Life Saving Sea Sponge
There are so many medications around the world, most common illnesses or diseases have a medication to help people overcome them. On the other hand, there are diseases that are harder to cure, such as cancer, HIV, and AIDS. These diseases do have cures and treatments, but they are not … Continue reading Life Saving Sea Sponge
Reaching The Next Peak
In not even 250 years, America has passed every test that has come its way with flying colors. From the surprising victory in the Revolutionary War against Britain to the Civil War that pitted brother versus brother on the battlefield to the tensions the Cold War brought, America has overcome. … Continue reading Reaching The Next Peak
Holiday spirit is seen everywhere!
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 … Continue reading Holiday spirit is seen everywhere!
Keys Living
The Florida Keys consists of many wildlife, tourism, fishing, water and much more. Why live here? Living in the keys is definitely a lifestyle that is not meant for everyone. While living here and enjoying boating, eating, swimming, relaxing, which is all nice and enjoyable, but there are also aspects … Continue reading Keys Living
New Covid Variant: Omicron
(Featured Image provided by Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News) Just when we thought that the Alpha and Delta variants were already bad enough, a new covid variant, labeled the Omicron variant has just recently been identified in South Africa. The variant has different symptoms than normal and is rumored … Continue reading New Covid Variant: Omicron
Shipping Delays
In 2020, we had to resort to buying many products online and in a blink of an eye, they would show up on our doorsteps. Although it did have its advantages, there were a few issues as well, most, however, are not directly from shipping or online shops. The word … Continue reading Shipping Delays
The Republic of Barbados
By: Sophia Powell For more than 400 years Barbados has been a British colony with the Queen of England as its head of state. They became independent from the United Kingdom in 1966. Yesterday the island held an overnight ceremony in the capital of Bridgetown and is now considered a … Continue reading The Republic of Barbados
Iranian nuclear talks resume in Vienna
Nuclear talks from the international community with Iran have recently resumed in the Austrian capital of Vienna with all present parties drawing their deals between each other. Iranian representatives opened the talks with the hard suggestion that everything negotiated in the previous Nuclear deal could be re-negotiated between nations. When … Continue reading Iranian nuclear talks resume in Vienna
Barbados has Finally Cut Ties With Britain and has Become a Republic
By: Tricia Desroches After 55 years of getting its independence from the United Kingdom, Barbados became an official parliamentary republic. Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean and it was a British colony all the way until November 1996. Barbados peacefully gained its independence, unlike many other countries in … Continue reading Barbados has Finally Cut Ties With Britain and has Become a Republic
College Football Rivalry Weekend Recap
In what has been a wild and unpredictable year of college football, this year’s rivalry weekend held true to that as well. With playoff implications, flaring tempers, and fantastic games, it’s time to take a look at some of the best stories of the weekend. In the biggest game for … Continue reading College Football Rivalry Weekend Recap
Alzheimer’s Disease
By: Vivienne Wellet Alzheimer’s or also known as Dementia, is a disease that involves memory loss and interrupts other important daily things. It is caused by “the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around the brain cell.” More than 54 million people”worldwide” have Alzheimer’s. The longer Alzheimer’s disease is … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Disease
KWHS Students’ Perspectives: Are masks still a thing?
**DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT EXPRESS THE VIEWS OF THE AUTHOR AND STAFF MEMBERS OF “THE SNAPPER”** Throughout 2021, the mask policy at Key West High School (KWHS) has changed drastically over the COVID-19 year. Starting as wearing them full time, then students wavering the facial guards with parent consent, … Continue reading KWHS Students’ Perspectives: Are masks still a thing?
Top Three Games of the Week
Chargers @ Bengals: The Los Angeles Chargers have been up and down all season, they’re coming off of a loss against the Denver Broncos 28-13. Justin Herbert in that game threw two interceptions, with one going for a pick-six by rookie cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Chargers fans will have to … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
Traffic in Florida
By: Summer Livengood During the holidays Florida’s roads sure do get busy. Many accidents, injuries, and many violations. On the holiday weeks, the last thing you want is a ticket or something worse to happen. There are many things you can do to prevent something from happening to you. There … Continue reading Traffic in Florida
What is the SCP Foundation
The SCP foundation is a collaborative wikipedia for horror writers across the internet, which was made on January 13, 2008. In the universe of the SCP foundation, there is a fictional secret organization, tasked by the government with the mission to “secure, contain and protect”all creatures and objects, and study … Continue reading What is the SCP Foundation
US Teenager, Kyle Rittenhouse, Has Been Accused of Shooting Three People
Following a turmoil on the streets of Wisconsin, US teenager, Kyle Rittenhouse, has been accused of shooting three people. During the murder examination of Rittenhouse, his attorneys argued that the act was in self-defense. 18-year-old Rittenhouse is accused of murdering two men during a riot in Kenosha in August 2020. … Continue reading US Teenager, Kyle Rittenhouse, Has Been Accused of Shooting Three People
HNDRXX Future Album Review
Future is most well known for his non-caring and destructive lifestyle, but in HNDRXX, Future opens up and shows a more vulnerable side to him. While Future was more open at the start of his career in regards to relationships on this album, Future goes more in-depth into his life … Continue reading HNDRXX Future Album Review
The Art of Scorigami
By: Gus Wilson On social media, fans of all National Football League (NFL) teams are prominent. People from all around the world root for the variety of the 32 teams. However, there is another aspect of the NFL that people will root for: the art of Scorigami. Obviously, after every … Continue reading The Art of Scorigami
America’s Unsolved Case Finally Solved?
By: Sophia Powell Since 1969, the whereabouts of the robber of the Society National Bank of Cleveland has remained a mystery, until now. A 20-year-old man (at the time) by the name of Theodore John Conrad stole $215,000 which is equivalent to $1.7 million in the modern-day. Theodore had shown … Continue reading America’s Unsolved Case Finally Solved?
Florida States Beats Miami in Classic Rivalry Game
In what will go down as another classic in the Florida State vs. Miami rivalry, here is a look back on how the game unfolded. In the first quarter, Florida State was able to punch it in after stopping Miami to make it a 7-0 ball game on their first … Continue reading Florida States Beats Miami in Classic Rivalry Game
The Top 3 ranked Colleges/Universities in the U.S.
1. Harvard University – Located in Cambridge Massachusetts, this schools beautiful campus and amazing students give the school as #1 top ranked. Harvard is a private ivy league school with an acceptance rate of 5.2 percent as of 2021 . Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher education institution … Continue reading The Top 3 ranked Colleges/Universities in the U.S.
Team Seas Campaign
Back in 2019, the popular YouTube creator, Mr. Beast created Team Trees to fundraise $20 million for 20 million trees before 2020. To no surprise, he and his fans successfully accomplished that goal, and people still donate to the cause today However, Mr. Beast is now back with former NASA … Continue reading Team Seas Campaign
Liverpool Hospital explosion declared terrorist attack
On Sunday, November 14th, an explosion from a taxi that arrived in front of the Liverpool women’s hospital exploded, causing no casualties, but significant damage to the front of the hospital complex. The explosion was caused by a passenger inside of the taxi setting off a homemade IED. Miraculously, taxi … Continue reading Liverpool Hospital explosion declared terrorist attack
Flood Watch in Florida
By: Vivienne Wellet Storms and flood warnings have been posted all around Florida. There are flood watches in most parts of the state including Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Gainesville. According to weather forecasters, the biggest concern is regarding the gusty winds that will occur during the storms. The winds will … Continue reading Flood Watch in Florida
Where are they now?: Divya Nivani
From Key West High School’s (KWHS) Class of 2020, Divya Nivani has branched herself out from the little rock and into the big waters of Cambridge, Massachusetts. “…I try to come back to Key West as often as I can,” explained Nivani. “There’s no place like it, [so] I do … Continue reading Where are they now?: Divya Nivani
Nike Postpones Travis Scott´s Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack Launch
After what has happened at the Astroworld festival Nike is postponing their collaboration with Travis Scott. On their website, Nike has given their condolences to the families of the victims and said that the launch for the Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack had been pushed back. This is not … Continue reading Nike Postpones Travis Scott´s Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack Launch
Biden and Xi meeting concludes with no major breakthroughs
Amidst the deteriorating relationship between Washington and Beijing, on November 15th, President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping had a virtual summit to discuss critical topics. The meeting was held virtually, with Biden joining from the White House’s Roosevelt room and Xi being in the Great Hall of the People … Continue reading Biden and Xi meeting concludes with no major breakthroughs
Key West Boat Races
By: Summer Livengood In Florida, once a year, speed boat racers come to Key West and race through an obstacle course. This year’s race was the 39th annual boat race; over 10-speed boat racers came down. Key West did have some discussion about covid restrictions, but their decisions were made … Continue reading Key West Boat Races
Top Three Games of the Week
Bengals @ Raiders: The Bengals had a bye week in week ten, and in this week every team in the AFC North lost. This gives the Bengals a huge advantage in the AFC North because if they win this week they will be the second seed in the division. Bengals … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
Comparing Causes Harm
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 … Continue reading Comparing Causes Harm
Lizards and Geckos with big hearts
As humans, we form bonds with people every day; whenever we feel we truly bond with someone, we show affection. However, is it only humans that show bond, affection, love, and trust? Scientists have found that geckos have big hearts that are just as capable of bonding. When a pet … Continue reading Lizards and Geckos with big hearts
What is Pangea
Pangea, also spelled Pangaea, in early geologic time, was a supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on Earth. Pangea was surrounded by a global ocean called Panthalassa, and it was fully assembled by the Early Permian Epoch. The supercontinent began to break apart about 200 million years ago, during … Continue reading What is Pangea
New TikTok Creator: Frank Michael Smith
In 2020, the app TikTok skyrocketed with everyone being at home and creating content. From Point of Views (POVs) to Sports to just random hilarious videos about cats, there are almost every genre someone could imagine. It also helped ordinary people rise to the top of the internet, such as … Continue reading New TikTok Creator: Frank Michael Smith
Flu cases spike
It’s Flu Season, the colds are coming out. Over 1,000 people in the United States have been discovered to have the flu and its symptoms. There are many forms of the Flu but the most common is the 1918 flu pandemic where this Flu wiped out over 3,000 people. Making … Continue reading Flu cases spike
Josh Allen vs. Josh Allen
By: Gus Wilson In Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season, the 5-2 Buffalo Bills traveled to Jacksonville to take on the struggling 1-6 Jaguars. The Jaguars, who had not won a game in the United States since Week 1 of last season, were 14.5 point underdogs, as everyone expected … Continue reading Josh Allen vs. Josh Allen
A time to tell others thank you
November, the month Thanksgiving takes place in America, is widely considered a time to take a step back and show gratitude. Many take the people in their lives for granted; however, this month allows the students of Key West High School (KWHS) to take the time to truly appreciate those … Continue reading A time to tell others thank you
The Great´Bubble Barrier´
Did you know more than 8 million pieces of plastic are dumped into the Earth’s ocean everyday? Most of the trash is thought to come from rivers and coastlines. As of 2021 there are more than 5.25 trillion pieces of trash in the ocean which is equal to about 17 … Continue reading The Great´Bubble Barrier´
Assassination attempt on Iraqi PM
An attempt to assassinate the new Iraqi prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, occurred on Sunday, utilizing armed drones to try to attack and bomb the Prime Minister’s residence in the Green Zone of Baghdad. The Green Zone of the capitol is an area with multiple foreign embassies, military centers, and other … Continue reading Assassination attempt on Iraqi PM
Rosa Nafrere takes the crown
On November 5th at the Key West High School (KWHS) Backyard, the wait was finally over to announce KWHS’s 2021 Homecoming Queen: Rosa Nafrere. The crowd was cheering louder for the crown on her head than the football game itself. “I was overwhelmed with so many kinds of emotions,” said … Continue reading Rosa Nafrere takes the crown
Food choices
Fast food is one of the most questioned aspects of the American diet. Most kids eat it at an early age and develop the habit of eating greasy fried foods in their everyday food, but, why is this bad? Well, the ingredients in the food items are honestly almost unexplainable. … Continue reading Food choices
Ex-President Saakashvili jailed after returning to Georgia
On October 1st, 2021, the former President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, was arrested in absentia after not being in Georgia for a few years. He was transported to prison and then later to a prison hospital, but concerns over how he was treated caused protests in the streets. Mikheil Saakashvili … Continue reading Ex-President Saakashvili jailed after returning to Georgia
The Vaquita
By: Vivienne Wellet The most endangered animal by far in 2021 is the Vaquita. The Vaquita is a porpoise species that has a lifespan of 21 years. Females get to be as big as 4.9 feet and males can get to 4.6 feet long and adults can weigh up to … Continue reading The Vaquita
Top Three Games of the Week
Saints @ Titans: The Saints lost their starting quarterback Jameis Winston due to injury in a week 8 game versus the Buccaneers. They have to resort to playing quarterback Trevor Siemian, who’s been mostly a career backup in his career. The Saints played both Trevor Siemian and Taysom Hill, also … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week
Origin of the Internet
The Internet has revolutionized the computer and communications world like nothing before. The invention of the telegraph, the telephone, radio, and computer set the stage for this unprecedented integration of capabilities. The Internet is at once a worldwide broadcasting capability, a mechanism for information dissemination, and a medium for collaboration … Continue reading Origin of the Internet
Activist Malala Yousafzai Has Announced Her Marriage
By: Tricia Desroches Activist Malala Yousafzai has announced her marriage to Asser Malik. Malala is the youngest Nobel Prize, winner. She is the second Pakistani woman to receive the award, She fought for girls’ rights and their ability to go to school. They tied the knot in her parent’s home … Continue reading Activist Malala Yousafzai Has Announced Her Marriage
Yawning
What causes humans to yawn? Many people believe yawning is a sign of tiredness and boredom, but that theory is being proved wrong. Recent experiments on yawning by scientists have uncovered some shocking information. The first piece of information found is that it is contagious. It’s been proven when you … Continue reading Yawning
Key West High Academic Stats
Growing up on an island is definitely different from growing up in other places. On an island, everyone knows everyone no matter who they are. Most conchs that have lived here all their lives know how true this is. At times it’s a good thing, but other times it can … Continue reading Key West High Academic Stats
1st Movie Filmed in Space
I have seen a lot of movies in my lifetime, but one that was filmed in space? That is definitely not on my list. Three Russian filmmakers Yulia Peresild, a russian actress with the lead role, Klim Shipenko, producer/director, and Oleg Novitskiy, a cosmonaut. They blasted off into space on … Continue reading 1st Movie Filmed in Space
Calvin Ridley Stepping Away from Football
By: Gus Wilson On Sunday, October 31, 2021, the Atlanta Falcons were set to play against the Carolina Panthers. However, hours before the game, news broke out that the young star wide receiver for the Falcons, Calvin Ridley, would not play due to personal reasons. This was the second time … Continue reading Calvin Ridley Stepping Away from Football
NASCAR Championship Weekend Preview
After nearly forty weeks of NASCAR Cup Series action, the championship has come down to one race at the Phoenix Raceway with four drivers competing for the crown. These drivers are Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Martin Truex Jr., who will compete for the biggest prize in the … Continue reading NASCAR Championship Weekend Preview
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