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“Money Heist” is a Spanish TV-show that is admired globally and as of 2018, “Money Heist” was the most-watched non-English language series and one of the most-watched series ever on Netflix. Additionally, Part 1 of Season 5 was released on Sept. 3, and fans are now waiting for the next five episodes to be publicized on Dec. 4.

Money Heist season 5 review

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor October 7, 2021

“Money Heist,” originally “La Casa del Papel,” is a Spanish heist crime drama television series created by Álex Pina, and was first released in the summer of 2017. The show is mostly...

Illustrated pumpkins contrast with a beach background. Despite what many might wish, Fall in Florida usually feels more like an extension of summer.

Florida fall is a figment of the imagination

Rowan O'Flanagan, Opinions Editor October 6, 2021

There are certainly plenty of things to love about Florida — the beautiful beaches, mild winters, lack of a state income tax — but we've reached the point in the year when Florida and I are not exactly...

These delicious tacos are from Muchachas. They are the perfect dinner choice for a night out with friends or if youre just looking for a tasty meal.

Tampa’s best tacos

Megan O'Flanagan, Staffer October 6, 2021

After trying a variety of takeout and dine-in Mexican restaurants, it became apparent which spots had the best tacos. The following three are my personal favorite places for tacos in the South Tampa area....

Many different and unique outfits were shown at the 2021 Met Gala. Kim Kardashian, Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez, and Addison Rae were some of the many people who wore memorable outfits.

Met Gala: extravagant vs elegant

Emily Mangione, Staffer October 5, 2021

The Met Gala took place on Monday on Sept. 13. During the show, many celebrities showed up in outfits that drew a lot of attention. The most notable ones were Kim Kardashian (covered in black head-to-toe),...

According to google, these five places, or juice bars, were the most popular and successful ones in the Tampa Bay area serving their famous acai bowls. With my curiosity intact, I gave the top five a try, and shared my thoughts.

Top 5 açaí bowls in Tampa Bay

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor September 21, 2021

Whenever one imagines a trip to an exotic location like Hawaii or the Bahamas, the traditional Açaí bowl cannot be left out! It is almost a rule to get a refreshing, filling, and "Instagram friendly"...

The Gossip Girl reboot was released on July 8 and the first six episodes have been released every week since then. Fans quickly caught on to the many parallels between the reboot and the original series, specifically with the qualities of the main characters.

Ranking of characters in the Gossip Girl reboot

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor September 16, 2021

This article contains spoilers.  Max Wolfe: Chuck Bass Max (Thomas Dorthey), cunning and carefree, is most like season 1 (minus the Pilot episode) Chuck Bass. Max is confident and unabashedly...

The band One Direction performs on stage in front of thousands of fans. Millions of people around the world are still waiting for their return.

Breaking down the One Direction albums

Emily Mangione, Staffer September 7, 2021

On July 23, 2010, arguably one of the best boybands of all time was formed on a TV show called the X- Factor in the UK. The group consists of five boys: Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam...

Season two of Outer Banks has been released over the summer, and students discuss if it still lives up to the popularity it received over season one.

‘Outer Banks’ season 2: worth the hype?

Maris Brown, Staffer September 3, 2021

This summer felt a lot like the summer of 2020. A new strain of COVID and a new season of 'Outer Banks?' It seems like déjà vu for many people who scavenge the halls of Plant High The first season left...

The Supreme Court refused to overturn Texas six-week abortion ban because the plaintiff did not have a proper writ of certiorari.

Texas’ six-week abortion ban is a tragedy for all women

Ari Dolgin, Staffer September 2, 2021

The United States Supreme Court voted in a 5-4 decision to refuse to block Texas’ six-week abortion ban at midnight on Thursday, Sep. 2. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the dissenting opinion, saying...

A bunny sits in its cage waiting to be tested. Animal testing is a serious issue that is not talked about enough.

Animal cruelty needs to be stopped!

Emily Mangione, Staffer August 31, 2021

Imagine all the animals that were tortured to produce the products you see on the shelves at Sephora or CVS. Animal testing is a serious issue that is usually silenced because animals have no voice. Some people...

Despite the fact that homecoming has been postponed, there are still some great options for dresses.

Homecoming moved to September

Jadyn Mize, Staffer August 24, 2021

The stress that homecoming brings is officially starting a month early. Instead of setting the date in Oct. as expected, Plant's homecoming is now scheduled for Sept. 25. "It was because we have to coordinate...

Working at a local coffee shop for over a year now, I got a good look and feel on what should good quality espresso taste like. However, being so curious and open to new choices, I wanted to compare the top five coffee shops and see which one serves the best modern classic - an iced caramel almond milk latte.

Top five lattes in Tampa Bay

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor August 23, 2021

Coffee is a controversial topic — a horoscope. A drink order says so much about a person, their taste, and their experience in the puzzling coffee world. For example, a black coffee expresses a tiring...

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