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Clear and Candid: Pay Attention or Pay the Price

CELLPHONES: With our eyes glued to our cellphone screens, we put ourselves and each other in danger. By Amy Wang, Opinions Editor Life moves faster than the updates on your…

Middle School Bans Fun

LIABILITY: Weber Middle School in Long Island, New York bans certain recess activities deemed “dangerous” in fear of future lawsuits. by Valeria Gutierrez, Staff Writer Think back to the simpler…

The Need to Bleed

VIOLENCE: Grand Theft Auto Five redefines violence in video games. By Cole Nelson, Diversions Editor “Visit Los Santos and Blaine County; a place for reality TV stars, paparazzi and faith…

Everything You Need to Know About Speedos

16 October 2013 UNIFORM: With fall in full swing, the Speedo resurfaces from its deep hibernation through the months of winter and spring sports. By Skylar Rains, Staff Writer It’s…

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Editor #3: As Sid the Sloth once said, “All animals feel fear. That’s what separates us from, oh, say, rocks. Rocks don’t feel fear… And they sink.” Well, Sid may…

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Editor #10: Many people have irrational fears that they are overcome with and shoulder for the entirety of their lives. Recognizing that your fear is an issue is the first…

Get Your Mind Out Of the Gutter

Question: Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, I want to face my fear but don’t know how to start; I am a bit embarrassed about it. Being sucked into a gutter is…

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Editor #3: As an owner of five dogs, I understand how obnoxious barking can get, especially when it occurs for no observable reason at all and never seems to end.…

What To Do About Fido

Question: Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, My neighbor’s dog has been keeping me up at night lately. However, I feel rude asking her to do something about it because she is…

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Editor #24 You certainly do deserve a hug. Let me virtually send you one. Beep, beep! You’ve got mail! It’s a hug from the Poly Spotlight Advice Staff. You’re welcome.…