Pat-Med Model UN Media
Read the articles published in our school newspapers about our organization and the conferences we attend.
Model UN Conference X written by Anson Zhou
"These days, at any given time, you could turn on the TV and the same headlines will come-up: North Korea has once again threatened the U.S. with nuclear destruction or Evidence has been uncovered revealing Russian involvement in the recent U.S. Presidential election. Most Americans, if prompted with those topics, would likely be more than..."
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Model United Nations Take on Yale University written by Anson Zhou
"With the continued use and development of weapons of mass destructions along with the perpetual violation of basic human rights it is clear that the field of international relations is one that is needed more than ever. With each nation seemingly compartmentalized by its unique culture, language, social structure, alliances, and political stance, there is a dire need for individuals who can move past those barriers and use diplomacy to formulate solutions to the pressing international issues of our world in order for the world to move towards peace and prosperity.Every year, the student members of the Yale International Relations Association (YIRA) host this event at the university campus as..."
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How Long Will the United Nations Last? written by Anson Zhou
"For the last seven decades, the United Nations has been of great global influence in various areas from human rights to disease eradication. However, as long as the body has existed, there has been controversy on its equality of representation and its ability to enforce rulings. Though it must be admitted that the UN has done significant good for humanity, its faults cannot be ignored. In the media today, the flaws of the international organization are most definitely recognized, but the issue, in America and across the world, is how long they will be tolerated.The United Nations predecessor was the League of Nations, established in 1920 after the first World War. It was the first organization of its kind and was formed as a means of settling disputes at the international level in..."
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PMHS Delegates Attend Model UN Conference written by Lauren Sanchez
"I was approached to write an article in the school newspaper about the Model United Nations Conference that we held here at Pat-Med this November. This was my fourth conference at Patchogue Medford and probably around my 24th conference overall. I knew my staff and I would be running around the school all day — constructive arguments would take place, sophisticated resolutions would be written, powerful speeches delivered, and tears shed. PatMedMUNCIX took place on November 18th and 19th with 250 students in attendance. There were many noteworthy moments at this particular conference. I polled my staff for their favorite moments and here..."
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