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It’s time to rethink the patios

Anya Patel, Assistant opinion editor September 22, 2023

A patio is more than just tables and chairs. It’s a “home base” for students to eat, hang out, meet with teachers, take a break, (attempt to) study, enjoy sunlight and wait while the grades of tomorrow’s...

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The need for climate-friendly school policies

Sophie Pang, Student contributor September 22, 2023

This past July was the hottest month on record since 1880. Although more people are prioritizing climate action, we are already witnessing the irreversible effects of climate change. Increasing frequency...

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The federal government ought to legalize marijuana

Clive Burt, Student contributor September 22, 2023

From its first documented use in China almost 500 years ago to its use today in the United States, cannabis has been used for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Throughout most of the 19th century...

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Addressing gender disparities in the classroom

Filiz Fish, Assistant opinion editor September 22, 2023

At a high school as prestigious as Poly, eager class participation is far from an aberration; however, we don’t always recognize which voices dominate the intellectual sphere. In academic environments,...

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Romanticizing life: finding beauty in the ordinary

Miki Chan, Staff writer September 22, 2023

In an era where both the online realm and the comfort of our homes seamlessly blend into the tapestry of our lives, a captivating trend has quietly taken root on social media: the art of romanticizing...

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Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour: Girlhood in music

Piper Hart, Assistant life editor September 22, 2023

On November 1, 2022, Taylor Swift announced her sixth stadium tour: the Eras Tour. Social media erupted after this announcement, with tickets selling out so quickly that Ticketmaster crashed. Swift traveled...

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Poly should extend the morning break

Allison Zhang, Student contributor September 22, 2023

The bell rings, and the entire Upper School floods to their respective patios. Some students mingle while others enjoy solitude. Many rush to Haaga, grabbing goldfish to replenish their energy for their...

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