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

Exam Prep

Exam Prep

Sienna Harrison, Staffer May 10, 2023

Prepping for your exams plays a significant role in your exam results. Many students spend too much time studying and stress themselves out. Sometimes you need a break from studying so that your brain...

On April 3, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing Florida residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training. The new law is set to take effect on July 1, making Florida the 26th state to allow residents to carry firearms without a permit.

Ron DeSantis No Permit Firearm Legislation

Ellianna Valkenburg, Staffer May 10, 2023

On April 3, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing Florida residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training. The new law is set to take effect on July 1, making Florida...

Exams for Advanced Placement courses are approaching. Continue reading to learn more.

AP Exams are Coming Up

Sydney Appleton, News Editor April 28, 2023

As the end of the school year approaches, exams are upon us. Specifically, Advanced Placement exams. Beginning May 1, schools all over the globe will administer AP exams for the advanced courses. All these...

The City of Tampa has become “TAYmpa” as Taylor Swift is set to perform three consecutive shows at Raymond James Stadium this weekend. Scroll to learn more about the shows and what to expect from the star.

Tampa has Become “TAYmpa”

Sydney Appleton, News Editor April 17, 2023

The City of Tampa is becoming “TAYmpa” as Taylor Swift is set to arrive soon for her upcoming shows at Raymond James Stadium. Starting on Thursday, April 13, Swift will perform for three nights in...

This graph showcases how the stock price of SVB, or Silicon Vally bank soared from 2021 – 2022 going from a modest 300$ to an all time high of 750$ all within a year. On the other hand, more shocking than their sudden success was their rapid decline, occurring in a short span of 16 months.

Silicon Valley Bank Closing

Daniel Beccue, Staffer April 10, 2023

On Friday, March 10th, Silicon Valley Bank, a lender to some of the biggest names in the technology world, became the largest bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis. By Sunday night, regulators had...

A new bill could allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit. Scroll to learn more details.

State of Fla. to Ease Firearm Restrictions

Sydney Appleton, News Editor April 10, 2023

For decades, states across the nation have been changing gun laws, or advocating for a certain viewpoint pertaining to gun rights. Some states would like there to be strict gun laws in place, whereas other...

The Willow Project is a project in Northern Alaska by ConocoPhillips, a company that has been surrounded by controversy for continued oil drilling, exploitation of nature, and posing risks to indigenous communities globally.

What is Willow?

Sophia Gray, Online Editor-In-Chief April 3, 2023

The willow project in the arctic has just recently been approved by the us government. It is massive and decades long oil drilling venture on Alaska’s North Slope in the National Petroleum Reserve, which...

Junior Maggie Warren smiles as she instructs fellow Plant students. Warren hosted a vegan cooking class on Sunday, March 26 at the Prep of South Tampa for her Intuitive Teens Club.

Plant Junior Hosts Vegan Cooking Class to Teach Healthy Eating

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief April 3, 2023

Working to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, Junior Maggie Warren hosted a vegan cooking class for her Intuitive Teens Club. The class was held at The Prep of South Tampa on Sunday, March 26. By teaching...

This is the painting Sunny, by Michelle Mardis, it was found at: https://gasparillaarts.com/painting-2023/michelle-mardis?itemId=ex1u61abb2n2yg4kjwlpjgvqy77rav

Raymond James Gasparilla Art Festival Recap

Daniel Beccue, Staffer March 31, 2023

This past weekend was the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. For over a decade, the festival has showcased big and small artists from every part of the world, including ceramic, digital, drawing...

This is a single photo that displays such damage. Debris and wood are scattered, houses are demolished, and furniture is sprawled everywhere.  

Deadly Tornado Sweep’s the South

Kennedy Gilbert, Cultures Editor March 31, 2023

Rolling Fork, Mississippi, was the primary town attacked by an EF-4 tornado. EF stands for the Enhanced Fujita Scale rates the category of a tornado based on its wind speeds and overall damage. According...

This weather map shows the drop in temp over the past week. Some cities are dropping by up to thirty degrees. This cold front is affecting everywhere in Florida.

Cold Front in Florida

Sienna Harrison, Staffer March 28, 2023

Many people planned on going to the beach for spring break in Florida, but Florida had other plans. Usually, around this time of year in Florida, it gets up to the nineties, but not this year. This week...

One Fla. House of Representatives member is proposing House Bill 1069, which would ban the discussion of certain womens health issues in the states schools. Scroll to learn more about the proposal and how it could affect students in the state of Fla.

Florida to Ban Discussions of Women’s Health in State Classrooms

Sydney Appleton, News Editor March 28, 2023

For decades, people across the globe have been working to fight the stigma surrounding women's health, specifically menstrual cycles. Despite these efforts, certain government officials in Fla. are working...

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