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Reporting By The Parkland Student Journalists

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In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the student journalists of the school newspaper, the Eagle Eye, played a vital role in reporting on the tragedy and advocating for change.

Reporting on the Tragedy

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Eagle Eye staff worked tirelessly to gather information and report on the tragedy. They interviewed students, teachers, and administrators, and they pored over social media and other sources to piece together a comprehensive account of what had happened.

We Say #NeverAgain: Reporting by the Parkland Student Journalists

by Melissa Falkowski

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The Eagle Eye's reporting was essential to informing the public about the shooting and its aftermath. The staff's work helped to dispel rumors and misinformation, and it provided a voice for the victims and their families.

Advocating for Change

In addition to reporting on the tragedy, the Eagle Eye staff also used their platform to advocate for change. They wrote editorials calling for stricter gun control laws, and they organized a walkout to protest gun violence.

The Eagle Eye's advocacy efforts helped to raise awareness of the issue of gun violence and to put pressure on lawmakers to take action. The staff's work played a role in the passage of several new gun control laws in Florida.

The Importance of Student Journalism

The reporting and advocacy work of the Eagle Eye staff is a powerful example of the importance of student journalism. Student journalists play a vital role in their communities, and they can make a real difference in the world.

Student journalists are often the first to report on important issues that are not being covered by the mainstream media. They provide a voice for the voiceless, and they hold those in power accountable.

The Eagle Eye staff is an inspiration to all student journalists. Their work shows that student journalists can make a difference, and they can change the world.

Additional Information

The Eagle Eye is a student-run newspaper that has been published at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School since 1968.
The Eagle Eye staff is composed of approximately 20 students who are responsible for all aspects of the newspaper's production, from reporting and writing to editing and design.
The Eagle Eye is published monthly and is distributed to students, faculty, and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The Eagle Eye has won numerous awards for its reporting and advocacy work, including the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Gold Crown Award.

We Say #NeverAgain: Reporting by the Parkland Student Journalists

by Melissa Falkowski

4.8 out of 5