Barbados has Finally Cut Ties With Britain and has Become a Republic

By: Tricia Desroches After 55 years of getting its independence from the United Kingdom, Barbados became an official parliamentary republic. Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean and it was a British colony all the way until November 1996. Barbados peacefully gained its independence, unlike many other countries in history. The Black Lives Matter movement in the U.S. is a big part of what … Continue reading Barbados has Finally Cut Ties With Britain and has Become a Republic

College Football Rivalry Weekend Recap

In what has been a wild and unpredictable year of college football, this year’s rivalry weekend held true to that as well. With playoff implications, flaring tempers, and fantastic games, it’s time to take a look at some of the best stories of the weekend.            In the biggest game for Floridians, this week Florida vs. Florida State was a sloppy and highly heated game. With … Continue reading College Football Rivalry Weekend Recap

Alzheimer’s Disease

By: Vivienne Wellet   Alzheimer’s or also known as Dementia, is a disease that involves memory loss and interrupts other important daily things. It is caused by “the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around the brain cell.” More than 54 million people”worldwide” have Alzheimer’s. The longer Alzheimer’s disease is present in the body the worse and worse it will get, first they can’t remember … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Disease

KWHS Students’ Perspectives: Are masks still a thing?

**DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT EXPRESS THE VIEWS OF THE AUTHOR AND STAFF MEMBERS OF “THE SNAPPER”** Throughout 2021, the mask policy at Key West High School (KWHS) has changed drastically over the COVID-19 year. Starting as wearing them full time, then students wavering the facial guards with parent consent, and now a choice for students and teachers.  In an anonymous survey run by Google … Continue reading KWHS Students’ Perspectives: Are masks still a thing?

Top Three Games of the Week

Chargers @ Bengals:  The Los Angeles Chargers have been up and down all season, they’re coming off of a loss against the Denver Broncos 28-13. Justin Herbert in that game threw two interceptions, with one going for a pick-six by rookie cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Chargers fans will have to see if Justin Herbert and the Chargers can bounce back this week against the Cincinnati … Continue reading Top Three Games of the Week

What is the SCP Foundation

The SCP foundation is a collaborative wikipedia for horror writers across the internet, which was made on January 13, 2008.  In the universe of the SCP foundation, there is a fictional secret organization, tasked by the government with the mission to “secure, contain and protect”all creatures and objects, and study them. The creatures that they contain and protect are dubbed as “SCPs.” Despite its secretive … Continue reading What is the SCP Foundation

US Teenager, Kyle Rittenhouse, Has Been Accused of Shooting Three People

Following a turmoil on the streets of Wisconsin, US teenager, Kyle Rittenhouse, has been accused of shooting three people. During the murder examination of Rittenhouse, his attorneys argued that the act was in self-defense. 18-year-old Rittenhouse is accused of murdering two men during a riot in Kenosha in August 2020. Kyle Rittenhouse’s case has reached its conclusion, with final arguments on Monday and the jury … Continue reading US Teenager, Kyle Rittenhouse, Has Been Accused of Shooting Three People

HNDRXX Future Album Review

  Future is most well known for his non-caring and destructive lifestyle, but in HNDRXX, Future opens up and shows a more vulnerable side to him. While Future was more open at the start of his career in regards to relationships on this album, Future goes more in-depth into his life and other issues he faces.             Track one, My Collection, is as toxic as it gets … Continue reading HNDRXX Future Album Review