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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

Junior Maggie Warren smiles as she instructs fellow Plant students. Warren hosted a vegan cooking class on Sunday, March 26 at the Prep of South Tampa for her Intuitive Teens Club.

Plant Junior Hosts Vegan Cooking Class to Teach Healthy Eating

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief April 3, 2023

Working to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, Junior Maggie Warren hosted a vegan cooking class for her Intuitive Teens Club. The class was held at The Prep of South Tampa on Sunday, March 26. By teaching...

This is the painting Sunny, by Michelle Mardis, it was found at: https://gasparillaarts.com/painting-2023/michelle-mardis?itemId=ex1u61abb2n2yg4kjwlpjgvqy77rav

Raymond James Gasparilla Art Festival Recap

Daniel Beccue, Staffer March 31, 2023

This past weekend was the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. For over a decade, the festival has showcased big and small artists from every part of the world, including ceramic, digital, drawing...

This is a single photo that displays such damage. Debris and wood are scattered, houses are demolished, and furniture is sprawled everywhere.  

Deadly Tornado Sweep’s the South

Kennedy Gilbert, Cultures Editor March 31, 2023

Rolling Fork, Mississippi, was the primary town attacked by an EF-4 tornado. EF stands for the Enhanced Fujita Scale rates the category of a tornado based on its wind speeds and overall damage. According...

This weather map shows the drop in temp over the past week. Some cities are dropping by up to thirty degrees. This cold front is affecting everywhere in Florida.

Cold Front in Florida

Sienna Harrison, Staffer March 28, 2023

Many people planned on going to the beach for spring break in Florida, but Florida had other plans. Usually, around this time of year in Florida, it gets up to the nineties, but not this year. This week...

One Fla. House of Representatives member is proposing House Bill 1069, which would ban the discussion of certain women's health issues in the state's schools. Scroll to learn more about the proposal and how it could affect students in the state of Fla.

Florida to Ban Discussions of Women’s Health in State Classrooms

Sydney Appleton, News Editor March 28, 2023

For decades, people across the globe have been working to fight the stigma surrounding women's health, specifically menstrual cycles. Despite these efforts, certain government officials in Fla. are working...

The walkout was organized to occur at 3:10, during student's 8th period. Participants stood in front of Plant, holding signs promoting LGBT+ and Trans rights along with a variety of LGBT+ related flags.

Student Walkout

Ellianna Valkenburg, Staffer March 28, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, Plant students participated in an organized walkout. This walkout was in response to HB 1223, which prohibits actions relating to the use of specific pronouns in public schools from...

The University of Tampa’s Plant Hall. This is what once was the iconic Tampa Bay Hotel.

The Expansion of University of Tampa

Kennedy Gilbert, Cultures Editor March 27, 2023

The University of Tampa was founded in 1931 by Frederic Spaulding. Initially, a junior college for local students transformed into the ever-growing University of Tampa students experience today. Plant...

The four victims of the Nov. Moscow, Idaho murders pose with their two surviving roommates. Continue to learn more about the timeline of events surrounding the case. This photo is from Kaylee Goncalves's Instagram page. She was one of the victims (@kayleegoncalves).

Idaho Murders: A Timeline of Events

Sydney Appleton, News Editor March 19, 2023

In early November, the tragic murder of four Idaho college students shocked the world. Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves were the four University of Idaho students that were...

Taylor Swift hit the stage for night one of her highly anticipated 'Eras' tour in Glendale, Arizona, shocking fans with a diving stunt. The night was filled with tons of showstopping moments, including wardrobe changes and more during the more than 3-hour long set.

Taylor Swift Kicks off her Tour

Sophia Gray, Online Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2023

This past Friday, there was a new destination in Arizona: Swift City, population 70,000 fans in town for the first stop on Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. Before Taylor announced the Eras’ Tour, the question...

This graphic shows the percentage of people that read books and those that don't. It's crazy that many people don't read, not even online. People who don't like reading would probably have to read a book at school either way. Reading is proven to make people smarter, so reading is beneficial even if it's online and not an actual book.

How Many People Still Read Books?

Sienna Harrison, Staffer March 7, 2023

Over the COVID-19 pandemic, many libraries were closed and forced to move online. Many people prefer to read from an actual book rather than online. It is hard to tell if a library has just closed or moved...

In response to College Boards new Advanced Placement course, African American History Governor Ron DeSantis has set to find a College Board alternative. This cuts off Florida students' access to AP courses and the SAT.

Ron DeSantis Replacing College Board

Ellianna Valkenburg, Staffer March 7, 2023

In response to College Board’s new AP African American History course, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has set out to find a College Board alternative. Stating that College Board is simply “Providing a service,”...

The issue of the coronavirus has been prevalent in our society for almost three years now. Scroll to learn more about the most recent information about how the pandemic started.

The Latest on the Origins of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sydney Appleton, News Editor March 3, 2023

The three-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is quickly approaching and new data continues to surface pertaining to how the issue began. Various rumors, hoaxes, and false claims have...

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