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The student-run news site of H. B. Plant High School

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Student-submitted works displayed in media center

Emilia DeFabrizio, Public Relations April 7, 2017

Student-submitted works from Joie Johnson's art class are currently on display in the media center. After being voted on by peers and a panel composed of William Renninger, Stacey Rosende and Johnson,...

How to Throw a Graduation Party

Rachel Ferreri, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2017

A common tradition among high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area and around the country is the rite of passage that is having a graduation party to celebrate with friends and family, and the journey...

Members of the KNO3 Robotics Team fix work on their robot during one of their triweekly practices.

KNO3 Robotics Team prepares for advanced competition

Natalie Grant, Staff Writer March 2, 2017

Three days of the week after school the mental work has not ended for the robotics team. The sun is bright and the practice is just beginning. Five team members sit barefooted in a pen, all crouched around...

Seniors Natasha Rovira, Erin Seaton, Katina Hyde and Natalia Eanell sing, Zero to Hero from the film Hercules. Im excited, considering its my senior year, and its going to be our last Ricks. Its going to be pretty emotional, but I think Im most excited about Sit Down, Youll Rock the Boat because of the big finish and everything, Hyde said.

Chorus members anticipate annual Rick’s Cafe

Emilia Difabrizio, Public Relations February 25, 2017

Rick's Cafe is held in the auditorium, tickets are five dollars for students and children, 10 dollars for for adults, and can be purchased online on http://www.showclix.com/event/ricks-cafe or at the...

Announcement of title of Star Wars Episode Eight leads to fan speculation

Reed Frevola, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, every announcement regarding the Star Wars franchise has been a headliner. Their latest announcement was no different.   Last week, with Lucasfilm and...

Students make Groundhog Day predictions

Students make Groundhog Day predictions

Once per year, people turn on their TVs in the morning to see if winter will continue for six more weeks, or if it will finally be spring. This is all predicted based on whether or not the Groundhog sees...

Mentor and student listen as an off-camera mentor explains a concept

You can do it

Darnell Henderson, Features Editor January 31, 2017

Q: Why did you decide to start the Kids of Tomorrow? A: Pretty much what’s made [Plant students] successful is the fact that our parents encouraged us to learn at an young age. Plant kids weren’t...

Junior girls blog for female empowerment

Junior girls blog for female empowerment

Lizzie Hancock, Staff Writer January 17, 2017

The F-Word, standing for female, is a newly created collaborative blog formed by Brooke Shapiro, junior, focusing on female empowerment. Beginning as an individual endeavor, the blog was initially titled...

How to spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Pershia Haj, Public Relations Manager January 16, 2017

In honor of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., Hillsborough County Public Schools take this special day off to celebrate his birthday. If you're looking for ways to spend your day, read below. 1....

Reigning Above

Reigning Above

Zoie Ashmeade and Pershia Haj January 15, 2017

Among the students at Plant High School there are two queens who reign above the rest. Seniors Lauren Watson and Olivia Fiss have both held titles under Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Program throughout...

Nintendo provides new information regarding hybrid console

Reed Frevola, Staff Writer January 14, 2017

Nintendo has released more information regarding their new hybrid console called the Nintendo Switch.  To promote this console, Nintendo held a news conference in order to show off some of the new features...

Its My Turn To Take Care of You

It’s My Turn To Take Care of You

Darnell Henderson, Features Editor January 13, 2017

Winter break has concluded. Students and teachers survived the first week and are now close to finishing the second. The routine and flow of school has become familiar and real. Except, there’s someone...

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