What Key West High School Offers
Many clubs have been started in the past few years, and the 2025 incoming freshman orientation is coming up in a few days. Here’s what Key West High School (KWHS) offers. From academics to athletics and even extracurricular activities, there’s always something for someone. In academics, numerous advanced placement (AP)… Continue reading What Key West High School Offers
Senior Year Update: Second Semester
My activities increased exponentially once school was back in session after winter break. As this is my last semester of high school and I know where I’m going to college, I now have scholarships to apply for, mock trial district and state competitions, although I do have track and field… Continue reading Senior Year Update: Second Semester
Senior Year So Far
High school is 4 years long and is supposed to be some of the best years of your life. Not the best years, but they will definitely be at the top of my list. Although there have been some not-great parts, the experiences I’ve had and opportunities that I have… Continue reading Senior Year So Far
On “Preparing” For College
Your Junior year of High School in the United States is the most difficult time of your younger years of life. From the start of the year, where you have many new and difficult courses given to you, along with multiple college opportunities and potential internships, followed by the end… Continue reading On “Preparing” For College
The Necessary Traits of Being a Survivor
By: Thomas Horvath “Today our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant, and to face the challenge of change.” This quote is from The World House written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was not only a brilliant… Continue reading The Necessary Traits of Being a Survivor
Why Daylight Savings is Pointless
By: Thomas Horvath We have now entered into daylight saving time of the year, and I, along with many others, are not thrilled. I’m not a farmer, so I can’t speak on how much it helps them (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t help them at all), but it’s doing all other… Continue reading Why Daylight Savings is Pointless
The Violent Video Game Controversy
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,… Continue reading The Violent Video Game Controversy
Why Naruto Fails at its Own Message
By: Thomas Horvath If you are familiar with anime, then you likely know who Naruto is. Naruto is one of the most iconic characters in media, and his popularity only grows with time. The series he originates from, named after himself, is the fifth highest-selling manga series of all time,… Continue reading Why Naruto Fails at its Own Message
A Message To Future Journalists
So, you’re probably reading this Evergreen a few years in the future from its posting date. Now, you may be wondering: Why did I even bother making this article? Well, it’s not really something I usually do. I usually do international reporting, or making opinion pieces. So, what is it?… Continue reading A Message To Future Journalists
Partisanship and Yellow Journalism Today
Shane Miller Recently, two important American news figures, Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, were both fired from their networks (Fox and CNN respectively). This has driven up the amount of discussion about the current state of American media and the importance of journalistic integrity in the current age. This short… Continue reading Partisanship and Yellow Journalism Today
What Happened to the Walter Cronkite’s?
Walter Cronkite was one of the most famous news anchors in U.S. history. Many people regard him as unbiased and the ‘gold standard’ for how a news anchorman and a station, in general, should be. He is still widely known as “the most trusted man in America” after he was… Continue reading What Happened to the Walter Cronkite’s?
Analysis of the Interstate Highway Act
America used to be globally renowned for its usage of trains as a way of shipping, transporting goods, and public transportation. But in the last 60 years, America has become a global laughing stock for public transportation-specifically for their trains and for the long-term effects of the Interstate Highway Act… Continue reading Analysis of the Interstate Highway Act
Editorial: Housing Prices, designed to drive out the Local and give the Tourist a parking space
Key West, Florida, is one of the most expensive places to live in Florida, with the average price of a house in Key West being $706,601, according to news channel 8 and WFLA.com. Tourism is the city’s main industry and is a huge income source for the local residents. However,… Continue reading Editorial: Housing Prices, designed to drive out the Local and give the Tourist a parking space
Apathy, The Name of The Game
Apathy has its root word in Apathes, meaning “without feeling.” Now, what can you correlate apathy with in modern society? Social media, politics, perhaps even news reporting? While I could agree with some of those words, one specific word I correlate apathy with is school. Schools in America are often… Continue reading Apathy, The Name of The Game
Opinion; New Drivers and their Challenges
Being a new driver (as of August) I’ve personally driven my mother and I to school every day for the past 2 or so months. As a result, I’ve had some time to make up my opinions on driving and other drivers, and of course, as one does, make up… Continue reading Opinion; New Drivers and their Challenges
Perception of politics
The social contract is an agreement between the people living in the nation and the government. In this deal, the country’s citizens give up certain rights or liberties in exchange for protection from the government. This arrangement has been the basis of democratic ideals worldwide, including the United States of… Continue reading Perception of politics
The Stigma of Athletes and Mental Health
James Madison University (JMU) has canceled the rest of its softball season after its catcher, Lauren Bennett, sadly took her own life. The sophomore was named Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week the Monday before and was a major factor in the team’s success last year in the Women’s… Continue reading The Stigma of Athletes and Mental Health
The Snapper 