All around Plant, we see students scrolling through their phones and catching up on the latest videos. Social media has become a huge part of how teenagers spend their free time. Whether we are walking to class or sitting in the cafeteria, it is almost guaranteed that someone nearby is looking at a screen....

For Generation Z, love exists in a very different world than it did for previous generations. Instead of handwritten notes or meeting someone by chance, relationships often begin with a swipe, a follow or a like. Social media has become deeply tied to how this generation communicates, builds connections...

We have finally reached the tail end of the school year, and with the release of school into summer comes one of the most difficult parts of high school: exams. While normal EOCs and other various state tests are difficult, the upperclassmen and some sophomores are far more concerned about the more intense...

Kate Mitchel Compton, a senior at Plant, is a standout in the Class of 2026. She is committed to James Madison University for softball as a center fielder. Although she is starting in the spring season, she is also involved in the fall by playing for the girls varsity volleyball team. Compton played...

There are many fun events that take place at Plant High School, including prom, homecoming, the school talent show, blood drive and even senior nights for athletes. However, this year a new event has been introduced to Plant: Dance Marathon. Dance Marathon is a special addition to Plant’s schedule...

This weekend, the Plant theatre company put on a show, “Bye Bye Birdie”. The performance is widely considered by critics as one that has “contributed more to popular culture than many people are aware of,” as said by Rotten Tomatoes critic Kim Newman. The performance captures the emerging...