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Elementary Brings Sherlock Holmes to America

By Shelby Clemons, Staff Writer Like many shows these days, Elementary is an American remake of a show originally done in the U.K. But unlike many prior attempts at this…

Homeland is Back for Second Term

By Aaron Sanders, Diversion Editor Coming off an unexpected Emmy win for Best TV Drama three weeks ago, Homeland returns in full swing. Taking place five months after the events…

Dexter Returns in Full Form

By Aaron Sanders, Diversions Editor The last few seasons of Dexter have witnessed a steady decline in quality since the shocking Season Four finale, which left fans in perpetual awe…

Looper (R) Review

Directed by: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt and Paul Dano What It’s About: An assassin in the near future hunts his future self when his own…

Bilingual Benefits

BILINGUAL: Learning a second language benefits students in multiple ways. By Amy Wang, Staff Writer Bibb County’s superintendent Romain Dallemand is bringing big changes to public schools in Macon, Georgia.…

Animation Generation

NOSTALGIA: Poly’s 2012 Homecoming theme has students hearkening back to their childhood favorites. By Hanna Bernbaum, Focus Editor Next week Poly students will take on the personas of television cartoon…

An American Tradition

HOMECOMING: Learn about the history of the homecoming tradition and when it started at Poly. By Mathea Elnar, Focus Editor For decades, universities and high schools across the U.S. have…

God-Fearing Democrats

GOD: The Democrats cannot seem to make up their mind regarding God and Jerusalem. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer Recently the Democratic Party found itself “flip flopping” over whether or…

Schiller’s got skills

Matthew Schiller received a desk set from Yale University. AWARDS: Yale University gave Mr. Schiller an award of excellence. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor Mathew Schiller, a chemistry teacher at…

Mumford and Sons – Babel Review

By Cole Nelson, Staff Writer The banjo has evolved from a finger-plucking redneck instrument to a practical instrument choice for the rock bands, all because of a little English band…

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