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First place stolen from the seniors?

CONTROVERSY: Poly High School seniors argue that the Homecoming float competition was judged unfairly. By Birdy Jones, Staff Writer Even though Poly High School’s Homecoming has come to an end,…

Survivor

BATTLE: Poly Spanish teacher David Frymire remembers his battle with prostate cancer. By Andrea Alvarado, Staff Writer Enduring and overcoming hardships often results in a new outlook on life. Poly’s…

She’s Takin’ Those Haters and She’s Roughin’ ‘Em Up

SELF-SLANDER: Lady Gaga goes on a headhunt for herself on Twitter. By Antonio Serros, Staff Writer In an ironic turn of events, life began to imitate art this past year…

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Editor #21 Hopeless In California, your worries are mutual. If you want to be entered in the college lottery, you must fill out—to perfection—the Common App, any supplemental work your…

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Editor #10 College applications are the ticket to freedom for most seniors. That being said, they are also a real pain. With the UCs requiring lengthy personal essays, it has…

Keep Calm And College On

Question: Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, All this talk of college apps and deadlines has got me on the edge of my seat. Any tips on how to stay calm and…

Making It Count

FOOTBALL: Poly has started the season strong. Now, it has to learn how to finish. By Jared Kanouse, Sports Writer You hear it all the time; the playoffs are what…

Female Misconduct

WOMEN: Female musicians experience constant abuse. By Stephen Park, Staff writer It must be amazing to be born a musician, unless you are born with ovaries. Being a female artist…

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Editor #10 Peer pressure can encourage new experiences such as trying new foods with friends or doing something fun you would not normally do (i.e. roller-skating, rock climbing, boating, etc).…

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Editor #3 Peer pressure is something that all ages deal with, but it always seems to be harder for teens—more than any other age group—to be themselves. All people, though…