Kindness Kounts
CARING: A new program implemented at Poly that rewards kind behavior. By Micah Pierce, Staff Writer This past month, Poly teachers all received several neon green Kindness Kounts tickets. These…
Desus and Mero
Television: The television show “Desus and Mero” reaches its one year mark on Viceland. By Maxen Olvera, Staff Writer The TV network Viceland airs, comedy, cooking, and documentaries, and the…
Let’s Not Go Mental
By Michelle Boulos, Editor This “mental health” commentary during tragedy needs to stop. It doesn’t help families of victims knowing that their loved ones were senselessly killed because someone is…
Poly’s Muay Thai Kickboxer
ALUMNI: Champion Muay Thai kickboxer Tiffany Van Soest describes her life after Poly and her road to success. By Kate Santoso, Editor Since 1887, Poly High School has committed not…
Poly Welcomes New Volleyball Coaches
NOVELTY: New coaches Mike Cardey and James Burnham bring pristine coaching techniques to Poly boys’ volleyball program. By Kelsey Chamberlain, Staff Writer As the 2017-2018 school year continues to unfold,…
Construction Phase II
Construction Phase II By Jacob Ferrall, Editor PROGRESS: As the air conditioning project is wrapping up, other improvements to campus are considered. For the last couple of years the heating,…
Why Hate Speech is Free Speech
HATE: The Supreme Court legally recognizes “Hate Speech” as Free Speech. By Ben Diguglielmo, Staff Writer On June 19, 2017, the supreme court unanimously ruled that hate speech is protected…
Poly Theater’s “Steel Magnolias” opens this week
THEATER: Poly’s theater performs the play “Steel Magnolias” this week. By Esther Whang, Staff Writer Poly theater’s performances of “Steel Magnolias,” directed by Kaiah Costa, take place from September 21…
Devoted Teacher Receives Recognition
DISTINGUISHED: Poly English teacher Mrs. Yeyna is awarded for her outstanding work inside and outside the classroom. By Chloe Vega, Staff Writer This past month, 58 teachers and 30 counselors,…
The Earth is one hot topic
CLIMATE CHANGE: Climate change is drastically changing our environment for the worst. By Gregory Mikol, Staff Writer Climate change is a subject debated by scientists and politicians alike, and is…