SCHOOL: New members are joining Poly High School’s staff, while some are leaving. By Katie Largent, Staff Writer The school year of 2012 is now introducing 11 new members to…

FILMMAKING: Emily Hagins has become a teen inspiration for aspiring young filmmakers across America. By Cole Nelson, Staff Writer Have you ever imagined having your dream job before getting a…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…