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

PHS News
Posing for the camera, school resource officer Mark Holloway smiles on his last day at Plant. Officer Holloway has been at Plant for 11 years and officially retired from his position Friday, Jan. 24.

Resource officer retires after 11 years at Plant

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
February 13, 2020
On top of a silver tray, the Farmacy’s Mean Black Bean burger is served with chipotle mango slaw, pickles, tomatoes and a garlic aioli. The restaurant's menu consisted of a variety of unique options, ranging from vegan Philly Cheesesteaks to vegan donuts.

Quick bites

February 12, 2020
Dribbling the ball sophomore, Jean Luma runs across the court. Luma stated that basketball has taught him time management and has helped him organize his life.

Athlete of the week: Jean Luma

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
February 10, 2020
Art courtesy of Chloe-Amelie Aikman. Writing to be submitted for FSPA contest in writing category.

All we have taken

Alexis Perno, Print Editor
February 6, 2020
Looking up into the camera, main character Victoria (Francesca Hayward) sings in the movie adaptation of Cats. Airing in theaters in December, it was extremely unsuccessful, losing millions of dollars at the box office, as well as being pulled from its Oscar campaign with Universal Pictures. Photo courtesy of Quartz.com.

Cat-tastrophe

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor
February 5, 2020
Hugging each other, senior Eve Larkin and sophomore William Mathangani stand outside the Tampa convention center. Larkin placed 12th chair for first violin at all state and Mathangani placed eighth chair for viola.

Orchestra attends All State

Kate Bernstein, Staffer
February 4, 2020
Serving a wide range of Italian food, Olivia is a new addition to the South Tampa area. Olivia opened Nov. 27, which replaced the Mediterranean restaurant Carmel Kitchen.

New Italian restaurant Olivia offers classy interior for creative food

Ava Nelson, Features Editor
February 3, 2020
A column by a staffer on why voting is a necessary step in the United States. Artwork by Summer Purks.

To vote or not to vote

Clio Bruno, Social Media Manager
January 31, 2020
Pom-poms in hand, freshman Bella Guerra chants with the rest of her team at the cheer competition held in the Robinson gymnasium. The girls competed against other Hillsborough county teams, ranked based on difficulty and execution.

Cheer competes, earns conference spot

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor
January 30, 2020
Gripping the ball, sophomore Silvia Farfante gets ready to shoot a free throw. Farfante said she loves the competition that comes along with basketball and is excited for future games against other challenging teams.

Athlete of the week: Silvia Farfante

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
January 29, 2020
Tres arepas de tres diferentes sitios, a la izquierda queda la de Nico’s, por detras esta la arepa de Perdigon El Sabor y a la derecha la arepa de Mr. Junior Latin Food. La que me gusta mas fue la de Nico’s Arepa Grill por el sabor de la arepa completa.

Viva la arepa

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
January 28, 2020
Serving as a label, AVID teacher Valerie Houston’s sign provides an example for the many puns incorporated into the chili displays. Other labels included Puckett’s “Hotter Than a Classroom in Hillsborough County,” and “Chili-ish Gambino.”

AVID hosts chili cookoff

Kate Bernstein, Staffer
January 28, 2020
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