From the beginning, humankind has been studying space, whether from a telescope on Earth or one in deep space. We have found planets in other solar systems “habitable zones” but still have numerous theories on whether extraterrestrial life could be possible. Many other theories go hand-in-hand while several others repel each other. If you go back even just 65 years ago when the Sputnik 1 … Continue reading Why Space is Fascinating
Going to a new school is scary, whether you’re moving to college or from middle school to high school. No matter the reason for starting a new school, it can be intimidating,but being prepared can help relieve some of the stress it brings. There are many things one can do to prepare for starting a new school, so here are some tips to help new … Continue reading Tips For Starting A New School
Best All Around: Valerie Thene and Bryan Fernandez By Ella Hall Key West High School (KWHS) has many amazing students, but the Best All-Around superlative names the two students are truly the “best of the best.” For the KWHS class of 2023, Valerie Thene and Bryan Fernandez have been honored with this superlative. “I try to be the best version of myself every day, so … Continue reading 2023 Senior Superlative Winners
Two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen equals water. A group of these tiny molecules holds the ability to create life or even cause devastating destruction. Water is essential for life for a variety of reasons. This liquid supports cell functions to occur, helps maintain homeostasis, transports nutrients, and flushes waste. However, there may be a property of water most people do not know of; … Continue reading The power of water memory
With the school year ending, testing season, for most teenagers, begins. The Florida Mandated End of Course (EOC) and Advanced Placement exams (AP) start this week, and Key West High School (KWHS) finals week is steadily approaching. During this final stretch, teens can get extremely worn out and stressed from studying, testing, assignments, and any extracurricular activities that are still going on. Most classes are … Continue reading Testing Fatigue
Many important and well-known historical figures used journaling to record their life and scientific findings. However, journals kept by ordinary people could eventually turn out to be a true story of an awful time. Anne Frank is one such example, initially writing in her diary about mundane life, but as Nazi Germany took over her home, it became the story of her life in hiding. … Continue reading Uses of Journaling
The media has displayed things of the past many times, whether in a realistic way or purely fictitious for entertainment. Dinosaurs are the most common look into the past, and producers usually try to make the dinosaurs as accurate as possible. The Jurassic Park franchise is an excellent example of this. Media has typically shown the dinosaur with teeth that are not covered when its … Continue reading Dino Discovery Declares They Had Lips
On the night of Saturday, March 11, the main water pipe transporting water from the mainland to the Florida Keys burst, causing many residents to lose water pressure and a block in traffic on Overseas Highway around mile marker(MM) 80. On Sunday, March, 12, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) stated that residents would slowly start to get normal levels of water pressure throughout the … Continue reading Florida Keys Water Pipe Bursts
The majority of the world uses electric poles. Although most electric poles are on land, a few are in the ocean. The Florida Keys is a prime example of this. The islands need power, and in order for that power to make its way throughout the keys, electric poles must be placed in the ocean. Electric poles placed in the water experience spalling at a … Continue reading Spalling Prevention on Electric Poles
For some people, dreams are just dreams. But for me, dreams become reality with the right amount of hard work I put into it. That being said, my dream is to become a National Football League (NFL) content creator. If you don’t know what that is, my role as this would be to travel with an NFL team and create content that would be used … Continue reading Finding my passion
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