Having contributed numerous times to the Opinion Section, Peng has noticed that his final drafts often differ significantly from his original ones. He has since realized that much of the published work...
On a typical day at Polytechnic School, the sun blazes down on our open-air campus. Students move between classes, gathering in sun-drenched courtyards and walking across breezy pathways. Although heat...
I’ve experienced the confusion of AI in classrooms firsthand. In many of my classes, I have used AI responsibly, especially for brainstorming ideas or receiving quick study help. I often ask ChatGPT...
At a young age, my family taught me about the unsustainable practices of the meat and dairy industry. I was fortunate to receive this information, which enabled me to make informed choices about my diet....
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 system and everyone from teachers to...
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...
