The Rise of “Joanne”: a New Era for Pop Music
RELEASE: Lady Gaga’s new album, “Joanne,” is unlike any of her previous works, complete with a new sound, look and meaning. By Marley Brady, Staff Writer Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta,…
Taxing Sugary Drinks will Reduce Obesity
SODA: Will Americans pay the extra quarter for a bottle of soda? By Andrew Carlson, Staff Writer Special occasions. Parties. Social gatherings. It has become an American custom to pop…
Getting Inspired
STEM: Poly sophomore girls take a trip to experience work in technical fields. By Chloe Vega, Staff Writer On Thursday, November 17, 34 Poly sophomore girls participated in the “Inspire…
Say “Yes” to Cannabis: Benefits of Proposition 64
EUPHORIA: California becomes the fourth state to legalize recreational use of marijuana for adults, which will prove to be beneficial for the economy. By Natalie Apostol, Staff Writer Dating back…
Presidential Prediction Disaster
UPSET: Shocking election results leave many popular polls incorrect, but confirm the predictions of several political scientists. By Jacob Ferrall, Staff Writer Leading up to the 2016 presidential election, all…
Astonishing Artwork
PASSION: Poly student Penelope Crowder attains remarkable accomplishments through an individualized approach in her artwork. By Dyala Harb, Editor Although the state of art in high schools has been known…
Donald Trump’s presidency threatens the DREAM Act
DREAM ACT: Illegal immigrants at high schools across the United States are concerned that their opportunity for citizenship and a college education has expired with the election of Donald Trump.…
Common Core changes high school math
MATH: Integrated math classes replace traditional math classes at Poly. By Claudia Smith, Staff Writer Over the past few years, redesigned math courses have supplanted traditional math classes at Poly.…
Breaking (Fake) News! Introducing Artificial Propaganda of Media News Coverage
FAKE: The popularity of fake “news” shows no sign of slowing down. By Cassandra Navarro, Staff Writer Fake news has dominated the newscasting scene in recent weeks. It began with…
Excessive University Admission Rates
EXPECTATIONS: The unnecessary high prices of university tuition has affected college decision making for prospective students. By Cassandra Navarro, Staff Writer College is a subject that frequently receives controversial opinions.…