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Artist of the Issue: artist and musician Josephine Hirsh

Artist of the Issue: artist and musician Josephine Hirsh

Miki Chan December 1, 2023

In Poly’s creative landscape, one name stands out like a resonant harmony. Senior Josephine Hirsh, known musically as JOJO AMERICA, executes her multifaceted artistic talent with passion and purpose....

Advice Column: Letters to Santa for Naughty Listers

Advice Column: Letters to Santa for Naughty Listers

Maddie Hays December 1, 2023

It’s a scene we all know well. You’re sitting at the dining room table at the start of Thanksgiving break, writing a letter to Santa. Your parents told you it’s important to get it out of the way...

Quiz: What Your Thanksgiving Dinner Says About You

Quiz: What Your Thanksgiving Dinner Says About You

Jujube Hutt December 1, 2023

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?  Turkey Mashed potatoes, stuffing, or macaroni and cheese Pumpkin pie   What is your ideal way to spend Thanksgiving? Feast with your...

Poly students discuss the 2023 MLB World Series

Poly students discuss the 2023 MLB World Series

Kiki Iribarren-Alvarez December 1, 2023

Did you know the World Series happened? I am completely serious. Not joshing, not jesting, not even joking when I say that it happened. The two teams were filled with young talent, yet no one thought...

Thanksgiving Comic: Drumsticks

Thanksgiving Comic: Drumsticks

Eden Greene December 1, 2023

A commonly told myth is that founding father Benjamin Franklin campaigned for the national bird to be the turkey instead of the bald eagle. This tall tale likely originates from a 1784 letter that Franklin...

Artist of the Issue: Triple threat Grace Salembier

Artist of the Issue: Triple threat Grace Salembier

Lyla Pak, Student contributor October 26, 2023

As Garland’s curtains rise and the familiar piano intro begins, senior Grace Salembier stands, excited to share her passion for performing arts with the sea of familiar faces in front of her. Dancing,...

Halloween comic: Ghosts

Halloween comic: Ghosts

Eden Greene, Student contributor October 26, 2023

Whether we’re elated by the return of pumpkin spice beverages to coffee or we're spending weeks selecting the perfect costume, Spooky Season seems to be universally adored. All of autumn builds to Halloween,...

A review of Bevaris's bakery items

A review of Bevaris’s bakery items

Simon Zernicki-Glover, Assistant life editor October 26, 2023

Even though purchasing from Bevaris for the past week has broken my bank, I have to say their food really hits the spot. Whether it is ribs with mac and cheese, tacos with fried fish or sushi, Bevaris...

Olivia Rodrigo spills her “GUTS” in her new album

Anastasia Arrieta, Student contributer October 26, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo is back and better than ever with her recent release, GUTS. Her sophomore album has already attracted thousands of listeners on various platforms from Spotify to TikTok. In GUTS, Rodrigo...

What it means to take “Ctrl” according to SZA

Filiz Fish, Assistant opinion editor October 26, 2023

Music is more than the noises blaring through our Airpods when we’re supposed to be paying attention in class. Music, like reading, possesses the dual ability to act as a refuge from the disheartening...

Halloween short story: 'Til death

Halloween short story: ‘Til death

Kiki Iribarren-Alvarez, Staff writer October 26, 2023

Listen, my children, and you shall hear the cries of Paul O'Leare. His last moments were filled with terror and fear… In the eerie autumn of 1964, Belinda Brenson was average. I mean, average according...

What Does Your Halloween Costume Say About You?

Anastasia Volkoff, Life editor October 26, 2023

1. You are picking a costume, what do you go as? A. An animal B. A movie/tv character C. An angel, devil, cop, or vampire 2. Pick a top A. Amazon corset B. Something thrifted C. Bodysuit 3....

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