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PHS News

The student-run news site of H. B. Plant High School

PHS News

This graph showcases how the stock price of SVB, or Silicon Vally bank soared from 2021 – 2022 going from a modest 300$ to an all time high of 750$ all within a year. On the other hand, more shocking than their sudden success was their rapid decline, occurring in a short span of 16 months.

Silicon Valley Bank Closing

Daniel Beccue, Staffer April 10, 2023

On Friday, March 10th, Silicon Valley Bank, a lender to some of the biggest names in the technology world, became the largest bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis. By Sunday night, regulators had...

A new bill could allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit. Scroll to learn more details.

State of Fla. to Ease Firearm Restrictions

Sydney Appleton, News Editor April 10, 2023

For decades, states across the nation have been changing gun laws, or advocating for a certain viewpoint pertaining to gun rights. Some states would like there to be strict gun laws in place, whereas other...

The Willow Project is a project in Northern Alaska by ConocoPhillips, a company that has been surrounded by controversy for continued oil drilling, exploitation of nature, and posing risks to indigenous communities globally.

What is Willow?

Sophia Gray, Online Editor-In-Chief April 3, 2023

The willow project in the arctic has just recently been approved by the us government. It is massive and decades long oil drilling venture on Alaska’s North Slope in the National Petroleum Reserve, which...

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...

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