By: Vivienne Wellet Locals saw a Tv-show being filmed on Duval Street of Key West in the Florida Keys. The Tv-show is called Bad Monkey and was filmed in the Florida Keys and Miami, Florida. Bad Monkey was based on a 2013 novel written by Carl Hassen. The Tv-show idea was in progress of being filmed for a while until it was finally approved and … Continue reading Tv Show Flimed in Key West
It’s already one month into the war and not much is changing between Russia and Ukraine. Many Ukrainians continue to flee the country, and the Russian government continues to crack down on the spread of “fake news” about the war in the country. Russian President Vladimir Putin has even gone as far as to sign a new law in which anyone who is found to … Continue reading Moscow bans interview of Zelensky talking about the war
Alex O’Connor, better known by his stage name, Rex Orange County, just released his newest album, WHO CARES?, on March 11th. Known for his songs such as Pluto Projector, Bestfriend, and Sunflower, the artist has been releasing music since 2015. In his career, he has reached the Top Ten of Billboard Independent Albums chart with his 2017 album Apricot Princess and was featured in Tyler … Continue reading WHO CARES?: Rex Orange County
A dangerous plague has been steadily infecting the upperclassmen of Key West High School (KWHS) for years now. Its symptoms may include procrastination, skipping school, and overall laziness. The diagnosis? Senioritis. Senioritis is a decline in motivation in academics that usually strikes students in their last year of high school. Hunter Rogers-Leon, a senior at KWHS, explained how easily senioritis can creep up on a … Continue reading Stay Focused!
Recently, in the country of Saudi Arabia in Southwest Asia, 81 Men were beheaded in a mass execution on March 12th. Most of the men were charged with Terrorism-Related Offences for participating in pro-Shiite Muslim protests in the country during 2011 and 2012. The protesters asked for greater political participation from the Saudi Government, however, most were denied and almost immediately arrested by both Islamic … Continue reading Saudi Arabia Conducts Mass Execution of 81 Men
From March 3rd to March 5th at Osceola Heritage Park, two members of the Key West High School (KWHS) wrestling team competed in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) 1A state championships: Christopher ‘Andre’ Otto, a junior at KWHS, and Zachary Lewicki, a senior at KWHS. Both Otto and Lewicki placed in the competition, with Otto earning seventh in the 285 lb weight class … Continue reading Otto and Lewicki place in the FHSAA state wrestling tournament
The invasion by Russia of Ukraine has already shocked many people across the world, and some are taking it into their own hands to protest the invasion on social media, even Russians themselves. Not even a day after the invasion began on February 24, 2022, thousands of Russians had already begun to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin for one of Moscow’s most aggressive military actions … Continue reading Russian government cracking down on anti-war protests within its borders
Big Cheezees Chillin Grill has been a big hit in Key West since it opened a few weeks ago. The new restaurant resides where Mattheessons’s Ice cream used to be on White Street. Parking is a bit difficult but completely worth the walk. Open Monday through Sunday, Big Cheezees has an array of food options available beyond pizza. With items such as wings, subs, and … Continue reading Big Cheezees Review
By: Gus Wilson The National Football League (NFL) just wrapped up their NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium from March 3rd to the 6th. Every year since 1982, the NFL has held the Combine and invited prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft to impress scouts and either raise their draft stock or drop it. This most recent Combine, however, was more … Continue reading NFL Combine Reaction
On March 7th, The United States Supreme Court decided that they would not be hearing oral arguments for the nationally infamous ruling in favor of celebrity Bill Cosby after he was accused of sexual assault, drugging, and harassment. The original ruling that the Supreme Court was appealed to rule on was issued by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which had found Cosby innocent due to a … Continue reading Supreme Court will Not hear Bill Cosby Case
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