By: Thomas Horvath The Artificial Intelligence (AI) takeover has been heavily controversial, especially when it comes to the entertainment industry. One of the big reasons for the writer and actor strike last year was the usage of AI to utilize an actor or actress’ image and likeness after they passed. Besides film, the music industry is also struggling with the ethics of AI and how … Continue reading The Ethics of AI
By: Thomas Horvath It is common knowledge to many Americans that Disney has the rights to Marvel and its characters in movies (except Spider-Man and The Hulk) and merchandise. You will see Marvel in or at most if not all of Disney’s stores, movies, services, and, if you live in California, attractions at Disneyland. But if you go to Disney World, you’ll notice that the … Continue reading Why Marvel is at Universal Studios and Why It’s Good for You
By: Thomas Horvath The recent announcement of GTA VI, the next installment in the acclaimed Grand Theft Auto franchise, was given a release year of 2025. The internet erupted at the news, and many fans young and old could hardly hold in their excitement. While the GTA series is popular, it’s also one of the most controversial video game series of all time, often being … Continue reading The Violent Video Game Controversy
By: Thomas Horvath Hollywood movies have always been filled with advertisements. All the characters wear branded clothing, eat branded food, and use branded products. This is how movies get made, since without funding, there could be no profit. With this funding, companies can have high budgets and attach actors to projects that otherwise might not perform well. The acting field is pretty different than it … Continue reading The Actor Brand
By: Thomas Horvath Most people in America have probably been to an amusement park before. If you have, it’s also very likely that you had a blast during your visit. I love amusement parks, but they can sometimes be a real struggle. It’s either super expensive, or super hot out, or super crowded, or other things. An often underrated alternative is water parks, which I’d … Continue reading Why Water Parks Are Underrated
By: Thomas Horvath The video game industry is thriving and developing at an exponential rate, seemingly advancing more and more with every new console. Games are becoming bigger in size, which is great for technology and consumers, but comes at a price. Modern video games are becoming quite pricey, with the average price for a new game ranging from $60-70. The consoles themselves are all … Continue reading Video Game Prices
By: Thomas Horvath Many writers suffer from burnout. Burnout is when you feel exhausted from doing your job for too long without letting your mind or body get the rest that it needs. Writing often without a break can make you feel like you have no energy to come up with topics or write anymore. But there are ways to deal with burnout. This article … Continue reading Writer’s Burnout
After 76 days of summer vacation, Key West High School (KWHS) has started the 2023-2024 school year. As in previous years, there are many events to look forward to such as pep rallies, competitions, football games, and much more. Year after year, getting back into the school routine of waking up early and staying after school for clubs, sports, etc. is always difficult. One KWHS … Continue reading Conchs Back in Session
Going to a new school is scary, whether you’re moving to college or from middle school to high school. No matter the reason for starting a new school, it can be intimidating,but being prepared can help relieve some of the stress it brings. There are many things one can do to prepare for starting a new school, so here are some tips to help new … Continue reading Tips For Starting A New School
With the school year ending, testing season, for most teenagers, begins. The Florida Mandated End of Course (EOC) and Advanced Placement exams (AP) start this week, and Key West High School (KWHS) finals week is steadily approaching. During this final stretch, teens can get extremely worn out and stressed from studying, testing, assignments, and any extracurricular activities that are still going on. Most classes are … Continue reading Testing Fatigue
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