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Green, Green, Go Away…

Written By: Arabella Kats, Staff Writer IMPORTANT: The lack of green spaces in cities can lead to a number of physical, mental and environmental health problems. Big cities can be…

How To Get a California Driver’s License

Written By: Arabella Kats, Staff Writer INFORMATION: Getting a driver’s license can be complicated; learn how here. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a California driver’s license…

AP Students on AP Tests

Written By: Thatiana Smith, Staff Writer TEST: Some students love them and some students think that it’s the vain of their existence. Every school year, some students cannot wait for…

Two Pea’s in a PODcast – Muckbang

Created by Téa Summers and Naomi Morales, Poly Staffers

Poly’s Virtual Art Show

Written By: Alex Mueller, Editor Every month, Poly Visual and Performing Arts Teacher Noal Garrett holds a virtual, 3D exhibition of student art from his Art 1 and 2 classes,…

A Sustainable Valentine’s Day

Written By: Julia Bailey, Editor in Training CONSEQUENCE – Overconsumption is killing our planet. Every year on the 14th of February, thousands of Americans swarm flower shops, bakeries, and candy…

Real Life Potion Making

Written by: Aaron Cuellar, Staff Writer Real Life Potion Making DELICIOUS: Two recipes for and a brief history of birria, a delicious Mexican festival dish, which has taken on new…

Where Did All the Time Go?

Written by: Jaidyn Gayman, Staff Writer BITTERSWEET: As the 2nd semester starts to pick up speed, the Class of 2023 is getting ready for life after high school. As a…

Oublier: A Short Story by Mikey Lysiak

Written By: Mikey Lysiak, Staff Writer La beau nature… an evinced posterity that surrounds us – that created us in its sincerity. Breathless plants that sprout when called to it,…

Book Reviews

Written By: Delaney Norris, Staff Writer OPINION: Unqualified girl writes about books she’s read recently. I have a confession to make. I am currently going through a reading slump, because…