When you last found a hole in your sock, was your reaction to take out your sewing kit and patch up the hole, or did you immediately order a new pair? For many, the latter prevails every time. Just this...
Every Friday afternoon in fifth grade, my first-grade reading buddy and I sat outside under the warm Los Angeles sun next to a stack of brightly-colored picture books. Shining eyes followed fingers underlining...
Prejudice is not natural. Prejudice is taught. In our homes, sports teams and schools, young boys learn to hate the gender that granted them life. In front of our entire class of eighth-grade boys, a male...
When should you invest in a Roth IRA? What’s the difference between Perkins and Stafford loans? What are the different types of 529 plans? When should you deposit money into a CD versus a regular savings...
The United Nations, an international organization founded to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries, was founded on equality. It gives each country, no matter how small, one vote to speak...
Visualize this: It’s a typical Tuesday morning, and instead of reading through textbooks, we’re scrutinizing a chair on Arden Lawn. We’re trying to put into words how the humble chair relies on pillars...
A long, long time ago, before we were born, before the dinosaurs walked the Earth, before our solar system formed and before the Big Bang, there existed a monster who transcended space and time, floating...
As we start to say goodbye to the fourth and final semester, we welcome the beginning of a well-deserved three-month hiatus. For students, summer represents a chance to catch up on sleep, relax and recharge...
During spring break, I had the opportunity to visit Costa Rica for a Global Initiatives Program trip. While I enjoyed learning about the culture and the Costa Rican government’s efforts in conservation,...
“You’re built like the Michelin man.” “NLE whopper.” “Spiderman: Far From Healthy.” “6 feet wide.” Every day, when Case Baker — better known as CaseOh — turns on his streams for thousands...
With the wide variety of exciting Outdoor Education trips available at Poly, it’s always hard to decide which trip to go on. Last year, after much consideration, I put the Santa Barbara trip down as...
The SAT, formerly known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test, is coming back. Due to the shutdown of testing centers during the pandemic, many colleges and universities, including all Ivy League and University...
