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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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Allowing girls into Boy Scouts does more harm than good

Isabella Ank, News Editor October 25, 2017

Through generations, wars and even social upheavals, the sexism and gender roles produced have managed to persist through nearly every culture. In recent years, however, the phenomenon has seen a decline. We...

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“The Babysitter” scares as Netflix’s (candy) corny new release

Macie Lavender, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

At the risk of sounding like a pretentious, high minded, movie dweeb, I don’t take Netflix original movies very seriously. This may be due to Netflix’s huge breadth of awesome, original television...

History, but not all of it

History, but not all of it

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

If someone asked how America came to be, most students could explain all about the Revolution, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. They could speak at length about how our government works,...

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Proceed with caution: Mandate to deny previously covered treatment

Chloe Aikman, Staff Writer October 23, 2017

Hinted to, mulled over, discussed and grumbled about, the Trump administration steadily continues in its efforts to hollow out Obamacare with a mandate - effective immediately - that will enable many corporations...

At the mental heath assembly on Thursday, September 28 Jim Landers explains to the sophomore class how to help prevent suicide. One of his examples was using a ballon to depict what stress can do to a person.

Administration asks ‘Did you get a good night’s rest?’

Brandon Lovinger, Staff Writer October 20, 2017

Hillsborough county issued a mandatory assembly on the topic of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention that immediately resulted in a personal unease about the topic among many at Plant High School. The...

Trump's anti-LGBT agenda continues to grow

Trump’s anti-LGBT agenda continues to grow

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer October 20, 2017

Most people believe they would notice if a genocide was going on. Surely it would make every news station: regular updates blaring through every radio, social media crowded with support and cries for peace. However,...

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Reembrace the electrifying experience of the 1982 horror classic, “The Thing”

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer October 20, 2017

Shrouded in darkness, trapped between a fixture of time and space, in a foreboding, yet humble cabin this reviewer is disgusted by the Halloween films of the current century. Buckle up kiddos, this 145-...

Tulpas: crazy fevered visions or mental chains grounding to reality?

Tulpas: crazy fevered visions or mental chains grounding to reality?

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer October 19, 2017

Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Associated with youth, imaginary friends are developed people, mythical beings, and lifelong friends that are not real. They provide comfort in being everything...

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NFL protests go beyond the anthem

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer October 18, 2017

This past week, sports have been filled with more than just touchdowns and tackles. With the current protests in the NFL, controversy has once again seeped its way into something seemingly untouchable. However,...

Breaking the stereotype

Breaking the stereotype

Thompson Draper, Opinions Editor October 18, 2017
Cheerleaders' poor representation by pop culture harms spirits of spirit leaders
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“Grasshopper Jungle” hops into young adult scene

Macie Lavender, Staff Writer October 18, 2017

In the world of young adult dystopia, a book that doesn’t just rehash the plot to the Hunger Games or Divergent is a hard book to come by. After hearing that Edgar Wright, director of such classics...

Reason to hope? Puerto Rico offered a sustainable dream

Reason to hope? Puerto Rico offered a sustainable dream

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Staff Writer October 17, 2017

As Puerto Rico struggles to pick up the pieces left behind from hurricane devastation, many are without power, safe structures and clean water. Some roads, rendered useless, are choked by debris, others...

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