Throughout life, there will be several challenges, some easier than others. Although the ones that knock you down can be tough, it was probably for the better. Failure isn’t necessarily something to be ashamed of; it’s more of something to learn from. The word failure in the dictionary is a “lack of success”; however, Albert Einstein put it best when he said, “Failure is success … Continue reading It’s OK to fail
On May 2, 2025, Olympian Frederick Richard broke the world record for the most backflips in 24 hours. However, the gymnast didn’t just break the record for fun. In Stoughton, Massachusetts, Frederick “Flips” Richard broke the record for the most backflips done in 24 hours. Before Richard, the record was held by an Austrian parkour enthusiast with 1,001 backflips in 24 hours. The Olympic gymnast, … Continue reading Frederick Flips Over the Backflip World Record
With finals season here, many college and high school students are studying for class finals and end-of-year exams. One of the most significant problems among the younger generation is learning and staying on task for an extended time. There are multiple ways to get work done, whether it’s a unique technique or something you found on the internet, it’s best to go with what works … Continue reading Best Ways to Study (from a High School Senior)
This past week, 20 drivers from 10 teams competed in the Formula 1 (F1) Miami Grand Prix. With rainy weather all weekend, some unfortunate events occurred, and some history was made. In the first sprint qualifying race, the newest Mercedes driver, Kimi Antonelli, became the youngest pole sitter in F1. A pole sitter is the person who finishes the fastest lap in the qualifying race, … Continue reading 2025 Miami Grand Prix
In these last 40 days of high school, there is stress, relief, happiness, and sadness. Looking at the calendar, I realize how little I have left of high school. It’s starting to make sense of why past seniors have said this year goes by so fast. As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” I hope it is also true for students’ success. As … Continue reading Final Stretch of Senior Year
Athletes perform their best on the field, turning a hobby into a career. Off the field, many roles help the athletes. One of the most essential legal factors is sports lawyers. They represent athletes and teams in cases, negotiate contracts, and manage all the legal aspects. As they are in charge of all the legal aspects, sports lawyers need knowledge of many law fields. Sports … Continue reading What is Sports Law
Track and field is among the most competitive and rewarding sports, especially at the high school level. You could run 9.99 seconds in the 100-meter dash or, unfortunately, get struck in the head by a baton in the four-by-400-meter relay. In the first week of March, both circumstances have taken place. This past Saturday, March 7, 2025, was the Texas A&M Bluebonnet High School Invitational, … Continue reading This Week in Track and Field
The rapidly growing sport of Formula 1 (F1) racing is one of the most fascinating. However, it is among the most challenging with many technical, sporting, and even financial regulations. The sport wouldn’t be possible without the cars and the pit crew. Formula 1 cars are more similar to go-karts than everyday cars seen on the road, although the engineering work put into the cars … Continue reading Fascinating Formula 1
Many clubs have been started in the past few years, and the 2025 incoming freshman orientation is coming up in a few days. Here’s what Key West High School (KWHS) offers. From academics to athletics and even extracurricular activities, there’s always something for someone. In academics, numerous advanced placement (AP) and honors classes will boost your grade point average (GPA) and look better for college … Continue reading What Key West High School Offers
My activities increased exponentially once school was back in session after winter break. As this is my last semester of high school and I know where I’m going to college, I now have scholarships to apply for, mock trial district and state competitions, although I do have track and field to look forward to at the end of each day. As of this week, the … Continue reading Senior Year Update: Second Semester
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