Setting High Standards
TRACK: Abigail Burke looks to continue her dominance on the track field as she soars to new heights. By Jack Weggeland, Staff Writer After only one year of competing on…
Poly’s mock trial team returns from state competition
LAW: Poly High School’s mock trial secured their fifth title in six years at the Riverside County Mock Trial Competition and finished in sixth place at the California State Mock…
Poly Choir presents its first sweetheart concert
VALENTINE: Poly’s choir groups performed in a special Valentine’s Day concert featuring UCR Chamber Singers. By Himadri Ratnayake, Staff Writer Throughout the year, electives such as choir, Advancement Via Individual…
Catastrophic Competition
ACADEMICS: A competitive atmosphere within schools has an overwhelmingly negative effect on students and their education. By Dyala Harb, Staff Writer Competition divides students based on their skill, pushes schools…
The Early Bird Gets the Worm?
DEBATE: Which is preferred by students, a late start or early release? By Jack Weggeland, Staff Writer High schools throughout California provide an opportunity for their students to recharge their…
Deadpool: A Hero Who’s a Fool
REVIEW: Deadpool’s jaw-dropping action scenes cannot compensate for its corny humor and predictable plot. By Brandon Byrne, Staff Writer Marvel Studios is beginning to take a new direction in its…
Poly’s King of Chess
ALUMNI: Chess grandmaster Larry Christiansen recalls his years at Poly High. By Emily Hughes, Staff Editor For students attending a school with such a rich history dating all the way…
Around the World for a Million Dollars
REALITY TV: CBS’s The Amazing Race returns and opens with some very special contestants. By Emma Carson, Staff Writer On February 12, 2016, CBS kicked off the 28th season of…
Selectivity and a Better Education are not Correlated
REDEFINITION: We must crush the perception that the most prestigious universities are intrinsically superior to other universities. By Matthew Saenz, Staff Editor From Timbuktu to Texas, from Calcutta to California,…
Kanye West’s Album: A Hit, but Not for Sale
MUSIC: Kanye West’s album The Life of Pablo is a sensation, but not available for download on Apple Music or free streaming on Spotify. By Avelina Maier, Staff Writer Kanye’s…