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The 65th Annual Grammys celebrated music this year as they had some iconic record-breaking achievements being made. It was a night full of great music, performances, and culture.

Five Best Moments From the 65th Annual Grammys

Amelia Knust, Staffer February 15, 2023

This past Sunday, LA hosted the most talked-about music event of the year-the Grammys-where stars from all over the country attended to celebrate the art that the Recording Academy deemed worthy. According...

There are many ways to demonstrate kindness. Holding the door for someone, smiling at someone, introducing yourself to someone sitting alone. Most importantly, kindness never goes out of style.

Staying Kind in a Time of Chaos 

Kennedy Gilbert, Culture Editor January 20, 2023

Lately, it feels like the whole world has been turned upside down. The Plant community has experienced it for the last couple of months. There has been grief, fear, frustration, and panic.    The...

The annual plant city strawberry festival is back and the music line-up and packed with artists to make this year special. This is the 88th strawberry harvest celebration; the festival features carnival rides and strawberry themed food and one of the most important parts, the music.

Strawberry Festival Music Lineup

Haley Ruttle, Staffer January 19, 2023

The Florida strawberry festival is an annual event hosted in plant city Florida for the 88th year this March. Started in 1930 by the Plant City Lions Club, it’s a celebration of bountiful strawberry...

Check out the new season of Ginny and Georgia only on Netflix. Season two came out Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Ginny must figure out how to live, knowing her mom is a murderer. Burdened with the understanding that Kenny, her stepdad, didn’t die of natural causes, now ginny must deal with the fact that Georgia only killed to protect Ginny. Georgia, on the other hand, would rather her past be left behind, but Georgia’s past never stays buried for long.

New Season of Ginny and Georgia

Sienna Harrison, Staffer January 18, 2023

Season 2 of Ginny and Georgia aired on Netflix on Jan. 5, 2023, with another ten episodes for us to watch. In the finale, Ginny took a page from her mother's book and decided to run away with her little...

The start of the new semester can be a great time for many to change their habits and focus on achieving their goals. Here are some tips that can help with the process.

Tips for the New Semester

Sophia Gray, Online Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2023

With the new semester just beginning, many people are making it a personal goal of theirs to focus on academics. Achieve a certain GPA they have always wanted. It can be challenging at times to try and...

Winter Jam is an annual Christian concert hosted in downtown featuring multiple famous artists. With a popular set list, attendance numbers are sure to be high at Amalie Arena this Friday night with several Plant students in the crowd.

Winter Jam in Tampa

Lizzy Breen, Staffer January 16, 2023

Winter Jam is a concert that features famous Christian artists and hosts shows in over 40 cities in the US. In downtown Tampa, this event is hosted annually by Amalie Arena. This year's featured artists...

2023 is going to be an eventful year for concertgoers. Many popular artists are coming to the Tampa Bay area to perform their hit albums and songs. Keep reading to learn more about who is coming.

Upcoming Concerts

Emily Mangione, Opinions Editor December 5, 2022

In recent months, many artists have announced that they are going on tour. This may be happening because many artists have postponed and stopped traveling on tour due to COVID. However, as COVID is becoming...

Bella Hadid wearing an oversized Nike polo shirt while strolling through New York. She finished the look with orange, black laced sneakers and black rectangular sunglasses. Her shirt is practically a dress on her, and she looks very comfortable.

How Did Fashion Trends Become so Popular?

Sienna Harrison, Staffer November 30, 2022

Old-fashion trends have suddenly started coming back; let’s find out why this is and where it originated. Oversized shirts were a trend in the ‘80s, and now the trend has come back. It coincided with...

UGG shoes have made an undeniable comeback to everyday closets and styles. Many Plant students have loved their return, for the comfort and fashion they provide. Do you have a pair of the sheepskin staples?

Uggs Return

Lizzy Breen, Staffer November 14, 2022

The fashion and shoe wear company “UGG” was founded in 1978 by Australian surfer Brian Smith. Since the creation, “UGG” shoes and boots have become a staple fashion piece in many people’s...

This annual event returns back to New York for the twenty third year in a row. Hope you'll enjoy some entertainment and some influential speeches this year at the festival.

The 2022 New Yorker Festival

Sienna Harrison, Staffer September 21, 2022

The New Yorker Festival is taking place for the twenty third year in a row on October 7th through 9th in New York City. The three day celebration will feature conversations, performances, screenings, and...

At the 2022 VMA’s Taylor Swift announced a new album. The album will be titled Midnight, read more about the release and students' opinions below.

Taylor Swift Announces New Album

Giada Moralejo, Social Media Manager September 16, 2022

Taylor Swift has been collecting VMA’s for years. Her most recent one was for her short film All too Well. On August 28th, Swift took her VMA speech to the next level and announced a new album.     The...

Looking to share your schedule with friends? Download Saturn!

Schedules with Saturn

Kate Fairbairn, Staffer September 8, 2022

Looking to share your schedule with friends? Download Saturn! Saturn was created in 2018 to help high school students manage their time in a fun way. While currently 14th in the social network, Saturn...

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