New Year's resolutions date back to ancient civilizations, beginning with the Babylonians and their lunar calendar. Since then, centuries of people have used the start of the new year as a chance to reset...

“I heard that Mr. [REDACTED] has a playlist called “baddie.” “Someone on the senior patio can double your money in a gambling ring.” “Ms. Countryman will give you a Hershey’s kiss if...

The Great Poly Bake Off, Poly’s rendition of the Great British Bake Off, had four submissions this year, two rounds and one winning team. Despite the best efforts of freshmen Rai Gutierrez, Alaya Baral...

By the time “Marty Supreme” ended, we weren’t sure if we’d watched a movie about ping-pong or just been stuck in a very long rally ourselves, ball bouncing nowhere in particular. We wanted to...

When the stress of finals dissipates and the holiday-packed fun of winter break takes over, we’re often left reflecting on the mistakes and successes of the first semester. And when the new semester...

If you have ever read an edition of the “Stall Street Journal” in the restrooms at Poly, you have most likely come across the delightful comics created by senior Sophie Ankeles. With a talent for storytelling...

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, students at Poly are exchanging their summer ensembles for warmer wear. To get a sense of the fashion trends this fall, I spoke with a few students and...

Going back to high school as an adult feels like the plot of a 2000s comedy, one that several alumni teachers at Poly find themselves starring in. There’s something to be said about the way life takes...

Since late September, anyone driving along California Boulevard near Huntington Hospital has likely noticed a line of people standing under a nondescript sign of a croissant with a bow on top. The culprit...

Senior Cici Zhu has had an interest in art for as long as she can remember. Beginning in elementary school, she developed a habit of drawing every single day. “Whenever I’m drawing or doodling, I don’t...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is a great time to pause and ask ourselves, “What are we really grateful for?” Between homework, sports, and extracurricular activities, there isn't much time...

Winter is approaching, which means it’s time to face the annual challenge of finding the perfect gifts for your friends. If you’re stressing about what to get this holiday season, don’t worry. Whether...