For seventeen years, I had absolutely no interest in football. My average Sunday was always dull and uneventful. Since 2019, I have been keeping track of the score of the Philadelphia Eagles games to gauge whether or not my boyfriend would be in a good or bad mood the rest of the day. Most of the time, he was not in a good mood. However, … Continue reading Imagined Communities
From sailing smoothly across the seas to waves crashing against a ship and lightning cracking in the sky is terrifying and difficult. The drastic change from childhood to adulthood, from high school to college, can be just as difficult. Siddharth Singh, the salutatorian of Key West High School’s (KWHS) graduating class of 2022, moved on from his childhood home and on to bigger and better … Continue reading From small town to Brown!
When a laptop, phone, or other pieces of technology run low on battery, they are plugged in to recharge. People also need to recharge in order to feel brand new again. One of the best ways to be back to 100% is a restful night of sleep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults need over seven hours of sleep a … Continue reading GO GET SOME SLEEP!
No doubt, Jalen Hurts’ style has many coaches, players, and fans questioning the traditional way the position of a quarterback should be played. With 2,940 passing yards and 609 rushing yards, Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to an eleven and one record, so far this season. As a leading contender for the National Football League’s (NFL) Most Valuable Player, currently, as quarterback, he is ranked … Continue reading Saving the Eagles and humanity
As a child, presents, Santa, and cookies usually come to mind when the word “Christmas” is uttered. However, as kids transition and become adults, this mentality can fade away. Some students at Key West High School (KWHS) miss the holiday seasons of their childhood. Isabela Barr, a soon-to-be graduating senior at KWHS, reminisced on the simple fun of the holidays as a young girl. Barr … Continue reading Christmas just isn’t the same anymore
Whether it’s on TV or in magazines, society creates a standard for how men and women should look in order to be attractive. With the rise of social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, which force users to constantly compare themselves to their peers and influences as they scroll, self-esteem in young people has plummeted. The American Psychological Association conducted a study on … Continue reading Social Media Standards
Spirit practically oozed out into the halls of Key West High School (KWHS) this past week. KWHS’s Student Council created various events to generate excitement for the homecoming football game and dance. It seems that the students are extremely hyped this year. This Spirit Week added some new themed days to the traditions the students have gotten used to. The classic Toga day had the … Continue reading Pep in your step!
A black void speckled with sparkling balls of fire and a tiny blue and green rock floating among them. This rock is filled with billions of creatures called humans. These humans use their senses to comprehend the other living things around them and the environment they have been placed in. They look up to the skies and try to explain the unexplainable. Space has fascinated … Continue reading Understanding the impossible
The temperature has begun to fall slowly, by just a few degrees, and a slight wind chill is in the air. A perfect time to watch the rain fall down the window and sip a nice, hot cup of tea, while reading a good book. As autumn approaches, the seniors at Key West High School (KWHS) cannot share this same sense of ease and relaxation. … Continue reading Anxious Autumn Applications
When the students of Key West High School (KWHS) think of stress, anxiety, and overbooked schedules, most of the time, they think of their own lives filled with homework, after school activities, and sports. What they do not consider is the teachers who run around and attempt to do everything all at once. Students tend to not always appreciate the teachers that do so much … Continue reading True Conch Pride
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