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

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American Horror Story: Cult clowns with audience

Brandon Lovinger, Staff Writer October 17, 2017

"American Horror Story" is a television program on the channel "FX" that is structured as an anthropology series exploring in depth the darkness of human nature. The show has come a long way since its...

Under Pressure

Under Pressure

Staff Editorial October 6, 2017

One in five teens, ages 13 to 18 have or will have a serious mental illness, as reported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Despite these large numbers, our current high school community makes...

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Students give takes on drag queens

Dylan Pitts, Staff Writer October 6, 2017

For many in the LGBTQ community, expression is scary and not always well received. From coming out, to dressing differently, many cast judgments and discourage anything outside the norm. The fact that...

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‘Impractical Jokers’ are impractically hilarious

Thompson Draper, Opinions Editor October 5, 2017

A show on television that has recently seen a spike in popularity is "Impractical Jokers." This TV show airs on TruTV, with new episodes every Thursday at 10 p.m., and typically airing most nights for...

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The mother of all disasters

Macie Lavender, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

There is a dreaded phrase in Hollywood. One that strikes fear in the hearts of movie lovers and studio heads alike, united in their fear of these two little words: passion project. "Passion project"...

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Puppets evoke fear, passion in formidable hearts

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer October 4, 2017

"All of god's creatures, fresh off the grill, so come on down to Mr. Meaty's where new friends meet meat, MEAT!" Does those sound familiar? If not, it is possible that as a child you faced such traumatic...

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Audiences rave IT, flock to box office in large numbers

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

"IT", the recent Stephen King themed movie remake, has blown down the doors of box offices, as carnivorous consumeristic vultures cannot stop pecking at this feral film, absorbing its subtle nostalgia...

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Are the iPhone 8 and iPhoneX worth it?

Thompson Draper, Opinions Editor September 22, 2017

It's finally that time of the year again. The time when Apple releases their new phone, with a few new features, that everybody will blindly buy. Apple is consistent with their phones, and they are...

Annabelle terrifies audiences

Annabelle terrifies audiences

Graham Hill, Staff Writer September 18, 2017

Fans of horror movies will remember the haunted doll Annabelle, who first appeared in the 2013 film "The Conjuring." While Annabelle had a minor role in the movie and its sequel, she took the main stage...

A River Run Dry

A River Run Dry

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Staff Writer September 17, 2017

In the never-ending quest for “new material" – an evasive and nearly mythical concept in Southern California – it comes as no surprise that Hollywood has officially thrown in the towel with its latest...

9/11: Always Remembered, Always Important

9/11: Always Remembered, Always Important

Thompson Draper, Opinions Manager September 11, 2017

Amidst all of the chaos caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose, many imperative events occurring simultaneously have been neglected or less emphasized for their importance. One of these events is 9/11,...

Next Up From Netflix

Next Up From Netflix

Dean Criser, Features Manager September 7, 2017

It is no secret that Netflix is a mammoth of the streaming industry.  With an ever-growing base of subscribers and a seemingly endless catalog of content, Netflix has come to dominate the TV and movie...

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