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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

Voodoo Doughnuts interior has vibrant designs which take inspiration from the voodoo culture that originated in Haiti. The line to enter continued outside and the wait was well over 30 minutes, but the doughnuts were worth it.

Voodoo Doughnut creates charming desserts

Michelle Rincones-Rodriguez, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

If you go to City Walk in Orlando, it’s a must to stop by Voodoo Doughnut. The shop is relatively new, having been opened in May 2018, but it has quickly turned into one of the most well-known shops...

The Avett Brothers and Gary Clark Jr. are headlining Gasparilla Music Festival March 9-10. The festival scene has become more competitive and aggressive with the creation of new ones and the assortment each brings, which makes each year harder in deciding where fans want to drop over $300 on a festival.

Gasparilla Music Festival 2019 releases disappointing initial lineup

Katie Valenti, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

You would think that a music festival would increase its headliners and number of artists performing each year it has been around, but apparently that logic doesn’t apply to the 2019 Gasparilla Music...

Eating disorders are under-represented and unacknowledged. People struggling with them should not fear opening up and speaking out about their disorder.

Eating disorders deserve more awareness

Ariana Cimino, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

Those who experience them know immediately what I’m referring to, or at least get a sickening sense that they do.  Maybe your body can’t regulate its temperature. Maybe you always feel bloated....

No More Waiting

No More Waiting

Staff Editorial February 26, 2019

There seems to be a pattern of action whenever a tragedy in the United States takes place. The incident receives maximum media coverage, politicians tweet out empty promises and protests calling for change...

Democracy persists. While times have changed, the importance of truth and public involvement has remained constant in the preservation of our ideals.

Democracy needs no saving

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Features Editor February 22, 2019

In fifth century Athens, citizens throw pebbles into urns to reach a decision. Today, we head to the polls to cast votes. And tomorrow… tomorrow, democracy will endure. Empires have crumbled, countries...

Youth voices are often overlooked when entering adult conversations. Despite this current standard, youth deserve a chance to speak their minds.

Youth voices matter no matter who listens 

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

I won’t lie; when I was younger, I never thought my voice mattered much. Who was going to listen to a chubby-cheeked, loud, eccentric elementary schooler on anything? As I entered middle school, the...

Mental illness, horror and misogyny are consistent topics to appear in a Lars von Trier film. The House that Jack Built has become his most recent point of controversy with his nihilist writing bringing about very disturbing content.

Lars von Trier makes another disturbing movie

Katie Valenti, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

“The House That Jack Built” is a car accident: you want to look at the wreck, but you know it’s going to be unsightly. With any Lars von Trier movie, this is a constant debate in deciding to watch...

While advancements in the modern world manage to make daily life much easier, they have made discovering the truth more difficult. In spite of this, real news is not without hope.

Real news survives changes to journalism

Riley Schofner, Expressions Editor February 19, 2019

The modern world has achieved incredible advancements that have improved daily life in almost every way, such as better healthcare, better communication and better access to information. However, an...

Winning two Grammy awards, Lady Gaga wears a stylish silver sequined dress from Celine by Heidi Silmane Jan. 10. She won best song for the song “Shallows” in a Star is Born and best pop duo performance for the song “Shallows” with Bradley Cooper.

Celebrities flaunt style down Grammys’ red carpet

Nicole Prus, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

The 61st Grammy Awards show is a prestigious ceremony where singers come together to receive awards on their best works. Alicia Keys hosted this year’s Grammys in Los Angeles. Celebrities arrived with show-stopping looks...

These eleven best Comedy Central shows are promised to add some diversity to your basic watchlist. It will undoubtably amuse you unlike the many Netflix originals in queue that make it difficult to distinguish quality of content.

Comedy Central provides hysterical content

February 12, 2019

To be honest, Netflix’s TV show lineup is slowly getting unappealing. They have been adding so many Netflix originals to their queue that it’s getting difficult to distinguish quality of content. So...

Former Secretary of State Michael Ertel resigns from his position after photos of him in blackface arose. After working for less than a month, his resignation cast a bad light on Gov. Ron DeSantis because of the neglect to condemn this act.

Blackface scandal ruins governor’s reputation

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer February 11, 2019

Michael Ertel resigned from his position of Florida Secretary of State Jan. 24 after pictures of him in blackface arose from a Halloween party in 2005.   The photos were released on the same day...

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