Many people across the nation wake up every morning, feeling tired and groggy. There is a solution these men and women use to save their day from seemingly unending torture: coffee. A nice, piping hot cup of Joe can resurrect the half-asleep zombies that riddle the halls of Key West High School (KWHS). Now, a great debate on where the best place these students try … Continue reading Current coffee crisis
One of the most controversial months, February, is upon us. As Valentine’s Day steadily approaches, conflict also begins to appear. People either love this holiday or hate it. Those who dislike the fourteenth of February argue that this day is simply a capitalist scheme to compel consumers to purchase candies and cards in an effort to prove their undying love. However, this is not the … Continue reading The Fourteenth of February
One by one they slip away Sliding down my brain As a droplet of water falls down a car window Falling down Down Down Each one is gone forever I can’t remember it What if it was the best idea of my entire life? What if I could have just solved the issue of world hunger Or found a way to world peace? Alas, I … Continue reading I Can’t Even Hear My Own Thoughts
Taking on a new task can be as terrifying as fighting a dastardly beast with four arms and four legs; however, the outcome outweighs the fear. No one knows this better than Anthony Toppino, a junior at Key West High School (KWHS). At first glance, Toppino may seem like an average teenager, but with a little bit of digging more is to be discovered. Last … Continue reading Basics of Beginning A Business
All it takes is a single moment to reach nirvana. Just a single moment for an apple to fall from the sky, or influential words to be uttered could cause inspiration to strike. On January 7, Key West High School (KWHS) sophomore and junior students received the exciting opportunity to hear from award-winning author, Colum McCann, which resulted in many students feeling motivated to write. … Continue reading The One True Democracy
He practically ran through the sterile hallway looking left, then right, then left once again. The large, bright, fluorescent lights illuminated the white walls and light gray tiles and hid the beige doors from his view. Every few steps he paused, desperately searching for the number five. There was a nine, an eight, and a seven. He turned his head to the left, the number … Continue reading Peace Lilies
People hope, wish and pray for a simple, quick fix to further their career and improve their social skills. Although it may not seem quick or simple, a solution is out there! Knowing multiple languages has numerous benefits. Rafael Augusto Centeno Oquendo, a student at the College of the Florida Keys (CFK), speaks a variety of languages and preaches the positive impact knowing multiple languages … Continue reading Learning Languages Broadens Horizons
Every April, music lovers from all over gather in California to attend Coachella, which is one of the largest music festivals in the world. However, not everyone finds the blaring music and sweaty scene as their “thing”. The Coachella equivalent for writers across the nation is the Key West Literary Seminar (KWHS), which takes place right here in Key West. This seminar occurs annually and … Continue reading The Coachella of Writing
As the tail end of 2021 speedily approaches, the familiar scent of baked goods and Evergreen trees linger in the air. Cool, brisk breezes and peppermint lattes sound the alarms that the holiday season has officially arrived. Many love this time of the year for various reasons, and the students of Key West High School (KWHS) are no different. Hunter Boxall, a sophomore at KWHS, … Continue reading Holiday spirit is seen everywhere!
From fruit snacks to apples to chips, elementary school lunchtime shenanigans often have kids comparing what they have to eat that day. This idea of comparing each other stays with these children as they grow. Far too many high school students compare their grades to other students, which is detrimental to their self-esteem and confidence. Mia Cavwey, a junior at Key West High School (KWHS), … Continue reading Comparing Causes Harm
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