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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

Jessie Larrinaga

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor

Jessie Larrinaga is a senior and the Managing Editor for Print of the Pep O’ Plant staff, as well as a writer. She is a member of the tennis team, is Vice President of SADD club and is a member of the Mayor’s Youth Corps. She has a cat named Snow. In her spare time, she can be found watching Netflix or listening to music. Her favorite movie is “The Truman Show”. Her favorite color is blue, and her favorite food is pizza. In the future, she hopes to go to college outside of Florida. 

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Getting the vaccine for COVID-19 is an experience that many people are having at this time. When I got the vaccine, side effects were something I had to deal with, but being able to protect myself and others from the virus made it well-worth it.

A Proclamation for Vaccination

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor
April 21, 2021
Hether released a new song along with his album on January 15, and it exceeds expectations. He explored a new sound that had a beachy, pop-rock vibe, and it was definitely worth listening to.

Song of the Week: Oidar

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor
January 29, 2021
Toxic masculinity can be found in many facets of pop culture—some examples include fashion, music, and social media. Progress has been made in the direction of acceptance, and people have become more comfortable showing sides of themselves they’ve felt the need to hide in the past.

Toxic Masculinity In Pop Culture

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor
January 14, 2021
During the holiday season, it is still important to recognize the social issues that can be found all around us, even in things as simple as Christmas music. Songs that have been considered cultural staples have been found to contain problematic lyrics and themes.

Loathsome Lyrics

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor
December 18, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden plans to initiate several executive orders upon his inauguration in January. The orders that he has planned include measures to rejoin the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as the Paris Climate Accord, repeal travel bans from many Muslim countries, repeal the transgender ban from the military and reinstate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Preparing for the Presidency

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor
November 30, 2020
British and American reality television shows share some similarities, but the differences between them make British shows much more enjoyable to watch. In the shows I’ve watched, even if the American and British counterparts had the same premise or concept, the British version had more likeable contestants and genuine seeming content.

British Reality TV Reigns Supreme

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor
November 12, 2020
Many seniors are currently working on their college applications. New challenges to the application process were created as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the new stressors students have had to deal with is showing continuity in extracurricular activities despite many things this year being cancelled or moved online.

College Curveballs

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor
October 5, 2020
E-learning allows students to keep themselves and their families safe from the coronavirus, but it also has other benefits that make school life easier. The option to attend school online was made available during the pandemic for those who didn’t feel ready to take on the risk that goes with being around thousands of people every day.

The Benefits of E-Learning

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor
September 21, 2020
During quarantine, people should take advantage of the opportunity to try out new looks. People have posted videos on social media of themselves cutting and dying their hair. Coronavirus has offered an opportunity to try new things without the pressure of seeing all your peers the next day.

Grab those scissors and get to work

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
May 28, 2020
This map shows the number of confirmed cases of the Coronavirus throughout various states in India. An extremely high poverty rate and lack of drinkable water, coupled with a healthcare system is underfunded, are the main reasons for their inability to have handled a crisis like COVID-19.

Smaller countries, greater damage

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
April 17, 2020
A look at the 2020 election and candidates on both the Democratic and Republican sides.

Meet the candidates

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
March 13, 2020
Which Florida beach should you go to?

Which Florida beach should you go to?

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
February 5, 2020
Real Christmas trees have environmental benefits that fake trees don’t offer. This is one of many reasons why having a real tree is superior to using a fake one. Every year of my life, my family has picked out a real tree and set it up, and it is a tradition that I would never give up. Photo courtesy of WIkimedia Commons.

Real Christmas trees are irreplaceable

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
December 16, 2019
Swimming breaststroke, senior Max Smith participates in the Spike and Splash meet Wednesday Oct. 5 at the Academy of the Holy Names . Smith hopes to continue swimming until college, and says that it has helped shape him into a better person.

Athlete of the week: Max Smith

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
October 17, 2019
Florida weather makes fall unenjoyable

Florida weather makes fall unenjoyable

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
October 2, 2019
Club applications increase student stress

Club applications increase student stress

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
September 10, 2019
Enjoying the recently published literary magazine, juniors Gretta Schmitzer and Eric Zaho smile at student-published work. None of the current students in the literary club had prior experience in producing a magazine.

Literary club releases magazine

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
May 29, 2019
With neon lights glowing, viewers gaze at the interactive exhibit around them. In the Infinity Room, visitors were able to take in the art created by Yayoi Kusama which is available until February.

Tampa art exhibit stuns viewers

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Gaining popularity in the 1920s, red velvet cupcakes are distinguishable by their red color. While this made them unique, it also was misleading because the cake itself was no different from chocolate cake.

Red velvet deceives consumers

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer
November 2, 2018
Fresh Faces

Fresh Faces

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Filling up her pink Hydro Flask, sophomore Kylie Butler uses the new water filter in the cafeteria. Administrators have ensured the water at Plant is safe to drink after being tested for lead this summer.

District tests school water

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018
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