Death of an Icon: The Passing of Dolly Parton
Death of an Icon: The Passing of Dolly Parton The death of country icon Dolly Parton has saddened thousands since her passing on August 25th of, 2026. She was widely…
Political Debate Club Reignites: Where ideas are challenged, not dismissed
Written by Josephine Grey and Zander Hix, Staff Writers The Political Debate Club makes waves on campus by holding their first scheduled meeting of the year covering on the death…
Ancient Tale Sparks Modern Debate: The Odyssey Controversy
Written by Rowen Sullivan and Haley Garret, Staff Writers While The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan and released on July 17, 2026, is expected to win many awards, it has…
Music Industry Fights Back Against AI Produced Songs
By Genevieve Rios-Zamora and Gianna Lara, Staff Writers Music is an expressive art form that millions of people enjoy, and as generative AI’s influence grows, the authenticity of modern melodies…
Lights, Camera, Action! An In-Depth Look Into Video Crew
By Arturo Alba and Tristan McCandless One of the many clubs at Poly, Video Crew, faces some new and significant challenges as the year begins. In an interview with Mr.…
Daisy Chain Fields: A Festival Made by Women for Women
Written by Keira Eveland and Gabrio Miranda, Staff Writers “Daisies are wild and beautiful. As a chain, they are strong and unbreakable,” Olivia Rodrigo writes on the Daisy Chain Fields…
Back From the Dead!: 2026 live shows compared to the 1990s
Written by Quinlan Gunty & Alayna Arias, Staff Writers The music scene has grown to become an integral part of Riverside’s culture, and this rich history has influenced new generations…
Welcoming New Staff: Mrs. Bernard
Written by Nate Firetag and Melissa Nunez-Martinez, Staff Writers Mrs. Bernard, the Riverside native, Lord of the Rings loving, English teacher is new to Poly High School. Poly Spotlight visited…
The 2016 Comeback: Micro Trends and Trend Cycles
By Zoey Jackson and Sialea Martinez, Staff Writers Throwback or overconsumption? You might have seen a strange new phenomenon taking over your feed: the internet has decided that 2026 is…
New Staff: Assistant Principal Mrs. Gentry
Written by Lyle Weems, Staff Writer As of the start of the 2026-2027 school year, Mrs. Gentry has become an exciting new addition to the Poly Staff community. This year,…