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PHS News

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

PHS News

In May of 2025, the Class of 2025 will be walking across the stage, diplomas in hand. This article explains some routes to college as well as alternatives options.

College: A Summary and Reflection

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2024

The mere mention of "college" evokes a wide range of emotions among the Class of 2025 across the nation—excitement, anxiety, and trepidation, to name a few. As high school students embark on this pivotal...

Construction for Universal's Epic Universe continues as of Aug. 2, 2024. Epic Universe is set to open in 2025.

What to Expect from Universal Epic Universe

Sienna Harrison, News Editor September 13, 2024

Universal Epic Universe is a new theme park opening in 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. There will be five worlds that make up the park, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World,...

A United States of America Helicopter, hovers over a collapsed building after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. New York Times posted this picture in remembrance of the tragic events that occurred 23 years ago.

Never Forget

Fleuriana Elmaleh, Features Editor September 11, 2024

As Franklin D. Roosevelt once said of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II, Sept. 11, 2001 “is a date that will live in infamy.” On that fateful Tuesday, four airplanes destined...

Caption: The red, white, and blue of our flag is blowing in the wind. The American Flag is very respected as it is a symbol of the strength of our nation.

What is Labor Day?

Emma Brown, Staffer September 2, 2024

For many people, Labor Day is just a three-day weekend. But how did this holiday come to be? Celebrated on the first Monday of every September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of American workers' social...

The 2023 Miami Grand Prix marked the second year that the sunny city hosted a race. Leading up to the third, drivers will attempt to take reigning champion Max Verstappen’s crown. 

Welcome to Miami: Formula One Returns

Stella Griggs, Social Media Editor May 3, 2024

Get ready to mark your calendars for May 5, 2024, as the Formula One fever returns to Miami with the highly anticipated Miami Grand Prix. Now in its third year on the schedule, this event has rapidly ascended...

3 years, 500 million dollars, and one historical monument later, the Grand Palais opens its doors again not only to the public but also to the Paris Olympics Organization Committee. The newly restored building is set to host the 2024 Olympic games, read more to see the story behind this marvel of French architecture.

Restoration of the Grand Palais

Daniel Beccue, Features Editor April 18, 2024

On Monday, April 15th, three years and 500 million dollars later, the Grand Palais is ready to host the fencing and taekwondo competitions during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Starting on March 12th,...

Phones have become a revolutionary technology in this day in age. The question has been thrown up, especially in Florida, about the presence of phones in an academic setting.

Ringing and Buzzing: The Influence of Phones in the Classroom

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor April 8, 2024

Phones. Simply put, a computer that fits in your pocket. More complexly put, an “instrument or apparatus which transmits sound beyond the limits of ordinary audibility,” according to legal terms. Phones...

Tragedy strikes in Baltimore, on Tuesday afternoon the famous Baltimore bridge collapsed as an off-course cargo ship rammed into the support pillars. How did this tragedy happen? Read more for a deep dive into for the Baltimore bridge fell.

How the Baltimore Bridge Fell

Daniel Beccue, Features Editor April 5, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, at approximately 1:30, one of the 46-year-old Baltimore bridge's pillars was struck by a Singaporean-flagged container vessel named DALI. The crash resulted in the collapse of the...

TikTok content creators rally on Capitol Hill with signs, expressing their love for the app and the help it’s provided in established their small businesses. To learn more about the potential TikTok ban continue reading.

TikTok Ban

Ellianna Valkenburg, News Editor March 28, 2024

TikTok is a social media platform that was introduced to the world in September 2016. Since its release date, the app has blown up, becoming one of the most popular forms of social media. While TikTok...

Texas legislatives are fighting tooth and nail to get Senate Bill 4 passed at a federal level, after numerous push backs from the department of justice. The bill aims to allow Texas police to arrest anyone suspected of illegal immigration so long as they have probable cause. Read more to find out about the breakdown of the bill, along with how lawmakers are responding to it.

Senate Bill Four: What is it?

Daniel Beccue, Features Editor March 26, 2024

In 2023, Texas lawmakers approved Senate Bill 4, which aimed to allow Texas police to arrest migrants for illegal immigration. Although it was expected to go into effect by early March, it now faces numerous...

The night before the SAT largely effects your testing results. Eating a healthy dinner, staying relaxed, and getting lots of sleep are great ways to prepare for the SAT. There are many other factors besides studying to do good on the SAT.

Night Before the SAT Tips

Sienna Harrison, Staffer March 26, 2024

Students are taking the SAT often and everyone wants to do their best. Many people think studying is the only thing you must do to prep for the SAT, but there are many other factors involved that will...

The SAT is switching from a paper format to a digital format. Continue reading for more information on the unique switch.

From Pencil to Mouse: The SAT Transfers from Paper to Computer

William Farmen, Staffer March 22, 2024

With the digital SAT debut coming in the spring of 2024, here is what is staying from the past SAT test. The overall structure, content, and scoring system of the SAT will remain the same, with a total...

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