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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

A group of people gathered together to pray as a community. Humans have historically turned religion to make sense of what they cannot fully see or understand.

Fearing the ungraspable as a human

Danielle Nissim, Staffer April 7, 2026

Historically, humans have struggled with things that cannot be fully understood or controlled. The unknowing about death, purpose, suffering and what exists beyond the earth is difficult because there...

Data centers show the scale of infrastructure required to run modern artificial intelligence systems. AI has been consuming massive amounts of energy and materials.

AI Consuming Materials

Danielle Nissim, Staffer March 30, 2026

Artificial intelligence is often described as a digital revolution, but AI’s expanding physical infrastructure consumes significant material resources. AI’s growth uses real-world resource extraction...

A child grips rusted bars, looking out for the longing of freedom. This captured the representation of humans mentally and socially being stuck in cages.

Are we in zoochosis?

Danielle Nissim, Staffer March 27, 2026

Zoochosis is a term used to describe repetitive, unnatural behaviors observed in animals kept in captivity. Animals in a zoo sometimes pace in circles or rock back and forth. These behaviors are often...

AI has become far more capable of doing useful tasks effectively in recent times. Due to this, many professional businesses are using it for some things, over human workers.

Is AI Usage in Businesses Unprofessional?

Finn Arnold, Staffer March 25, 2026

As AI becomes more advanced and more prevalent in modern-day society, many businesses, small and large, are turning to AI for different aspects of their work. AI can generate images for advertisements,...

With federal student loan debt reaching $1.833 trillion in 2026, according to the Education Data Initiative, borrowing has become a defining part of higher education for many young adults. While a degree can increase earning potential, rising tuition costs and long-term repayment obligations continue to shape graduates’ financial and career decisions.

The Cost of a Degree

Danielle Nissim, Staffer March 6, 2026

Student debt has become one of the largest financial issues for young adults in the United States. For many students, loans represent opportunity and access. At the same time, they represent long-term financial...

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