“Doomscrolling” is defined as spending excessive time reading large quantities of news, particularly negative news, on social media. Doom scrolling came about with the rise of the mobile phone and social media in general during the 2000s and 2010s. However, the exact term came about in the 2020s, an era which I believe has been defined by Doomscrolling. Social media algorithms, which have had years … Continue reading Stop Doomscrolling
An ongoing road improvement project on South Roosevelt Boulevard in Key West has started nearing completion in Spring 2025. Originally started in January 2023, the project’s main goal was to raise the road itself in several places, install several pedestrian crosswalks throughout the road, and install flood mitigation devices to help preserve the road against tidal flooding. These improvements are also part of a broader … Continue reading South Roosevelt Blvd Road Improvement Nears Completion
Conspiracy theories and criticism towards NFL Officiating and Referees, primarily related to their rumored “bias” or intentional assistance to the Kansas City Chiefs, have continued to grow in popularity in the weeks leading up to this year’s Superbowl at the New Orleans Superdome. The labor union representing NFL Referees attacked these allegations against their members as “insulting and preposterous”, while NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called … Continue reading Ref Bias Scandal Ramps Up Before Superbowl
Being on time is something that I have struggled with for many, many years. While my timeliness has improved, especially in my Senior year at KWHS, it still needs some work. However, that is not to discount the improvements that have been made focusing on my timeliness. With my relatively easy schedule for this school year, only having 4 periods at KWHS and leaving at … Continue reading Being On Time
A historic snowstorm has covered much of the Gulf Coast of the southern United States in record-breaking snowfall over the past week. Snow levels were recorded in Milton, FL, where the previous record of 4 inches of snow was broken by a recorded 9.8 inches of snow on Tuesday night. Other documents were broken in Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana, with snow coating the city’s … Continue reading Historic Snowfalls in Gulf Coast Blizzard
Featured Image by by Stephen Kelly / Getty Images The truth is often difficult to find in the modern era, especially on the internet. While the Internet was envisioned as a tool that could be used to educate, connect, and familiarize people with other groups, it has instead devolved into a tool that is often used to spread MIS and disinformation in countries around the … Continue reading The New Post Truth Society, and how Oligarchs Use it For Their Benefit
As 2025 has arrived, so have the usual New Year’s resolutions. However, traditional resolutions are not the best option for accomplishing goals this year. Most of the time, resolutions are too vague and lack strategies for following through. To achieve goals, you need to set them first. A good way to set or think of goals is to create a vision board of what you … Continue reading Five Things to Replace New Year’s Resolutions
The phrase “one step forward, two steps back” is probably the best metaphor for the modern automobile industry, especially in the United States. While massive advancements have been made in electric vehicle technology, self-driving, and build quality, massive downgrades have come with them. Many modern vehicles now lack shifters, and instead use buttons. Some are worth tens of thousands of dollars, yet basic quality-of-life features … Continue reading One-Step Forward, Two Steps Back – The Modern American Car Industry
The sports on screen, whether a team, event, or single athlete, have a whole world behind the screen. From the sidelines to the press rooms, professional athletes and teams have their own team that does what they can to promote them on and off the field. There are two important people off the field: the team manager and the equipment manager. The team manager is … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Professional Sports
High School for most Americans is a short time of their lives that will have an incredibly out-sized influence on their future and lives as a whole. It could be decades after you graduate, and people may still recognize you from that one time you were in their 5th-period biology class in 10th grade. How you do in High School, from academics to your social … Continue reading An Assorted List of High School Tips
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