Throughout this very wild and unforgettable year, many events have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. Sports have been one of the most greatly affected areas. As we are slowly trying to fight off the virus and understand how to live life with it, sports are also starting to come back. For starters, one of the first sports that came back was NASCAR and … Continue reading The Return of Sports
Recently, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) officially approved a new plan to fix the mosquito problem. How exactly does it work? Well, the idea is to release 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes to lower the numbers of another mosquito species, specifically the Aedes aegypti. Aedes aegypti is such a big problem because this species carries many diseases such as Zika, yellow fever, and … Continue reading Florida releasing millions of genetically modified mosquitoes to fix their mosquito problem
After a tough couple of months of campaigning, Teri Johnston has come out of this mayoral election with her second win, making her the first woman in Key West re-elected for a second term as mayor. Under the events of COVID-19, her campaigning was unsurprisingly different this time around, but still extremely effective. “We successfully implemented a fully-online yard sign program that let our team … Continue reading Teri Johnston Wins 2020 Election
On July 31st, Netflix dropped the second season of Umbrella Academy. Based on the Dark Horse comic book series, the show focuses on the seven Hargreeves siblings, who each have unusual abilities. On October 1st, 1989, they were born and quickly gathered by their adoptive father to fight crime. Season 1 focuses on them finally coming together after years apart, now in their 30s, due … Continue reading Umbrella Academy Season 2
By: Emily Bracher For everyone in America and many other places in the world, the past few weeks have been different. COVID-19, more likely known as the Coronavirus, has been sweeping into the lives of over a million. This disease attacks the respiratory system, very similar to the flu. Being spread through contact, most towns and cities are on lockdown to avoid human interaction. Almost … Continue reading COVID-19 Shutting Down Schools Nationwide
By: Gus Wilson All around Key West, the high school sporting events and games create a huge buzz around town. These events are about to take a monumental step towards an upgrade. After a Monroe County School District meeting, a decision has been made to begin bids and planning on the renovation of Key West High School’s sporting fields, nicknamed “The Backyard.” This decision was … Continue reading Key West Backyard Renovation
By: Emily Bracher The one and only bridge leading in to Key West, Cow Key Channel, has a proposed construction start time of April 15th. This was put into action after the realization that the salt from the water has caused the underneath of the bridge to deteriorate. It is estimated that this project will take nine months. After news of this construction came about, … Continue reading School Start Times
By: Emily Bracher The world received devastating news Sunday morning as reports that former NBA star, Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed on a hillside in Calabasas, California. Bryant was not the only person aboard, eight other passengers were with him on what was supposed to be just a ride to a basketball tournament. The wreckage left behind no survivors. Kobe Bryant has been considered one of … Continue reading Kobe’s Legacy
This is a review of the 2019 movie adaptation of “Little Women.” “Little Women” is an 1868 book by Louisa May Alcott about the lives of 4 sisters from Massachusetts. Continue reading Little Women (2019) Review
By: Gus Wilson While growing up, kids dream of becoming a professional athlete. During this 2019-2020 school year, two Key West High School (KWHS) athletes took a major step towards that dream. Patrick Barnett and Brendan Roney will be attending NCAA Division I colleges to play their respective sports in hopes of being recognized by a professional team. Patrick Barnett will be attending and playing … Continue reading Division I Athletes in Key West
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