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The Red & Black

The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black

PMHS students will have an additional school supply this year -- Yondr pouches that will be used to comply with the NYS law that bans cell phones in schools.
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Dialing Down Distractions
Martina Costigliola, Editor in Chief • August 25, 2025

Since their introduction, cellphones have quickly become an essential part of daily life. They’re the hub for every activity: responding to...

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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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Goodbye to Team 329 Seniors!
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Goodbye to Team 329 Seniors!
Jimena Gonzalez, Staff Writer • June 15, 2025

With the end of the year approaching, it's especially important to recognize the accomplishments of certain clubs at Pat-Med. Especially this...

Let's hear for this year's Top Ten students. These gifted ten have spent the last four years taking some of the most challenging courses and securing their place as some of the brightest Pat Med has to offer.
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The Class of 2025 Top Ten
June 10, 2025

Patchogue Medford has continued to excel in the achievements ranging from athletics, music and arts, and even producing hardworking service members....

The Red & Black sat down with Mr. Neuss to discuss the newest CTE course option for students interested in natural resources and environmentalism. Image created on Canva.
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Make Way for a New CTE Course for Green Thumbs
Anastasia Briggs, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

Make way for a new CTE program! A program aiming to equip students with essential skills for a sustainable future. This innovative program is...

A&E
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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,...

Inaugural Fashion: Today's Top Political Fashion Mavens
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Inaugural Fashion: Today’s Top Political Fashion Mavens
Ryan Daly, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025

Various unique fashion statements were made at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. We saw everybody from Supreme Court Justices and Past...

A history lesson podcast by Brianna Carey
Podcasts
Time Travelling
PSA
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PSA: The Impact of Smoking
Brandon Josué Herrera Vázquez, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

Raider TV - Season 6, episode 5
Raider TV – Season 6, episode 5
June 15, 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...

AP Language Teacher Ms. Perera
Ms. Perera
Ryan Daly and Alexa Garsik January 14, 2025

My most unique story about acquiring a milk bottle was from this year after telling my class about my dairy americana collection on the third...

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