Tag: 2022

Review

Writing an article about myself from my perspective

One of the writing supplements as a journalism and mass communications major this year for the George Washington University (GW) college application is to write a featured profile about and interview yourself from your perspective. I thought this was interesting task as it almost forces you to think highly of yourself. It trained my brain to think of all the positives in my life instead … Continue reading Writing an article about myself from my perspective

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News

Nury Martinez, LA City Council President, resigns after recording of racist remarks is leaked

Nury Martinez, the City Council President of Los Angeles, California, recently resigned from her position after a recording was leaked in which she made racist remarks. The audio was posted by an anonymous user on the social media platform Reddit on Sunday before it was then acquired by the Los Angeles Times. In the audio, Martinez, as well as other Latino leaders in LA such … Continue reading Nury Martinez, LA City Council President, resigns after recording of racist remarks is leaked

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Entertainment, Features

Halloween History

October is officially upon us, and with it comes the title of “spooky season.”  Halloween hosts many ghouls, witches, monsters, and creatures, spooking children and adults alike.  The myths, legends, and wives’ tales of Halloween range from what could be true, to funny stories for a laugh.  But how exactly did Halloween start? Carving creepy faces on a pumpkin is a fun tradition, but it … Continue reading Halloween History

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Features

Understanding Tourette’s Syndrome

Twitching leaves a person completely and utterly helpless. Muscle spasms occur randomly and cannot be controlled. For some individuals who have been diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome, these spasms happen more frequently and can be a struggle to live with.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tourette’s Syndrome is a nervous system condition that causes tics. Typically, stressful situations worsen tics while … Continue reading Understanding Tourette’s Syndrome

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News, Sports

Pickleball Takeover

From playgrounds to country clubs, pickleball, the sister sport of tennis, is growing in popularity across the United States. Although older generations favor it, it’s a great sport for anyone to pursue. Tennis fans, however, may think differently.  Popping up in Bainbridge, Washington, pickleball was created in 1965 by Washington state representative Joel Pritchard. The game is played with paddles that have a flat surface … Continue reading Pickleball Takeover

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Opinion

What it’s like being on the 2022 Homecoming Court from someone who looks homeless

To be honest, I don’t know how or why I got chosen, but I did! I, Ella Hall, am on the 2022 Key West High School (KWHS) Homecoming Court, and that’s a complete shocker.  Being on the KWHS Homecoming Court is like running for Miss America. If you make a mistake in public, your chances of getting crowned the queen decrease. Being proper and representing … Continue reading What it’s like being on the 2022 Homecoming Court from someone who looks homeless

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International, News, Sports

Indonesian Human Crush at FC Match kills 131

131 people (or more) were recently killed during an association football match at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in the Malang Regency, Indonesia. The crush reportedly started during a riot by 3,000 fans of the home team at that game, Arema Football Club (FC). Arema FC had lost the match to the opposing side Persebaya Surabaya FC, which reportedly caused 4 fans of Arema FC to invade … Continue reading Indonesian Human Crush at FC Match kills 131

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International, News

North Korea launches missile over Northern Japan

For the first time in over five years, North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan just this Tuesday early in the morning. The missile, a Hwasong-12 IRBM (intermediate-range ballistic missile), flew around 2858 miles (4600 kilometers), which is also far enough to reach the United States island territory of Guam. According to Japanese and South Korean officials, the IRBM traveled from North Korea’s Jajang … Continue reading North Korea launches missile over Northern Japan

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Entertainment, Lifestyle

Unpacking an Angry Suitcase

“Where words fail, music speaks.” (Hans Christian Anderson).  Music is not only an art, but a tool, allowing the artists a way to express themselves.  Everyone knows at least one musician, but small artists get left out more often than not.  In this article, a highlight will be put on small musician Dakota and the Angry Suitcase. Smalltown musician Dakota is a local artist from … Continue reading Unpacking an Angry Suitcase

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