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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

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I Scream, You Scream: Cult horror classic effortlessly blends genres

Graham Hill, Staff Writer December 7, 2017

"Scream" is rightfully remembered as one of the best horror films of its era. The film exists at the convergence of three unique genres: horror, mystery and comedy. The mask of the movie's Ghostface...

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Netflix Original shows societies future, proves a black reflection

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer December 7, 2017

I've recently been enjoying one of Netflix's primetime shows, "Black Mirror," the dark future dystopia that provides a dialogue on human interaction, and the evolving state of technology. One of the...

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“Thor: Ragnarok” destroys colonialist legacy

Macie Lavender, Staff Writer December 5, 2017

Marvel movies are known for a lot of things: overly CGI'd fight scenes, an army of hot bearded actors named Chris and a characteristic good humor that sets them apart from rival DC comics, which remains...

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Men: You Must Listen to Women

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer December 4, 2017

It pains me that these words have already been written in so many ways, yet still no one listens. My own experiences, combined with those of the women who I am close to and those who are merely strangers,...

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Don’t read the news

Graham Hill, Staff Writer December 4, 2017

It is not uncommon to hear a pseudo-intellectual complain that, in this day and age, journalism is dying. They lament that readership is falling, fewer new media companies are being made and all-around...

New episodes drop for fall season

New episodes drop for fall season

Gavin Figueruelo, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

When fall rolls around, so do fall TV premiers. Recently, new episodes of "Modern Family", "Halloween Baking Championship" and "Bob's Burgers" have come out with brand new episodes. "Modern Family," a...

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Kneeling takes over as ineffective protest

Graham Hill, Staff Writer November 29, 2017

An article such as this must be prefaced by saying: it is entirely legal to kneel/not stand up for the national anthem. It is a fundamental right guaranteed in the first amendment to express oneself, including...

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Fraternities double death count, college’s question their place

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

Greek life has just experienced its Pompeii as another student has passed away due to substance abuse. These fraternities are on their last leg, and colleges are fed up with this party behavior by students....

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Noise pollution: Uniformity monetizes music industry

Chloe Aikman, Staff Writer November 19, 2017

It's everywhere – wafting out of car windows, whispered under the breath of strangers, and encircling the collective mind like an invisible but ever-present leash. It holds popular culture hostage...

Body slams' place in our society

Body slams’ place in our society

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer November 9, 2017

Wrestling is fake. Can someone play that sad tuba from wheel of fortune? Ok so yeah, every slob and his wife knows its fake. But what everyone seems to forget, is that's the point! What we should be...

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Language evolves, witness case on new term “Grubbing”

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer November 9, 2017

Grub·bing, (ɡrəbiNG): noun, the act of going somewhere eat, almost always with loved ones or friends, usually at a restaurant after the hours 10:00 PM. I've seen this word pop up everywhere and I'm...

"Big Mouth" makes local critic change opinion on Netflix originals

“Big Mouth” makes local critic change opinion on Netflix originals

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer October 30, 2017

The Chicken Fried Steak at Village Inn has to be one of the best things I've ever eaten, most likely in my top 10. It's not particularly flavorful, I didn't vibrate in ecstasy, but with such low expectations,...

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