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

PHS News

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

PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

Best Memes of 2016

Brooke Wasz, Staff Writer January 10, 2017

 

10 Ways to Stop Senioritis

Maggie Fitzsimmons, Art & Entertainment Editor January 8, 2017

Merriam-Webster defines senioritis as "an ebbing of motivation and effort by [high] school seniors as evidenced by tardiness, absences, and lower grades." This phenomenon usually presents itself most prominently...

Black Eyed Peas and Salt Pork

Sydni Bates, Staff Writer January 8, 2017

Recipe to prosperity During the end of the year, a lot of people are wishing, hoping, and praying for good luck in the following year. Another way people try to bring luck into the following year is...

Students brainstorm New Years’ Resolutions

Rachel Ferreri, Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2017

Being only a few days into January, many people are still formulating and brainstorming their resolutions for the new year. Many people choose their resolution based on something that caused problems for...

Jake Alvarez, senior, stands on the stage to represent Libertarian nominee, Gary Johnson. Alvarez has been organizing this debate for the past year.

Seniors form additional political clubs

Emilia DeFabrizio, Copy Editor December 12, 2016

Students founded the Minor Party Alliance, a new political club coming after the formation of the Young Republicans Alliance and Dedicated Alliance of Democratic Students. The club's president senior,...

Students enjoy holiday festivities

As the holiday season approaches, decorations pop up all around the Tampa Bay area. The winter spirit encourages students to get out and showcase their anticipation and excitement for upcoming festivities...

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