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

PHS News

Scott Pilgrim battles his way to my heart

April 27, 2015

  The 2010 movie “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” tells the story of this dorky, loner 23-year-old from who the film gets its name (Michael Cera). He plays the bass in a band and at the start of the...

'Furious 7' combines engines with emotion

‘Furious 7’ combines engines with emotion

Bennett Taylor, Opinions Editor April 20, 2015

In a series dominated by tough guys, loud engines and big guns, the “Furious” saga got emotional. For the final scenes, a tribute to Paul Walker, who tragically passed away during the production of...

Kendrick Lamar has succeeded in creating a musical masterpiece. He released his second major label album  “To Pimp A Butterfly” March 23. The album features 16 songs and is now available via iTunes.

Kendrick sets fire to rap game

LaNae Fluellen, Circulation Manager April 20, 2015

★★★★★ Kendrick Lamar used his latest album “To Pimp A Butterfly” to share the challenges and successes of black culture, whilst delivering some of the realest lyric. In the opening...

Adults need to stop lying to teenagers

Adults need to stop lying to teenagers

Jessica Jagodzinski, Print Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2015

Students spend time in classes repeatedly tapping their foot against the leg of their desk and watching the clock move slowly toward another number. After three years of the same routine, they reach the...

Semi-autobiographical film rocks music-movie world

Semi-autobiographical film rocks music-movie world

Meg Barrett, Centerspread Editor April 6, 2015

"Almost Famous," a 2000 semi-autobiographical film,  takes place in the early 1970s and portrays the story of 15-year-old William Miller (Patrick Fugit). Miller works as a rock journalist for local...

Mr Penguin folds gelati with layers of soft serve and serves 30 unique flavors at a time. The store operated in mid November.

Mr. Penguin’s ice cream parlor slides into South Tampa dessert scene

Emily Griewe, Copy Editor April 2, 2015

For as long as most adolescents can remember, South Tampa eatery options have been utterly steadfast. Able to be listed on one hand are the choices for meals and even fewer are appealing options for after-dinner...

Obama proposes free community college

Obama proposes free community college

Rachel Ferreri, Staff Writer April 2, 2015

President Barack Obama has proposed a plan that would allow two years of a tuition-free community college in order to make secondary education more attainable for the general public. Obama’s initiative...

Kung Fu Tea gives bubble tea a sweet kick

Kung Fu Tea gives bubble tea a sweet kick

Nikki Lund, Staff Artist March 27, 2015

As a self pronounced foodie, I absolutely love all food from Eastern Asia, and when it comes to drinks, I am a fanatic. Many people know about Green Island Tea Bar, located down the street from school,...

Customers should avoid visiting stores right before closing

Customers should avoid visiting stores right before closing

Nikki Lund, Staff Artist March 27, 2015

There is a certain rule of common courtesy to food service that most people don’t understand. It is so utterly rude and inconsiderate when a customer rolls up to the storefront a mere 10 minutes before...

High school students neglect to tip, needs to change

High school students neglect to tip, needs to change

Nikki Lund, Staff Artist March 27, 2015

As someone who works in an ice cream shop in Hyde Park, I find my job to be extremely laid back and easy. The mostly-polite customers find ways to converse with me about the products, my schooling, or...

Tatum, Kunis disappoint in new movie

Bennett Taylor, Opinons Editor March 27, 2015

For something hyped up for years with excessive ads on TV and online, "Jupiter Ascending" fell short. For months, high definition ads with supernatural visuals and Channing Tatum’s face advertised the...

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