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

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Teens and young adults are so into social media and there seems to be no escape. As time has passed in an era of technology, more research has been conducted to expose just how unhealthy our addictions to social medias are.

Social media seriously harms mental health

Jadyn Mize, Staffer January 25, 2021

As someone that frequently checks their phone to conquer the fear of missing out on a post on Instagram or a message on Snapchat, I never realized the negative effects of looking at my phone, until these habits started...

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How 2020 Affected the Election

Salena Kahassai, News Editor January 20, 2021

Despite baseless claims of voter fraud, recounts, lies and multiple attempts to challenge election results, Donald Trump's presidency will be coming to an end this Inauguration Day. The truth of the...

Staff tries popcorn in honor of national popcorn day and ranks them out of 5 kernels.

Staff tries different flavored popcorns

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief January 20, 2021

In honor of National Popcorn Day on Tuesday, Jan. 19, the newspaper staff bought ten different flavored popcorns to try. Each flavor was rated out of 5 kernels in order to help you determine which bag...

Toxic masculinity can be found in many facets of pop culture—some examples include fashion, music, and social media. Progress has been made in the direction of acceptance, and people have become more comfortable showing sides of themselves they’ve felt the need to hide in the past.

Toxic Masculinity In Pop Culture

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor January 14, 2021

Toxic masculinity is all around us. Toy aisles that are separated by gender, young boys being taught to act tough and refrain from showing emotion and men being expected to dress a certain way are all...

A new piece of legislation proposed by Governor Ron Desantis in response to last summer’s wave of racial justice protests, called the “Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act,” is a dangerous abuse of power. 

Proposed protest bill poses danger to Floridians

Rowan O'Flanagan, Staffer January 8, 2021

A new piece of legislation proposed by Governor Ron Desantis in response to last summer’s wave of racial justice protests, called the “Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement...

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The flip side of gentrification

Jasmine Meredith, Staff Writer January 4, 2021

In simpler words, gentrification is the displacement of the less fortunate due to the desires of the wealthy, and it’s happening in my neighborhood.  Living in the same house all my life with my...

Surrounding their gingerbread house, senior Julia Wolfe and juniors Salena Kahassai and Rowan OFlanagan apply candies to the roof. The team was awarded the superlative of Best Late Entry.

Gingerbread House Superlatives

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief December 18, 2020

To get into the holiday spirt, the newspaper staff decided to show off our artistic abilities by decorating gingerbread houses.   As each group received one kit that came with a stand to hold the house,...

During the holiday season, it is still important to recognize the social issues that can be found all around us, even in things as simple as Christmas music. Songs that have been considered cultural staples have been found to contain problematic lyrics and themes.

Loathsome Lyrics

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor December 18, 2020

Christmas is right around the corner, and to get into the holiday spirit lots of people are listening to classic Christmas music. The inherent sexism and misogyny present within many of these songs should...

From Michael Bublé to Ariana Grande, this playlist has something for everyone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot cup of cocoa while listening to this holiday music medley.

The Perfect Holiday Playlist

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor December 15, 2020

From Michael Bublé to Ariana Grande, this playlist has something for everyone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot cup of cocoa with your loved ones while listening to this holiday music medley.  

Shawn Mendes just released his fourth studio album titled “Wonder”. He has been in the music industry since 2013.  
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I “Wonder” if it could get worse

Lauren Azevedo, Social Media Manager December 11, 2020

Shawn Mendes, a pop singer who rose in fame when he was just 14 years old, released his fourth studio album titled, “Wonder” on Friday, Dec. 4. I was so excited to listen to it because he dropped...

Viewers of teen dramas tend to turn away from the main character because of a common characterization that places central protagonists on a pedestal which becomes the main contributor to a predictable downfall.

The Downfall of the Main Character

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor December 3, 2020

Throughout quarantine, I have had the opportunity to finally begin many new TV shows that have been recommended to me for years. As I completed each show, I realized that there had been a trend within...

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