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The Red & Black

The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, referred to also as Comet A3, will be making a historical appearance in the night sky for the month of October. Original Canva by Allyson McGowan.
News
Seeing Space
Allyson Mcgowan, Editor in Chief • October 21, 2024

The last time a comet could be seen above Earth with the naked eye was in 1997. This comet was called Hale-Bopp and was visible most noticeably...

One vote can make a difference. Canva created by Daniela Miranda
Opinion
Your Vote Matters
Daniela Miranda, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024

At first glance, the U.S electoral process can seem a bit strange. “Our democracy isn’t a direct democracy,” Mr. Carlson, our Participation in Government teacher, explains. “A direct democracy...

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Logo made by Tyler Gleason of the Film Club.
Feature
Introduction to: Film Club
Brandon Josué Herrera Vázquez, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

Within Pat-Med, we have a club dedicated to filmography, production, editing, and anything to do with the process of filmmaking, our very own...

Photo of participants of Girls State and Boys State.
Feature
Where America’s Future Lies
Jimena Gonzalez, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024

Over the course of a week, I met America’s senators, congress members, governors, and presidents. Not actually, but I know one day while...

Mrs. Joanne and Mrs. B serving up smiles as well as nachos at the Cafe Olé counter during lunch.
Feature
Superladies of the Cafeteria
Madison Lees, Staff Writer • September 29, 2024

 "Chicken Pickens," "Patchogue Pizza"," Cafe Olé", and "Today's Choice"  each period, these are the names of the four lunch counters that...

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143 Is Not For Me
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143 Is Not For Me
Ryan Daly October 23, 2024

From pop perfection to mediocre melodies, Katy Perry has recently made waves in the media with her attempt at a career revival following years...

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A&E
Speak No Evil Review
Brooke Silverstein, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

Director James Watkins’ American adaptation of the Danish film, Speak No Evil (2022), was released in theaters September 13, 2024. This psychological...

Want your next scary movie night to feature some of the classics? We've got the list right here! Image designed by Spencer Lewis.
A&E
The Best Horror Films for your Next Spooky Movie Marathon
Spencer Lewis, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024

It’s Halloween night, you’re in your room alone in the dark. Suddenly, the phone rings, the number’s unknown. You pick up... the person...

Film Finders (PODCAST)
Film Finders (PODCAST)
Patchogue-Medford Highschool Senior Genevha Charles
Genevha Charles
Ryan Daly, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024

When I started getting bullied in school, I was like okay, maybe there’s something I could do. I’ve always loved fashion; I could put some...

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Raider TV – Season 6, episode 2
October 31, 2024
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PMHS Varsity Girls Field Hockey posed alongside Bay Shore is to commemorate the anniversary of September 11th.
Raider TV – Season 6, episode 1
September 16, 2024
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Topuria and Holloway will go head to head in an epic UFC showdown on Saturday October 26. Image created in Canva by A. Mckeough
Sports
Winner Takes All
Desmond Chierico and Japhet Senat October 23, 2024

The very next UFC Event, dubbed "Winner Takes All" is UFC 308, airing Saturday October 26 and will feature...

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Dusk settles over the home of Raiders Baseball.
Sports
Raiders Baseball: What’s Next?
April 16, 2024

Baseball: America's national pastime and first professional sport. Since its conception as a legitimized...

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PWHL NY vs Boston as UBS Arena. Photo courtesy of M. Sullivan
Sports
A New Era for Women’s Hockey
Allyson McGowan, Staff Writer • March 26, 2024

The Professional Women's Hockey League, or PWHL for short, is a new league for professional women's hockey...

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