Written By: Isabel Mateus 33% of adolescents in America today (DomesticViolence.org) have experienced abuse in their relationships in some way, shape or form. When we think of relationship abuse, a lot of us automatically think of physical violence. While this is recognized to be a very present issue in romantic […]
Month: February 2023
Wave of Mass Shootings Rocks California
Written By: Thomas d’Esperies A series of six mass shootings in 11 days rocked the Golden State of California, leaving 24 dead and dozens more wounded. A total of six mass shootings occurred in an 11 day period in California, leaving 23 dead and another 24 wounded. The shooting comes […]
Don Bosco Scholars Program Offers College Application Assistance To Current First-Generation Juniors
Written By: Natalie Pinto, Yannely Sanchez I began my junior year overwhelmed with a ton of information dumped on me all at once; I had to sign up for SATs and ACTs, prepare for the CommonApp, apply for financial aid through FAFSA, and other stressful college stuff that I knew […]
Get To Know Mr. Laconi
Written By: Matthew Palma, Brian Alvarado Lover of poetry and comics, Star Wars fanatic, and professional wrestling enthusiast, Mr. Laconi is one of the many individuals to thank at Port Chester High School for its great academic programs. Some know him as the head of the school’s International Baccalaureate Diploma […]
New AP African American Studies Course Is Rejected By Florida Governor
Written By: Ava Osorio, Yana Patel Florida Governor Ron De Santis (Republican) has rejected an additional AP (Advanced Placement) class on African American Studies to be added to the Florida public education system, a new course that the AP College Board had recently decided to introduce to schools in the […]
Algunas Personas En Port Chester Afirman La Influencia De La Cultura En La Persona
Escrito Por: Kristen Mejia Haciendo una modesta encuesta a algunos estudiantes y personas en el pueblo de Port Chester, se puede deducir que nueve de cada diez personas considera que la cultura influye en su personalidad. Esto es relevante debido a que en dicho lugar se encuentra diversidad cultural, a […]
Asian Culture Club Creates A Safe Space And Inclusive Environment For Asian American Students At PCHS
Written By: Shirley Guzman Amy Zheng, senior, developed the Asian Culture Club this school year at Port Chester High School, adding to the diversity of PCHS’ clubs and creating a space of inclusion for Asian American students. When Amy first moved to Port Chester from her home in China during […]
In the Midst of The Destruction And Violence Of The Russian-Ukrainian War, Ukrainian Education Continues
Written By: Kathleen Scarola The beginning of Russia’s ongoing attempt to invade Ukraine started February 24, 2022, and since then millions of lives have been affected in some of the worst ways possible. This past November, US officials have estimated that Moscow’s casualties were well over 100,000 and that Ukraine’s […]
Checkmate!: Nathan Provencher Becomes Chess Champion In The Chess Clubs First Tournament
Written By: Elton Huayre Port Chester High School junior Nathan Provencher called checkmate on the Chess Club tournament, claiming the crown as the school’s Chess Champion. On January 23, the Chess Club held the final match of its first chess tournament in Port Chester High School. The tournament began on […]
Student Guide To A Healthy Relationship Plus Red Flags To Look Out For
Written By: Katherine Balbin High school relationships can have their ups and downs. Even before the start of a relationship, it is complicated. You don’t know if you’re ever going to make it out of the “talking-stage” and into an official, exclusive, relationship. After finally getting into a relationship, it […]
Peruvian Culture In PC: Places To Eat Authentic Cuisine
Written By: Ashley Gutierrez-Gastelu Port Chester is known for their delicious foods around town.You can find a bit of many culture’s traditional food located in different restaurant spots nearby, making Port Chester feel like everyone fits in. I may be biased due to my Peruvian background, but Peruvian food is […]
Baking Ideas For Valentines Day!
Written By: Heiry Pena, Ariana Pareja Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it is a great way to express your love and appreciation for those around you, whether it be giving someone a gift or spending quality time with them. No matter how small the gesture, it is important to […]