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Exploring the pain cave: cross country starts the season with impressive resilience

Exploring the pain cave: cross country starts the season with impressive resilience

Camellia Ding, Sports editor September 13, 2024

Record-shattering temperatures in the Los Angeles area have produced zero friction for Poly’s cross-country team who have started off the season speeding past the finish line. With strong performances...

AOTI: Mariel Vargas-vonBreymann

AOTI: Mariel Vargas-vonBreymann

Alexandra Tan September 13, 2024

Whether she’s in Garland, behind the curtains ready to perform, or in Boswell, planning her next art piece, senior Mariel Vargas-vonBreymann always finds time to pursue her many different art interests. Immersing...

The case for joining debate

The case for joining debate

Ashlyn Motley September 13, 2024

According to the National Society Anxiety Center, more people fear public speaking than spiders, heights or even death. Similarly, Forbes Magazine reported that nearly 75% of the entire population fear...

Dean, director, teacher: Cynthia Crass bids farewell

Dean, director, teacher: Cynthia Crass bids farewell

Maddie Delbridge June 7, 2024

Whether teaching theater in the classroom, directing student performers on the Garland stage, or mentoring sophomores in Haaga, Upper School 10th Grade Dean and Performing Arts teacher Cynthia Crass has...

Pressure to passion: summer productivity reimagined

Pressure to passion: summer productivity reimagined

Miki Chan April 26, 2024

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...

Adding rigor to the history department

Adding rigor to the history department

Maddie Hays April 26, 2024

The College Board, infamous for administering the SAT and instilling fear in Poly Upper School Students, also offers Advanced Placement (AP) Courses to high school students that are designed to mirror...

Poly continues six-year partnership with iThuba by sending Upper School students to South Africa for the second time

Poly continues six-year partnership with iThuba by sending Upper School students to South Africa for the second time

Ashley Kim April 26, 2024

With the goal of uniting cultures and deep-diving into the origins of apartheid, 12 Poly Upper School students and three Poly chaperones flew to Cape Town, South Africa on the Global Initiatives Program’s...

The unspoken truth: private tutoring at Poly

The unspoken truth: private tutoring at Poly

Alexandra Kim March 15, 2024

Over the last decade, the private tutoring industry has boomed — and with increased demand has come exorbitant prices. At companies such as Compass and Advantage Testing, tutors charge between $170 and...

Boys volleyball setting the standard

Boys volleyball setting the standard

Luke Kim March 15, 2024

“Again!” head coach Jack Prater hollered; his voice catalyzing the team’s next set of sprints. Beads of sweat streaked down the boys’ cheeks and squeaks from their shoes on the hardwood floor echoed...

Poly junior Theodore Kratter awarded George Olah Fellowship for Creativity in Science and Engineering

Poly junior Theodore Kratter awarded George Olah Fellowship for Creativity in Science and Engineering

Ashley Kim March 15, 2024

This year marks the fifth annual competition for the George Olah Fellowship for Creativity in Science and Engineering, which honors the life of George Olah, Nobel Prize Award winner in Chemistry, University...

Examining the pressure to change the world single-handedly

Examining the pressure to change the world single-handedly

Anya Matz March 15, 2024

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...

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