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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
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President and vice president-elect address the nation

Salena Kahassai, News Editor • November 9, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris addressed the nation for the first time on Saturday, Nov. 7.   Biden delivered his victory speech in Delaware after four days of counting...

At a campaign event held in August, former Vice President Joe Biden and California Senator Kamala Harris have a conversation. Biden and Harris were projected as the winners of the 2020 presidential election on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Biden Projected Next President of the United States

Rowan O’Flanagan, Staffer • November 9, 2020

Biden Projected Next President of the United States  After a contentious campaign season and days of counting votes, former Vice President Joe Biden has been declared president-elect of the 2020 presidential...

Lifting up her arms, sophomore Jade Bedell celebrates while playing Steinbrenner High School on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The team advanced to the State Semifinals after defeating Vero Beach High School.

Volleyball advances to State Semifinals

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief • November 6, 2020

On Saturday, Oct. 31 the volleyball team defeated Vero Beach High School, making them the FHSAA Volleyball Class 7A-4 Regional Champions.   “My favorite part of this season was definitely the game...

Because of social distancing many people have turned to online games, such as chess, to pass their time. Friends are bonding and smiles are forming, for this socially-distant experience is a lot of fun and easy to access.

Chess as a Socially-Distant Game

Hyatt Criser, Staffer • November 3, 2020

During this era of social distancing, Netflix and an immense amount of Cheeto Puff consumption, finding new ideas to pass time has never been more difficult. But let me unveil to you, my friends, a fun, socially-distant yet...

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden held rallies in Tampa Bay on Thursday, Oct. 29. Florida is a major swing state that can affect the outcome of the election greatly.

Presidential nominees campaign in Tampa

Salena Kahassai, News Editor • November 1, 2020

With only five days left until the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee former Vice President Joe Biden are holding rallies in Tampa on Thursday, Oct. 29.   Biden...

With election day rapidly approaching, democrat Julie Jenkins challenges incumbent republican Jackie Toledo for her seat in the Florida House of Representatives. The term for a Florida representative is two years.

Election Spotlight: Florida House District 60 

Rowan O’Flanagan, Staffer • October 20, 2020

Every two years, all the seats in the Florida House of Representatives are up for election. The House, in which Republicans currently hold a 73-47 member majority, has the power to make laws governing...

Starting to prepare for college plans, seniors are researching colleges and finishing up standardized assessments. COVID-19 has caused changes in the normal application process.

College applications in a Covid-19 world

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor • October 14, 2020

Since COVID-19 hit Americans across the nation, many questions have arisen about what will happen to the college application process. The class of 2021 has a different application experience due to...

Timeline of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020

Timeline of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor • October 6, 2020

         

Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Supreme Court Judge for over 20 years, passed away due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer. Her assertion of the change of society persisted and was challenged by many, though these challenges did not compare to her passion and soul.

Supreme court justice passes away at 87

Eve Murdick, Staffer • September 30, 2020

Justice Ginsburg, through surviving cancer in the past and overcoming the impossible that she made possible, gave her word to serve on the Supreme Court until she could not serve anymore. She upheld...

Stacked three layers high, packages of plastic water bottles line the hallway near the cafeteria. The school began providing plastic water bottles this year to compensate for water fountains being shut off to prevent coronavirus spread.

New covid rules create more plastic waste

Rowan O’Flanagan, Staffer • September 28, 2020

As Plant High School implements changes to help protect against the coronavirus, environmental considerations have been sidelined in favor of improved safety precautions.   In an effort to protect...

After decomitting from Ohio State University, senior soccer player Claire Rain reached back out to University of Tennessee, which had their eyes on her since her freshman year. They immediately offered her a spot for the team that was the highest ranked SEC team headed into the 2019 season. “I chose to go to Tennessee because I wanted to be closer to home, and I wanted to play in the SEC,” Rain said. “I am looking forward to play at the college level and to grow as a player and hopefully get on the national team. I am also excited to get all the free gear.”

Quarantine Commits

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor • September 24, 2020

Despite coronavirus and cancelled seasons, PHS student athletes have committed to colleges to pursue their sports for the next four years. These athletes, coming from seven Plant teams, are continuing...

After 27 years on the supreme court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18th. Ginsburg's replacement has caused a divide in congress.

Passing of supreme court justice results in conflict within Senate

Salena Kahassai, News Editor • September 23, 2020

Tensions within the Senate have risen after the passing of supreme court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Sept. 18.   Just hours after the passing of Justice Ginsburg, talks of her replacement,...

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