One-Step Forward, Two Steps Back – The Modern American Car Industry
The phrase “one step forward, two steps back” is probably the best metaphor for the modern automobile industry, especially in the United States. While massive advancements have been made in electric vehicle technology, self-driving, and build quality, massive downgrades have come with them. Many modern vehicles now lack shifters, and instead use buttons. Some are worth tens of thousands of dollars, yet basic quality-of-life features … Continue reading One-Step Forward, Two Steps Back – The Modern American Car Industry
The value of books
Books have been of value to us for years. The first printed book ever made doesn’t even have a known date, though it’s thought to have been created between the 2nd and 5th centuries. Books were first designed to record thoughts, ideas, and historical recordings. While books were mainly used as journals earlier in time, now society has turned them into ways to write fictional … Continue reading The value of books
Behind the Scenes of Professional Sports
The sports on screen, whether a team, event, or single athlete, have a whole world behind the screen. From the sidelines to the press rooms, professional athletes and teams have their own team that does what they can to promote them on and off the field. There are two important people off the field: the team manager and the equipment manager. The team manager is … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Professional Sports
An Assorted List of High School Tips
High School for most Americans is a short time of their lives that will have an incredibly out-sized influence on their future and lives as a whole. It could be decades after you graduate, and people may still recognize you from that one time you were in their 5th-period biology class in 10th grade. How you do in High School, from academics to your social … Continue reading An Assorted List of High School Tips
Luigi Mangione Arrested in PA as Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
On Tuesday morning, a suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was arrested by police in Altoona, PA. Luigi Mangione was arrested by Altoona police officers inside of an Altoona McDonalds after an employee, who remains unidentified, reported him to police. Mangione, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, also reportedly had a manifesto that was leaked to the public earlier this week. … Continue reading Luigi Mangione Arrested in PA as Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
Fall showcase For Theater (Behind the scenes)
October’s preparation for the Fall showcase behind the scenes. On October 17th, the cast and the tech crew of Theater 1 started reading their scenes. With the excitement of finally hearing the whole play for most, they started and gave it their all. Rolling over to October 23rd with only a few days left, the teacher Mrs.B stopped us and told us that there would … Continue reading Fall showcase For Theater (Behind the scenes)
Gen Beta: A future or the end?
With the Next year right around the corner, we should be happy about this but some people have been cautious and a little skeptical due to the previous generation called “generation alpha”. While this may seem like a normal thing it is the opposite because of their earlier actions. The problem was that the kids of that generation had a lowered attention span due to … Continue reading Gen Beta: A future or the end?
South Korean President Takes Title For Shortest Coup in History
(Note: This article contains satire.) Recently, the Conservative president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, made a shock announcement late Tuesday night that he would be declaring Martial Law in the country, and further accused his main political opposition, the Democratic Party, of being “pro-North Korean anti-state forces” and intentionally depriving the people of Korea of their political freedoms. This announcement was made via an … Continue reading South Korean President Takes Title For Shortest Coup in History
Key West from a Teen’s Perspective
When people think of Key West, they usually think of the nightlife, beaches, and tourist destinations. However, there’s more to Key West and the rest of the keys than just the common tourist attractions. There are three major high schools in the Florida Keys: Key West, Coral Shores, and Marathon, Key West High School (KWHS) is the biggest, with about 1,300 students. When the students … Continue reading Key West from a Teen’s Perspective
The Story of an Album And An Unreleased Track
Kendrick Lamar is one of the most (rightfully) celebrated artists in the modern rap and hip-hop industries. His career, beginning in the early 2000s with his freestyles at many clubs across South-Central Los Angeles, has become one of the most celebrated and influential in modern rap. From his humble origins in small Los Angeles dive bars to headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime show in … Continue reading The Story of an Album And An Unreleased Track
The Snapper 