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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

Hillsborough County schools sees record high COVID cases

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief August 26, 2021

After 2 weeks of school, over 13,000 Hillsborough County students and staff have been quarantined or tested positive with COVID-19. "We're third in newly reported cases per capita," Dr. Jason Salemi,...

Red Tide is still affecting the St. Petersburg waters. Learn how to stay safe and take certain precautionary measures while still enjoying the beaches.

Red tide impacts Pinellas County

Eve Murdick, News Editor August 16, 2021

A common cultural participation in the Tampa and St. Petersburg area is going to beaches. Red tide is when algae are growing rapidly until it is out of control, producing toxins commonly harmful to sea...

Due to vandalism and eating in the bathroom, bathrooms will be closed with the exception of the main hall bathroom during lunch periods.

Bathrooms closed during lunch periods

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief August 13, 2021

As of August 10th, all bathrooms at Plant High except for first floor main hall will be closed during lunch periods. This is a preventative measure to keep kids from vandalizing and eating in the bathrooms. “Someone...

Reading her music, junior Ashley Cheung performs with Varsity Chorale. Cheung has participated in for all three years of her high school career.

Chorus performs in spring concert

Salena Kahassai, News Editor April 23, 2021

Chorus classes performed in the annual spring concert Wednesday, April 21.  Students were allotted 2 guests but could request more tickets if they were available. A limited number of people could...

Vaccine eligibility expands in Hillsborough County

Vaccine eligibility expands in Hillsborough County

Salena Kahassai, News Editor April 20, 2021

As of Monday, April 5, all Florida residents 18 and older became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.  “I got vaccinated because I wanted to be able to go out more, see friends and hopefully...

Asian-American discrimination on the rise in the U.S.

Asian-American discrimination on the rise in the U.S.

Eve Murdick, Staffer April 16, 2021

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China, an abundant amount of Asian discrimination is rising.   Individual Asian-Americans, as well as Chinatowns, across the United...

Restrictions to be placed on Bright Futures causes fret

Restrictions to be placed on Bright Futures causes fret

Eve Murdick, Staffer April 7, 2021

Republican Florida Sen. Dennis Baxley announced that he intends to make requirements for Bright Futures stricter when he proposed Senate Bill 86.   This bill consists of intentions of only giving...

The boys lacrosse team defeated Jesuit High School 8-9 in a close battle on Wednesday, March 30. After the sold-out game, the Panthers received the Ihrig-Shaler Cup, which is awarded to the winner.

A week at Plant (April 5th- April 9th) 

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor April 5, 2021

Wondering what’s happening this week at Plant? Down below you can find all of Plant’s activities Monday through Friday.   Monday:  Early Release  3:00-5:00 pm- Tennis vs. Hillsborough...

A week at Plant (March 29th- April 1st ) 

A week at Plant (March 29th- April 1st ) 

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor March 29, 2021

Wondering what’s happening this week at Plant? Down below you can find all of Plant’s activities Monday through Friday.   Monday:  Early Release  3:00-5:00 pm- Tennis vs. Robinson (Boys...

Gathered at the front of the school, students hold a moment of silence for junior Charlie Carl who passed away March 18. Students were asked to wear purple, the representative color for epilepsy awareness.

Moment of silence held in memory of fallen student

Salena Kahassai, News Editor March 26, 2021

A moment of silence was held for junior Charlie Carl on the morning of March 26. The junior class e-board organized this moment of silence in honor of Carl, who passed away on Mar. 18.  “When...

Since the start of the pandemic, authors, filmmakers and screenwriters have been quick to create works of both fiction and nonfiction surrounding COVID-19. The levels of sensitivity, accuracy, and overall approach are being watched closely by audiences as more and more of these works are released.

The rising depiction of COVID-19 in books, film and television 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor March 11, 2021

Over many decades, it has been shown through various works of art that the world has seen a growing fascination in exploring the before, during and after of deadly viruses. Viral outbreaks have become an...

Third COVID-19 vaccine is released

Third COVID-19 vaccine is released

Eve Murdick, Staffer March 5, 2021

The Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration expert panel on Saturday, Feb. 27. Millions of this third COVID-19 vaccine are planned to be distributed throughout...

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