NFL Conference Championship Game Reviews
Four teams had a chance to get sent into the Super Bowl last Sunday, with only two moving on after the games concluded. But how did the games go in order for us to get to these last two teams, and have a Super Bowl matchup setup for February 11th. … Continue reading NFL Conference Championship Game Reviews
Manga vs Comic Books
By: Thomas Horvath Superhero movies are the most popular genre of film currently, but not nearly as many people read the source material. This makes sense, as watching a movie is much simpler and less time-consuming for then reading a full-length book. Comic books have always been a niche and… Continue reading Manga vs Comic Books
Otto tackling his future
On November 11th, 2004, Christopher ‘Andre’ Otto was born out of the womb without knowing what his future had in store for him: a division one (D1) college football offensive lineman at Florida State University (FSU). “I’ve stuck to football for most of my life,” explained Otto. “I’ve been playing… Continue reading Otto tackling his future
ChatGPT
With all the advancements in technology over the years, chatbots are nothing new. Chatbots are artificial intelligence (AI) bots capable of being asked questions and replying with information, or websites. Technology such as Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa are all chatbots. There is an emerging chatbot that seems to be… Continue reading ChatGPT
Identity theft
Identity theft is the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person’s identifying information, usually for financial gain. There are different types of identity theft including online, medical, and economic identity theft. Someone committing identity theft can steal and buy things with another person’s credit cards, steal tax refunds, open credit… Continue reading Identity theft
Ukraine Receives Western Tanks, Potential Effect on War Effort
On Wednesday, several western countries and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) confirmed that they will be sending Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine. Tanks in the package include Leopard 2 MBTs (German) and M1A1 Abrams MBTs (United States). Sources from CNN familiar with the ongoing American deliberations… Continue reading Ukraine Receives Western Tanks, Potential Effect on War Effort
Florida rejects African American Studies AP Course, cites Critical Race Theory
(Featured image provided by Paul Hennessy / SOPA Images/Sipa) A little over nine months ago, the Florida Department of Education rejected 41% of submitted math textbooks, citing Critical Race Theory (CRT) as the reason. Now, another educational resource has been dismissed for similar reasons. The College Board, an organization responsible… Continue reading Florida rejects African American Studies AP Course, cites Critical Race Theory
Recap of the NFL Divisional Round
The NFL Wild Card round left us excited for more football the next week, and although the games weren’t all as competitive as the Wild Card round. We saw some good games and some very intriguing storylines that will not only be talked about throughout this playoffs but into next… Continue reading Recap of the NFL Divisional Round
Titanic’s ‘Door Debate’ will be solved
Many fans of 1997’s Titanic have debated whether or not Jack Dawson (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) could have survived the sinking of the Titanic. At the end of the movie Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Kate Winslet) and Jack are floating on debris from the shipwreck. Many people think that… Continue reading Titanic’s ‘Door Debate’ will be solved
So What’s the Deal With Comedy?
By: Thomas Horvath The world can be pretty tough on everyone, and most people find themselves needing a break. Comedy was created to make light in dark situations. Comedy was a way for people to sit back and laugh at things that were happening around the world. Comedy continued to… Continue reading So What’s the Deal With Comedy?
Apathy, The Name of The Game
Apathy has its root word in Apathes, meaning “without feeling.” Now, what can you correlate apathy with in modern society? Social media, politics, perhaps even news reporting? While I could agree with some of those words, one specific word I correlate apathy with is school. Schools in America are often… Continue reading Apathy, The Name of The Game
Phineas and Ferb Comeback
On Friday, January 13th, 2023, the creator of the show, Dan Povenmire, announced that there will be 40 new episodes of the children’s show Phineas and Ferb on Disney Channel. Following that, on Monday, January 16th, he released fans’ reactions to his announcement on his YouTube channel, all of which… Continue reading Phineas and Ferb Comeback
Failed GOP Candidate arrested for shootings
(Featured photograph provided by Roberto E Rosales/Albuquerque Journal/ZUMA/REX/Shutterstock) Recently, New Mexico Republican Solomon Peña was arrested by authorities for hiring, and participating in, the shootings of four homes. Sources say that Peña likely had been angry after losing the election for a seat in the state legislature to incumbent Rep.… Continue reading Failed GOP Candidate arrested for shootings
Earthworm’s
Earthworms are terrestrial invertebrates that belong to the phylum Annelida. They exhibit a “tube-within-a-tube body plan,” meaning they are externally segmented with corresponding internal segmentation and they usually have setae on all segments. They live in habitats worldwide wherever soil, water, and temperature allow. Through their activity in the soil,… Continue reading Earthworm’s
Jaguars vs. Chargers-The Best Playoff Game of Wild Card Weekend.
This year’s wild card weekend was one of the best of all time, with almost every single game having a plethora of storylines and most importantly, close and competitive action. But one game took the cake over all the rest, and that was the second game of the weekend, the… Continue reading Jaguars vs. Chargers-The Best Playoff Game of Wild Card Weekend.
Getting “freezin” for a reason
On February 12th, Samuel’s House Women’s Shelter, a local organization dedicated to service towards women and children in Key West, is hosting its annual Southernmost Conch Republic Polar Plunge for another year. This fundraiser helps raise money for the organization to provide more services to needy women and children, such… Continue reading Getting “freezin” for a reason
2022’s Best Sellers
Some books offer advice on habitual things or how to handle our mental or physical well-being. Other books transport people to different worlds, times, or places. Some people prefer other methods to gain the same knowledge or experience, such as movies, podcasts, or even music. Others prefer the tangibility of… Continue reading 2022’s Best Sellers
Supporters of Ex Brazilian President Storm Capital and State Institutions
Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsanaro recently stormed the National Congress of Brazil and the Três Poderes Plaza (Three Powers Plaza) in Brasilia, the nation’s capital. Protestors attacked and successfully entered the National Congress, Supreme Court, and Presidential Palace after overwhelming security forces who were sent to protect the… Continue reading Supporters of Ex Brazilian President Storm Capital and State Institutions
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
On October 22, 2022, about 800 guests gathered at Aotea Center in Auckland, New Zealand to watch the FIFA Womens’ World Cup Draw. The 29 teams that qualified to play in the Women’s World Cup will compete in July 2023. This will also go down in history as the first… Continue reading 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Breeders vs Adoption
By: Thomas Horvath According to studies conducted around the world, the most popular household pet is the dog. This is not very surprising, as it seems like everyone has a dog. With everyone loving dogs, the demand is very high. Some people adopt from animal shelters, or they rescue strays,… Continue reading Breeders vs Adoption
Classified Government Documents found in Biden’s Office
(Featured image provided by Andrew Harnik/AP) Recently, news broke out that several classified United States (U.S.) government documents were found in an office space once belonging to President Joe Biden at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement, where he once served as an honorary professor at Pennsylvania… Continue reading Classified Government Documents found in Biden’s Office
Vaccinating Bees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released new information that a vaccine has been successfully produced to protect bees against disease. Disease can spread in a beehive as quickly as three weeks, which can kill the entire hive. This vaccine is the first-ever vaccine for insects. One-third of the world’s… Continue reading Vaccinating Bees
Conchs compete against Hurricanes in Florida Keys Showdown
On January 10th, the Key West High School (KWHS) Conchs Basketball team kicked off the new year with a home game against their Florida Keys rivals, the Coral Shores High School (CSHS) Hurricanes. The student section showed support by hosting a “White Out,” meaning that all students in the audience… Continue reading Conchs compete against Hurricanes in Florida Keys Showdown
Top 3 Wild Card Games
The NFL playoffs are finally upon us and 14 teams will have an opportunity to eclipse greatness and win football’s greatest prize, the Super Bowl. Wild Card weekend is the first weekend of playoff football and I will go through what should be the three best games of the weekend.… Continue reading Top 3 Wild Card Games
GO GET SOME SLEEP!
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… Continue reading GO GET SOME SLEEP!
Christmas Origins
By: Thomas Horvath When you think of Christmas, what do you think of? Presents, cookies, Santa, all sorts of things. But most of us never think about why we celebrate this holiday in the first place. In this article, I will go over how Christmas and its traditions came to… Continue reading Christmas Origins
Top 10 Cities with the best Public Transport
Public transportation is one of the most important things concerning living quality in cities. Not everyone can afford a car, and walking is sometimes just too tiring. Moreover, public transportation also helps lessen pollution of the environment, as more people use the same vehicle to get around. It’s also safer,… Continue reading Top 10 Cities with the best Public Transport
My Tips & Tricks for Flying
Although the Key West Airport isn’t a large airport by any means, many trips require a connecting flight, and those can be tricky to navigate. Although young, I have had plenty of experience on planes traveling alone and with my family. Here’s a list of my tips and tricks for… Continue reading My Tips & Tricks for Flying
Stress Relief
Stress, as defined in the dictionary, is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances, or something that causes mental strain. It is your body’s way of responding to threats or any kind of danger, when your body senses danger stress is… Continue reading Stress Relief
Noodle the Pug
Noodles the pug became a hit TikTok sensation with his owner, Jonathan Graziano when Graziano began a game of “bones” or “no bones.” Graziano would sit Noodles upright, and if the dog flopped back into bed, it would be a “no bones” day, and Graziano would urge people to be… Continue reading Noodle the Pug
Saving the Eagles and humanity
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… Continue reading Saving the Eagles and humanity
Christmas just isn’t the same anymore
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… Continue reading Christmas just isn’t the same anymore
The Avian Flu
The Avian Flu, also known as the bird flu, has wiped out over 50.5 million birds of all types. The Avian Flu mostly affects birds but can also be passed to humans. Chickens, turkeys, and other birds have been affected by the worst U.S. animal-health disaster in history. The number… Continue reading The Avian Flu
The 2022 Customs House Holiday Bazaar
On December 9th, the Key West Art & Historical Society, an organization dedicated to preserving and creating art in Key West, is hosting their annual Holiday Bazaar. It will be held outside of the Customs House, a historic Key West building used as an art museum. At this festive event,… Continue reading The 2022 Customs House Holiday Bazaar
Russia War Crimes document circulating in EU, opposed by ICC chief prosecutor
Recently, a draft has been going around a United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York for a Nuremberg-like tribunal to hold Russia responsible for all the war crimes it has committed in its war on Ukraine. Ever since the invasion of Ukraine began on February 24th this year under the… Continue reading Russia War Crimes document circulating in EU, opposed by ICC chief prosecutor
FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals
With the last two matches of Round 16 of the World Cup happening December 6, 2022, at 10 am and 2 pm Eastern Time (EST) the Quarter-finals are coming soon. In Round 16, many events happened. The first game of Round 16 was the Netherlands versus the United States. With… Continue reading FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals
College Football Playoff Set
The four teams for the college football playoff have been set, and now we only have to wait for the much-anticipated matchups that come on December 31st. So, let’s look at the two games that will set the national championship game. Continue reading College Football Playoff Set
Free Speech
By: Thomas Horvath In America, we follow the Constitution that our country was founded on. The First Amendment of the Constitution grants the right to freedom of expression. This was a relatively new thing at the time for people other than the top one percent of the population. Now you… Continue reading Free Speech
Social Media Standards
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… Continue reading Social Media Standards
Celebrity Influence
By: Thomas Horvath Everyone knows what a celebrity is, a celebrity is someone famous. The term comes from the word celebrate, which means that celebrities are celebrated by society or the public. But is this still true? Celebrities are famous, but do their opinions really matter to anyone anymore? Should… Continue reading Celebrity Influence
Mauna Loa Eruption
Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, is located in Hawaii. The volcano started an eruption on Sunday at 11:30 pm HST. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency stated, “No communities downslope from the caldera are immediately threatened, and about half of all recorded Mauna Loa eruptions have been… Continue reading Mauna Loa Eruption
China COVID-19 Lockdown force government to loosen restrictions
In China’s Xinjiang Province, protests have erupted in recent weeks over the Chinese government’s strict enforcement of its COVID-19 policies. Rumors began spreading after a fire in the capital city of the Xinjiang Province, Ürümqi, killed 10 Ürümqi residents and injured many more. Video of the fire captured by nearby… Continue reading China COVID-19 Lockdown force government to loosen restrictions
2022 FIFA World Cup
Starting on November 21, 2022, 32 international men’s soccer teams will compete in the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup. Although, this year, the World Cup will be this winter in one of the hottest countries on Earth instead of the usual time during the summer. One of… Continue reading 2022 FIFA World Cup
Drug Cartel responsible for 1/3 of all cocaine trade in Europe has been taken down
(Featured image provided by REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo) Recently, law enforcement authorities from six different countries joined together to take down a major cartel in Europe which is allegedly responsible for a third of all cocaine trading in the continent. Europol, the European Union’s (EU) government crime agency, said on Monday… Continue reading Drug Cartel responsible for 1/3 of all cocaine trade in Europe has been taken down
Poisonous Toads
Bufo Alvarius, also known as the Sonoran desert toad or the Colorado river toad. These species are one of the largest toad species found in North America, measuring about 7 inches. This toad has a unique low-pitch weak toot sound that they make as well as psychedelic toxins. The toxins… Continue reading Poisonous Toads
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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading 6 Killed after Airshow Crash in Dallas
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