The Cane toad is also called the giant neotropical toad or marine toad. This species is a large frog four to six inches in size. The Cane toad in native to south and mainland central america but has become invasive to Australia. The Cane toad got to Australia in a way you most likely wouldn’t expect. The Cane toad is one of the only examples … Continue reading Cane Toads
By: Vivienne Wellet Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana on Sunday August 15, 2021 as a category 4 hurricane.They say it was the strongest hurricane they have had since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Katrina was a category 5 hurricane with over 1,000 deaths and over 1.5 billion dollars in damage. More than 1 million homes have not had power since the beginning of Hurricane Ida. Hurricane Ida … Continue reading Hurricane Ida
by: Summer Livengood The definition of invasive species; “An animal that tends to spread prolifically and undesirable or harmful.” Lionfish are a perfect example of an invasive species. These beautiful creatures are predators to smaller fish. With their beautiful spikes and colors, you must be extremely careful when handling lionfish because the spikes are highly venomous and being poked by them can cause extreme discomfort. … Continue reading The Invasive Species Known As Lionfish
Bronte Walsh: KWHS Prevention Counselor By Gabriella Ramsingh New to our Key West High School (KWHS) staff, Bronte Walsh, the new prevention counselor here at KWHS. Walsh works with students one-on-one and provides them support. Mental health has always been something she takes seriously and hopes that she can bring a new awareness for mental health at KWHS and in this community. For the past … Continue reading 2021-2022 KWHS New Staff
The gray wolves have been fighting extinction since the mid 1900’s. Their population in the United States has been steadily increasing since they were put on the endangered species list in 1974. The wolves are killed for a number of reasons. The main one seeming to be farmers or ranchers hunting them to protect their livestock. Another being that their protections get rolled back far … Continue reading Endangered Wolves in the U.S.
By Summer Livengood and Vivienne Wellet Dr. Larry Schmiegel is our new principal for Key West High School. Principal Schmiegel has already made great improvements and plans on making more great decisions to make the school a better educational place. When we asked, what’s the difference between Key West High and his school before, he said “ It is a bigger job, working with high … Continue reading Dr. Schmiegel Leading KWHS Strong for his First Year
Like lions protecting their pride in the wild grasslands of the savanna, the deputies of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) protect the citizens of the Monroe County community. To the MCSO, their top priority is the safety of each and every individual in the Florida Keys. Moreover, in an exclusive interview, Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay shares how he makes sure this county has … Continue reading Committed to the Community
After Young Thug’s very successful album “So Much Fun” which came out in the summer of 2019, Thug released Slime Language 2 which has a stacked lineup of artists across the whole album. The twenty three song album started out with the track “Slatty” and is a solid intro to the album. With features from Yak Gotti and Lil Duke and a fun hook the … Continue reading Slime Language 2 Review
Whether they are kids wishing to be astronauts or adults aspiring to check something off their bucket list, people always talk about wanting to go to space. With this exciting news, these dreams just became a whole lot more realistic. The construction company Orbital Assembly made a huge announcement at the beginning of last month. The Orbital Assembly stated that construction will begin in 2025 … Continue reading First Hotel in Space by 2027
One of the main worries of people who are wary of getting the COVID vaccine is the risks that may come with it such as numerous side effects, the Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine reigniting those fears for some. It was announced just a few days ago Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine has a slim chance of causing blood clots, which is a major health risk. Although … Continue reading Johnson and Johnson Vaccines Blood Clots
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