How to have the perfect handshake
9 November 2012 INTERACTION: Studies show that a good handshake leads to a more pleasant encounter between two people. By John Burke, Staff Writer Researchers at the University of Illinois…
Theater performs Sleepy Hollow and other scary stories
DRAMA: Poly students perform the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Riverside Poly High School students perform musical plays for the Halloween season the first week of…
Students recognized for excellence
EDUCATION: The AP Scholar Program awards achieved students. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Poly students are recognized for their academic achievements. Advanced placement (AP) level students who have demonstrated their…
Anti-bullying campaign targets parent involvement
INTERVENTION: A new anti-bullying campaign is aimed at parents as well as children. By Hannah Lerstad, News Writer The Be More Than a Bystander campaign targets parents and the influence…
Poly’s football team receives tutoring
TUTORING: Football players get after-school homework help. By Hannah Lerstad, News Writer Poly’s Varsity and Junior Varsity football players have mandatory after-school tutoring if their GPAs are below a 2.5.…
Riverside celebrates Day of the Dead
CULTURE: Riverside hosts its annual Day of the Dead celebration By John Burke, Staff Writer Last Friday, November 2, Riverside hosted its annual Day of the Dead (Dio de los…
How to have the perfect handshake
INTERACTION: Studies show that a good handshake leads to a more pleasant encounter between two people. By John Burke, Staff Writer Researchers at the University of Illinois found that a…
Disney has gone to the dark side
ENTERTAINMENT: The Walt Disney Company recently bought Lucasfilm. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and Iron Man welcome Luke Skywalker and Han Solo to their Disney home.…
Bailey runs for mayor
Rusty Bailey looks to play a new role in the community, if elected mayor. LEADERSHIP: Poly High School’s Rusty Bailey is running for mayor. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Rusty…