The King Reigns Over a New Empire
Ab Tudayan, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Opinion
As the gates open for another National Basketball Association (NBA) season, debatably one of the best basketball players on the earth, LeBron James (LBJ), enters a new team: the Los Angeles Lakers. Why is this so important? Well it’s LEBRON FREAKING JAMES. The 3× NBA champion, 3× N...
Letter to The Editor: Mr. Puth Speaks Out About Grad Night
Vincent Puth, Poly High School Activities Director
October 31, 2018
All In Press Dear High Life Editors and Jackrabbit Class of 2019, Thank you for expressing your frustration regarding Grad Night (“Goodbye Disney, Hello Universal” published October 15), giving voice to you and your peers. Let me first state that Grad Night has traditionally been a parent-le...
The AP Room is Now Open
Ana Mejia, Feature Editor
October 31, 2018
This year Jason West, the new AP Coordinator for Poly High School has turned Room 132 into a study lounge for any student who is currently enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement class. This lounge was inspired by a coffee shop as a place where AP student can receive tutoring, study in group,...
Poly North: From a Counselors Perspective
Alicia Perez and Syanne Patton
October 31, 2018
Filed under News
Poly North is an opportunity for sophomores to gain experience in the woods that will dramatically change their lives forever. The origin of Poly North started 4 decades ago. It is focused on supporting the students on a more personal level. Anyone can say that the activities, for instance, the mountain...
New Lock Blocks on Classroom Doors
Brandon Lopez, Contributing writer
October 16, 2018
Filed under News
There was a new lock switch system called Lock Block installed into the Poly high school classroom doors, after a suspect went onto campus armed a few weeks ago, leaving students and teachers in classrooms on campus lockdown. The Lock Block is a stopper device that allows you to keep the door locked...
How to Volunteer Locally
Avannah Frazier, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Filed under Feature
If you're looking to be more involved within the community and volunteer, there are many opportunities to do so. If you’re interested in working with children the YMCA of Greater Long Beach has a variety of volunteer options. Volunteers under 18 have the chance to work in areas like child care,...
Fun Places to Volunteer
Ashlyn Moran, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Filed under Feature
If you are looking for a good way to giving back to your community you can volunteer at multiple places. When you volunteer you can even fall in love with something and find a new hobby. One place you can volunteer at is your local animal shelter. Animal shelters are almost always looking for people...
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities in Long Beach
Yesenia Pacheco, Feature Editor
December 1, 2017
Filed under Feature
Help put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season. From late November thru December Poly is hosting holiday project workshops to help students and clubs earn service hours by donating gifts for elementary school children from low income families in the long beach area. After school from December...
Help for Wildfire Victims
Ana Mejia, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Filed under Feature
In orange country last month a wildfire burned dozens of structures forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes, leaving everything behind. Through generous donations from donors anaheim hills will soon recover. Most charities and organizations prefer monetary donations, it's easier for those...
Tips for Internships
Ana Mejia, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Filed under Feature, Uncategorized
Internships help gain work experiences to help build up your resume, reach goals, improve team working, engagement, employability, communicating, and interpersonal skills, through trainings. First impressions are very important, so keep in mind that to be a professional you must dress like a professional,...
Cross Country: The Last Ride
Maria Yi, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Filed under Sports
On November 1, a number of Poly seniors run the last cross country race of their high school career. Many of these seniors are looking forward to Moore League finals and are hoping to achieve their personal goals of improving with faster finishing times. When asked how the cross country team prepares...
Eric Wilson, #20
Kennelly Khem, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Filed under Sports
Senior year means the end of an era for most students, but for Poly’s linebacker, Eric Wilson, this year is only the beginning. Wilson has been playing football for his entire high school career at Poly. He has met “incredible people from coaches and players to staff members” during his time...
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