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The Spartacus
The student news site of Miami Country Day School in Miami, Florida

The Spartacus
The student news site of Miami Country Day School in Miami, Florida

The Spartacus
All content by Karen Davis
The cover art for Collapsed in Sunbeams, released on January 29, 2021.

Finding Solace in Arlo Parks’ Debut LP

By Giulianna Bruce, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2021
Last weekend's pro-life rally organized by the Respect Life Ministry.

Pro-Life and Pro-Choice: One Student’s Opinion

By Giulianna Bruce, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, known affectionately by her fans as "The Notorious RBG," passed away on Friday, September 18.

RBG’S LEGACY

By Giulianna Bruce, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2020
All the details for a safe return to school are in this playbook.

Questions About Safe Return?

By Giulianna Bruce, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2020

IT’S OFFICIAL: BACK TO SCHOOL WE GO AND WE HAVE THE DETAILS

By Giulianna Bruce, Editor in Chief
August 31, 2020
The port of Beirut and much of the city was left in ruins.

Lebanon Needs Our Help

By Giulianna Bruce, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2020
This is just one of the many memorials set up for "Justice for George." This mural is in Minneapolis.

Fear the Nameless Army

By Giulianna Bruce, Editor in Chief
June 16, 2020
While voting in person won't happen this year, you still have a chance to vote for your class and SGA officers on Friday during Advisory.

MCDS ELECTIONS 2020!

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
"It’s a Holly Hobbie illustration come to life," says Isabel Slone of the New York Times.

Can “Cottagecore” Help Save the World?

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
More Good News

And now for some more GOOD news!

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2020
At a time with so much negativity, it's time for something fun...

And now for the good news!

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020

[Video] Class of 2020: You’re On the Board!

By Karen Davis, Advisor
April 29, 2020
Two recreations of Johannes Vermeer's painting Girl with a Pearl Earring.

Can Art Help Us Cope?

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2020
The key art for Emma. designed and shot by director Autumn de Wilde.

QUARANTINE COMFORT: A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2020
Amused Literary Magazine is now accepting submissions for this year's publication.

Writers and Artists Unite! AMUSED is Open for Business

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2020
Climate protestors are also concerned about how clothing and fashion can contribute to our environment.

Climate Change and Fashion

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2019
October 19 will forever be proclaimed "Zoe Terry Day" in Opa-Locka

Zoe’s Train Pulled Into the Gym

By Karen Davis, Adviser
October 27, 2019

SENIORS ON TOP!

By Karen Davis, Adviser
October 16, 2019
Homecoming Activities!

HOMECOMING EVENTS START SATURDAY!

By Karen Davis, Advisor
October 10, 2019
Does the hemline of a "skort" really detract from scholarly pursuits?

Skort Lengths – One Student’s Opinion

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Writer
September 22, 2019

Farewell Seniors!

By Karen Davis, Teacher and Advisor
May 30, 2019
Who has the advantage in the classroom: introverts or extoverts?

Are Introverts at a Disadvantage?

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2019
Daniel, Charlie and Camryn sing their hearts out at the premiere of Grease!

Grease Packs the House

By Karen Davis, Adviser
May 1, 2019
Do YOU know this man? His name is Gary Butts.

The Gap in “One Community”

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
Winner Sofia Cabarcos and her Surf Clay

Cabarcos Takes The Cup

By Karen Davis, Adviser
April 5, 2019

The World Needs Your Voice! Be Brave!

By Karen Davis, Giulianna Bruce
January 23, 2019
Reynolds signing books

Peter Reynolds and His Presentation-ish

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019
Dare if you will!

Be There to be SCARED!

By Giulianna Bruce, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
Broadcasters working with PBS NewsHour

Thinking about all those decades...

[Photo] HOMECOMING THEME REVEALED!!!!!

September 28, 2018
Ms. Dorn and Ms. Seidl playing in the Maker Space

[Photo] MCDS JOINS NATIONWIDE MAKER MOVEMENT

By Sofia Paredes, Campus News Editor
November 29, 2018
The Goodmans are ready

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The Class of 2019, Evening before school starts

Senior Class is Ready!

By Karen Davis, Proud Adviser
August 19, 2018
Hitting the beach this summer?

[Photo] Spartan Summer Plans

By Koi Love, Guest Reporter Spartan TV News
May 25, 2018
Shrek Opens to Full House. Benjamin Hug as the lovable ogre.

[Photo] Shrek Opens to Packed House

May 2, 2018

Spartans Are Ready to Vote!

By Karen Davis, Adviser
April 18, 2018
Interview at B & M Market

[Photo] Hidden Gems of Miami: A Minimester Documentary

By Video Shooting Safari 2018
March 22, 2018
Spartan Cup Judges (l to r) Jerry Tilis, Leigh Rothschild and Ryan Amoils

Spartan Cup Participants Isabella Pedraza, Noah and Harry Florin, and Rachel Kaiser

[Photo] "Relentless to Succeed" Says Spartan Cup Winner

February 8, 2018
Shepard Fairey Adorns Garage

[Photo] Shepard Fairey Comes to MCDS

December 6, 2017
Karen hard at work at The Spartacus weekly meeting.

Last day of Movember

[Photo] Movember: Who Grew it Best?

December 1, 2017
Interview in our studio

[Photo] Standout Spartan Zoe Terry

November 21, 2017
Freshmen Water Polo

Sir Ken Robinson at MCDS

[Photo] Who Knew Sir Ken was a Comedian?

By Karen S. Davis, Faculty Member & Adviser, The Spartacus
October 6, 2017
The Brod Cafe

[Photo] A No Coffee Cafe

By Saavan Kamlani, Spartacus Staff
August 29, 2017
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