Month: November 2022

Therapy: Importance, Benefits, and Resources for Teens

Written By: Isabel Mateus Over the past decade, mental health has become an increasingly addressed issue worldwide, especially in the wake of COVID. With more resources available than ever, more people are starting to seek professional help.  There is a common notion that therapy is solely for people struggling with trauma or a diagnosed mental…

Iranian Officials Retaliate Against Women’s Rights Protests With Violence

Written By: Yana Patel It has been more than a month since the world was made aware of the women’s rights protest following the murder of Masha Amini in Iran. This movement has become international, as women in places like the United States and Europe have begun coming together and helping support women in Iran…

Gen Z Votes Shield Against GOP Red Wave And Emphasizes Importance Of Voting

Written By: Shirley Guzman History was made during the 2022 midterm elections as Gen Z, many who have reached voting age, have left their mark at the polls and in Congress. Republicans, who warned the country of a red wave, have now come to consider it a red puddle due to how underwhelming their results…

Junior Class Hosts Volleyball Fundraising Tournament

Written By: Matthew Palma On November 10, the Junior Student Council (Ava Osorio, Nataly Garcia, Samantha Munoz, and Matthew Palma) held a volleyball tournament as a fundraising event, while also bringing everyone together for a fun time. Dozens of students showed up to cheer on their friends and participate in the tournament. Nine total teams…

Midterm Elections Result In A Divided Congress

Written By: Sophia Ortiz-Heaney For the next two years, control of the United States Congress  will be split into two. The GOP (Republican Party) gained control of the House of Representatives with 220 confirmed seats, surpassing the 218 seats needed to gain the majority. Two seats are still up in the air at this time…

An Interview With Mr. Guarino: From PC Student To Teacher

Written By: Shirley Guzman, Brian Alvarado To some, Port Chester High School is just high school. For others, though, these hallways have become like a home that has nurtured and supported them throughout their teenage years. One of those (former) students is PCHS’ very own English teacher Mr. Guarino, who loved PCHS so much that…

The Unspoken Issues Of Native American Communities

Written By: Jelsy Lopez Through the centuries, Native American issues have been barely discussed in history classes, their history unknown to most children learning of the beginning of the United States. Their culture has been appropriated and families have been separated in the name of the Christian God, but that is only brushing the tip…

2022 FIFA World Cup In Qatar Brings Controversy Among Fans

Written By: Sanai Spooner People all around the world are keeping up with this year’s FIFA World Cup. However, what lies under the surface of “the most prestigious tournament in the world,” is the controversy surrounding this event being held in Qatar. Lack of space, overall environment, bribery, and human rights violations, have all become…

Goodbye Galleria: Closing Of Mall Signifies An End To The Mall Culture Era

Written By: Ava Osorio The Galleria, a shopping mall located in downtown White Plains, is closing. The mall was opened in the fall of 1980 by Cadillac Fairview, a Canadian company, and was a popular spot for Westchester teens to hang out with friends through the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.  Much of the mall’s…

Thanksgiving Food Drive Feeds 160 PC Families

Written By: Shirley Guzman From early November to November 21, the Key Club, in partnership with Ram Nation, the Principal’s Promise Academy, and STEER, organized a food drive to support local families. The groups collected canned goods and non-perishables in the main lobby of Port Chester High School. In support of the holidays, boxes can…

Devastation Looms Over UVA After The Shooting of Three Football Players By Fellow Student

Written By: Elton Huayre Recently, there was a shooting at the University of Virginia. The incident occurred at an estimated time of 10:30 AM on a bus coming back from a school field trip to Charlottesville. On November 13, suspect Christopher Darnell Jones, Junior. is said to have killed three football team members, Lavel Davis,Devin…

A Review Of Clue: Thrilling, Charming, and Hilarious

Written By: Thomas D’Esperies, Isabel Mateus Everyone knows the classic murder mystery board game “Clue.” When the Port Chester High School Drama Club announced that their fall production would be a play adaptation of it, excitement built among the community.  What is Clue?  Clue is a game built on a process of elimination in which…