Pickleball Takeover
From playgrounds to country clubs, pickleball, the sister sport of tennis, is growing in popularity across the United States. Although older generations favor it, it’s a great sport for anyone to pursue. Tennis fans, however, may think differently. Popping up in Bainbridge, Washington, pickleball was created in 1965 by Washington state representative Joel Pritchard. The game is played with paddles that have a flat surface … Continue reading Pickleball Takeover
What it’s like being on the 2022 Homecoming Court from someone who looks homeless
To be honest, I don’t know how or why I got chosen, but I did! I, Ella Hall, am on the 2022 Key West High School (KWHS) Homecoming Court, and that’s a complete shocker. Being on the KWHS Homecoming Court is like running for Miss America. If you make a mistake in public, your chances of getting crowned the queen decrease. Being proper and representing … Continue reading What it’s like being on the 2022 Homecoming Court from someone who looks homeless
Indonesian Human Crush at FC Match kills 131
131 people (or more) were recently killed during an association football match at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in the Malang Regency, Indonesia. The crush reportedly started during a riot by 3,000 fans of the home team at that game, Arema Football Club (FC). Arema FC had lost the match to the opposing side Persebaya Surabaya FC, which reportedly caused 4 fans of Arema FC to invade … Continue reading Indonesian Human Crush at FC Match kills 131
North Korea launches missile over Northern Japan
For the first time in over five years, North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan just this Tuesday early in the morning. The missile, a Hwasong-12 IRBM (intermediate-range ballistic missile), flew around 2858 miles (4600 kilometers), which is also far enough to reach the United States island territory of Guam. According to Japanese and South Korean officials, the IRBM traveled from North Korea’s Jajang … Continue reading North Korea launches missile over Northern Japan
Mahomes Outduels Brady in Week Four Matchup
One of, if not the most, anticipated games of the weekend was the Chiefs vs. Bucs. This is due to the Mahomes vs. Brady rivalry matchup that has already led to a few instantly classic games throughout the time they have been in the league together. This one, however, was different, and Patrick Mahomes put on a masterclass performance. So let’s take a look at … Continue reading Mahomes Outduels Brady in Week Four Matchup
100 Birthday Cards
Floresville veteran Antonio Carrizales wished for one thing for his birthday: To receive 100 birthday cards. Antonio is a United States Army veteran who served during World War II. He served in the army airforce from November 1942 to November 1945. Antionio was stationed with the 326th Army Air Forces Base in Tampa, where he worked as a crew chief on the B-17 Flying Fortress … Continue reading 100 Birthday Cards
Unpacking an Angry Suitcase
“Where words fail, music speaks.” (Hans Christian Anderson). Music is not only an art, but a tool, allowing the artists a way to express themselves. Everyone knows at least one musician, but small artists get left out more often than not. In this article, a highlight will be put on small musician Dakota and the Angry Suitcase. Smalltown musician Dakota is a local artist from … Continue reading Unpacking an Angry Suitcase
Japan demands apology after its ambassador in Russia blindfolded and interrogated
(Featured photo provided by David Mareuil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Japan summoned Russia’s ambassador in Tokyo to demand they immediately make an apology after one of Japan’s diplomats was allegedly blindfolded and interrogated in Vladivostock, Russia. According to Japan’s foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, a Japanese consul based in Vladivostock by the name of Tatsunori Motoki, was detained by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and proclaimed a persona … Continue reading Japan demands apology after its ambassador in Russia blindfolded and interrogated
Tame Impala The Slow Rush Top Three Songs
Tame Impala’s 2020 album The Slow Rush has aged like fine wine and really turned out to be another masterpiece by Kevin Parker. Today I will look at the top three songs off the album in my opinion and give my thoughts on them. Continue reading Tame Impala The Slow Rush Top Three Songs
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 America (USA). However, a dangerous threat of miscommunication and polarization could lead to the downfall … Continue reading Perception of politics
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