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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

Schools practice lockdown drills, but are they effective. With school shootings being higher than ever, it is important to understand the procedure.

Are Lockdown Drills Effective?

Vera Agne, Staffer December 9, 2022

Ninety-five percent of schools in the United States practice lockdown drills. Yet, the question stands, are they effective in protecting students against potential assailants? Lockdown drills consist of...

The annual Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park has reopened in Downtown Tampa. Scroll to learn more about the holiday festivities that the village has to offer.

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park Returns to Tampa

Sydney Appleton, News Editor November 29, 2022

On Nov. 18, the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa reopened so that guests could start to get in the holiday spirit. Each year, the Winter Village, located in the heart of Downtown Tampa, offers...

Last week the midterm elections took place. Scroll to learn more about Florida’s election results.

Florida Midterm Election Results

Sydney Appleton, News Editor November 16, 2022

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the midterm elections took place. Gov., House, and Senate races took hold of many Floridians' attention for the entire night and even kept many occupied for days after. Nationally,...

The Order of the Gold and Black is one of Plant’s oldest and most prestigious honor societies. Teacher sponsor Derek Thomas and Vice President Anna Kadet are looking forward to an upcoming induction ceremony on November 9th.

Order of Gold and Black

Lizzy Breen, Staffer November 9, 2022

The Order of The Gold and Black is one of the oldest honor societies at Plant, and recently the senior class was given the opportunity to apply. Decisions on who was accepted to be a member came out, which...

This graphic drawing shows a decline in Newspapers over the years. The places boarded up shows the closed Newspaper companies. The two walking figures wrote for a newspaper and their newspaper just closed because barely anyone reads newspapers anymore and their talking about how the last newspaper company standing will close soon.

Do People Still Read Newspapers in 2022?

Sienna Harrison, Staffer November 7, 2022

According to a survey held in February 2022, just 12 percent of U.S. adults used newspapers as a daily news source. Meanwhile, over 40 percent reported never reading newspapers to keep them up to date,...

As parents picked up their children at Grady Elementary School, their reactions to the possibility of a four-day school week were mixed. Stay at home moms were happy and parents that worked were not.

Shortening School Days/ Weeks

Sienna Harrison, Staffer November 7, 2022

Some Hillsborough County public high school students are shortening their school days so they can focus on building careers in professional sports or performing arts. At Plant High School, a few dozen...

The 2022 midterm elections are coming up. Scroll to learn more about the political races, specifically the races in Florida.

What Floridians Should Know Before the 2022 Midterms

Sydney Appleton, News Editor November 7, 2022

It is that time of the year again. All things ballots, polls, and voting have arrived. The midterm elections will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. In Florida, there are several crucial races that will determine...

Freshman Peter Roset passed away Friday, Oct. 28. A memorial mass is scheduled at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 3, at Christ the King Catholic Church. All community members are welcome to attend the mass.

Remembering Peter Roset: Smart Student with Sweet Demeanor

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief November 3, 2022

Freshman Peter Roset impressed friends and classmates with his intelligence and kindness. A son, a brother, a Boy Scout and a good friend, Roset passed away Friday, Oct. 28.   “He was such a sweet...

Local hospitals are seeing record numbers of patients each day. Because of the rapid spread of respiratory-related viruses that our community is starting to see, it is important that we take steps to protect ourselves and others. Scroll to learn more.

Local Hospitals Face Surge of Respiratory Related Illnesses

Sydney Appleton, News Editor October 30, 2022

As the winter season approaches, the Tampa area is beginning to see a rise in the number of respiratory-related sicknesses that our community faces. Typically, the surge of these various viruses does not...

After six years of waiting, Rihanna has finally decided to step foot back on stage. Will this lead to a new album? A restart on her career?

Super Bowl LVII Performance

Sophia Gray, Online Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2022

Super Bowl LVII will occur on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Now, it is a well-known fact how iconic the Super Bowl halftime show is every year; prominent artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga,...

This is a photo of a group of students on the homecoming court last year

What is the student council doing for YOU?

Daniel Beccue, Staffer October 23, 2022

Whether you have seen them in the halls, on a poster, or on a friend's story, I am sure you have heard of the student council. But what are they doing, and better yet, what is the student council?   The...

Plant students were shocked and saddened by Hillsborough Counties decision to deny a traffic light at the Bay to Bay and Lois intersection. Where these streets meet is the location of the fatal motorcycle accident that killed sophomore Taylor Koulouris and junior Ben Francis last December.

News On Bay to Bay

Lizzy Breen, Staffer October 23, 2022

Tragedy struck Plant High School last year in December as two students, sophomore Taylor Lambe-Koulouris and junior Benjamin Francis, were involved in a fatal motorcycle accident. The intersection of Bay...

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