New National Honor Society opportunity for Poly students
By Emily Hughes, Staff Writer Poly students now have the opportunity to join the National Honor Society (N.H.S.), a prestigious organization that recognizes students who have good leadership, service, scholarship…
Just Bear It: Lucky Class of 2015
GRADUATION: For the first time in Poly High School history, the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) plans to pay for senior expenses. By Valeria Carrillo, Opinions Editor From awkward freshmen…
Poly Gets Crackin’
FUN: Poly Renaissance inspires school spirit through fun activities. By Georgio Elnar, Staff Writer In a typical high school, school spirit is lackluster. However, Poly Bears are finding creative and…
A Tennis Player’s Trip to the Top
JOURNEY: Top varsity tennis player Naomi Valadez recently moved to the United States from Mexico. By Kate Santoso, Staff Writer Imagine moving to a different country, leaving behind friends and…
Common Core: The Power Grab
EDUCATION: Many states have justified objections to the Obama administration’s attempts to implement Common Core standards. By Joseph Nakatani, Staff Writer Under President Barack Obama’s administration, the federal government recently…
The Distorted Dead
ENTERTAINMENT: Straying from the comic book series, the writers of The Walking Dead are creating their own story. By Miguel Toner, Staff Writer With the premiere of season five of…
Students adhere to a new code of conduct
DISCIPLINE: Students face stricter enforcement of newly and formerly established school policies. By Matt Kaye, News Editor On top of the year’s new events, the enforcement of school policies increased,…
What TED Said
MOTIVATION: Twenty moving speakers participated in a TED Talk at the Fox Theater. By Emily Hughes, Staff Writer The historic Fox Theater was one of Riverside’s claims to fame for…
Poly receives sports facility upgrades
BENEFITS: Poly’s new sports facilities provide external and economical rewards. By Timothy Chen, Sports Editor A Measure B bond granted back in 2001 provided Arlington, Ramona, North and Poly High…
Enterovirus generates concern in schools nationwide
VIRUS: Recent outbreaks of the rare Enterovirus DV68 in the U.S. pose a threat to student health. By Matt Saenz, Staff Writer The concept of maintaining good personal health and…