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The Official Student Paper of Riverside Poly High School

Month: October 2013

RESPONSE

Editor #10: Teenagers are often perceived as creatures of rebellion, but this is nothing new. Every generation is marked by teen rebellion, from the Baby Boomers to the Generation Xers,…

Teen Motives of Rebellion

Question: Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, Do you believe that teenagers have a natural motive to be rebellious toward their parental authorities or that external influences affect their decisions to disobey?…

Unleash the Truth

PROTECTION: Insurance companies drop their homeowner’s insurance for clients with “dangerous” dog breeds. By Valeria Gutierrez, Staff Writer We all want that perfect best friend. A best friend who will…

Universal’s “Halloween Horror Nights” Lives Up To Its Name

HALLOWEEN: Universal Studios cooks up yet another frightful Halloween event. By Jonathan Whang, Staff Writer September has come and gone, and this month theme parks everywhere converted their decor to…

The “Conscience Clause”

CONTRACEPTION: House Republicans attempt to pass a measure which allows providers of health insurance to choose whether to provide contraceptives. By Chance Ornelas-Skarin, Staff Writer Before the government shutdown, one…

No BS: Bull-riding Silva

ATHLETICS: Leighton Silva is knocked down by linebackers and bulls. By Kate Weggeland, Features Editor From the gridiron to the chute, Poly senior Leighton Silva knows what it is like…

Saturday Night Laughs in Jeopardy?

TRANSITION: Saturday Night Live introduces six new cast members for its 39th season. By Ruthie Farrell, Staff Writer Saturday Night Live (SNL) fans might find themselves slightly confused, or maybe…

Dr. Du-A or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Medical Club

MEDICAL: New student Du-A Lee adds Medical Club to Poly’s list of extracurricular opportunities. By Andrea Alvarado, Staff Writer Do you remember looking through the list of Poly’s clubs for…

By a Teenager, For Teenagers

AUTHOR: Zoe Harness writes and publishes her own eBook. By Ashley Gore, Staff Writer Young adult novels fill the dusty shelves of libraries across America, but these books’ covers boast…

Praise the Lorde

YOUTH: Auckland-based musician Lorde defies the limits of success by dominating charts. By Antonio Serros, Staff Writer Beneath the flowing, umber locks painted by Botticelli himself and the absent, doe-eyed…

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