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The Red & Black

The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black

The Pulsera Project is a great way for students to support others’ creativity while also empowering Central American communities!
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Foreign Language Week at PMHS
Tatiana Romero, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024

Foreign language week is here, and Pat-Med is bringing on its best support! The Hispanic Heritage Club has been working extremely hard in...

Texts and study materials some advanced students need as part of their course load.
Opinion
It's AP Exam Season
Arianna Roland, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024

As high school students approach the end of the academic year, the impending challenge of Advanced Placement (AP) exams can cause a whirlwind of emotions. The pressure begins to grow as the exams draw...

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Beyond the Classroom: The Digital Revolution in Education
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Beyond the Classroom: The Digital Revolution in Education
Daniela Miranda, Staff Writer • March 11, 2024

In the mid-19th century, many states passed Compulsory Education Laws which mandated that children attend a public or state-accredited private...

As a result of the New York State Board of Regents ruling prohibiting the use of Indigenous team names, mascots, and logos by schools in the state, the athletics programs of several districts have been affected, with districts being required to remove any Indigenous logos and names present on fields, courts, and sports uniforms. The state has expressed that state aid is available to pay for some expenses related to the necessary rebranding, and further funding can be requested through district budgets and other processes
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The Tension Behind Tradition
Carlo Costigliola, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

 New York State is rooted in a rich Native American history, with the first Native tribe arriving in the Adirondack region some 2,000 years...

Mrs. Hall is a motivated teacher here at PMHS. She believes that teaching kids living environment, forensics, and living environment helps them to have a better grasp on the world around them.
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Featuring PMHS Teachers
Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

Our second featured teacher is Mrs. Hall. She is a teacher in the science department and teaches Living Environment, Forensics, and in the past...

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 New books are released every month, but these books are some of the most anticipated.
A&E
Most Anticipated Books of March
Allyson McGowan, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

These books are some of the most highly anticipated books to be released in March. Whether it be a cute romance or a small-town murder mystery,...

Still holding strong -- sixty-three years later.
A&E
The Beatles "Now and Then": A Bittersweet Finale
Emma Catello, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024

Bringing a satisfactory end to the 63-year reign of the Beatles, “Now and Then” has been officially declared their last new song.  Although...

2023 Music Album Recap
A&E
2023 Music Album Recap
Emma Catello, Staff Writer • January 30, 2024

In the past year, the music industry was marked with many chart-topping and noteworthy releases, that spanned various genres.   Starting...

Film Finders (PODCAST)
Film Finders (PODCAST)
Varsity Football players are starting a new tradition. They will present their alternate jerseys to faculty or staff member who they identify has had a positive influence on them. This week was the kickoff to this new tradition.
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A New Tradition Begins

Raider TV - Season 5, episode 5
Raider TV - Season 5, episode 5
January 26, 2024
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Raider TV - Season 5, episode 4 (Holiday Special)
Raider TV - Season 5, episode 4 (Holiday Special)
December 22, 2023
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PMHS Sophomore broke the high school Track record this year.
Sports
Fraser Breaks School Record
Reah Gonzales, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

Sophomore, Evan Fraser, breaks the PMHS Track record with 36.84 second time. The sophomore has been running...

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The Girls Varsity Basketball team are bringing the intensity back to the court as they look to return to the playoffs.
Sports
PMHS Girls Varsity Basketball Season
Catrina Ferrara, Staff Writer • December 12, 2023

Our Girls Varsity Basketball team was amazing last year. This year, the girls hope to show everyone what...

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Senior Juan Yanes (Middle) was at the center of the Boys Varsity Soccer Teams celebrations of their Senior Night victory against Riverhead, where the Raiders also clinched a 4th consecutive playoff berth.
Sports
Senior Night and “Kicks for Cancer” Take on Raider Stadium
Carlo Costigliola, Staff Writer • October 5, 2023

Patchogue-Medford Soccer is known for its large community of players and families, and on Wednesday,...

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