Hugh Hefner: The Ugly Truth Behind the Icon
SCANDAL: Iconic Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies at 91, leaving behind a long legacy of misogyny and abuse. By Isabel Morehead, Staff Writer Iconic founder of men’s entertainment magazine Playboy,…
I Can Hate Myself, Thanks
By Celesté Johanson, Staff Writer Every morning, I look in the mirror and point out everything I hate about myself. I spend a lot of time cursing my hair for…
Dolly Parton’s First Children’s Album Released
ALBUM: Fans rave over Dolly Parton’s new children’s album. By Esther Wang, Staff Writer On September 29, Dolly Parton released her new album, “I Believe In You.” The album is…
Kindness Kounts
CARING: A new program implemented at Poly that rewards kind behavior. By Micah Pierce, Staff Writer This past month, Poly teachers all received several neon green Kindness Kounts tickets. These…
Desus and Mero
Television: The television show “Desus and Mero” reaches its one year mark on Viceland. By Maxen Olvera, Staff Writer The TV network Viceland airs, comedy, cooking, and documentaries, and the…
Let’s Not Go Mental
By Michelle Boulos, Editor This “mental health” commentary during tragedy needs to stop. It doesn’t help families of victims knowing that their loved ones were senselessly killed because someone is…
Poly’s Muay Thai Kickboxer
ALUMNI: Champion Muay Thai kickboxer Tiffany Van Soest describes her life after Poly and her road to success. By Kate Santoso, Editor Since 1887, Poly High School has committed not…
Poly Welcomes New Volleyball Coaches
NOVELTY: New coaches Mike Cardey and James Burnham bring pristine coaching techniques to Poly boys’ volleyball program. By Kelsey Chamberlain, Staff Writer As the 2017-2018 school year continues to unfold,…
Construction Phase II
Construction Phase II By Jacob Ferrall, Editor PROGRESS: As the air conditioning project is wrapping up, other improvements to campus are considered. For the last couple of years the heating,…
Why Hate Speech is Free Speech
HATE: The Supreme Court legally recognizes “Hate Speech” as Free Speech. By Ben Diguglielmo, Staff Writer On June 19, 2017, the supreme court unanimously ruled that hate speech is protected…