Month: October 2022

Opinion | Netflix’s Dahmer Sparks Debate Over Ethics of Serial Killer Dramas

Written By: Yana Patel and Ashley Gutierrez-Gastelu Known as “The Milwaukee Cannibal,” Jeffrey Dahmer brought horror and sickening despair to the citizens of Milwaukee, Wisconsin over a period of many years. His actions have shaken the ground with his story, specifically the families of those he killed who were mostly colored people. Recently, he’s been…

From The PCHS Field to MetLife

Written By: Thomas d’Esperies The Pride of Port Chester traveled to MetLife stadium for the USBands Ludwig Musser Classic on October 8th. Port Chester, in quite possibly their best performance of the season, competed with five other bands from New York and New Jersey. The band placed fourth with a score of 78.5. Although this…

A Teenage Guide to Horror Films

Written By: Xiomara Tintaya It’s the time of year for everyone who loves a good horror movie. Usually, fans of horror will watch one for the thrill, almost as one would while riding a rollercoaster. Most scary movies can be ranked on different levels that can range from beginner/light to advanced/dark. Putting aside cult classics…

Halloween All Around The World

Written By: Ariana Pareja Becerra, Andrea Vargas Halloween is a very popular holiday celebrated in the U.S. However, its origins aren’t from America, but in fact Europe.  Before it became Halloween, it was called Samhain, a festival that took place between October 31st and November 1st. The Celts, a group of people who lived in…

Opinion | PCHS Students Share Their Spooky Opinions

Written By: Amy Zheng Are you curious about what your fellow classmates will be up to this Halloween? What will their costumes be? What’s their favorite Halloween candy? Or their responses to spooky-themed questions? Well—you’re in the right place! There are some interesting responses that you might relate to. As it gets closer and closer…

Welcome Port Chester High’s Junior Class Committee

Written By: Brian Alvarado The 2022-2023 school year start has officially commenced with the brand-new Junior Class Committee. The council is as follows: Matthew Palma (President), Ava Osorio (Vice-president), Nataly Garcia (Treasurer), and Samantha Munoz (Secretary).  The most remarkable thing about Matthew Palma is his dedication towards the Class of 2024.  As the head of…

Racing To End Port Chester Food Insecurity

Written By: Sophia Ortiz-Heaney The morning of October 16th was a chilly one. Despite the frigid weather, over 350 volunteers and runners could be seen preparing for this year’s Meals on Main Street (MOMS) 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Fun Run in the parking lot of Colony Grill. Prior to the 8 AM race, Rye…

Ram Nation Annual Carnival Promotes School Unity

Written By: Thomas D’Esperies Port Chester High School’s annual carnival took place on Friday, October 14th and was a major success. This is the fourth year the PCHS carnival has taken place, and this year was probably the best one yet. With good food, fun games, and the likes of Mr. Laconi and Mr. Thomas…

Behind The Flags: The PCHS Color Guard

Written By: Shirley Guzman The PCHS Marching Band is often called the Pride of Port Chester, and rightfully so. With its fine musicality and exceptional field drill, the band has continuously proved itself to be the heart of PCHS. Yet its place in the community could not have been possible without the vibrant and talented…

Opinion | It’s Time For The Monarchy To Rest In Peace

Written By: Ava Osorio, Elton Huayre Due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the media has been focused on the monarchy in the United Kingdom. In modern-day, the monarchy represents unity for the kingdom. While many assume that the British have kept the monarchy system due to its important role in their government, in…

ADHD Awareness Month: Exercise and Movement As A Way To Cope

Written By: Matthew Palma October is National ADHD Awareness Month. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the more common mental disorders, affecting both children and adults. Typically, it gets diagnosed in children and affects them into adulthood, affecting millions throughout the United States. Some of the symptoms include fidgeting, hyperactivity, difficulties paying attention,…