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The Red & Black

There is no reason to stay in and scroll this summer. Check out the full list of creative and healthy ways to stay active and busy. Image created in Canva.
Beat the Boredom: 10 ways to keep your summer sweet!
Anastasia Briggs, Staff Writer • June 11, 2026

With summer right around the corner, up and coming sunny, great new opportunity to relax and embrace your adventurous side. However, this abundance...

Lauren's blog will give you all the tips you need.
Ten Things I Find Extremely Chic
Lauren Quaranta, Staff • June 8, 2026

The word chic means cleverly stylish, attractive, and elegantly fashionable. There are many things that I find chic throughout my day-to-day life and what you find is chic differs for different people. You...

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Cans of Monster Energy Drink are displayed on a shelf in a supermarket in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
Energy Drinks: Crash and Burn?
Martina Costigliola and Emily Varghese • June 4, 2026

Energy drinks have taken adolescents by storm with thousands of students across the country adding beverages such as Celsius and Alani...

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LEAD in Your Own Way
Swagata Biswas, Staff • June 1, 2026

Patchogue Medford High School is getting a new club, starting in the 2026-2027 school year!  Introducing a brand-new club coming  in...

Ms. Cannetti's reflection on nearly thirty years in the Patchogue-Medford school district as she is soon to retire. Canva by Tyler Gleason
A Career Built on Compassion and Community
Tyler Gleason, Staff • May 27, 2026

From her early years as a middle school math teacher to serving as Interim Superintendent, Mrs. Cannetti’s career has been defined by compassion,...

Need a suggestion for your beach reads? Check out these popular titles.
Refresh Your Bookshelf
Giulia Capuano, Staff • May 19, 2026

Looking for a spring book recommendation? This past month I’ve revisited some favorites.  Whether it be classics, rom-coms, adventure,...

The band Big Time Rush performing their song of the same name, "Big Time Rush" at a concert in Jones Beach
Bye Bye Bye
Natalie Alamia, Staff Writer • March 30, 2026

Best Song Ever  Boy bands have been a staple in American Pop culture since boys became men. No matter your age, there’s likely a boyband...

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It’s More Than Music, It’s NYSSMA!
Swagata Biswas, Staff Writer • March 30, 2026

NYSSMA performances occurred on March 30th – March 31st where NYSSMA students played their solos that they have prepared for their judges....

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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Childhood Chats
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PSA – Teens & Sleep
Giulia Capuano, Staff • April 27, 2026

Raider TV - Season 7, episode 10
Raider TV – Season 7, episode 10
May 22, 2026
Coach Collins celbrates with the senior members of Varsity Track along with their family members. All senior athletes received recognition prior to the meet.
Spotlight: Girls Varsity Track
Anastasia Briggs, Staff • May 1, 2026

Thursday night was more than just a track meet; it was a vibrant celebration of dedication, growth, and the enduring spirit of our senior athletes on girls'...

Seniors celebrated their last official day at PMHS.
Seniors Take Their Final Bow
June 17, 2026

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May 23, 2026