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

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

PHS News

Trends to fall for

Trends to fall for

Nicole Prus, Online Editor October 14, 2019

Finally, fall is approaching with chilly winds that will send a shiver up your spine. This is a sign that it is time to go shopping for warmer clothes that are sought after this season.    Florida...

Depicting a series of arrows to represent how one way of self-care is making time for yourself, the image emphasizes time management as a method of self-care. Time management leaves more time to relax and focus on things that make the individual happy.

Self-care: mental health, not facemasks

Izzy Antilla, Staffer October 11, 2019

Typically, self-care can be defined as doing a facemask, taking a bath or just not doing your work, which leads to the use of the term as an excuse to avoid responsibilities. But honestly, what is...

Dress code unfairly targets female students

Dress code unfairly targets female students

Clio Bruno, Social Media Manager October 7, 2019

As always, a new school year brings new changes. For the 2019-2020 year, the main change is the dress code. Students were introduced to the new rules at the first assembly and the shock on the students’ faces...

Florida weather makes fall unenjoyable

Florida weather makes fall unenjoyable

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager October 2, 2019

Sept. 22 was the first day of autumn. When I picture autumn, I am first inclined to think of colorful leaves falling from the trees and a nice breeze and cooling off after a long, hot summer. Then...

At the Boston Calling in 2016, Lizzo finishes performing a song in her set. Lizzo’s live performances are beautiful to watch, with her and her dancers using the entire stage to perform the music.

Pop star defies mainstream standards

Julia Wolfe, Staffer October 1, 2019

Pop singer Lizzo, who reached the top of the charts this year, has forged a crack in the thick walls of society’s beauty standards. Her soulful, silky voice and her empowering lyrics can make anyone...

Club applications increase student stress

Club applications increase student stress

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager September 10, 2019

As a junior, most aspects of high school are familiar to me. While at times it can be stressful to start a new year off, figuring it out is usually doable. One thing that has not gotten easier is the...

Performing onstage, the members of rock band Queen sing to the crowd August 18. The concert was part of the group’s worldwide tour. Photo by Addie Robey

Queen conquers Tampa

Addie Robey, Staffer August 20, 2019

Legendary ‘80s rock band Queen brought their 2019 Rhapsody Tour to Amalie Arena in Tampa on August 18. Tour dates range from 2019-2020, and they are touring globally from the US to Australia.   The...

Serving classic diner dishes, the Metro diner opened May 29, 2018. The Metro Diner delivered good food and large portions for a pretty good price.

Metro Diner matches good food with great prices

Ava Nelson, Features Editor May 30, 2019

Amidst skimming through the multitude of new breakfast joints in South Tampa, my ear was caught after my mom mentioned the Metro Diner. After little deliberation and a quick glance at their online...

 Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile tells the story of serial killer Ted Bundy interestingly. The thriller was released on Netflix May 3.

Series tells story of serial killer in new and interesting way

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor May 29, 2019

Netflix’s new crime thriller, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” tells the story of the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy in a refreshingly unique way.  Ted Bundy was notorious...

Many people find themselves off-put by patriotism after personal struggles within America or witness to controversy and tragedy. Patriotism has been distorted over time, but still belongs in a flawed country.

Society’s misconstrued perception of patriotism is detrimental

Ava Nelson, Features Editor May 28, 2019

Through 243 years of war, victories and losses, mistakes and achievements, scientific breakthroughs and tragedy, has the US lost what it means to be patriotic? While many people find themselves off-put...

Singer Taylor Swift disappoints listeners with release of new song, ME! The song failed to reach the top of the charts, obviously because of its repetitive lyrics and childish themes.

New single by Taylor Swift fails in all areas

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager May 24, 2019

Taylor Swift released a new song on April 26 called “ME!,” featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco. The song was disappointing, especially given the number of hit songs that Swift has released...

March for Our Lives participants of all ages continue to rally for gun control laws across the U.S. as more bills are proposed regarding the 2nd amendment. The movement was sparked by the Parkland High School shooting in Feb. 2018.

Arming teachers suggests more potential harm than good

Ariana Cimino, Opinions Editor May 23, 2019

Gun control never seems to be an easy topic to approach. Between polarization of political parties and the occurrence of mass shootings, only disastrous events seem to breach the wall placed in front...

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