Dear Teachers
Even though Teacher Appreciation Week has passed, their hard work and dedication in guiding us to success should be appreciated all school year. Every student has a specific teacher or two that has been by their side throughout high school and to whom they owe so much to. Key West High School is full of amazing support staff and in honor of the departing seniors … Continue reading Dear Teachers
Thanksgiving History
Thanksgiving was a holiday celebrated by many U.S states and colonies individually until President Abraham Lincoln made it a national holiday in 1863. Lincoln had declared the holiday to be celebrated on the final Thursday of November. However, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday to be celebrated a week earlier during the Great Depression in an attempt to help the economy. Many people opposed … Continue reading Thanksgiving History
Aftermath of Hurricane Nicole
At 3 a.m. in the area of Vero Beach in Florida, Hurricane Nicole made landfall. Knocking homes and businesses into the ocean, Hurricane Nicole finished what Hurricane Ian started not even 45 days ago while also devastating the east coast of Florida. Hurricane Nicole was a category 1 hurricane that came at the end of the Hurricane season, which isn’t a very common time for … Continue reading Aftermath of Hurricane Nicole
Who Can Goku Beat?
By: Thomas Horvath Son Goku from the Dragon Ball series is often described as unbeatable by many fans of the franchise. But is this true? While Goku does have immense power, there are some superheroes that he cannot beat. Still, he has a good chance against many heroes you wouldn’t expect him to beat. Here are three superheroes that Goku can and cannot beat. Three: … Continue reading Who Can Goku Beat?
Deer Accidents
About 1.5 million deer-related accidents happen annually, resulting in more than $1 billion in annual insured losses. These accidents also cause about 175-200 fatalities and 10,000 injuries annually. It is predicted that drivers would hit and kill around 40,000 fewer deer each year if the United States (U.S.) decided to make daylight saving time permanent or year-round. Daylight savings time is when parts of the … Continue reading Deer Accidents
6 Killed after Airshow Crash in Dallas
At the ‘Wings over Dallas’ Airshow Saturday over Dallas Executive Airport, in Dallas, Texas, two WWII-era aircraft collided mid aerobatic maneuver and crashed, killing all 6 of their crewmen. 5 crewmen were killed while piloting the WWII era B-17 Medium Bomber ‘Texas Raiders’, after a Bell P-63 ‘Kingcobra’ fighter aircraft (piloted by one crew member), crashed into the tail section of the B-17 while making … Continue reading 6 Killed after Airshow Crash in Dallas
Mass Protests in Mexico against overhaul of democracy
On Sunday, tens of thousands of people all across Mexico took to the streets in protest at what they believe to be an overhaul of democracy. This comes after Congress began discussing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s plan to reform the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE), the country’s election authority, last week. Lopez Obrador originally proposed the plan in April earlier this year, stating how the … Continue reading Mass Protests in Mexico against overhaul of democracy
Sunday Key West World Championships Weekend
In much calmer waters and a day filled with plenty of action and excitement from race one to four, the final day of the 41st annual Race World Offshore Key West World Championships did not disappoint. Race one started at 10 am and saw so many great battles on the track, and razor-thin points to decide the championships in multiple classes. Bracket 7 saw Steele … Continue reading Sunday Key West World Championships Weekend
Nicole 2022
Mother nature waits for no one, and an example of this is the storm Nicole, which hit land on Wednesday. Nicole has left multiple watches and warnings across the east coast. Hurricane watches had been issued for Lake Okeechobee and Hallandale Beach to Boca Raton, Florida. Hurricane warnings had been issued as well, leaving Boca Raton to the Flagler/Volusia County Line vulnerable to damage. Watches … Continue reading Nicole 2022
Lion Escape
At an Australian Zoo in Sydney five lions found a way to escape their enclosure. This event struck immediate attention due to its urgency, officials rushed to contain the animals before any harm was done. The Zoo was put on lockdown with a “Code one alert”. Which is an alert that involves a dangerous animal, all the staff knew to act quickly due to this … Continue reading Lion Escape
Can Batman and Spider-Man Beat Each Other’s Villains?
By: Thomas Horvath Batman and Spider-Man are the two most iconic superheroes of all time, even surpassing Superman. One thing that they both have in common is a major group of diverse and intriguing villains. While Batman’s villains tend to be more psychological, Spider-Man’s are much bigger physical threats. We all know they can beat their own villains, they do it in every comic. But … Continue reading Can Batman and Spider-Man Beat Each Other’s Villains?
The Snapper 