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PHS News

The XFL fills for bankruptcy amid pandemic. This is the second time league has not made it past its first season.

XFL files for Bankruptcy

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor April 28, 2020

The 2020 XFL season was a second attempt at an early twenty first century failure.   The XFL was originally announced in 2000 when WWF Chairman Vince McMahon decided wrestling was not enough for him....

As chairman, Viera also leads and runs the meetings for the Tampa City Council. Regarding the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Viera believes that everyone has a role in subduing the spread of the virus, and that now is the time to support the community through both continued work efforts and charity.  

COVID-19 RESPONSE: City Council Chair Luis Viera

Kate Bernstein, Staffer April 28, 2020

Representing District 7, the New and North Tampa area, Councilman and attorney Luis Viera’s role includes sharing information with and being an advocate for his constituents in a range of areas, from...

Hillsborough County Public Schools announces classes going online for remainder of school year

Going Virtual

Salena Kahassai, Staffer April 24, 2020

As Hillsborough county public schools gradually pushed back the return date for students from spring break due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed that all K-12 schools would...

At the Marriot in TIA, its staff turns on the lights in several rooms to spell out “hope.” Guest occupancy was below 20% in the past month.

Your flight is cancelled

Ari Dolgin, Staffer April 24, 2020

The Tampa Airport Marriott hotel turned on the lights in many of their rooms which ultimately spelled out “hope.” The hotel has had a low occupancy rate; less than 20% in the past four weeks, with...

Evaluating American leadership response and actions taken in a crisis

Pandemic response

Graham Hill, Editor in Chief April 24, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the world, and its effects being felt strongly in America, it is worth looking at the actions of leaders at all levels of government in how they have responded...

Caught in the middle of a yawn, Ginger sticks her tongue out. When her owners are bored, they watch Ginger because she is bound to be making a silly face.

Solitude pups

Audrey Taylor, Staffer April 24, 2020

While quarantine can be lonely, our everyday savior from boredom is our pets. While any pet can bring a person joy, dogs have been especially helpful while stuck inside. Their energy and spirit keeps us...

Acknowledging we’re human in a new time and to set doable tasks.

Literally, Chill

Michelle Tutor, Managing Editor April 23, 2020

A mild ink double ended mild liner glides lazily over paper. The cursive title ‘To do’ emerges on my paper and undoubtedly on countless other planners of students, both high school and college alike....

Mourning the loss of sophomore Travis Carney, there will be a small service live streamed in his honor. Carney was hospitalized for a two days before he passed away on April 15.

He housed his smile in his eyes

Alexis Perno, Print Editor April 23, 2020

Sophomore Travis Carney passed away April 15 after being hospitalized at Tampa General Hospital April 13.   Sophomore Emma Hill described Carney as her best friend, brother and rock for the past...

Beginning an episode of the new Netflix original “Tiger King”, the show’s intro appears on the computer screen. “Tiger King” became a very popular show and has been watched by many due to Coronavirus and the quarantine.

What quaranteens are doing to keep themselves entertained

Lauren Azevedo, Staffer April 21, 2020

As we all know, the Coronavirus has spread among the world very rapidly. Upholding the title of a pandemic, it has forced countries into quarantine. This makes it so that people must stay home, work from...

Staffer shares her top picks for Netflix series to binge during COVID-19.

Series to Watch During Quarantine

Sydney Daux, Staffer April 17, 2020

Tiger King ★★★★☆  The Netflix sensation “Tiger King” is a mad story of the life of Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic, and his involvement in the tiger breeding...

This map shows the number of confirmed cases of the Coronavirus throughout various states in India. An extremely high poverty rate and lack of drinkable water, coupled with a healthcare system is underfunded, are the main reasons for their inability to have handled a crisis like COVID-19.

Smaller countries, greater damage

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager April 17, 2020

In the United States, the coronavirus has impacted virtually every aspect of life. In places like New York, its spread has become unmanageable for hospitals, and the count of people falling ill has risen...

Coronavirus creates negative environment for and bias against Asians across the world.

Untreated side effect

Izzy Antilla, Staffer April 17, 2020

There has been a lot of problems caused by the coronavirus, and I don't want to downplay the effects of each of them, but I think there is one side effect a lot of people negate. Because of the coronavirus,...

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