Poly’s Newest Furry Friend
COMPANIONSHIP: Poly welcomes a new therapy dog. By Abigail Burke, Staff Writer Teaching students with learning disabilities proves a unique challenge, especially if students shown signs of anxiety when it…
The Great Shakeout
EARTHQUAKE: Students prepare for the potential dangers of California earthquakes with The Great Shakeout. By Michelle Krakora, Staff Writer On October 20 at 10:20 a.m, schools across California participated in…
Terrible Technology: The Note 7 phone casts doubt over the Samsung company
CREDIBILITY: Samsung’s failure with the new Galaxy Note 7 highlights the company’s flaws, raising concerns about the company’s trustworthiness. By Ernie Mendez, Staff Writer Samsung, a South Korean electronics company,…
Two Door Cinema Club: What took so Long?
NEW RELEASE: Indie band Two Door Cinema Club releases a long awaited third album after a three year hiatus. By Emma Carson, Staff Writer On October 14, the extended break…
New Faces Promise New Results for Poly’s Cross Country Team
CROSS COUNTRY: Three new coaches are hired for Poly’s cross country team. By Andrew Carlson, Staff Writer For the first time, the cross country team has more than just one…
Richard Parkhouse Transforms Education
GUIDANCE: Educational leader Richard Parkhouse assists high schools in becoming an optimal learning environment. By Jacob Ferrall, Staff Writer Richard Parkhouse, creator of the “World’s Greatest Schools” consultant team, decided…
The AP System: A necessary change
REFORM: The Advanced Placement (AP) design has serious issues worth addressing. By Brandon Byrne, Staff Writer AP classes are designed to emulate college courses and to challenge honor students. Students…
Social Media: The Not-So-Silent Player in the 2016 Election
IMPACT: Social media plays a significant role in the current presidential election. By Natalie Apostol, Staff Writer The United States 2016 presidential race is well-regarded as one of our country’s…
Luke Cage Season 1 Review
REVIEW: Luke Cage is Netflix’s third Marvel show, and its first season succeeds with fine performances, excellent direction and fantastic writing. By Danijel Bilaver, Staff Writer Luke Cage is based…
Blink is Back
COMEBACK: American pop punk rock band Blink-182 released California, their seventh studio album, on July 1, 2016. By Jack Weggeland, Staff Writer Much like The Beatles, Backstreet Boys and Genesis,…