Learning Languages Broadens Horizons

People hope, wish and pray for a simple, quick fix to further their career and improve their social skills. Although it may not seem quick or simple, a solution is out there!  Knowing multiple languages has numerous benefits. Rafael Augusto Centeno Oquendo, a student at the College of the Florida Keys (CFK), speaks a variety of languages and preaches the positive impact knowing multiple languages … Continue reading Learning Languages Broadens Horizons

World hunger

Earlier in November, The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk tweeted that $6 billion dollars of his own wealth can solve world hunger.  He was challenging the World Food Program and the director did a fact check.  Musk’s tweet created a lot of controversies.  And, it made everyone reflect on the issues of world hunger and inequality.  It seems as though the wealthy got wealthier during … Continue reading World hunger

The newest strand of COVID-19

On November 26th, The World Health Organization named a new variant, Omicron. Within the World Health Organization (WHO), there’s another advisory group called the Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution.  They made it official based on evidence that was presented.  So, how do you decide whether a virus has evolved?  It has to do with mutations.  Mutations are changes related to the virus’s behavior.  And, … Continue reading The newest strand of COVID-19

what should we do about inflation

Inflation is a problem and it’s only going to get worse. How do I know inflation is a real problem? One of the ways that the government measures inflation is with “COLA” index. This measures the cost of living in different states and zip codes by measuring the cost of certain goods. 100 is the average score given; a score below 100 means there is … Continue reading what should we do about inflation

The French Dispatch Review

West Anderson, the famous American film director, did it again with his new movie, the French Dispatch. Released on October 22nd, the cinematic masterpiece shares some of the stories from the last issue of the French Dispatch newspaper, a fictional publication heavily based on the New Yorker. With a stacked cast including Owen Wilson, Tilda Swinton, and Timothee Chalamet, expect nothing less than spectacular scenes … Continue reading The French Dispatch Review

Dolphin Tale Dolphin Dies

When the hit marine mammal movie, Dolphin Tale, came out in 2011, it created the main dolphin a star.  Winter was found tangled in a net on a beach when they rescued her, which later caused her to lose her tail. After months of trying new products and figuring out possibilities, the Clearwater Aquarium in Florida had a prosthetic tail made for Winter. Unfortunately, on … Continue reading Dolphin Tale Dolphin Dies

   Electric Cars vs Gas Cars

 By: Sophia Powell Electric Cars: As you may know electric cars don’t require gas to function, instead they have a battery that they run off of that is mostly powered by electricity. Most electric cars can run for 250 miles before needing to be recharged, cars like Tesla’s can run for more than 350 miles. But, if you’re planning on driving long distances, an electric … Continue reading    Electric Cars vs Gas Cars