December 10, 2020
[Multimedia] Colleges offer virtual visitations through Naviance

[Multimedia] Colleges offer virtual visitations through Naviance

Nina Khalouf, Julia Landy, and Gabby Gilmore
October 22, 2020
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