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Retailers close storefronts

21 January 2013 BUSINESS: As a result of increased taxes and a slowing GDP growth, retail stores are being forced to close. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Since the start…

Ten best values in public colleges

21 January 2013 EDUCATION: What are the 10 best values in public colleges? By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Although there has been an improvement in the economy, many public colleges…

Republican Party becomes divided

21 January 2013 POLITICS: The Republican Party has become more divided than ever. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Abraham Lincoln, considered by many Republicans to be the greatest GOP leader,…

High School Nap Time?

16 January 2013 Question Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, I am a freshman at Poly and I was wondering if teachers could sometimes take their students off of the “Educational Train”…

Failing California

21 January 2013 CALIFORNIA: California is ranked 41 nationally in education. By Stephen Park, Staff Writer According to StudentsFirst, a Sacramento-based group run by Michelle Rhee, California has received an…

A Breath of Smoky Air

22 January 2013 SMOKE: The Riverside wood-burning fireplace ban is best for health and the environment. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer For years, scientists and environmentalists have been warning the…

The Guilt Trip (PG-13): A 95-Minute Road Trip (Duel Reviews)

22 January 2013 Directed by: Anne Fletcher Starring: Barbra Striesand, Seth Rogen, Julene Renee-Preciado and John Hurt What It’s About: A man goes on a road trip with his estranged…

No Girls Allowed?

22 January 2013 SEXISM: The White House is being criticized for a lack of females in the Obama administration. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer Issues such as gun control and…

The Net of Social Security is Tearing

22 January 2013 AID: The age-old aid for the elderly is under pressure. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer The Social Security System is an age-old program that has helped millions…

P!nk’s “The Truth About Love” Rages On

21 January 2013 By Joann Lee, Staff Writer P!nk is back. Her new album, The Truth About Love, proudly displays 15 new songs, all about—you guessed it—love. The album came…