Endangered Wolves in the U.S.
The gray wolves have been fighting extinction since the mid 1900’s. Their population in the United States has been steadily increasing since they were put on the endangered species list in 1974. The wolves are killed for a number of reasons. The main one seeming to be farmers or ranchers hunting them to protect their livestock. Another being that their protections get rolled back far … Continue reading Endangered Wolves in the U.S.
Dr. Schmiegel Leading KWHS Strong for his First Year
By Summer Livengood and Vivienne Wellet Dr. Larry Schmiegel is our new principal for Key West High School. Principal Schmiegel has already made great improvements and plans on making more great decisions to make the school a better educational place. When we asked, what’s the difference between Key West High and his school before, he said “ It is a bigger job, working with high … Continue reading Dr. Schmiegel Leading KWHS Strong for his First Year
Lithuania and Poland to build a fence on their border with Belarus
This year alone, it’s estimated that over 4000 illegal migrants crossed the border from Belarus to Lithuania, a brand new record. To combat this, the Lithuanian government plans to build a giant fence along the border. It will be a giant 13 foot (4 meter) fence topped with barbed wire, the approximate cost is about $178 million (£128 million). Any migrant who agrees to turn … Continue reading Lithuania and Poland to build a fence on their border with Belarus
2021 NASCAR Playoffs Preview
With one race left in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, and fifteen of sixteen drivers locked in with the final spot still up for grabs. It is the perfect time to preview the playoffs drivers and the ones that are contending for the sixteenth and final spot. First in points at this moment is Kyle Larson who has had what can only be described … Continue reading 2021 NASCAR Playoffs Preview
2021 Summer Album Review
By Emily Bracher The summer of 2021 gave us album drop after album drop. Big names like Tyler the Creator, Doja Cat, and Billie Eilish all released music, some topping charts within weeks. Other artists such as Lizzo dropped singles such as Rumors ft. Cardi B, which is a preview of her upcoming album. Planet Her featured multiple hits that swept over many social media platforms. Songs … Continue reading 2021 Summer Album Review
KWHS’s New Athletic Director
As the 2021-2022 school year kicks off, students have been introduced to many new teachers and staff. One of these is a returning staff member, filling a new role with us as our Key West High School Athletic Director! This staff member has worked here at KWHS as a freshman world geography teacher for the last two years, but decided to take a huge step … Continue reading KWHS’s New Athletic Director
Committed to the Community
Like lions protecting their pride in the wild grasslands of the savanna, the deputies of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) protect the citizens of the Monroe County community. To the MCSO, their top priority is the safety of each and every individual in the Florida Keys. Moreover, in an exclusive interview, Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay shares how he makes sure this county has … Continue reading Committed to the Community
Texas and Oklahoma set to join the SEC
By: Gus Wilson Two current Big 12 universities, University of Texas at Austin (Texas) and University of Oklahoma (OU), have informed the rest of the Big 12 that they plan on leaving the conference in the year 2025. Both of these college football powerhouses plan on joining the Southeastern Conference (SEC), to compete against other dominant colleges such as the University of Alabama, University of … Continue reading Texas and Oklahoma set to join the SEC
KWHS Football going the Extra Yard
Over the course of eight weeks during the summer, the Key West High School (KWHS) football team prepared for the upcoming 2021 season with an intensive training program led by head coach John Hughes. Now, going into the new season, they are more prepared than ever. Because of COVID-19, the team is very cautious about playing this high contact sport, but to them, the risk … Continue reading KWHS Football going the Extra Yard
The Weeknd House of Balloons Review
Before The Weeknd got world wide fame, he put out 3 mixtapes which caught the attention of Drake and the underground R&B world. The first of these 10 song mixtapes is House of Balloons. The mixtape starts with track one High For This which starts with The Weeknd slowly singing and picking the pace up of the song before the bass drop that comes. When … Continue reading The Weeknd House of Balloons Review
The Snapper 