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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
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.

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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
Not only is Valerie Fuchs trilingual she has also worked for the district for 20 years. Fuchs who is new to Plant this year shares her favorite thing.

Administrator: Valerie Fuchs

Gaby Jones
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
This summer is saturated with a long catalog of new movies coming to theatres. Many of these films have long awaited release due to COVID-19 setbacks.

Anticipated film releases of summer ‘22 

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
April 29, 2022
The Super Bowl LVI Halftime show brought numbers that have not been seen in years. Both the game and the halftime show were streamed on Peacock TV which had a positive impact on viewership.

[Photo] Super Bowl halftime show facts and stats

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
February 25, 2022
HBO recently announced the production of a new Degrassi reboot. The newest showrunners have a long history in the realm of young adult dramas. 

“Degrassi”reboot is coming to HBO Max

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
March 28, 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
Amidst the pandemic, movie theatres suffered from altered film release strategies. A shift from ticket sales to streaming subscriptions are one of the newest main strategies for movie debuts, and this year the subscriptions have surpassed one billion.

Box office struggles to recover from 2020

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
December 9, 2021
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.

“One of Us Is Lying” TV adaptation

Gaby Jones, Staffer
December 1, 2021
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
This list shows 10 movies that are currently set to be released in the remainder of the year. Many of them were subject to delays due to the coronavirus. As a result of the pandemic, there has been an increase in films releasing on streaming services as opposed to only theatres.

10 of the most anticipated films of fall 2021

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
October 7, 2021
The Gossip Girl reboot was released on July 8 and the first six episodes have been released every week since then. Fans quickly caught on to the many parallels between the reboot and the original series, specifically with the qualities of the main characters.

Ranking of characters in the Gossip Girl reboot

Gaby Jones, Managing Editor
September 16, 2021
Spotify has come out with a limited release of their first tangible product, Car Thing. Spotify Premium users are now able to be put on the list to get their own on the Spotify website.

Spotify announces new in-car player: ‘Car Thing’ 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
April 27, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo has recently released her follow-up single “deja vu.” The song debuted at number one on both the Spotify Top 10 Global and U.S. song debuts chart.

“deja vu”: A solid successor to “drivers license” 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
April 15, 2021
New anti-protest bills have been on the rise as of lately. These bills are often scrutinized for their ability to abuse power and block out the voices of civilians.

The problems with Anti-Protest legislation

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
April 12, 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
Since the start of the pandemic, authors, filmmakers and screenwriters have been quick to create works of both fiction and nonfiction surrounding COVID-19. The levels of sensitivity, accuracy, and overall approach are being watched closely by audiences as more and more of these works are released.

The rising depiction of COVID-19 in books, film and television 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
March 11, 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
The Weeknd performed at this year's Super Bowl halftime show. He is the first Canadian to headline a solo halftime show and the third to perform at the event.

The Weeknd’s unconventional Super Bowl halftime performance

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
February 11, 2021
Amazon Prime Video premiered Regina King and Kemp Power’s “One Night in Miami...” at the end of last year. The film has received positive responses from viewers and high ratings from critics. The film has earned three awards to its title so far and many nominations are being projected for the future.

‘One Night in Miami’ is required viewing for 2021 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
January 28, 2021
Rodrigo’s “drivers license” breaks massive records and garners huge attention from the world. Rodrigo debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the Billboard Global 200.

Olivia Rodrigo’s record breaking debut: “drivers license” 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
January 26, 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
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.

‘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.

“Plastic Hearts” signifies Miley Cyrus’ rock capabilities 

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
December 14, 2020
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
Going through the second quarter, E-Learners may find it challenging to self-motivate. This list shows different tactics that can help students to stay persistent as we get closer to the end of the first semester.

Five ways to help you stay motivated while e-learning this year

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
November 17, 2020
Ariana Grande releases new solo music that features a new sound. The new song debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Grande’s fifth number 1.

New Ariana Grande single: “Positions”

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
November 11, 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
Timeline of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020

Timeline of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
October 6, 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
Head custodian Gerardo Amedes

New head custodian introduced to the school

Gaby Jones, Staffer
December 5, 2019
Senior Abby Lynn talks with representatives from the financial aid desk on college night. Students got to visit numerous booths and find out about different scholarships and how to apply for them, as well as ask questions to college representatives.

School hosts annual college night

Gaby Jones, Staffer
October 2, 2019
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
Freshman Arshan Falasiri reads lines from the new production of the “Secret in the Wings” to audition for role. The process included group improv assignments which they performed at the end of the audition. “Preparing for the audition was easy, I just read through to see what I wanted and made sure I was ready to go out there and perform it.” Falarsiri said.

Theater auditions begin for new production

Gaby Jones, Staffer
September 12, 2019
Laughing with a friend, sophomore Isabella Volini is one of many students who eats her lunch in the media center. As of this year, students who wish to eat in the media center are required to apply beforehand. Lunch areas that do not require a pass include the cafeteria, gym patio and main patio.

New areas restricted during lunch

Gaby Jones, Staffer
August 27, 2019
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