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PHS News

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

PHS News

AP classes promote the wrong concept

AP classes promote the wrong concept

Sydni Bates, Staff Writer November 6, 2016

When students make up their schedules for the upcoming year, the question that seems to linger the halls is, “How many AP classes am I going to take?”. For some students, creating next years schedule...

It's getting hot in here

It’s getting hot in here

P’OP Staff November 6, 2016

In a school 90 years old it’s normal to experience an occasional outage of air conditioning, but around Hillsborough County, schools are faced with the issue of classrooms hotter than 80 degrees during...

Self help tips

Amanda Rodiero, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Dealing with depression can be a tiresome and seemingly endless ordeal, filled with up and down days. Experiences may differ which is a completely valid notion. Some people may feel like they're dragging...

Doctor Strange impresses viewers

Amanda Rodiero, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Doctor strange will not disappoint Marvel fans around the world with its wit and depth. The Marvel universe has introduced a new superhero into its franchise, the strong-minded , arrogant yet stubborn...

Senior skip day gives students deserved break

Maggie Fitzsimmons, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 3, 2016

After four years of mundane schedules and long school days, seniors deserve to take a day off for their own pleasure. This year, the class of 2017's unofficial "senior skip day" falls on November 1. This...

Kesha takes Tampa

Kesha takes Tampa

Amanda Rodiero, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Kesha's concert at The Ritz in central Ybor was an event filled with emotion and hope. Kesha after not touring for a couple of years has reentered the limelight with her tour called "F**k the world". The...

Should students participate in high school traditions?

Rachel Ferreri and Emilia DiFabrizio October 31, 2016

  "Join the fun..." High School students have four years to make memories that last a lifetime. Students should embrace the opportunities to embrace themselves in the traditions of high school. During...

Two candidates embarrass America

Thompson Draper, Staff Writer October 28, 2016

Deciding between voting for Clinton and voting for Trump is a hard decision for everyone. It's between voting for a possible federal criminal or a man with reputation for being crude and rude. Donald...

Recipe Review: Butternut Squash Mac n' Cheese

Recipe Review: Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese

Natalie Grant, Business Manager October 26, 2016

Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese I am so glad that it is finally feeling like fall. I haven’t always lived in Florida, so having fall arrive so late is surprising. Thankfully, after the long wait, temperature...

Movies to watch when you don’t feel like going out

Rachel Ferreri, Editor in Chief October 18, 2016

It's Friday night and most students are extremely tired from a long week at school (8 hours a day) and some play sports or do activities. Then you add on homework to these incredibly busy schedules, which...

Banks releases new album

Banks releases new album

Emilia Difabrizio, Public Relations October 11, 2016

Californian singer-songwriter Jillian Banks released her new album, titled, The Altar earlier this month. This is her second full length album, following her 2014 debut, Goddess. The Altar opens...

The best old movies

Natalie Grant, Business Manager October 6, 2016

1) 'Sabrina'- In our all time favorite movie, Audrey Hepburn stars as Sabrina. In this 1954 comedy-drama, Sabrina returns from Paris catching the eye of her childhood love, David. However, due to certain...

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