Hitting the Standards
TESTS: Standardized tests are necessary to grade students on an equal level. By Amy Wang, Staff Writer The sun is coming out of hiding. The flowers are blooming. The days…
A Common Misconception
19 May 2013 Question: Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, Why does it seem like only guys fall in love? -JSP RESPONSE 1 RESPONSE 2
Response 1
Editor #100 If your past rejection has left you sour, you should not generalize and believe that girls are the heartless ones and guys are the only ones capable of…
Response 2
Editor#79 Despite the fact that girls and guys belong to the same species, it often seems as if each is actually from his or her own planet. Both genders behave…
Dear The Neighbourhood, I Love You.
By Aaron Sanders, Diversions Editor Just when I thought the indie scene was an esoteric invention, local California band The Neighbourhood released their first album I Love You. proving that…
Tony Stark Gets a New Heart
Directed By: Shane Black Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gywenth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Ben Kinglsey and Guy Pierce What It’s About: Tony Stark/Iron Man hunts down an international terrorist known as…
Twelve Reasons to Die is a Killah Album
By Desmond Ho, Staff Writer I’m going to be upfront – I don’t listen to rap very often. Not that I hate it or anything, I just never really got…
CIF Pairings Released
13 May 2013 Today marks the release of the CIF playoff pairings for the Poly Baseball and Softball teams. Both teams are competing in the Division 1 bracket. Baseball will…
Taking Teachers Out of the Grading Process
GRADING: Computer essay grading is not truly that effective. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer Most students have complained about a grade received on an essay and demanded an explanation from…
Music Can’t Remain Silent
DRUMLINE: Linda Murillo (11) and her college-aged teammates win a high title at an international music competition. By Kira Roybal, Staff writer Many Poly students go to school for about…