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PHS News

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

PHS News

Hyde Park Village has long been a Tampa landmark. Established in 1866, it was designated a historic district in the 1980s for its distinctive architecture.

From Then to Now: Hyde Park Village

Stella Griggs, Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2025

In 1866, the Hyde Park neighborhood was established in Tampa, Fl. According to the Hyde Park Village website, the neighborhood was originally a housing community for the growing city, yet it the 1980s...

Starbucks fan favorites, the Pumpkin Chai Latte and Pumpkin Bread, are held in many hands all around campus. These items were a new addition to this year’s menu.

Students’ Stances on the Starbucks Fall Menu

Emma Brown, Print Editor September 5, 2025

The 2025 Starbucks fall menu was officially released on August 26, 2025, and students wasted no time heading to check it out. For many, fall at Starbucks feels like the official kickoff to the season....

Fans were cheering loudly as the Bucs rushed the field to play their last Preseason game. The game was close, but the Bills came out with the win.

Passing & Preparing: Bucs Preseason Football

August Voss, Staffer September 4, 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished their 2025 preseason on Saturday, August 23, with a 23-19 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium. Although the Bucs fell short on the scoreboard, they ended...

Dive into the strengths and flaws of brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher and explore their unique dynamics with Belly Conklin. The Summer I Turned Pretty, initially published in 2009, was released as a television show in June 2022.

Conrad vs. Jeremiah: Who Is the Better Match for Belly?

Presley Parry, Staffer September 3, 2025

The global phenomenon “The Summer I Turned Pretty," based on Jenny Han’s three-book series, premiered its TV adaptation on Prime Video in June 2022. Now in its third and final season, the show has...

The Gold Rush Board gets hype for the football game against Wiregrass Ranch. Beforehand, the board handed out leis to students as they were arriving.

How Gold Rush Themes Bring Friday Night Football to Life

Megan Canady, Staffer September 2, 2025

High school football isn’t just about touchdowns and Friday night lights-it's also about the creative themes that unite the student body. From Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to USA night,...

Florida began the scoring with a fumble returned for a touchdown on the third play. On Aug. 30, Florida beat the Long Island Sharks with a final score of 55-0.

Chomping Away the Competition

Gavin Grider, Features Editor September 2, 2025

The University of Florida (UF) opened their season with a win, on Saturday, Aug. 30, against the Long Island University Sharks with a score of 55-0 at Ben Griffin Hill Stadium, giving the Gators a chance...

Labor Day honors the achievements of American workers and marks the unofficial end of summer in the country. The holiday, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is typically observed in the form of parades, festivals, and community events.

Things to do in Tampa: Labor Day Weekend

Julianna Margre, Opinions Editor August 29, 2025

Labor Day weekend is more than just a three-day break. To some, it's the last big celebration of summer before the back-to-school routines, sports, and work of autumn. It's common during a holiday like...

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is among the summer reading books assigned at Plant High School. Opinions on summer reading varied widely among students.

Assigned reading, skipped pages: Why summer reading needs to take a vacation

Felix Waite, Staffer August 27, 2025

Rising seniors around Plant all issued a collective groan when we found out that, for yet another year, we had a summer reading assignment. Despite this, we soldiered on. We undertook the gargantuan task...

Michelle San George explains a lesson to her students at Plant High School in Tampa, Fl. San George encouraged class participation as students reviewed the material together.

Back to School: Trading Summer Freedom for Fall Routine

Julianna Margre, Opinions Editor August 26, 2025

The feeling you get from that first bell of a new school year officially indicates that shift from summer life to student life. One week you're staying up late, soaking in the endless stretch of summer...

Gearing up for summer vacation, it is that time of year when I rewatch my favorite summer-themed movies. Check out the list to see which may interest you.

The Top Five Summer Movies

Fleuriana Elmaleh, Features Editor April 8, 2025

With summer vacation just around the corner, it is about time to rewatch my top five summer-feel films to get through the last months of school. In my opinion, they all maintain a lightheartedness that...

The SAT and ACT are two very different yet very similar tests. However, the preparation and results for them is very similar.

What is Better: The SAT or ACT

Ella Reeves, Staffer April 7, 2025

During the COVID era, standard eye tests such as the SAT became optional for college submissions. However, although it is still technically an option, not submitting your test scores is not a wise decision...

Quiz Bowl is one of the many clubs offered at Plant; allowing for students to test their knowledge in the mornings. Read the article below to learn about meeting times, Quiz Bowl activities and more.

An Editorial on Quiz Bowl

Gavin Grider, Staffer March 28, 2025

If you are among the many students here at Plant and want to challenge your brain, Quiz bowl is a student run club that has a weekly meeting every Friday morning before school at 7:45. Quiz bowl has evolved...

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