From getting tattoo arm sleeves to face tattoos, people are looking at what the National Basketball Association (NBA) players posts to copy them! Herchell Carrasco, a tattoo artist of Pachuco Tattoo in California, has been giving tattoos to NBA athletes since 2012. He has been an artist, though for the last 25 years. He has seen a rise in not only people getting tattoos, but … Continue reading The NBA Influence on Tattoos
By: Sophia Powell Many tourists visit Key West every year and most tourists visit our restaurants wanting to try some of our local seafood like Conch Fritters, Lobster, Pink Shrimp, Hogfish, and Stone Crab. These are some of the best restaurants in Key West according to floridatrippers.com. Blue Heaven – One of the best places to eat in Key West, they’re open for breakfast, lunch, … Continue reading Best restaurants in Key West 
By: Tricia Desroches Covid-19 has made a big impact on the world, especially on schools. Covid-19 made it hard for students to learn and for teachers to teach, and it also made it difficult for parents, even though they weren’t physically a part of the school. Students have to get used to doing things online now. Their mental health was affected because they weren’t used … Continue reading How Covid-19 Has Impacted School
(Featured photo provided by vacu.org) Whether you’re just trying to save up a few extra bucks, or if you’re saving up some big event, it’s not going to be easy. You may feel like no matter how much you try to save, there are always new expenses that arise and you just don’t have anything leftover. However, there are some proven and effective ways that … Continue reading 5 ways to save money daily
For 21 years we have been launching humans into space to go to the International Space Station (ISS). Usually as a seven person team, they orbit the Earth 16 times in a 24 hour period. However, when they’re up there, they do have to do some extra work to stay healthy. One of the most important health risks they face is a weakening immune system. … Continue reading Long Space Travel Hurts Immunity
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 of Key West High School (KWHS) are no different. Hunter Boxall, a sophomore at KWHS, … Continue reading Holiday spirit is seen everywhere!
By: Sophia Powell Portland, Maine: Beautiful Portland, a.k.a the food truck capital of the world, has been voted the best place to live in the U.S. because of its “diverse variety of art and foods” as some residents would mention. Portland is also one of the safest places to live in the U.S. The downside to living in Maine is that they receive very harsh … Continue reading Top 5 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
In a perfect world, a student’s well-being would come first, but in Key West, the Key West High School (KWHS) students feel differently about how our Monroe County school system prioritizes mental health. In a recent anonymous survey across KWHS students, 82.1% of the students said that teachers should consider mental health when assigning work. Likewise, an anonymous KWHS student agreed with the statistic. “Sometimes … Continue reading Mental Health affecting KWHS Students
Looming over them like an ominous sky, signaling an incoming, inescapable storm, testing on state and nation levels harm students’ mental health. With the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT), Advanced Placement (AP) exams, the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA), and End of Course (EOC) exams, the students of Key West High School (KWHS) have stress piled high on their plate. Serena … Continue reading Overcoming the Obstacle of Testing
In today’s world, all age groups in society find self-validation through the number of likes and comments on a tiny black screen. TikTok, a social media platform with the concept of swiping to watch the next video, has brought this concept to a whole other level. Going “TikTok viral” is seen as a big deal among all ages, and the thing is, you don’t know … Continue reading Social Media affecting Self-Validation
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