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Poly debaters compete at UC Berkeley

Poly debaters compete at UC Berkeley

Madeline Bray October 28, 2024

Seven teams from Poly’s debate program competed at the Cal Parli Invitational debate tournament, hosted by the University of California, Berkeley on Oct. 5 and 6 this year. Freshmen Ella Dan and Ariana...

Climate Coalition to build a hügel on Arden Lawn

Ryan Kim October 28, 2024

Why are the old oak trees and sparse patches of grass the only flora of Arden Lawn? It’s because of Arden's compacted soil. Gesturing to water that ran from the sprinklers without soaking into the...

First Fifth Quarter

First Fifth Quarter

Lauren Poplock October 28, 2024

Upper School students trickled onto McWilliams Courtyard during lunch on Friday, Sept. 20, eager to observe the first Fifth Quarter of the year. Hosted by the Poly Arts Student Council (PASC), Fifth Quarters...

Poly celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Poly celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Jujube Hutt October 28, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 10, the Upper School community celebrated Latinx and Hispanic cultures with an assembly hosted by Latines Unides, Las Monarcas, and the World Languages program. The assembly fell during...

The restructuring of freshman Outdoor Education

The restructuring of freshman Outdoor Education

Annie Delbridge October 28, 2024

As part of the newly restructured Outdoor Education program, the ninth grade class embarked on a sustainability-focused excursion to Jameson Ranch during the week of Sept. 23-27. Though there have...

Poly withdraws from the PolyFields project

Lily Pak, Caralee Wang and News Staff October 28, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Poly announced they would no longer continue with the PolyFields project, due to expense and complex development requirements. With the intention of honoring the historical and ecological...

Students join the Homeboy Run

Students join the Homeboy Run

Anya Matz October 28, 2024

This year, 28 Poly students joined runners, walkers and volunteers hailing from all over Los Angeles to participate in the 15th annual Homeboy 5K Run/Walk hosted by Homeboy Industries. Homeboy Industries,...

Panther Club hosts 25th Friday Night Lights

Panther Club hosts 25th Friday Night Lights

Maya Gulati and Michelle Xu October 28, 2024

In 1999, the Poly Panther Club hosted a casual backyard party that eventually became the tradition of Friday Night Lights we know today. On Friday, Sept. 20, the Panther Club hosted the 25th annual Friday...

Poly students share their thoughts on the 2024 presidential election

Poly students share their thoughts on the 2024 presidential election

Maddie Delbridge October 28, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election marked by fierce division rapidly approaches, Poly students are attuned to the political stakes of this election even though most are not old enough to vote. Some...

Human Development becomes a full-time 9th grade class

Lauren Poplock September 13, 2024

Unlike in previous years, this year’s ninth grade Human Development classes will meet four times per rotation for a semester. Consequently, beginning with the class of 2028, students will not take Human...

PolyGlobal assembly recounts 2024 travel programs

PolyGlobal assembly recounts 2024 travel programs

Aidan Shih September 13, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 2, Upper School students trickled into Garland Theater to watch a presentation from the students who attended the 2024 travel programs offered by PolyGlobal (formerly named the Global...

The Speech Collective hosts the first community engagement event of the year

The Speech Collective hosts the first community engagement event of the year

Madeline Bray September 13, 2024

Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, affects 40% percent of people globally. On Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, The Speech Collective led the first Poly significant experience of the year at Hastings...

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