California Raises Minimum Wage.
MONEY: California continues its three-step plan to increase minimum wage. By Timothy Chen, Staff Writer Last September, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill granting an increase in California’s minimum wage.…
UCR offers “free” medical school
OPPORTUNITY: UC Riverside plans to give full scholarships to five lucky admitted students of its new medical school. By Matt Kaye, Staff Writer The time has come when the majority…
Maybe He’s Born With It
MAKEUP: Alex Pachas shares his passion for the glamorous world of makeup. By Andrea Alvarado, Staff Writer Concealer. Bronzer. Mascara. Eyeshadow. These are only a few tools utilized in the…
John G. Gabbert leaves behind a great legacy
HERITAGE: Former Justice John G. Gabbert passed away, but his contributions to the growth of Riverside will not be forgotten. By Matt Kaye, Staff Writer Born and raised in California,…
Breaking tradition for the better
CHANGE: Poly ASB members reflect on the annual RUSD Leadership Exchange and discuss the positive additions this year. By Birdy Jones, Staff Writer It’s a tradition that has been followed…
Brains vs. Brawn
SCANDAL: Universities lower academic standards for college athletes. by Valeria Gutierrez, Staff Writer Regardless of where you’re from, where you live or who you surround yourself with, there is always…
Restless Data
CHILDISH: Childish Gambino’s new album is subpar. By Stephen Park, Staff Writer Donald Glover is the firecracker of the entertainment world—as soon as he appears to get better at a…
How to Save a Life
AWARD: Poly freshman Javier Medina prevents an attempted suicide. By Andrea Alvarado, Staff Writer Imagine going home from school when you suddenly notice someone sitting on the edge of a…
A Crazy, Broken Life
REHABILITATION: Pop artist Ke$ha undergoes rehab to overcome an eating disorder. By Ruthie Farrell, Staff Writer Ever since Ke$ha’s popularity skyrocketed after her first hits “Tik Tok” and “Blah Blah…
A Defense of Responsibility
DRINKING: A 16-year-old receives only ten years of probation in an expensive rehabilitation center for driving drunk and killing four people. by Chance Ornelas-Skarin, Staff Writer Welcome to the wonderful…