Top 5 Contagious Diseases

By: Vivienne Wellet The top 5 most contagious diseases that came around in the early ages or past up recently. These diseases have killed many many people and taken generations away. Many family members lost family members. These are the top 5 most contagious diseases.    Covid-19-  Studies show that covid started in China in a scientific facility, and  started spreading there. In 2019-2020 It got … Continue reading Top 5 Contagious Diseases

The U.S. is Trying to Replace a Derogatory Term That is Offensive to Native American Women

By: Tricia Desroches The United States is trying to find a new name to replace a derogatory name for Indigenous women. The Department of the Interior decided that the word “squaw” is a derogatory name in November 2021. The department said that the word used to be used as “an offensive ethnic, racial, and sexist slur” towards Indigenous women.  The origin of the word is … Continue reading The U.S. is Trying to Replace a Derogatory Term That is Offensive to Native American Women

2022 Winter Olympics Highlights

Now that the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are finished, the gold-medal moments and its mascot Bing-Dwen-Dwen will live in history. With there being 91 countries, and over 2,000 athletes, there were a lot of highlights and memorable moments. From Nathan Chen’s number one spot to Mikaela Shriffin’s rebound while skiing, and many more. The 2022 Winter Olympics have also had a memorable time with Covid-19 … Continue reading 2022 Winter Olympics Highlights

Fashion Trends of 2022

Fashion trends of 2022 have changed drastically through the past century. Everyone has gone through many different types of clothes from poodle skirts and leather jackets in the 1950s to trendy new clothes from 2000-2022. These are the top five of the new 2022 hottest fashion trends.  Skirts- Skirts have made a comeback since the 1960s-1970s. There are many different types of skirts like mini, … Continue reading Fashion Trends of 2022

Russia Launches Invasion of Ukraine

Russia has recently launched an invasion of the Eastern European country of Ukraine, in which Russia had been supporting separatists inside of Ukraine who were all pro-Russian and wished to join Russia due to the regions the separatists occupied housing a majority-Russian speaking population. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion hours after announcing a Special Military Operation to demilitarize Ukraine and denazify their central … Continue reading Russia Launches Invasion of Ukraine

Animals used in clothing

 Rabbits, Minks, Goats, foxes, crocodiles, alpacas, llamas, kangaroos, birds, dogs, and cats are all used to make a fashion statement. Billions of these animals suffer and die every year so that their skin and fur can be used to make some of the world’s most “luxurious” clothes. . Animals’ warm fur coats are shaved off of them to be turned into fashion, animals’ skin is … Continue reading Animals used in clothing

who is the worlds strongest man?

The World’s Strongest man, Tom Stoltman has autism,.  Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder.  How did he receive the title and is it real?  He picked up a spherical mammoth stone weighing almost 463 pounds and lifted it up to his shoulder.  The equivalent of something that weighs 463 pounds is an upright piano!  Imagine having enough strength to lift a piano.. not only two inches, … Continue reading who is the worlds strongest man?

World’s First Octopus Farm causes Ethical Concerns

Due to a gradually increasing demand for seafood, a Spanish fishing company by the name of Nueva Pescanova plans to open the world’s first octopus farm. After decades of academic research and about €65 million ($74 million) later, they beat other rival companies in Japan in Mexico in creating a habit for octopi that’s also fit for industry-scale breeding. “This is a global milestone,” said … Continue reading World’s First Octopus Farm causes Ethical Concerns

KWHS Mock Trial team achieves first place at their district competition

On February 14th, the Key West High School (KWHS) Mock Trial team made the high school proud by winning first place in their district competition, enhancing them to states on March 31st to April 3rd. Their state event will be virtual at KWHS due to COVID-19, disallowing travel to be an issue in their budget.  Introduced to KWHS three years ago, Mock Trial is a … Continue reading KWHS Mock Trial team achieves first place at their district competition