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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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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, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
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 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, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
November 13, 2024
AP World History teacher Devin Schaller and guidance counselor Jerry Turmaine play a performance in South Florida. The cover band is called "Mischief."

MSD staff reveal their hobbies and alternate careers

Victoria Damaso, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
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, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
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, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
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, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
May 24, 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, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
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, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
April 7, 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, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
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, Copy Editor and Multimedia Editor
January 8, 2024
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