Convicted killer of Pakistani celebrity Qandeel Baloch has been acquitted

Back in 2016, Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch was killed by her brother. Waseem Baloch, in a so-called “honor killing” after she had posted “inappropriate” photos on Facebook. However, almost six years later, the same man is now being acquitted of his charges. The Balochs lived in a particularly patriarchal and conservative region of Pakistan, so conservative that women had to leave their house … Continue reading Convicted killer of Pakistani celebrity Qandeel Baloch has been acquitted

Alan DomagalaFebruary 17, 2022Leave a comment

Features, Sports

Goins places in the FHSAA girls weightlifting state competition

On February 11th, Marina Goins, a senior at Key West High School (KWHS), made history for the KWHS girls weightlifting team by placing third in the 169-pound weight class for snatch; an Olympic weightlifting move, at the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) girls weightlifting state competition. Although the switch from the 1A to the 2A district for KWHS made the athletic competition more of … Continue reading Goins places in the FHSAA girls weightlifting state competition

Ella HallFebruary 17, 2022February 18, 2022Leave a comment

News

Anger issues

By: Summer Livengood What are anger issues? “Anger becomes a problem when you have trouble controlling it, causing you to say or do things you regret. A 2010 study found that uncontrolled anger is bad for your physical and mental health. It can also quickly escalate to verbal or physical violence, harming you and those around you.” If you think you have anger issues there … Continue reading Anger issues

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Opinion

Top five quick Valentine’s Day gifts (not ranked)

Did you forget to buy your significant other a gift for Valentine’s Day? No worries, The Snapper has you covered. Here are our top five quick gifts that your partner will love (not in ranking order). Box of Chocolates Love comes in all shapes and sizes, and so does chocolate. Expensive chocolate brands such as Godiva and Ferrero Rocher taste magnificent, but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading Top five quick Valentine’s Day gifts (not ranked)

Ella HallFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022Leave a comment

International, News

Freedom Convoy continues to Disrupt American and Canadian traffic

Currently, the Canadian Capital of Ottawa has been brought to a standstill by the “Freedom Convoy,” a large group of Canadian farmers and truckers who want several COVID-19 restrictions lifted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau said on Monday that “a small crowd of people waving Nazi flags outside won’t make me lift any restrictions,” commenting on the rumored racism and homophobia that supposedly … Continue reading Freedom Convoy continues to Disrupt American and Canadian traffic

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Animals

Lions

By: Vivienne Wellet Lions are a wild and beautiful species. They are muscular, deep-chested, short, and round-headed. Male lions are often bigger than females and they have a mane that goes around their head to show off to females. Scientifically named Panthera leo, they are native to Africa and India and can run up to 80mph to catch their food. They are carnivores so they … Continue reading Lions

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News

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized by White House over “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

On Monday, February 7th, at a roundtable in South Florida, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis voiced his support for the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, which has been dubbed by many critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Under this bill, the discussion of sexual orientations as well as gender identity will be prohibited in the state’s primary schools. According to Florida Republican Senator Dennis … Continue reading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized by White House over “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Alan DomagalaFebruary 10, 2022February 11, 2022Leave a comment

News, Sports

Nadal v.s. Medvedev Tennis Match

At the 2022 Australian Open, there has already been more drama than usual with Novak Djokovic and his vaccination status, but aside from that, there have been very close games and record-breaking matches too. A prime example of this was the Mens’ Final match on Sunday, January 30, 2022, where Rafael Nadal went up against Daniil Medvedev and won. The match was also Rafeal Nadal’s … Continue reading Nadal v.s. Medvedev Tennis Match

Lindsey SmithFebruary 4, 2022Leave a comment

Opinion

Valentine’s Day: Is this the definition of love?

Valentine’s Day, a commercialized holiday every February 14th is used to show your love to someone (usually your significant other, but family or friends work too) through cold-hard cash. Superficial gifts such as over-priced chocolate and “kiss begins with KAY” jewelry are considered a “proclamation of love” on this one day. What happened to dates once a weekend? Or the kind of “fairytale-love” that every … Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Is this the definition of love?

Ella HallFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022Leave a comment

Features, International, News

UN Security Council holds meeting over Russian Tensions

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently held a meeting over the developing situation in Eastern Europe between North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied countries there and the Russian Federation. One of the many meetings in the council’s history, this one was preceded by harsh Kremlin rhetoric about Western Media and countries’ reactions to their association in Ukraine. Top Kremlin officials claimed that the United … Continue reading UN Security Council holds meeting over Russian Tensions

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The Snapper

Volume 103

Tag: 2022