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Need for Speed

MOTOCROSS: Even though Poly’s once-prominent motocross team disbanded, a new program aims to resurrect it. By Timothy Chen, Sports Editor Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, Poly had a thriving…

Robotics season begins

PROGRESS: The Poly Robotics Club hopes to defeat societal stereotypes and expand its program by attracting both male and female participants. By Martina Krakora, Staff Writer The Poly Robotics Club…

Decreasing dropout numbers signifies shift at Poly

COMMITMENT: Student dropout numbers decrease from 40 to eight students this past school year. By Matthew Saenz, Staff Writer In a society built on education, graduating from high school has…

Yeezy Season Approaching…

CHANGE: Kanye West’s newest release showcases a more sentimental side seldom seen. By Joey Vangsness, Staff Writer More than just a large, sparkly ball dropped on New Year’s Eve. The…

A Brand New Annie

REINVENTION: The recent motion-picture remake of the Broadway classic Annie features a new twist. By Michelle Boulos, Staff Writer Back in 1982, movie theaters were packed with people anxiously holding…

Students come together to design motocross track

MOTOCROSS: Poly’s new motocross program allows a diverse coalition of students to design their own track. By Emily Hughes, Staff Writer The Poly Motocross Program, created by Principal Dr. Michael…

Gate-gate

MOVEMENT: Poly students take action against administrative policy. By Martina Krakora, Staff Writer As a nod to the Watergate Scandal, the term “Gate-gate” was coined by Poly’s AP Government/Economics teacher,…

The Festival of Lights holds significance in Riverside

COMMUNITY: The annual Festival of Lights attracts local and national attention. By Matthew Saenz, Staff Writer The holiday season is a time for family, company, and, for students, an extended…

Common Sense

THINK: Common Core creates a federal standard of education that will not only repair the failures of the No Child Left Behind Act but give students the critical thinking skills…

Racing to Their Goals

ACHIEVEMENT: Poly’s varsity boys’ cross country team accomplishes its goal of winning league. By Franklin Racobs, Staff Writer The boys’ cross country team had one goal in mind at the…