One of the most controversial months, February, is upon us. As Valentine’s Day steadily approaches, conflict also begins to appear. People either love this holiday or hate it. Those who dislike the fourteenth of February argue that this day is simply a capitalist scheme to compel consumers to purchase candies and cards in an effort to prove their undying love. However, this is not the … Continue reading The Fourteenth of February
By: Summer Livengood It’s becoming cold in Florida? From January 30, 2022, till Feb 2, 2022, it dropped from the high 70s down to the low 50s (In Fahrenheit). Now, tourists from cold states think this temperature is hot, but for the locals, it’s freezing. Seeing students and teachers wear layers and layers of clothes. The temperature on January 22-29 had warm partly cloudy weather … Continue reading Winter Wonderland In Florida
One by one they slip away Sliding down my brain As a droplet of water falls down a car window Falling down Down Down Each one is gone forever I can’t remember it What if it was the best idea of my entire life? What if I could have just solved the issue of world hunger Or found a way to world peace? Alas, I … Continue reading I Can’t Even Hear My Own Thoughts
By:Summer Livengood In Florida, there are lots of wild animals, animals such as panthers, bears, and other predators. So when walking on trails, there are many things you should do to avoid any unfortunate encounters with these animals. A man ( who asked to remain anonymous) was followed by a Florida panther. As soon as he noticed, he kept contact and tried to be loud … Continue reading Florida’s wildlife attacks
Taking on a new task can be as terrifying as fighting a dastardly beast with four arms and four legs; however, the outcome outweighs the fear. No one knows this better than Anthony Toppino, a junior at Key West High School (KWHS). At first glance, Toppino may seem like an average teenager, but with a little bit of digging more is to be discovered. Last … Continue reading Basics of Beginning A Business
All it takes is a single moment to reach nirvana. Just a single moment for an apple to fall from the sky, or influential words to be uttered could cause inspiration to strike. On January 7, Key West High School (KWHS) sophomore and junior students received the exciting opportunity to hear from award-winning author, Colum McCann, which resulted in many students feeling motivated to write. … Continue reading The One True Democracy
By: Vivienne Wellet Manatees, also known as “Sea Cows”, are beautiful mammals that a variety of people love. However, that’s not the case for some. In 2021,over 1,000 manatees died due to boat propellers, fishing gear, habitation loss, fragmentation, cold stress, toxic red tides, and plastic. Environmental police said that this is the most manatees that have ever died than any other year. Due to … Continue reading Manatees Dying In Florida
By:Summer Livengood Betty White was born on January 17, 1922, and sadly passed away on December 31, 2021. Betty white was an American actor and comedian, and for over seven decades of her life she was acting. She said “ I wouldn’t want to do anything else.” She was a beloved actress and made many great movies, she starred in a total of over 20 … Continue reading Betty White passes at 99
He practically ran through the sterile hallway looking left, then right, then left once again. The large, bright, fluorescent lights illuminated the white walls and light gray tiles and hid the beige doors from his view. Every few steps he paused, desperately searching for the number five. There was a nine, an eight, and a seven. He turned his head to the left, the number … Continue reading Peace Lilies
My life is like the color blue. On the outside it looks vibrant, joyous, exciting. Like riding a jetski on the ocean or flying a plane in the open air. But beneath the ocean surface or above the bright blue skies there is unknown, unclarity. I don’t know what I am doing with my life and I don’t know where to start. And that’s why … Continue reading The Color Blue
The Snapper 