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KWHS Mock Trial team achieves first place at their district competition

On February 14th, the Key West High School (KWHS) Mock Trial team made the high school proud by winning first place in their district competition, enhancing them to states on March 31st to April 3rd. Their state event will be virtual at KWHS due to COVID-19, disallowing travel to be an issue in their budget.  Introduced to KWHS three years ago, Mock Trial is a … Continue reading KWHS Mock Trial team achieves first place at their district competition

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Durham 2016 Probe grows in size and scale

John Durham’s probe into the 2016 election under the FBI (in which suspicions of Russian involvement to rig the results were not found) has recently continued to expand in size and scale and become active once more after the divisive 2021 election of current United States (U.S) President Joe Biden. Democratic supporters and party officials made several claims after their 2016 loss to the Republican … Continue reading Durham 2016 Probe grows in size and scale

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Seven of the Best Weightlifting Gloves of 2022

By: VIvienne Wellet   These are the 7 best-rated weight lifting gloves of 2022. These gloves were rated the best because they can grip to the pole and tighten and prevent any accidents. Weight Lifting gloves are gloves that can help you grip, lift, pull, or push weights without getting blisters or getting hurt. Gloves are supposed to help people have more grip to exercise. There … Continue reading Seven of the Best Weightlifting Gloves of 2022

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International, News

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

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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

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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)

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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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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

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