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 […]
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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 […]
IB Diploma Program Goes International At PCHS With Lucas Apud-Rubio
Written By: Michelle Ramos-Aragon Argentinian exchange student, Lucas Apud-Rubio, shows the internationality of the IB Diploma as he came here to Port Chester High School to fulfill his goals. As a senior IB Diploma candidate, his CAS project, which would allow him to garner more experience in teaching English internationally, […]
The Cost of Modernizing Main Street: What The Current Developments Mean For Downtown Port Chester
Written By: Shirley Guzman Changes are currently being made to downtown Port Chester. Within the last few years, building demolitions and constructions have become a common sight, with the latest development being the Port & Main apartment building on South Main Street. These changes, some residents say, are a cause […]
Port Chester Student Purchases RV For $5,000
Written By: Thomas d’Esperies PCHS Class of 2024 President Matthew Palma purchased a 1990 Fleetwood Class C Motorhome, an RV from the same class that famously appeared in the Pilot Episode of Breaking Bad. When thinking about a teenager’s purchase history, there is no fathomable reason why one would expect […]
The Central Park 5: The 20th Anniversary of Their Exoneration
Written By: Katherine Balbin On April 19, 1989, a white woman was taking a late afternoon jog in Central Park when she was brutally assaulted, leaving her barely breathing with little chance of surviving. Later, around midnight, her body was found and she was sent to the hospital. While recovering, […]
15th Times The Charm: Speaker of The House Finally Elected After Numerous Rounds of Voting
Written By: Sophia Ortiz-Heaney California Representative Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House on January 7th. The election took 15 rounds over four days of voting, the longest period of time in American history since 1860 that the House has gone without a Speaker. Traditionally, the majority party nominates […]
The Controversy Surrounding WNBA’s Britney Griner’s Detainment and Release From Russia
Written By: Sanai Spooner Britney Griner is back home after being detained in Russia. However, her return was met with a less than welcoming atmosphere. Britney Griner is a basketball player in the WNBA, playing for the Phoenix Mercury. She was detained in Moscow, Russia for possession of marijuana on […]
PC Wrestles Its Way To Victory
Written By: Karen Guamarrigra It was the 17th of December, 2022. With Christmas peeking around the corner, the Tony Carlucci Wrestling Tournament was all set to shine in the new gym of the school. Pleasantville, under the leadership of Bernarducci, has become a force to be reckoned with, as he […]