The Independent Rise
LABELS: The major labels of the music industry are suffering. By Stephen Park, Staff Writer It must be amazing to be a musician; they are treated like royalty and followers…
Oh Geez, Birds and Bees
Question: Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, My parents want to give me the birds and the bees talk, but I’ve been avoiding it out of humiliation. This is the first time…
Hard Work and Dedication
11 October 2013 PERSISTENCE: Varsity runners of the Poly cross country teams face tough competition at the Stanford Invitational and the first League meet. By Jorge Carreon, Staff Writer On…
The Future of Poly’s Campus
PRIDE: Poly’s principal, Michael Roe, plans to facilitate new changes on Poly’s campus. By Timothy Chen, Staff Writer Roe hopes to bring back Poly school spirit and knock King High…
Ballroom Blitz
Question: Dear Poly Spotlight Advice, With the Homecoming dance coming soon, why can’t we dance like they did in the “old days”? When was ballroom dancing deemed as “uncool”? –…
A lift for the hipsters
HANGOUT: Newly built Lift Coffee Roasters becomes a hot spot for Poly High School hipsters. By Birdy Jones, Staff Writer Lift Coffee Roasters is gaining popularity amongst many Poly High…
The Face of Hollywood
MOVIES: Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt takes action to change the way movies and television are made in Hollywood. By Cole Nelson, Diversions Editor Child Star Syndrome: a dreadful disorder diagnosed to…
Student goes from Skid Row to Stanford
INSPIRATION: Samuel Jacobo proves that one can come from anywhere and succeed. By Matt Kaye, Staff Writer Getting into college takes a lot of effort; good grades and impressive extra-curricular…