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PHS News

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

PHS News

Gaby Jones

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor

Gaby Jones is a junior and in her second year on the Pep O’ Plant newspaper staff. She is on staff as the culture and entertainment section editor. Her favorite hobbies include traveling, watching movies and listening to music. She is a part of FBLA, Beta, and a few other clubs around the school.

All content by Gaby Jones
There are many local spots to volunteer in Tampa. Compiled here are a few resources to facilitate easy access to service opportunities.

5 Ways to Volunteer This Summer

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
May 17, 2022
Gary Roosa is new to Plant this year joining the social studies subject. He chose social studies because of its application to the real world.

Teacher: Gary Roosa

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
May 10, 2022
Smiling at the camera English teacher Allison Goldberg gets interviewed. She shares her favorite thing about Plant and how welcoming the staff has been.

Teacher: Allison Goldberg

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
May 6, 2022
Administrator Javier Parra shares his favorite thing about Plant. He also invites students to come to him for advice.

Administrator: Javier Parra

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
May 6, 2022
One of Netflix’s newest original films, ‘Don’t Look Up’ has amassed mixed reviews, currently with a 49 percent rating on Metacritic. The film smashed Netflix viewing records and gained Academy Award nominations.

‘Don’t Look Up’ review

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
February 17, 2022
After being renewed for their third season in Feb. 2020, ‘Sex Education’ has returned to Netflix and has amassed a positive reception from audiences and critics. During its release week, the show remained in Netflix’s Top 10 the entire time.

“Sex Education” season 3 review

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
November 3, 2021
Podcasts are becoming a larger industry than ever before. There are currently over 850,000 active podcasts today.

The Evolution of the Podcast 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
March 29, 2021
This list shows twelve movies that are currently set to be released this year. More and more films are starting to release on streaming services as opposed to theatrical releases, or do both simultaneously.

New movies releasing in 2021

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
February 18, 2021
As the 2021 award season approaches, viewership is expected to continue tanking. Here is a list of reasons why award shows have had an overall decline within the last few decades.

The Decline of Award Shows 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
January 12, 2021
Viewers of teen dramas tend to turn away from the main character because of a common characterization that places central protagonists on a pedestal which becomes the main contributor to a predictable downfall.

The Downfall of the Main Character

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
December 3, 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.

The new Holmes solves a case of her own

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
October 22, 2020
Netflix is known for pumping out hours of content and creating new originals quite frequently, so cuts to shows with lower ratings or less viewership happen annually.

Netflix cancels many original series

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
September 22, 2020
. Releasing her second album after 3 years, Dua Lipa releases “Future Nostalgia”. The lead single, “Don’t Start Now” charted at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became viral on Tik Tok.

A Modern Throwback

Gaby Jones, Staffer
April 24, 2020
Marking his fourth album, The Weeknd shares After Hours on Mar. 20 with the general public. The album featured fourteen songs and debuted at the top of Billboard album charts in its first week.

After Hours, All Hours

Gaby Jones, Staffer
April 17, 2020
With fears of coronavirus spreading, sophomore Mariah Alvarez demonstrates proper handwashing technique. Multiple cases of the virus have been reported in both Florida and Hillsborough County.

[Photo] Coronavirus concerns

Alexis Perno, Print Editor
March 9, 2020
The new Netflix original “Tall Girl” is based off the life of Jodi, a 6’1” high schooler played by Ava Michelle. The movie received major backlash for how it approaches situations such as insecurities.

“Tall Girl” falls short

Gaby Jones, Staffer
October 29, 2019
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