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

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Circus have always been a place where family gather to watch death-defying shows, and for a limited time only the circus is in town. Located in Saint Petersburg, from February 22 to March 24, the world renown traveling circus, The Cirque De Soleil is here. Curious about the show? Read more for an insider look on the traveling performance.

The Cirque Du Soleil is Coming to Tampa-St. Petersburg

Daniel Beccue, Features Editor March 8, 2024

Circuses have long been a place of wonder, and despite the appeal dying out, circus' performance is still well and alive in Tampa. From February 22 to March 24 the Cirque Du Soleil will be opening its...

The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, the ocean is getting warmer which opens the door to a variety of activities to pursue during break.

Spring Break Activities

Vera Agne, Staffer March 8, 2024

Living in Florida has never been a bore, especially around spring break time. I moved down to Tampa three years ago and it’s the greatest thing my parents could’ve possibly done for me.  Where I live,...

Plant Anchor Club members volunteered at Relay for Life on March 2. The club will sell a variety of snacks to help raise money for cancer. 

Plant Anchor Club Takes on Relay for Life

Stella Griggs, Staffer March 6, 2024

On Saturday, March 2, from 3 to 10 p.m., Plant High's Anchor service club attended the annual Relay for Life event at Raymond James Stadium. Seven girls volunteered their time to raise money for cancer....

22-year-old Laken Riley was a Nursing student at the University of Georgia and was murdered when she went out for a run. The students and faculty mourn the loss of the student.

UGA Student Laken Riley Murdered on Campus

Giada Moralejo, Online Managing Editor In Chief March 1, 2024

The University of Georgia was hit with the devastating loss of a nursing student, Laken Riley, last week. The entire university shut down, canceling classes and events to give students time to mourn the...

It has been fifty years since the last moon landing. The U.S. sent the first controlled spacecraft to the lunar surface. This is the first moon landing since Apollo 17 in 1972.

First Moon Landing In 50 Years

Sienna Harrison, Staffer March 1, 2024

A spacecraft built and flown by Texas-based company Intuitive Machines landed near the moon's south pole on Thursday, the first U.S. spacecraft on the moon in more than half a century. This landing was...

New York has always been known as the “Sanctuary city,” attracting many immigrants. However, recently the Big Apple has been struggling to keep up with the massive waves of new immigrants, pushing it into a state of over population. Continue reading to learn more about the issue.

Title 42 Act

Daniel Beccue, Features Editor February 28, 2024

Turmoil in the Big Apple has risen as New York struggles to combat the mass migration crisis sweeping America. In 2023 alone, NY let in over 95,000 migrants, pushing them into a state of overpopulation....

On Feb. 24, 2022, the war between Russia and Ukraine started. Two years later, the war continues costing both civilian and military lives.

Two Years Later: Russia versus Ukraine

Stella Griggs, Staffer February 28, 2024

On Feb. 24, 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Ukraine is a country bordering Russia and was part of the Soviet Union until 1991 when the communist organization collapsed. A newly independent state...

The Strawberry Festival is an annual event held every year in Plant City. This festival has free entertainment, many rides, and strawberries prepared in as many ways as you can think of. There are different discounts every day of this festival, so be sure to check it out.

Strawberry Festival 2024

Sienna Harrison, Staffer February 22, 2024

The Florida Strawberry Festival has been a Plant City tradition since 1930. This is an annual 11-day family-oriented event with strawberries prepared in many ways. The festival includes free daily attractions,...

Singer and songwriter Toby Keith passed away. Scroll to learn more about his life and the legacy he is leaving with the world.

The Legacy of Toby Keith: His Music and Impact on the World Lives On

William Farmen, Staffer February 19, 2024

Toby Keith was born on July 8, 1961. He was born and raised in Clinton, Oklahoma, which is where his musical journey began. When Toby was just 20 years old, he went into the oil business where his colleagues...

Many people get Presidents Day off work or school, but do they even know what Presidents Day is? The history of this holiday has shifted over time from celebrating one president to the next. Only some people take Presidents Day as the true meaning behind it.

What is President’s Day?

Sienna Harrison, Staffer February 15, 2024

George Washington's birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Over time, we celebrated the birthdays...

Senior Chase Jarrett poses for his commitment post that was shared on the @304committed Instagram page. Jarrett recently announced his commitment to further his academic and athletic career at the University of central Florida

From Dad’s Stadium to FBC Mortgage Stadium: Chase Jarrett Commits to UCF

Sydney Appleton, Online Editor In Chief February 13, 2024

As the class of 2024 wraps up their senior year, successful athletes in the grade are continuing to receive offers from countless universities and announcing commitments to D1 schools. Plant Football has...

Plant High schools production, Perfume, was promoted from Scholastic AAA to Scholastic AA. They were promoted on January 31st and are now creating new goals to hopefully surpass by the end of the season.

HB Plant Winterguard Promotion

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor February 12, 2024

HB Plant High schools Winterguard team performed their production, Perfume, at Strawberry Crest High school on Jan. 20: the team was later promoted from scholastic AAA to scholastic AA on Jan. 31. At...

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