The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
The Cheer Team ignites the crowd after an intercepted pass against Commack.

Patchogue-Medford High School Greatest Moments of 2018

Ciara Mooney, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Because China was taking in so much plastic waste, not only was it affecting their environment but also their children. Having to use plastic containers to get their water, amongst other materials because that is one of the biggest products in China and sometimes the only thing people have access to.

China’s Over It

Phoebe Lawson, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
This graph demonstrates the dramatic increase in plastics in the oceans. In just 10 years, this number is projected to shoot up to 150 million tons.

A Glimpse Into a Polluted Future

Gianna Gordon, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Sushi is a common, well enjoyed meal. What we thought was a harmless meal may induce some harmful effects. Plastics and chemicals that are being polluted into the water can be found in the fish on your dinner plates.

What Are You Really Eating?

Jenna Potter, Assistant Editor
January 15, 2019
Crayons are made from petroleum and are able to be recycled, like most other oil based products. Recycling crayons involves melting down the crayon and reforming it.

Recycling: Paper, Plastic, and Diapers?

Isabella Scuteri, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Recycling helps protect the environment by reducing the need for extracting, refining and processing raw materials, all of which create air and water pollution. As recycling saves energy it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to control climate change. One can have a major impact on the environment if they simply recycle items they use on a daily basis, such as water bottles, which can be manufactured again and used for another purpose.

The Importance of Reducing, Reusing, Recycling

Rachel Edwards, Assistant Editor
January 15, 2019
Solo cups are made of plastic called polystyrene, and although polystyrene is not widely recycled, you can still recycle solo cups through various recycling programs. It is important to recycle these cups because polystyrene is made from petroleum products, therefore it is not biodegradable.

Globalized Recycling

Tiffany Levine, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019

Perks of a Minimalist

Gail Comiskey, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Ms. Carota planning for English 12.

Ms. Carota

Tiffany Levine, Staff Writer
January 14, 2019
Top Ten News Stories of 2018

Top Ten News Stories of 2018

Delaney Reh, Staff Writer
January 10, 2019
Top Ten Moments in Sports 2018

Top Ten Moments in Sports 2018

Tony Salamah, Sports Editor
January 9, 2019
Top Ten Songs of 2018

Top Ten Songs of 2018

Chelsea Goldberg, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
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