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…
Deadpool: A Hero Who’s a Fool
REVIEW: Deadpool’s jaw-dropping action scenes cannot compensate for its corny humor and predictable plot. By Brandon Byrne, Staff Writer Marvel Studios is beginning to take a new direction in its…
Poly’s King of Chess
ALUMNI: Chess grandmaster Larry Christiansen recalls his years at Poly High. By Emily Hughes, Staff Editor For students attending a school with such a rich history dating all the way…
Around the World for a Million Dollars
REALITY TV: CBS’s The Amazing Race returns and opens with some very special contestants. By Emma Carson, Staff Writer On February 12, 2016, CBS kicked off the 28th season of…
Selectivity and a Better Education are not Correlated
REDEFINITION: We must crush the perception that the most prestigious universities are intrinsically superior to other universities. By Matthew Saenz, Staff Editor From Timbuktu to Texas, from Calcutta to California,…
Kanye West’s Album: A Hit, but Not for Sale
MUSIC: Kanye West’s album The Life of Pablo is a sensation, but not available for download on Apple Music or free streaming on Spotify. By Avelina Maier, Staff Writer Kanye’s…
CDC reacts to chain of teen suicides
PREVENTION: The CDC conducts a study to prevent more of the mounting suicides in the Palo Alto area. By Emma Carson, Staff Writer On February 16, 2016, news sources everywhere…
Ground Control to His Legacy
BOWIE: Let’s take our spaceship on a trip through the iconic and powerful impact left behind by David Bowie. By Lily Mitchell, Staff Writer On January 10, 2016, two days…
Entertainment or Competition?
ALL-STARS: The NBA All-Star Game has become “the world’s most talented pickup game.” By Andrew Carlson, Staff Writer To be selected for the annual All Star game used to be…