Retiring L.A. superintendent discusses traditional and charter school struggles
EDUCATION: On his way out, former LAUSD Superintendent, Ramon C. Cortines, defended his decisions and expressed his thoughts about the push to maximize opportunities in non-traditional school settings. By Matt…
Pita Paradise
RESTAURANT: Fufu’s Mideast Grill is a sensational new restaurant that will have you drooling over the food and always coming back for more. By Dyala Harb, Staff Writer This spectacular…
A Safe Concussion
REVIEW: Concussion fails to make an impact on the controversial subject surrounding football. By Franklin Racobs, Staff Writer Written and directed by Peter Landesman, Concussion is based on the true…
College Board redesigns the SAT
REVAMP: The College Board made many changes to the SAT which will become effective during March 2016. By Ashley Gore, Editor Just about every college-bound student will be forced to…
Poly Performing Arts visits Paris
ADVENTURE: Several Poly band and orchestra members experienced an unforgettable trip to Paris. By Kate Santoso, Staff Writer After the delights of the holidays came to an end, students naturally…
Pick Up Those Paintbrushes
ART: Poly art classes give students the opportunity to unleash their creativity. By Chloe Vega, Staff Writer Students who want to express themselves may find the proper outlet in one…
New Year, New Music
ANTICIPATION: With this album watchlist, you will avoid missing some of the most exciting releases to come in 2016. By Lily Mitchell, Staff Writer With the new year, new jams…
The Art of Dissing
DISS: Popularized outlets in the hip hop community, diss tracks have become an art form. By Michelle Boulos, Staff Writer It’s human nature to want to spite someone who has…
Fresh alumni inform students on higher education
EDUCATION: A panel of Poly High School alumni return to tell students what college is like. By Michelle Boulos, Staff Writer As college application and acceptance season kicks in, students…
An Interview with Kumar Rana
By Emily Hughes, Staff Editor Night was just beginning to edge in as I took a seat on a living room couch next to a gentleman named Kumar Rana, a…