Retired American Military Generals taking Arab Military Positions

A recent article by the Washington Post has revealed that around 500 former military generals, members, and officers from the American military have been taking up job offers from several Persian Gulf and North African countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The jobs have been related to consultation positions in several nations’ Ministries of Defense. The most well-known example is the … Continue reading Retired American Military Generals taking Arab Military Positions

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International, News

Schoolgirl in Iran beaten to death after not singing pro-regime song

(Featured Image provided by Wikipedia) Recently, 16-year-old schoolgirl Asra Panahi died on October 13, 2022, after Iranian police raided her school and beat her to death after she refused to sing a song praising Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The incident occurred last Thursday at the Shahed Girls High School in Ardabil as a result of protests from many of the girls who attended … Continue reading Schoolgirl in Iran beaten to death after not singing pro-regime song

Alan DomagalaOctober 21, 2022Leave a comment

Lifestyle

Using exercise to ease educational stress

As a senior in high school, I can tell you that high school is a lot to handle. You have your normal school work, tests, final exams, etc. for all four years, but once you hit your senior year you also have to worry about college applications (if you’re going to college). I’ve felt the stress these past few weeks from applying to 12 different … Continue reading Using exercise to ease educational stress

Ella HallOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022Leave a comment

Features

True Conch Pride

When the students of Key West High School (KWHS) think of stress, anxiety, and overbooked schedules, most of the time, they think of their own lives filled with homework, after school activities, and sports. What they do not consider is the teachers who run around and attempt to do everything all at once. Students tend to not always appreciate the teachers that do so much … Continue reading True Conch Pride

emma scepkovaOctober 14, 2022October 14, 2022Leave a comment

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

Ella HallOctober 14, 2022Leave a comment

Editorial, Opinion

Opinion; New Drivers and their Challenges

Being a new driver (as of August) I’ve personally driven my mother and I to school every day for the past 2 or so months. As a result, I’ve had some time to make up my opinions on driving and other drivers, and of course, as one does, make up a sort of ‘list’ of the types of drivers you usually see on roads today. … Continue reading Opinion; New Drivers and their Challenges

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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

Alan DomagalaOctober 14, 2022October 14, 2022Leave a comment

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

Breana McKenneyOctober 8, 2022Leave a comment

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

emma scepkovaOctober 7, 2022October 11, 2022Leave a comment

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

Ella HallOctober 7, 2022Leave a comment

The Snapper

Volume 103

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