• Tue. May 7th, 2024

The Official Student Paper of Riverside Poly High School

Go Play Outside

SOCIALIZE: The use of modern technology is deteriorating the social skills of the youth. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer Disengaged and bored, the typical 2012 teen checks his or her…

Hallyu Wave Hits America

K-POP: With the advent of PSY’s latest music video “Gangnam Style,” Korean Pop, or Hallyu, has entered the mainstream music scene of the U.S. By Isabel De La Garza, Senior…

Tanning Minors

TAN: Should minors stay banned from using dangerous tanning beds? By Kate Doak, Staff Writer Melanoma, corneal infections, DNA mutations and cataracts: these are only some of the dangers of…

You are on the fast track

EDUCATION: A college program at the Riverside City College is providing incoming freshmen with a two-year guarantee. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor Through Completion Counts, Riverside City College is offering…

Pennies Pack a Punch

PENNY: Getting rid of the penny proposes more loss than gain in the long run. By Amy Wang, Staff Writer Pennies have been a part of our American history since…

In the Red Zone

ICON: The USADA’s doping charges against cyclist Lance Armstrong are only serving to destroy sports fans’ trust in their heroes. By Isaiah Murtaugh, Sports Editor Ever heard of Travis Tygart?…

Hometown Hero

OLYMPIAN: Tyler Clary wins gold and returns home to Riverside for a ceremony in his honor. By Chase Ballard, Staff Writer Swimmer Tyler Clary (class of 2007) won Olympic gold…

A Stage of Transition

TURNOVER: The Poly girls’ volleyball team looks to continue their tradition of succcess with a new head coach and new contributing players. By Chandler Drachslin, Staff Writer It’s here. The…

In the Buff

STREAKING: A letter to the amiable sirs who graced us all with a spectacular view of their hineys. By Isaiah Murtaugh, Sports Editor Dear Sirs, Your recent performance on the…

Are You Ready For Some Football?

RENAISSANCE: This season marks the beginning of a new era for the Poly football team. By Griffin Ferré, Copy Editor When the Bears burst out from behind the giant, green,…

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