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The Red & Black

A trio a street performers dressed in the traditional colors of the Italian flag sang and danced for festival attendees.
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Patchogue’s Traditional Italian Fest
Anastasia Briggs, Staff Writer • September 7, 2025

Patchogue's Main Street transformed into a vibrant scene on Saturday, September 6th for the 58th Annual Feast of Saint Liberata, drawing families...

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Opinion
AI in our Classrooms
Daniela Miranda, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm with promises of insurmountable changes in the near future. However, with AI becoming a more prominent topic of debate within the classroom, it bears...

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Bio-Chemistry and Journalism?
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Bio-Chemistry and Journalism?
Catrina Ferrara and Natalie Alamia September 14, 2025

On September 11th, 2025, Ceania Gonzales, a sophomore at Stonybrook University, returned to her alma mater, Pat-Med, to inspire young journalists...

2025 Varsity Field Hockey team has had a strong start for the season.
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Perspectives from Within the Net
Kate Comiskey, Staff Writer • September 9, 2025

As the summer comes to an end, every fall athlete awaits the last week of August that is consumed by their sports preseason. This was no different...

Mrs. Cannetti greeting students in the hallways.
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Superintendent Spotlight with Lori Cannetti
Nimay Parrish, Staff Writer • August 28, 2025

Recently, the Patchogue-Medford School District has been navigating a period of transition and growth under the leadership of Interim Superintendent...

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The Conjuring
Catrina Ferrara, Staff Writer • September 14, 2025

The Conjuring: Last Rites, also known as the Conjuring 4, was recently released on September 5th, 2025.  People often wonder if it will...

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A&E
2025 Oscar Predictions
Brooke Silverstein, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

On March 2, 2025, the 97th annual Academy Awards ceremony will be held, hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien at the Dolby Theater. After being...

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A&E
Mufasa: The Lion King Review
Anastasia Briggs, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025

Mufasa the movie has been in theaters since January 20th and has been a big hit with the fans ever since. In this latest cinematic adventure,...

Mackenzie, Nimay, and Taylor kickoff their first episode discussing some of their favorite memories from FIELD DAY! Happy listening and don't forget to take the poll. 
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Podcasts
Childhood Chats – Podcast Episode 2
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PSA: The Impact of Smoking
Brandon Josué Herrera Vázquez, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

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Raider TV – Season 7, episode 1
September 16, 2025
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Top 10 UFC Fighters with G.O.A.T. Potential
Desmond Chierico, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025

This is a list of the top 10 fighters in the UFC who have the most potential to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time (GOAT). In order for...

Pat-Med's Symphonic Band director Mrs. Ficurilli speaks about how music inspired her, helped her to overcome challenges, and influenced her career as a music teacher.
Mrs. Ficurilli
Tyler Gleason, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

  “When I first started school in the United States, I remember feeling so intimidated by everyone speaking English. At the time, I only...

Pat-Med at Fairfields Property Ballpark. The Varsity, JV, and PAL cheer teams performed at the Long Island Ducks Game on September 10, 2025
Cheer Teams at the Ducks!
September 14, 2025