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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death sparks civic reflection at Poly
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death sparks civic reflection at Poly
February 27, 2026
Students excel in Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
February 27, 2026
What happened to Spring Outdoor Ed?
What happened to Spring Outdoor Ed?
February 27, 2026
Muffins and mayhem: Winter play brings Oscar Wilde to Poly
Muffins and mayhem: Winter play brings Oscar Wilde to Poly
February 27, 2026
Black Student Union hosts Black History Month assembly
Black Student Union hosts Black History Month assembly
February 27, 2026
Affinity group restaurant recommendations: Part one
Affinity group restaurant recommendations: Part one
March 9, 2026
Satire: The situationship epidemic
Satire: The situationship epidemic
February 27, 2026
Is 2026 the new 2016?
Is 2026 the new 2016?
February 27, 2026
What your Chinese zodiac says about you
What your Chinese zodiac says about you
February 27, 2026
Tracing roots: The history and significance of Poly's oak tree
Tracing roots: The history and significance of Poly’s oak tree
February 27, 2026
Teachers should have deadlines too
Teachers should have deadlines too
February 27, 2026
The Modern Spud: Revolution!
The Modern Spud: Revolution!
February 27, 2026
It's time to bring current events to Poly's campus
It’s time to bring current events to Poly’s campus
February 27, 2026
Zyns and vapes are so not chic
Zyns and vapes are so not chic
February 27, 2026
PolyEnriched vs. AP Chemistry: is one option enough?
February 27, 2026
Girls basketball's boundless season
Girls basketball’s boundless season
February 27, 2026
Athlete of the Issue: Momo Tonthat
Athlete of the Issue: Momo Tonthat
February 27, 2026
Athlete of the Issue: Mariana Gomez
Athlete of the Issue: Mariana Gomez
February 27, 2026
Athlete of the Future: Ellie Cheung
Athlete of the Future: Ellie Cheung
February 27, 2026
Girls water polo garners another postseason run
Girls water polo garners another postseason run
February 27, 2026
A conversation with Justice Leondra R. Kruger '93: Our thoughts, reflections and takeaways
A conversation with Justice Leondra R. Kruger ’93: Our thoughts, reflections and takeaways
January 30, 2026
Reflecting on the Making of a Presidential Candidate assembly and political discourse at Poly
Reflecting on the Making of a Presidential Candidate assembly and political discourse at Poly
November 22, 2024
What comes next: A post-election portrait
What comes next: A post-election portrait
November 22, 2024
Adding rigor to the history department
Adding rigor to the history department
April 26, 2024
The unspoken truth: private tutoring at Poly
The unspoken truth: private tutoring at Poly
March 15, 2024
"The Pawdcast" Ep. 3: The Boundless Effort in Making the Dance Concert
“The Pawdcast” Ep. 3: The Boundless Effort in Making the Dance Concert
November 21, 2025
“The Pawdcast” Ep. 2: A Conversation with the New Editors-in-Chief
“The Pawdcast” Ep. 2: A Conversation with the New Editors-in-Chief
June 6, 2025
“The Pawdcast” Ep. 1: Joe Mathews ’91 on journalism and democracy
“The Pawdcast” Ep. 1: Joe Mathews ’91 on journalism and democracy
May 5, 2025

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Maddie Hays

Maddie Hays, Life Editor

Grade: 12

Years on Staff: 4

Fun Fact: I’ve been to 8 countries and 25 US states.

Favorite Books: The Secret History by Donna Tartt, Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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