High School Nap Time?
16 January 2013 Question Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, I am a freshman at Poly and I was wondering if teachers could sometimes take their students off of the “Educational Train”…
Failing California
21 January 2013 CALIFORNIA: California is ranked 41 nationally in education. By Stephen Park, Staff Writer According to StudentsFirst, a Sacramento-based group run by Michelle Rhee, California has received an…
A Breath of Smoky Air
22 January 2013 SMOKE: The Riverside wood-burning fireplace ban is best for health and the environment. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer For years, scientists and environmentalists have been warning the…
The Guilt Trip (PG-13): A 95-Minute Road Trip (Duel Reviews)
22 January 2013 Directed by: Anne Fletcher Starring: Barbra Striesand, Seth Rogen, Julene Renee-Preciado and John Hurt What It’s About: A man goes on a road trip with his estranged…
No Girls Allowed?
22 January 2013 SEXISM: The White House is being criticized for a lack of females in the Obama administration. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer Issues such as gun control and…
The Net of Social Security is Tearing
22 January 2013 AID: The age-old aid for the elderly is under pressure. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer The Social Security System is an age-old program that has helped millions…
P!nk’s “The Truth About Love” Rages On
21 January 2013 By Joann Lee, Staff Writer P!nk is back. Her new album, The Truth About Love, proudly displays 15 new songs, all about—you guessed it—love. The album came…
A Far Cry from Home
21 January 2013 By Tyler Demshki, Staff Writer The Far Cry series, developed and published by Ubisoft Entertainment, drops the protagonist into an unfamiliar environment. In the first two installments…
Sports Outlook: Girls’ Soccer
By Chandler Drachslin, Staff Writer 16 January 2013 CIF champions. Three league titles in a row. Undefeated in league. These are some of the goals the girls’ 2012-2013 varsity soccer…
The Word Wright Challenge: Results
16 January 2013 WORD WRIGHT: Poly’s first attempt at this nationwide completion is surprising in the best possible way. By Tyler Demski, Staff writer Just before the end of last…