Doughnuts Around the World
Donuts, the perfect breakfast on the go or a “pick-me-up” after a long day of school or work. There’s the classical glazed, chocolate or strawberry frosting with or without sprinkles. However, there are many other varieties of the doughy treat around the world. The doughy pastry is so popular, it has its own national day. Most people know the donut as a fluffy, doughy, and … Continue reading Doughnuts Around the World
How do you make the best out of a bad situation? Making the best out of a bad situation is definitely something that can be hard. Some situations are easier than others. A lot of people often make the situation worse by their actions or mood, but here are some ways to change the approach of trying to overcome the situation. #1 Spend some time … Continue reading
Why the FWC is Important
Some people think that FWC is putting rules on wild game including land and sea but on the other hand it is very important. FWC has to regulate limits on fish and animals and they also make it illegal to fish the fish and kill certain animals during certain times of the year. FWC does this for one simple reason, they do this to take … Continue reading Why the FWC is Important
Top 4 Foods for a Healthy Diet
(Featured Photo provided by Marilyn Barbone, https://www.schriever.af.mil) We all want to live a long and healthy life, however, with the sorts of food we eat every day, it might be hard to achieve that goal now. Often, meals from fast-food restaurants and on grocery store shelves are high in calories and salt, which contains sodium. Sodium consumed in high amounts can lead to higher blood … Continue reading Top 4 Foods for a Healthy Diet
How to protect yourself from germs and disease
A disease is any harmful deviation from the normal structure and function of an organism, and a germ is a microorganism that causes harmful diseases. Germs are microscopic, meaning they are very small and can’t be seen by the human eye. This allows them to slip into our immune system without us even knowing, exposing us to harmful diseases. Even though a germ is small … Continue reading How to protect yourself from germs and disease
President Joe Biden is Planning to Ban Two Baby Sleeping Products
By: Tricia Desroches President Joe Biden is planning to ban two baby sleeping products that have been connected the almost 200 infant deaths. He signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 which outlaws the manufacturing and sale of crib bumpers and inclined infant sleepers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has found 83 crib bumper-related deaths and 97 inclined sleeper-related deaths. “For decades, … Continue reading President Joe Biden is Planning to Ban Two Baby Sleeping Products
Why I love “The Snapper”
The Snapper, the Key West High School (KWHS) student newspaper, is more than a couple of articles a week. It’s a family. Each member has a special purpose in my eyes, and no matter how agitating they can be (which is all the time), I sadly love each of them with all my heart. Sadie Dodds, the co-editor in chief of The Snapper, is always … Continue reading Why I love “The Snapper”
Achieve as much as possible!
Like a fledgling, hopping out of the nest and yearning to fly, people too have goals. Something a person strives to complete the task at hand. Unlike dreams, goals are achievable and attainable. A person can have dreams, they can have thousands and thousands of ideal scenarios which they wish to accomplish, but sometimes dreams are just dreams. Though there are many types of goals, … Continue reading Achieve as much as possible!
Ted Bundy
Born on November 24, 1946, Theodore Robert Bundy, also known as Ted Bundy, was an American serial killer who mainly targeted young girls during the 1970s. Ted Bundy abused, murdered, kidnapped 30 young women throughout his killing spree. He was suspected of 36+ crimes against young girls, and he admitted to 30 of them. He committed his crimes in seven different states, including California, Colorado, … Continue reading Ted Bundy
The Wonderful World of Writing
A day on the water can have a helpful, calming effect. Just the vast, blue waters and you out there. It allows emotions of anger, sadness, or frustration to be released. Writing can have a similar benefit. A senior at Key West High School (KWHS), Sadie Dodds, can attest to the blessing writing can be. “I would say I’m extremely passionate about writing. I love … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Writing
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