By: Emily Bracher Brands such as Shein and Romwe have recently become very popular due to their low prices for clothing, makeup, and accessories. These are all a part of the fast fashion industry, which is inexpensive clothing produced at rapid rates to keep up with latest trends. However with these benefits comes a lot of consequences that make it an unethical industry prone to … Continue reading The Downside of Fast Fashion
Recently, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) officially approved a new plan to fix the mosquito problem. How exactly does it work? Well, the idea is to release 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes to lower the numbers of another mosquito species, specifically the Aedes aegypti. Aedes aegypti is such a big problem because this species carries many diseases such as Zika, yellow fever, and … Continue reading Florida releasing millions of genetically modified mosquitoes to fix their mosquito problem
After a tough couple of months of campaigning, Teri Johnston has come out of this mayoral election with her second win, making her the first woman in Key West re-elected for a second term as mayor. Under the events of COVID-19, her campaigning was unsurprisingly different this time around, but still extremely effective. “We successfully implemented a fully-online yard sign program that let our team … Continue reading Teri Johnston Wins 2020 Election
On August 30th in New York City, the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) brightened the lives of many in America. Prior to the event, Nessa Diab and Jamila Mustafa hosted the pre-show at 6:30pm ET featuring performances from Lewis Capaldi, Chloe X Halle, Jack Harlow, Machine Gun Kelly, and Tate McRae. Once 8pm struck, Keke Palmer took over the reins to host the VMAs. … Continue reading The Virtual 2020 VMAs
By: Emily Bracher Many know Ryan Murphy for his shows like Glee, American Horror Story, the Politician, and many more. On May 1st, Netflix released his latest production, Hollywood, which follows a fictional story of many actors in 40s Hollywood. Not long after being released, it has made its way to the top 10 most watched shows on Netflix. The show takes you back into … Continue reading Hollywood Netflix
Every year, Key West High School (KWHS) seniors prepare to move on to the next step of their lives with many activities. One of the most traditional of these activities is the Senior Superlatives. The class of 2020 voted for who they believe deserved the most recognition. Best All Around One superlative definitely stands out among the rest: “Best All Around.” The students who earn … Continue reading KWHS Class of 2020 Senior Superlatives
By: Emily Bracher For everyone in America and many other places in the world, the past few weeks have been different. COVID-19, more likely known as the Coronavirus, has been sweeping into the lives of over a million. This disease attacks the respiratory system, very similar to the flu. Being spread through contact, most towns and cities are on lockdown to avoid human interaction. Almost … Continue reading COVID-19 Shutting Down Schools Nationwide
By: Gus Wilson All around Key West, the high school sporting events and games create a huge buzz around town. These events are about to take a monumental step towards an upgrade. After a Monroe County School District meeting, a decision has been made to begin bids and planning on the renovation of Key West High School’s sporting fields, nicknamed “The Backyard.” This decision was … Continue reading Key West Backyard Renovation
Being a teacher can be a very rewarding job; but, with all the day-to-day challenges, it can also be a stressful career-choice. It takes a highly dedicated, skilled, and caring person to become a teacher who can consistently make a positive impact on their students. This year, Key West High School (KWHS) Science teacher, Donna Tedesco was recognized by her peers as a teacher who … Continue reading Key West High School Teacher of the Year
By: Emily Bracher The one and only bridge leading in to Key West, Cow Key Channel, has a proposed construction start time of April 15th. This was put into action after the realization that the salt from the water has caused the underneath of the bridge to deteriorate. It is estimated that this project will take nine months. After news of this construction came about, … Continue reading School Start Times
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