On the Fringes
RAPE: U.S. Representative Todd Akin is the product of an uneducated society. Kayla Chang, Copy Editor United States Representative Todd Akin was recently chastised by Republicans and Democrats alike for…
High On Welfare
DRUGS: Those applying for welfare should not be subjected to drug testing. Emilie Bean, Opinions Editor Welfare was designed to help people out of the rut they have found themselves…
Where Are You Slender Man?
HORROR: The free computer game Slender has incited mass hysteria around the Internet and inspired a potential new horror icon. By Aaron Sanders, Diversions Editor The past 80 years of…
Thrifting Craze
THRIFTING: Buying second-hand clothing has become a sort of hobby for many young people. By Shelby Clemons, Staff Writer Instead of running to big-name department stores to get the latest…
Increased Budget, Increased improvements
DOWNTOWN: Renovations to the Riverside Convention Center and its outdoor park-like plaza continue. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Construction on the Riverside Convention Center and its new outdoor park-like plaza…
Behind the Curtain
Leti Bernard, Features Editor THEATRICS: A new theater teacher joins the Poly staff, bringing innovative ideas to the program. The Arthur Littleworth Theater, mainly known as the “Little Theater,” has…
Movie Reviews- Lawless
Directed By: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia Labeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke, Jessica Chastain and Guy Pierce What It’s About: Three boot-legging brothers go toe-to-toe with a formidable Chicago deputy MPAA…
Go Play Outside
SOCIALIZE: The use of modern technology is deteriorating the social skills of the youth. By Kate Doak, Staff Writer Disengaged and bored, the typical 2012 teen checks his or her…
Hallyu Wave Hits America
K-POP: With the advent of PSY’s latest music video “Gangnam Style,” Korean Pop, or Hallyu, has entered the mainstream music scene of the U.S. By Isabel De La Garza, Senior…
Tanning Minors
TAN: Should minors stay banned from using dangerous tanning beds? By Kate Doak, Staff Writer Melanoma, corneal infections, DNA mutations and cataracts: these are only some of the dangers of…