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 […]
Month: November 2022
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Massachusetts and Oregon Elect The First Openly LGBTQ Governors In Their State
Written By: Amy Zheng Over the years, there has been greater representation of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. government. During this year’s midterm elections, the first two openly lesbian governors were elected: Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Tina Kotek of Oregon. Both women are the first openly lesbian elected governors […]
AP vs. IB
Written By: Michelle Ramos-Aragon Advanced Placement versus International Baccalaureate – both are programs offered at Port Chester High School. If one passes the exam in either, he or she can obtain college credit where money could be saved for the future.With enough credits, one can even enter college as a […]
More Activities To Do In PC!
Written By: Jamilet Lopez Port Chester today is filled with many great attractions from the most delicious restaurants to the fantastic shopping options. Our town may be small, but it is filled with amazing hidden gems and great diversity. Here are some examples of great activities going on in the […]