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Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor

Ciara Lynch is in her freshman year at Pelham Memorial High School. She partakes in several writing and literature courses, including the Examiner. She also plays softball for PMHS.

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Tyler, the Creator's 'Chromakopia:' Monotonous and underwhelming take on growing up

Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia:’ Monotonous and underwhelming take on growing up

By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor
November 8, 2024

A rampage of anticipation and excitement followed Tyler, the Creator, a two-time Grammy award-winning rap artist, when he announced the release of his latest project, "Chromakopia," on Oct. 23. The...

Expert advises PMHS students on setting relationship boundaries, consent and stopping sexual abuse

Expert advises PMHS students on setting relationship boundaries, consent and stopping sexual abuse

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2024

High school students walked into the Pelham Middle School gymnasium during the school day on Oct. 2 expecting a routine assembly. Instead, they saw "Can I Kiss You?" t-shirts and relationship advice books. What...

Universal Pictures

‘Despicable Me 4:’ Disappointing—possible—close to Universal’s blockbuster series

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
August 2, 2024

With celebrity cameos including Sofia Vergara and Will Ferrell, Universal Pictures' "Despicable Me 4" was given substantial hype, but generated mixed reviews. As a fan of the other three movies, I knew...

'I Saw The TV Glow:' Riveting and complex thriller with ethereal feel

‘I Saw The TV Glow:’ Riveting and complex thriller with ethereal feel

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2024

Surreal is the simplest way to encapsulate the emotional journey that is A24's latest project, "I Saw The TV Glow." In fact, I would describe it as simply ethereal. The phenomenal cinematography makes...

Little League parade brings Pelham together; Mike Paradis remembered at ceremony

Little League parade brings Pelham together; Mike Paradis remembered at ceremony

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2024

Pelham Little League hosted its annual parade April 13 to ring in the new season. Every Little League team, in uniforms and carrying banners, marched their way from the Pelham Art Center to Ingalls Field. "This...

Max Halvorson and Will Russello of 7th Avenue Band

Pelham Together’s WinterFest warms winter day with good music and food

By Ciara Lynch and Sean Lynch
February 10, 2024

Groups of performers, cooks and community members came together Feb. 3 at Daronco Town House to celebrate the talent of Pelham's citizens of all ages during Pelham Together's WinterFest. Fourteen...

Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' fails to properly capture iconic historical figure

Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ fails to properly capture iconic historical figure

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023

Ridley Scott's film "Napoleon" premiered on November 22, 2023. The movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Ridley Scott, showcases both the success of Napoleon's career as a general and the relationships...

Chris and Kathi Sullivan

Sullivans deliver message on perils of drugs and alcohol to PMHS students

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2023

Kathi Sullivan told how alcohol led to her daughter Taylor's sudden death. Her husband, Chris Sullivan, a former NFL player and Super Bowl XXXVI Champion, spoke about his experience with pain pills and...

Pearl Dynastea: Pelham’s new and fast growing bubble tea shop

Pearl Dynastea: Pelham’s new and fast growing bubble tea shop

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2023

For years, Pelham's beloved Double Rainbow, which had served award-winning ice cream to hundreds of customers weekly, had resided in the heart of Pelham. After closing on the Oct. 21, the area was due...

Pelham Examiner file photo.

PCC’s Pumpkin Fest and Fun Run signal Halloween in Pelham with races and sale of future jack-o’-lanterns

By Kira Findikyan and Ciara Lynch
October 15, 2018

The people of Pelham came out to support the Pelham Children's Center for its annual Pumpkin Festival and Fun Run despite a wet, rainy Saturday morning. The rain did force the runners to gather in the...

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