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A taste of summer: This season's best smoothies

A taste of summer: This season’s best smoothies

Karina Kim, Student contributor June 6, 2025

As the days grow longer and temperatures climb, a cool, delicious smoothie is the perfect refreshment to kick off the summer season. Flavorful and hydrating, these drinks are typically made with fresh...

Juneteenth spotlight

Juneteenth spotlight

Jemma Yuan, Assistant life editor June 6, 2025

As Juneteenth approaches on June 19, you may find yourself asking: What is this holiday, and what does it represent? For some, the holiday passes by without them realizing it; for others, it’s a long-held...

AOTI: Dancer Ashley Kate Jihoo Kim

AOTI: Dancer Ashley Kate Jihoo Kim

Lily Pak, Assistant life editor June 6, 2025

Senior Ashley Kim is known as a dedicated member of Poly’s ASB, one of the Editors-in-Chief of this newspaper and a vital member of Poly’s dance program. From pirouettes to leaps, she graces the stage...

Why you need to try grandma hobbies

Why you need to try grandma hobbies

Leela Wahl, Staff writer June 6, 2025

Finding time to relax and destress as a Poly student is no easy task, especially during heavy weeks of tests and projects. I’m sure we’ve all felt the recent tension spreading across campus amidst...

"Sinners" movie review

“Sinners” movie review

Eleanor Yohalem, Assistant life editor June 6, 2025

While Ryan Coogler is known for directing superhero and action movies, such as the “Black Panther” and “Creed” series, his new box office hit “Sinners” takes on a new tone. The film blends...

Summer bucket list

Summer bucket list

Lily Pak and Eleanor Yohalem June 6, 2025

Go to the beach with your friends Go to a concert Go on a hike Go mini golfing Make homemade ice cream Host a barbecue Go to a summer fair Go to the farmer’s market Try an...

59 Questions with Mark Rasic

59 Questions with Mark Rasic

Lily Pak and Eleanor Yohalem May 2, 2025

Inspired by Vogue’s popular YouTube series entitled “73 Questions,” the Life section challenged Poly’s Director of College Counseling and 11th/12th Grade Dean Mark Rasic to answer 59 rapid fire...

Study break ideas

Jemma Yuan May 2, 2025

AP test season—an annual celebration of academic endurance where students nationwide voluntarily sign up for multiple-choice despair and essay prompts that sound like a sentient thesaurus wrote them—has...

AOTI: Filmmaker, violinist and visual artist  Ollie Arteaga-Johnson

AOTI: Filmmaker, violinist and visual artist Ollie Arteaga-Johnson

Madeline Bray and Audrey Ma May 2, 2025

Poly senior Ollie-Arteaga-Johnson, a multifaceted artist, can be found in Boswell writing scripts for his films, working on a visual art piece or in Garland practicing his violin. When senior Jorge...

Examining female student leadership at Poly

Examining female student leadership at Poly

Leela Wahl May 2, 2025

Female leadership at Poly shines in many different roles at our school, yet is underrepresented in other positions, particularly those chosen by students. Poly showcases strong female leaders in various...

How Poly reacts to hate speech

Simon Zernicki-Glover May 2, 2025

On Tuesday morning of Rivalry Week, instead of the usual hustle and bustle that takes place before the community time performances, Upper School Director José Melgoza and Director of Diversity, Equity...

Poly Communications

AOTI: Actress, dancer and musician Hampton Persaud

Simon Zernicki-Glover March 21, 2025

Poly senior Hampton Persaud can be found dancing in the Garland dance studio, perfecting a piano piece in the choral room or gracing the Garland stage. Persaud enjoys many forms of art and first started...

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