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News in Brief: Trump was Officially Inaugurated as President
News in Brief: Trump was Officially Inaugurated as President
Long-Lasting Midterms Midterm Week: Building the Foundation for Poly Students' Future Achievements
Long-Lasting Midterms Midterm Week: Building the Foundation for Poly Students’ Future Achievements
The Future of NYC Transit: How the MTA Capital Plan and Congestion Pricing Aim to Revive the Subway
The Future of NYC Transit: How the MTA Capital Plan and Congestion Pricing Aim to Revive the Subway
Springing Into the New Year: What’s Next for the US Student Government?
Springing Into the New Year: What’s Next for the US Student Government?
Poly Tackles the Election at a Time of Political Polarization
Poly Tackles the Election at a Time of Political Polarization
Sivin’s “Hot” Take: Why Poly Should be a Beacon on Sustainability
Sivin’s “Hot” Take: Why Poly Should be a Beacon on Sustainability
ACT vs. SAT: Is There a Better Choice?
ACT vs. SAT: Is There a Better Choice?
Do snow days have a future?
A “Popping” Beverage Spot: Kung Fu Tea Review
A “Popping” Beverage Spot: Kung Fu Tea Review
The First Ever Mayor of NYC to be Indicted While In Office; What happens now?
The First Ever Mayor of NYC to be Indicted While In Office; What happens now?
How Social Media Has Changed The Restaurant Scene
How Social Media Has Changed The Restaurant Scene
Poly Prep’s Debate Team: A Legacy of Success
Poly Prep’s Debate Team: A Legacy of Success
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Assembly
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Assembly
Cheer up Poly Prep
Cheer up Poly Prep
What Do Teachers Do Over Winter Break?
End of an Era: Taylor Swift’s Record Shattering Tour is Over
End of an Era: Taylor Swift’s Record Shattering Tour is Over
A review of ‘She Kills Monsters’
A review of ‘She Kills Monsters’
A Celebration of Creativity: The Poly Winter Arts Showcase
A Celebration of Creativity: The Poly Winter Arts Showcase
Nobody Wants This: Can Love Bridge Every Gap?
Nobody Wants This: Can Love Bridge Every Gap?
Afternoon of Student Choreography: Students Debut Their Original Dances
Afternoon of Student Choreography: Students Debut Their Original Dances
New Semester
New Semester
Auditions Day
Auditions Day
Snoopy's Christmas
Snoopy’s Christmas
Pumpkins
Pumpkins
Blue Devil Haloween
Blue Devil Haloween
From Classrooms to Concerts: Ms. Carsello’s Journey with Music
From Classrooms to Concerts: Ms. Carsello’s Journey with Music
An Excellent Addition to the English Department
An Excellent Addition to the English Department
Historically Spirited History Teacher: Caesar Fabella
Historically Spirited History Teacher: Caesar Fabella
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Talent Show Winner
The New Bubble: A Game-Changer for Baseball and Softball
The New Bubble: A Game-Changer for Baseball and Softball
Oasis Night: The Iconic Basketball Game’s Past and Present
Oasis Night: The Iconic Basketball Game’s Past and Present
Poly Prep Boys’ Varsity Basketball: Record-Breaking Players Lead Undefeated Season
Poly Prep Boys’ Varsity Basketball: Record-Breaking Players Lead Undefeated Season
Breaking Down the NFL Conference Championship & Superbowl Predictions
Breaking Down the NFL Conference Championship & Superbowl Predictions
Senior Spotlight: Tallulah Glancy
Senior Spotlight: Tallulah Glancy
Blue vs. Gray: Middle School Basketball Teams Dominate in the Barclays Center
Blue vs. Gray: Middle School Basketball Teams Dominate in the Barclays Center
The Journey Back: Saranicole Marino
The Journey Back: Saranicole Marino
Should There be Gender-divided Sports Clubs
Can Reading Be Fun Again? Reigniting the Joy of Books
Celebrating Diwali: A Colorful Assembly of Light and Tradition
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