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...
When I was younger and I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I responded that I didn’t know, but I wanted to “do something big.” I felt I would only be fulfilled if I made an appreciable...
On Feb. 17, Donald Trump unveiled his new shoes at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia. Named the “Never Surrender High-Top,” the shoe features a gold-painted exterior, an American flag, and a large T in the...
“Always an angel, never a god.” A month ago, I stumbled upon these lyrics from the song “Not Strong Enough” by Boygenius. This line has been interpreted in multiple ways on social media, like constantly...
In a world where attention spans dwindle to the length of a TikTok video, it’s no surprise that the pace of growing up seems to have hit fast-forward. But as we witness ten-year-olds perusing Sephora...
It was January 25th. The sun covered the entire campus in a blanket of light and warmth. A crisp breeze flowed through the trees, over Haaga House, and onto the sophomore patio. A group of students gathered...
In a stressful world full of social media, cancel culture and articles analyzing every move of celebrities, we are constantly surrounded by "public opinion." Simply put, public opinion is the opinion that...
