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
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)
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
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
When people think of Key West, they usually think of the nightlife, beaches, and tourist destinations. However, there’s more to Key West and the rest of the keys than just the common tourist attractions. There are three major high schools in the Florida Keys: Key West, Coral Shores, and Marathon, Key West High School (KWHS) is the biggest, with about 1,300 students. When the students … Continue reading Key West from a Teen’s Perspective
As smartphones and other technology advances, and social media gets more popular, people stray further and further from reading, especially paperback or hardback books. Although it’s challenging to find a good book, getting back into reading can have great benefits mentally and physically. The first, and probably the most important, step to reading is to get a good book that interests you. Once you find … Continue reading Why You Should Start Reading Again
By: Thomas Horvath “Today our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant, and to face the challenge of change.” This quote is from The World House written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was not only a brilliant thinker but also a survivor who perfectly represents the traits needed to be a survivor. … Continue reading The Necessary Traits of Being a Survivor
By: Thomas Horvath We have now entered into daylight saving time of the year, and I, along with many others, are not thrilled. I’m not a farmer, so I can’t speak on how much it helps them (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t help them at all), but it’s doing all other Americans no favors. In this article, I will explain why daylight savings should be discarded. … Continue reading Why Daylight Savings is Pointless
By: Thomas Horvath In recent news, there has been a controversy in the digital media industry. The controversy has been elevated in discussion due to two recent events from major companies. The director of subscriptions at Ubisoft made a very controversial claim that consumers need to stop thinking they fully own the video games that they digitally buy. “One of the things we saw is … Continue reading The Digital Media Controversy
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