The Sharpest Knife in the Drawer
BLADES: Student Forrest Gallegos sheds light on the art of sharpening knives and explains how he pursues this hobby. By Andrea Alvarado, Staff Writer What comes to mind when you…
A Way With Words
POET: Zurie Joseph’s love of poetry drove her to perform in a poetry reading competition. By Ashley Gore, Staff Writer As a young girl, Zurie Joseph’s (9) mother read her…
Poly joins the simplified AP administration system
TRANSITION: Poly moves to a completely online application process for Advanced Placement testing to improve organization and accountability. By Matt Kaye, Staff Writer As the school year moves past the…
Super (Team) Bowl
FOOTBALL: Two teams packed with All-Star players are set to collide on February 2 in New York. By Jared Kanouse, Staff Writer The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos are by…
Clear and Candid: A Woman’s Choice
CHOICES: Women have the right to choose what they do with their bodies and their futures. by Amy Wang, Opinions Editor Freedom is the foundation of our country. The freedom…
Somebody Call 911
BYSTANDERS: Kim Pham’s recent murder outside a Santa Ana nightclub shows the inability of society to react during emergency situations. by Valeria Gutierrez, Staff Writer All stories feature a prodigious…
Flappy Happy
ENTERTAINMENT: A new app dominates App Stores. By Jared Kanouse, Staff Writer Flappy Bird is a simple game. Users tap the screen to make a bird flap its wings and…
Academic and Activity Letters Voting Results
Last week students voted online about whether Varsity Letters should be awarded for academic achievements and for participation in school activities and clubs. Of the 492 students that voted on…
Wrong for All the Right Reasons
Question: Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, Is it wrong to not like someone for no reason? If you think about it, having a reason for not liking someone could make you…