Cleanliness, a word with many, many meanings. From describing someone’s hygiene -which this article will mostly cover- to how clean your car is, cleanliness is something that everyone should strive to achieve. Cleanliness is, as defined by Oxford Languages, “the state or quality of being clean or being kept clean”. This article will be a broad overview of this definition, from keeping yourself clean to … Continue reading On Cleanliness
The American public education system is known around the world for its early start times, with most schools in the state of Florida starting at 7:30 in the morning and ending at 2:30 in the afternoon. Many groups across the country have been calling for schools to start later in the day, mostly around 8 or 9 in the morning, in exchange for schools ending … Continue reading On Sleep And Timeliness
Apathy has its root word in Apathes, meaning “without feeling.” Now, what can you correlate apathy with in modern society? Social media, politics, perhaps even news reporting? While I could agree with some of those words, one specific word I correlate apathy with is school. Schools in America are often lauded for their underperformance on the international level, both academically and financially. For a disproportionate … Continue reading Apathy, The Name of The Game
The temperature has begun to fall slowly, by just a few degrees, and a slight wind chill is in the air. A perfect time to watch the rain fall down the window and sip a nice, hot cup of tea, while reading a good book. As autumn approaches, the seniors at Key West High School (KWHS) cannot share this same sense of ease and relaxation. … Continue reading Anxious Autumn Applications
Whether it’s crying in a car, dancing at a party, or even wallowing in a corner because your boyfriend just broke up with you, Taylor Swift, an American pop singer and songwriter, has created music for every occasion. As a Swift-finatic, I can attest to why all of her nine albums (and soon to be 10), can get you through every situation. Her music to … Continue reading How Taylor Swift has helped me through the ups, downs, and all around
Growing up, I was known as the “ugly fat girl” who none of the boys wanted to talk to. Well, boys still don’t talk to me, but I feel prettier than I was before! And I give all my thanks to exercise. However, a part of me wishes I was still that “ugly fat girl,” wishing I didn’t care as much about my physical appearance … Continue reading How working out has affected my mental health
In a perfect world, a student’s well-being would come first, but in Key West, the Key West High School (KWHS) students feel differently about how our Monroe County school system prioritizes mental health. In a recent anonymous survey across KWHS students, 82.1% of the students said that teachers should consider mental health when assigning work. Likewise, an anonymous KWHS student agreed with the statistic. “Sometimes … Continue reading Mental Health affecting KWHS Students
In today’s world, all age groups in society find self-validation through the number of likes and comments on a tiny black screen. TikTok, a social media platform with the concept of swiping to watch the next video, has brought this concept to a whole other level. Going “TikTok viral” is seen as a big deal among all ages, and the thing is, you don’t know … Continue reading Social Media affecting Self-Validation
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