Poly offers new art course for the 2016-2017 school year
ART: AP Studio Art emerges as a new opportunity for young artists at Poly. By Dyala Harb, Staff Writer Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art is the very first art portfolio…
Paying More for Pernicious Pop?
TAX: California lawmakers propose a tax on soft drinks. By Andrew Carlson, Staff Writer On March 8, 2016, state lawmakers Richard Bloom and Jim Hood proposed a tax on sugary…
A Claustrophobic Shocker
REVIEW: 10 Cloverfield Lane delivers as a thriller shrouded in questions. By Franklin Racobs, Staff Writer 10 Cloverfield Lane, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman,…
Hogwarts Hits Hollywood
POTTER: Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests to visit Hogwarts for the first time this spring. By Chloe Vega, Staff Writer After huge success in Orlando, Florida, Universal Studios has decided…
iPhone S(ize) E(ase)
RELEASE: Apple announces the new, cheaper iPhone SE. By Michelle Boulos, Staff Writer The world has watched the tech giant Apple upgrade the iPhone year after year for the past…
Setting High Standards
TRACK: Abigail Burke looks to continue her dominance on the track field as she soars to new heights. By Jack Weggeland, Staff Writer After only one year of competing on…
Poly’s mock trial team returns from state competition
LAW: Poly High School’s mock trial secured their fifth title in six years at the Riverside County Mock Trial Competition and finished in sixth place at the California State Mock…
Poly Choir presents its first sweetheart concert
VALENTINE: Poly’s choir groups performed in a special Valentine’s Day concert featuring UCR Chamber Singers. By Himadri Ratnayake, Staff Writer Throughout the year, electives such as choir, Advancement Via Individual…
Catastrophic Competition
ACADEMICS: A competitive atmosphere within schools has an overwhelmingly negative effect on students and their education. By Dyala Harb, Staff Writer Competition divides students based on their skill, pushes schools…
The Early Bird Gets the Worm?
DEBATE: Which is preferred by students, a late start or early release? By Jack Weggeland, Staff Writer High schools throughout California provide an opportunity for their students to recharge their…