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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

'The DUFF' meets expectations as another pass at crude high school humor

‘The DUFF’ meets expectations as another pass at crude high school humor

Nikki Lund, Staff Artist March 20, 2015

I am very angry at myself for spending $10.69 on such a pile of garbage. I should have known what I was getting myself into after seeing the numerous cringe-worthy trailers - a terrible scenario of high...

Academy Awards fail to capture diversity

Melissa Jassir, Features Editor February 27, 2015

Nominations for the Academy Awards come highly anticipated. While a select group of people agree with the nominations, every year unexpected upsets arise. This year controversy has arisen due to the lack...

Programming provides useful tips for viewers

Programming provides useful tips for viewers

Melissa Jassir, Features Editor February 6, 2015

With the health epidemic sweeping through the 21st century, an increase in television viewing comes as a major complain Bold new headlines arise every year claiming that television will increase the risk...

Concert tours by One Direction and Justin Timberlake made more money than all other road shows combined in 2014,according to Pollstar. The average number of tickets sold for each of One Direction’s 69 stadium shows in 2014 was 73 thousand.

Celebrities change, trends survive

Emily Griewe, Copy Editor February 6, 2015

Teen heartthrobs have long dominated the sphere of popular entertainment. Headshots tattooed with bold headlines tactically aimed to intrigue the “pre- teen” and teenage demographics still tempt shoppers...

Blind 'wrong generation' comments must stop

Blind ‘wrong generation’ comments must stop

E.V Phillips, Sports Editor February 6, 2015

If you’ve spent more than a month browsing the Internet in some fashion, there’s a chance you have come across a certain saying which is tossed around from time to time, “I was born in the wrong...

Pep O' Plant needs love from readers

Pep O’ Plant needs love from readers

Bennett Taylor, Opinions Editor February 6, 2015

Pouring through the distinctive smelling, old and slightly crusty Pep O’ Plants of the 1950s will lead to interesting article finds; gossip columns and extensive re- porting on - now nearly extinct -...

Madrigals Enchants the Audience

Katie Chae, Staff Writer January 7, 2015

As soon as the lights turn on in the stage the audience listens to a frosty tale. Plant High Chorus hosts it’s 20th annual Madrigals in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Hall and this year they have performed...

Pressure reaches peaks as deadlines arise

Pressure reaches peaks as deadlines arise

Melissa Jassir, Features Editor December 16, 2014

College. A word dreaded by all seniors; the one word almost guaranteed to arise in every con- versation. Light workloads notoriously accompany senior year; this assumption lies to each batch of new seniors. To...

Time necessary to effectively judge Common Core

Time necessary to effectively judge Common Core

Bennett Taylor, Opinions Editor December 16, 2014

New York gathered the results; little changed. Only 30 percent of students passed testing for proficiency in English language arts in the spring of 2014, given in accordance with Common Core standards. Educators...

Customers experiment with unconventional yet appetizing ingredients in their unique order. Executive Chef from the Oxford Exchange partnered with Fresh Kitchen’s creators to form the menu of specials.

Fresh Kitchen caters to health food craze

Emily Greiwe, Copy Editor December 16, 2014

In the center of the Bay Area's up-and-coming SoHo district, Fresh Kitchen takes the concept of personalized fast food and transforms it into a holistic culinary experience that consecrates the practice...

The Maze Runner entertains

The Maze Runner entertains

Bennett Taylor, Opinons Editor October 28, 2014

The joys of a freshman English class: awkward silences, lackluster lessons luring listeners to sleep and the kindling of friendships among 14-year-olds. From the joys of grammar lessons to the confusion...

Perks introduces decadent doughnuts to area

Perks introduces decadent doughnuts to area

E.V Phillips, Sports Editor October 28, 2014

A new doughnut-centric cafe is in town, with a personal approach that sets them apart from big corporate doughnut chains such as Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts. Perk’s Donut Bar, a new neighborhood...

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