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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
Avery Owens

Avery Owens, Staffer

Hey I’m Avery Owens, I’m a senior at Plant and this is my 3rd year on the news paper staff as a designer. Outside of school I enjoy eating chick-fil-a and riding my horse.

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[Photo] Boy Meets Plant: Lauren Clark

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
March 28, 2022
Raising his hands in the air, Rafael Nadal had just defeated Daniil Medvedev to the Australian Open Championship. This was Nadal’s 21st Grand Slam singles title, the most in history for one man.

[Photo] Rafael Nadal wins 21st Grand Slam: the Australian open

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
Season 4 of Cobra Kai is now streaming on Netflix! The 10 episodes are packed with fights, drama, and rivalries. This season features Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Mariduena, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, and so many more.

[Photo] Cobra Kai season 4 review

Emily Mangione, Staffer
January 27, 2022
Episode One of Season 2 of Euphoria became available on HBO on Sunday, January 9, at 9 p.m. Season 1 was known for its glittery makeup and suspenseful plot.

[Photo] “Euphoria” season 2 premieres on HBO 

Rowan O'Flanagan, Opinion's Editor
January 11, 2022
Peacock TV recently released their television adaptation of the 2017 novel, “One of Us Is Lying.” Over the past month, the show has received overall a positive reception from both critiques and audiences.

[Photo] “One of Us Is Lying” TV adaptation

Gaby Jones, Staffer
December 1, 2021
The third season of 'You' has been released, and it has taken the internet by storm. Since its release, the show has been in the top 10, and it has been trending for a month. It is showing no sign of stopping anytime soon. 

[Photo] “You” season 3 review

Maris Brown, Staffer
November 19, 2021
Written and created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, "Squid Game" emphasizes it's eccentric costume and set designs. With only a budget of 24 million, this fan favorite thriller series brought in almost 891 million for the top-rated streaming service, Netflix.

[Photo] Why Squid Game swam its way to the top

Olivia Zavala, Staffer
October 29, 2021
Illustrated pumpkins contrast with a beach background. Despite what many might wish, Fall in Florida usually feels more like an extension of summer.

[Photo] Florida fall is a figment of the imagination

Rowan O'Flanagan, Opinions Editor
October 6, 2021
Despite the fact that homecoming has been postponed, there are still some great options for dresses.

[Photo] Homecoming moved to September

Jadyn Mize, Staffer
August 24, 2021
The Saints walked off the field in realization that their season is over, but one Saint took a second to look up at the empty stands and gave, what many fans believe, was his last farewell; his name is Drew Brees. 

[Photo] The End of Brees?  

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
February 3, 2021
On Monday night, Jan. 11, 2021 the Alabama Crimson Tide faced off against the Ohio State Buckeyes to establish which team will take home the National Championship Trophy and will be the most superior football team at the collegiate level.

[Photo] Alabama Wins the NCAA Football Championship 

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
January 13, 2021
Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua, Tasha and Austin team up to journey to imaginary places in their backyard. The show The Backyardigans aired on Nickelodeon from 2004 to 2013.

[Photo] Which Backyardigan are you?

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
January 13, 2021
A new piece of legislation proposed by Governor Ron Desantis in response to last summer’s wave of racial justice protests, called the “Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act,” is a dangerous abuse of power. 

[Photo] Proposed protest bill poses danger to Floridians

Rowan O'Flanagan, Staffer
January 8, 2021
Netflix releases, “Grand Army” and simultaneously attempts to convey the constant struggles of a diverse group of New York teens. The show quickly sparked conversations about activism within their young audience.

[Photo] ‘Grand Army’ fumbles to wholeheartedly express social issues

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
January 5, 2021
With the release of “Plastic Hearts” Miley Cyrus explores new genres. On the night of its debut, “Plastic Hearts” unsurprisingly reached the number 1 position on the iTunes charts.

[Photo] “Plastic Hearts” signifies Miley Cyrus’ rock capabilities 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
December 14, 2020
Netflix original movie follows the life of Enola Holmes on a search for her mother. The new mystery quickly claimed a spot on the Netflix Top 10 within the first few days of its release.

[Photo] The new Holmes solves a case of her own

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
October 22, 2020
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a popular family film directed by Tim Burton. Although it has some elements of Christmas, the movie undoubtedly belongs to Halloween.

[Photo] ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is a classic movie for the Halloween season

Rowan O'Flanagan, Staffer
October 26, 2020
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[Photo] Timeline of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
October 6, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Supreme Court Judge for over 20 years, passed away due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer. Her assertion of the change of society persisted and was challenged by many, though these challenges did not compare to her passion and soul.

[Photo] Supreme court justice passes away at 87

Eve Murdick, Staffer
September 30, 2020
Every theme park in the Tampa and Orlando areas have reopened after being closed due to the Coronavirus. Although the amount of cases has risen, so have stakes for the parks.

[Photo] Theme Parks Reopening in Tampa and Orlando

Eve Murdick, Staffer
September 18, 2020
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