Easter Monday. A time for Christians to continue celebrating Jesus' resurrection, commemorated on Easter Sunday, and his ongoing presence on Earth. It is when millions of Americans pray and celebrate,...
Just last month, a group of five Poly students, including myself, participated in the annual LA County Science & Engineering Fair (LACSEF). The event is both an exhibition and a competition for...
"We come to this place for magic.” Nicole Kidman's words give us this promise before the lights dim. "We come to AMC Theatres to laugh, to cry, to care," because we need that. All of us. There is something...
“17-Year-Old Larissa Rodriguez Dies After Drinking Alani Nu Energy Drink.”
This headline has circulated news outlets and flooded our TikTok pages in recent days. A high-achieving student and cheerleader,...
What makes someone “smart”? Is it the originality of their thoughts, or is it the sheer breadth of their knowledge?
This question came to mind when I was mindlessly doomscrolling one evening. I...
Poly is known for offering rigorous courses across all subjects, from the humanities to STEM to the arts. And while many students want to prioritize science and pursue this field, Poly does not advertise...
The bell rings in your ears. You pack up your pencil bag, laptop and water bottle into your backpack while stuffing loose papers back into your binder. You rush to grab your phone, strap on your absurdly...
While students at Poly are expected to meet strict deadlines for their work, teachers are often not held to the same standards. Teachers demand that students abide by clear due dates. When students turn...
In this comic, our spud learns about Marx's "central thesis" in a history class and feels inspired. She takes her friend to a protest and laments the ailments of a capitalist society. However, she is later...
After four crucial years of high school, students gain a greater sense of independence and hopefully graduate as freethinking young adults. However, while many teens are familiar with basic historical...
We all know you’re going to be gumless and lungless if you keep doing Zyns and vapes, but aside from health consequences, nicotine’s social and academic implications seem to be a major benefit for...
Sophomores begin concentrating on chemistry as their first opportunity to study a single scientific discipline in depth. As a foundational science, chemistry demands considerable mental effort and thinking...
