Fashion Trends of 2022

Fashion trends of 2022 have changed drastically through the past century. Everyone has gone through many different types of clothes from poodle skirts and leather jackets in the 1950s to trendy new clothes from 2000-2022. These are the top five of the new 2022 hottest fashion trends.  Skirts- Skirts have made a comeback since the 1960s-1970s. There are many different types of skirts like mini, … Continue reading Fashion Trends of 2022

Russia Launches Invasion of Ukraine

Russia has recently launched an invasion of the Eastern European country of Ukraine, in which Russia had been supporting separatists inside of Ukraine who were all pro-Russian and wished to join Russia due to the regions the separatists occupied housing a majority-Russian speaking population. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion hours after announcing a Special Military Operation to demilitarize Ukraine and denazify their central … Continue reading Russia Launches Invasion of Ukraine

Animals used in clothing

 Rabbits, Minks, Goats, foxes, crocodiles, alpacas, llamas, kangaroos, birds, dogs, and cats are all used to make a fashion statement. Billions of these animals suffer and die every year so that their skin and fur can be used to make some of the world’s most “luxurious” clothes. . Animals’ warm fur coats are shaved off of them to be turned into fashion, animals’ skin is … Continue reading Animals used in clothing

who is the worlds strongest man?

The World’s Strongest man, Tom Stoltman has autism,.  Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder.  How did he receive the title and is it real?  He picked up a spherical mammoth stone weighing almost 463 pounds and lifted it up to his shoulder.  The equivalent of something that weighs 463 pounds is an upright piano!  Imagine having enough strength to lift a piano.. not only two inches, … Continue reading who is the worlds strongest man?

2022 Daytona 500 Post-Race Review

 The 64th annual Daytona 500 has come and passed, and to say the least, it as expected did not disappoint.            The race started just a little after 2:30 PM, with last season’s champion Kyle Larson leading them to the green flag. The first lap however would not be led by Larson, instead, the six-car of Brad Keselowski would edge him for the lead before losing … Continue reading 2022 Daytona 500 Post-Race Review

World’s First Octopus Farm causes Ethical Concerns

Due to a gradually increasing demand for seafood, a Spanish fishing company by the name of Nueva Pescanova plans to open the world’s first octopus farm. After decades of academic research and about €65 million ($74 million) later, they beat other rival companies in Japan in Mexico in creating a habit for octopi that’s also fit for industry-scale breeding. “This is a global milestone,” said … Continue reading World’s First Octopus Farm causes Ethical Concerns

KWHS Mock Trial team achieves first place at their district competition

On February 14th, the Key West High School (KWHS) Mock Trial team made the high school proud by winning first place in their district competition, enhancing them to states on March 31st to April 3rd. Their state event will be virtual at KWHS due to COVID-19, disallowing travel to be an issue in their budget.  Introduced to KWHS three years ago, Mock Trial is a … Continue reading KWHS Mock Trial team achieves first place at their district competition

How old is Burger King

Burger King (BK) is the second-largest fast-food hamburger chain in the world. In the early 21st century, Burger King claimed to have 14,000 stores in nearly 100 countries, and its headquarters are located in Miami, Florida. According to the company, Burger King was started in 1954 by James W. McLamore and David Edgerton in Miami. However, other sources trace Burger King back to Insta-burger King, … Continue reading How old is Burger King

Getting the COVID Vaccine While Pregnant Can Protect Your Baby

By: Tricia Desroches The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just released the results of a new study that shows that when pregnant women get vaccinated, their baby gets protected too, even after the baby is born. Studies show that mothers that get two shots of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines during pregnancy had a 61% lower risk of their baby being … Continue reading Getting the COVID Vaccine While Pregnant Can Protect Your Baby

The Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

By: Tricia Desroches What was the Violence Against Women Act? The Violence Against Women Act provides money for prosecutions of domestic violence crimes. The bill was passed in 1994. A two-party group of senators on Wednesday announced that they had reached an agreement on reapproval of the Violence Against Women ł. The group has agreed after several months. The group was led by Democrats Dick … Continue reading The Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act