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National, News, Sports

Frederick Flips Over the Backflip World Record

On May 2, 2025, Olympian Frederick Richard broke the world record for the most backflips in 24 hours. However, the gymnast didn’t just break the record for fun. In Stoughton, Massachusetts, Frederick “Flips” Richard broke the record for the most backflips done in 24 hours. Before Richard, the record was held by an Austrian parkour enthusiast with 1,001 backflips in 24 hours. The Olympic gymnast, … Continue reading Frederick Flips Over the Backflip World Record

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Entertainment, Features, Sports

2025 Miami Grand Prix

This past week, 20 drivers from 10 teams competed in the Formula 1 (F1) Miami Grand Prix. With rainy weather all weekend, some unfortunate events occurred, and some history was made.  In the first sprint qualifying race, the newest Mercedes driver, Kimi Antonelli, became the youngest pole sitter in F1. A pole sitter is the person who finishes the fastest lap in the qualifying race, … Continue reading 2025 Miami Grand Prix

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Entertainment, Lifestyle

Final Stretch of Senior Year

In these last 40 days of high school, there is stress, relief, happiness, and sadness. Looking at the calendar, I realize how little I have left of high school. It’s starting to make sense of why past seniors have said this year goes by so fast.  As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” I hope it is also true for students’ success. As … Continue reading Final Stretch of Senior Year

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Entertainment, Sports

What is Sports Law

Athletes perform their best on the field, turning a hobby into a career. Off the field, many roles help the athletes. One of the most essential legal factors is sports lawyers. They represent athletes and teams in cases, negotiate contracts, and manage all the legal aspects.  As they are in charge of all the legal aspects, sports lawyers need knowledge of many law fields. Sports … Continue reading What is Sports Law

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National, Sports

This Week in Track and Field

Track and field is among the most competitive and rewarding sports, especially at the high school level. You could run 9.99 seconds in the 100-meter dash or, unfortunately, get struck in the head by a baton in the four-by-400-meter relay. In the first week of March, both circumstances have taken place.  This past Saturday, March 7, 2025, was the Texas A&M Bluebonnet High School Invitational, … Continue reading This Week in Track and Field

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International, Sports

Fascinating Formula 1

The rapidly growing sport of Formula 1 (F1) racing is one of the most fascinating. However, it is among the most challenging with many technical, sporting, and even financial regulations.  The sport wouldn’t be possible without the cars and the pit crew. Formula 1 cars are more similar to go-karts than everyday cars seen on the road, although the engineering work put into the cars … Continue reading Fascinating Formula 1

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News, Sports

Ref Bias Scandal Ramps Up Before Superbowl

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

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Editorial, Lifestyle, Sports

What Key West High School Offers

Many clubs have been started in the past few years, and the 2025 incoming freshman orientation is coming up in a few days. Here’s what Key West High School (KWHS) offers. From academics to athletics and even extracurricular activities, there’s always something for someone.  In academics, numerous advanced placement (AP) and honors classes will boost your grade point average (GPA) and look better for college … Continue reading What Key West High School Offers

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Editorial, Lifestyle

Senior Year Update: Second Semester

My activities increased exponentially once school was back in session after winter break. As this is my last semester of high school and I know where I’m going to college, I now have scholarships to apply for, mock trial district and state competitions, although I do have track and field to look forward to at the end of each day.  As of this week, the … Continue reading Senior Year Update: Second Semester

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Sports

Behind the Scenes of Professional Sports

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

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