Snap Benefits Were Gone – What Did This Mean for America?
By: Noemi Martinez, Staff Writer In light of the longest recorded government shutdown in the United States, SNAP benefits were suspended for over 42 million Americans who rely on them…
Rising Through Adversity – Poly Girl’s Basketball
Written by: Samantha Reed Lady Bears Find Strength in Tough Matchup Against Martin Luther King High School JUST THE BEGINNING: A difficult night becomes a catalyst for improvement, unity, and…
The Wellness Center’s Steps Towards Stress Management
Written by Kathryn Burke, Staff Writer As Finals approach, the Wellness Center reassures AP students by providing helpful ways to manage stress. The week before break, the Wellness Center had…
Senior Insights: The College Application Process
Written by Isaac Villegas, Staff Writer Read more about a few Poly seniors (Class of 2026) that are currently working through the college application process and what their general thoughts…
Orchestra Had A Ball At Their First Concert Of The Year
By Jacob Flores, Staff Writer (Photo by Mathew Schiller, Orchestra concert) On October 28th the Orchestra had their first concert of the year with the theme of “Masquerade.” The concert…
The Slow Death of Dog Whistles
By Ella Fortine, Staff Writer Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Nick Fuentes has shown that mere quiet signaling might no longer be necessary for extremists in today’s Republican party. Nick…
Poly’s Hidden Heroes on the Field
Written by: Ariel Connell, staff writer While the football players get the recognition they deserve, sports photographers are out there working just as hard for their craft. As football season…
A Pageant Most Unregal: The No Kings Protests
Written by: Lyle Weems, Staff Writer On Saturday October 18, 2025, millions of people from across the nation rose together once again in protest against Trump, and his dictator-like presidency.…
Poly’s Newest AP: What Art History has to Offer
Written by Emelia Gaines, Staff Writer AP Art History offers high school students a unique opportunity to explore global cultures through art, architecture, and historical context. This article dives deeper…
The Democratic Party’s Future: Prop 50 and Zohran Mamdani
Written by Ella Fortine, Staff Writer Last week’s elections came with big wins for the Democratic Party nationwide, but what is the best way forward? On November 5th, 2024, the…