By: Ariana Pareja Becerra Summer Recap Our news has become more accessible over the years. With the help of technology and development of media, news has been able to hit many demographics. Over this summer our news has consisted of subjects that are both nationally and globally impactful. To recap […]
Month: October 2023
Opinion | A Student’s Guide to College Applications
By: Melody Sapione Applying to college is one of the most stressful times in your high school career. It is an accumulation of all your effort over the years so of course it will seem overwhelming. But by following these few tips, you can get right on track to start […]
Supreme Court Overturns Affirmative Action, an Analysis of the Repercussions
By: Ava Osorio Affirmative Action is a program that factored race into college admission decisions. This program has recently been overruled on June 29, 2023 by the Supreme Court sparking controversy. The reason for this controversy is that Affirmative Action gave colleges and universities an obligation to take action and […]
PCHS Band on the Rise
By: Gabriel Franco The Pride of Port Chester has earned their first victory in the 2023 marching season, winning first place at West Milford High School this past Saturday. Though the marching band faced no competitors from their division, the band was able to improve their score from their previous […]
Earthquake in Morocco
By: Yana Patel In Morocco, earthquakes are a very frequent natural hazard. A 6.8 to 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on September 8, 2023, at about 11 p.m. local time. The epicenter of the earthquake, according to CPD, was located in the High Atlas Mountains, not far from the village of […]
East Coast Bombarded By Hurricanes
By: Heiry Pena & Ashley Sanchez Recently, the East Coast has been getting hit by multiple hurricanes in the past few months. Several of these hurricanes include: Lee, Ophelia, and Idalia. These hurricanes have been named the most violent hurricanes in the U.S.A since 2018 according to“worlddata.info”, and they’ve all […]
Teacher Spotlight | Mr. Diaz
By: Erick Fernandes Nelson Diaz Jr. is approaching a decade of teaching at Port Chester High School. He is an outstanding English teacher at Port Chester High School who contributes to the school’s academic atmosphere. Born and raised in The Bronx, a borough in New York City. Mr. Diaz has […]
PCHS Boy’s Varsity Soccer
By: Giselle Tlatelpa and Melanie Maurad With Port Chester High School’s fall sports coming to end, the soccer team’s fate of reaching the playoffs isn’t far off. They first initiated with a heating summer of clinics that prepared the team for what awaited them in their season. Their coaches, John […]
Crisis in New Orleans
By: Sebastien Sabillon New Orleans, founded by the French in 1718, became a vital colonial port due to its strategic location along the Mississippi River. In 1803, the United States acquired the city as part of the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the nation’s size. New Orleans continued to flourish as a […]
12 Angry Jurors Comes to PCHS
By: Hermione Leon On September 13th, 2023, the auditions for the PCHS fall play 12 Angry Jurors were held. 12 Angry Jurors will comprise Ms. Baurle as the director, Toni Ash as the assistant director, Ms. Darrow as the producer, and Sophia Tellez as the stage manager. The play is […]
Is Covid-19 Still Active?
By: Angela Olivera COVID-19 is a contagious disease that began in late 2019 and has affected the entire population. COVID-19 caused a global pandemic and many deaths, as well as resulting in a quarantine that lasted for over three years by the WHO standards. The worldwide quarantine had impacted both […]
Opinion | STEM APs and IB HL Courses at PCHS
By: Matthew Palma and Allegra Burke It is known that Port Chester High School offers a handful of courses granting students an opportunity to earn college credits through Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. Many are familiar with the College Board and their infamous AP exams, but some may not […]