Over the past four years of my time in Poly’s high school, I’ve written dozens of Opinion articles critiquing everything from biology dissections to the textbook buyback system and everyone from teachers...
When that final school bell rings in June, the sacred season of summer break begins. Swimsuits replace school uniforms, alarm clocks are silenced and the air smells faintly of both sunscreen and possibility....
At the start of August, each Poly student receives their classes for the upcoming school year. Students rush to MyPoly to check if their friends are in their classes, what free periods they have and who...
If I were an author, I wouldn’t be one who lets their thoughts flow; I'd trap them in airtight metaphors and polish each sentence until it could pass as a riddle. Every word I write would have layers...
As days become hotter, afternoons become freer and a sense of relief after finals sweeps over us all, one thing becomes clear: summer is here. When we think of summer, we imagine a long, fun-filled break,...
Rivalry Week is always one of the most anticipated events of the year—a week packed with fun and engaging competitions designed to foster class spirit and bring joy to Poly Upper School students. However,...
“Why do I write for ‘The Paw Print?’”
This is a question I forced myself to answer while writing this article. Ultimately, I decided that it’s because writing, specifically for the Opinion...
A few weeks ago, I thought I had figured it all out. It was a Saturday afternoon, and I had an entire weekend ahead: perfect for catching up on assignments and prepping for exams. With no distractions...
What does the Judiciary Council do? My honest answer to that question—and the answer I’d expect to hear from many of my peers—is “I don’t know.” The student body’s overall confusion surrounding...
Strolling through quaint French cobblestone streets, picking up a fresh croissant from the local boulangerie on your way to school and roaming open-air markets on the weekend — this is what your life...
At Poly, like most schools, sports have long been a source of pride, with dedicated coaches and a history of competitive teams leading to winning seasons and other athletic achievements. However, in recent...
Talking about climate change can feel like listening to a broken record, except instead of a catchy tune, it’s just scientists yelling, “We're running out of time!” on repeat. Scientists hope to...
