The Weekend
One weekend I was at my friend’s house. That night we were talking about going fishing with his dad on the 30 foot Nautic Star the next day. We then got everything ready for offshore fishing which consisted of trolling lures and bottom rigs because it was the Mutton spawn but before that, we went for Mahi Mahi. In the morning, that morning before sunrise … Continue reading The Weekend
First Landing on the Moon’s South Pole
Humankind has gone to the moon and back more than a few times, although this time, it’s different. On August 23, 2023, India made history by being the first to land on the South Pole of the moon, where there is believed to be frozen water. Although, it was not as easy as past missions to get there. On July 14, 2023, India’s lunar module, … Continue reading First Landing on the Moon’s South Pole
The Best Spider-Man Movie Isn’t a Movie
By: Thomas Horvath For many Spider-Man fans, one of the most frequently debated topics is which Spider-Man movie is the best. Some say Spider-Man 2 or one of the Spider-Verse movies. Those are all valid opinions, of course. But I’m here to tell you that the best Spider-Man movie is not even a movie. The best Spider-Man “movie” comes from Marvel’s Spider-Man, originally released on … Continue reading The Best Spider-Man Movie Isn’t a Movie
Loltia
Less than five months after the Miami Seaquarium announced plans to release Lolita, the world’s oldest orca, back into her natural ocean surroundings, she passed away in captivity on Friday. Lolita, who is said to have been around 57 years old, started showing “serious signs of discomfort” over the past few days, according to the Seaquarium. The orca passed away on Friday afternoon after receiving … Continue reading Loltia
Srettha Thavisin elected as new Thai PM
(Featured image provided by Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/Getty Images) On Tuesday, August 22, both houses of Thailand’s parliament recently voted in real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin as the country’s new Prime Minister (PM). Before becoming a tycoon, Srettha received education in both the United Kingdom and the United States, where he received his master’s in finance from Claremont Graduation School. Thavisin, despite being quite new to … Continue reading Srettha Thavisin elected as new Thai PM
Conchs Back in Session
After 76 days of summer vacation, Key West High School (KWHS) has started the 2023-2024 school year. As in previous years, there are many events to look forward to such as pep rallies, competitions, football games, and much more. Year after year, getting back into the school routine of waking up early and staying after school for clubs, sports, etc. is always difficult. One KWHS … Continue reading Conchs Back in Session
Powerful Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
By: Jackson Way Recently, both Turkey and Syria experienced a series of earthquakes that had devastating effects. It was very harsh on both countries. The initial earthquake, which occurred on February 6, 2023, it had a magnitude of 7.8. Its epicenter was in the Defne district of Turkey’s Hatay province and parts of Syria. This earthquake resulted in a tragic loss of life, with tens … Continue reading Powerful Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Niger, rocked by Military coup, faces ECOWAS Intervention
The African country of Niger was recently rocked by a military coup last month that saw democratically-elected Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum removed from office and replaced with a military junta. The junta, which is currently led by Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of both the Nigerien presidential guard and (currently) head of the ruling military Junta, announced on Nigerien national television on the morning of the 26th … Continue reading Niger, rocked by Military coup, faces ECOWAS Intervention
What to Know About the Writers Strike
By: Thomas Horvath The entertainment industry has never been as big as it is right now. Production companies like Marvel Studios and Illumination Entertainment are releasing multiple movies yearly with varying degrees of success. It is less common for companies to release two movies a year than to release six or seven. Not to mention streaming services like Netflix and Max (formerly HBO Max) release … Continue reading What to Know About the Writers Strike
The History Behind Cheerleading
Cheerleading is defined as a sport, involving the performance of organized cheering, chanting, and dancing in support of a sports team at games. Cheer can be for a school or a team outside of school. Cheering involves jumping, stunting, tumbling, and performing. Stunning is when a group of usually four people: two bases, a back spot, and a flier, work together to do a stunt. … Continue reading The History Behind Cheerleading
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