Author: adviser

  • Sick Tea Remedy

    Prep Time: 10 mins

    Cook Time: 15 mins

     

    Ingredients

    1 pomegranate

    1-2 lemon

    4 cups of water

    Grated Ginger

    Mint Leaves

    Cinnamon powder

    Honey

     

    Tips

    *Taste the tea while you are cooking it to make sure it is not too bitter for your liking

    *If you do not like the texture of the ginger you can always strain it from the tea once it is done cooking

    *The longer you cook it, the more flavor the tea will have

    Instructions 

    1. Scoop the contents from within the pomegranate and place it in a pot

    2. Use a potato mashers to thoroughly squish the juice from the seeds

    3. Strain the juice from the seeds and throw away the seeds

    4. Add the 4-6 cups of water into the same pot as the pomegranate juice and place on medium heat

    5. Add the ginger, cinnamon sticks/powder, and mint leaves into the pot as the tea is cooking, then squeeze the lemons into the mixture

    6. Cook for roughly 15-20 minutes on low heat then serve with honey until it has your desired taste

  • Spirit Spendings

    Holidays are meant to be spent with family and loved ones, but in reality, there is actually more spending on family rather than with family. From November to December, there’s an average of more than one thousand dollars spent on gifts.

    During November from Thanksgiving dinner, to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, over $900 alone are spent. Moving onto December, there is both Christmas and New Years. The spendings here are also sky high, with buying Christmas and New Years decorations and meals, and holiday gifts.

    The real question is: Is spending all of this money for these holidays really worth it?

    I would say it is. In the end, you spend time with family, sharing new memories, laughing and growing a stronger bond with one another.

    As for gifts, it’s always nice to see a smile on someone’s face. It’s even nicer when you’re the reason for it. It doesn’t even have to be family. Seeing your friends happy for receiving something they like is also a good feeling when you’re the one who gave it to them. Teachers too, can leave a wonderful feeling when they give you a warm smile or a kind ‘thank you’ for a simple gift.

    Christmas time is also known for charity and donations, it is one of the best ways anyone can spend their money. We’re lucky to still have generous people who love to give back.

  • Poly Choir Lights Up the Night

    On November 27, Poly’s Jazz Choir performed carols for the Long Beach Christmas tree lighting event held at the Terrace Plaza, also known as, the Long Beach Performing Arts Center.

    The choir consisted of six boys and six girls: Caroline Wolfson, Christine Nguyen, Lauren Wynne, Aiyanna Johns, Caitlyn Song, Caleb Marsh, Dane Camacho, Jay Kumar, Justin Greenwood, Gabriel Vasquez, Jovanni Pham, and Angelo Vano.

    They performed two popular holiday hits, “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”

    Caleb Marsh, a sophomore, in the choir said it felt “festive,” and “rewarding to perform in front of a large audience.” Although the performance was about eight minutes, they were paid which goes straight to the Poly Choir program for the items and materials needed such as choir attire.

    The impressive thing is that this is the second time the city has welcomed the Poly Choir to the Long Beach Christmas tree lighting because, they were in the exact same spot last year. Other than the spectacular carols sang by the choir, the place was fully decorated with Christmas lights and littered with children wanting to take a picture with Mr. Claus and Mrs. Claus.

    Jazz and Poly’s other choirs also had a holiday performance December 6  in the Poly auditorium.

  • An Extra Help: GIFTS FOR HIM AND HER

    HIM

    Gift Cards for Xbox/Playstation/Itunes

    New hoodies (since you took all of his)

    Pair of Van’s or Nike’s

    Caps or beanies

    Video Games

    A watch

    Money

     

    HER

    Gift Sets (Sephora, Target, Bodyshop, etc)

    Gift Cards: for makeup or clothes

    Customized Jewelry

    3D Mink Eyelashes

    Fuzzy Socks

    Accessories

    Candles

  • Holiday movies n’ shows n’ snuggles

    The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Rated PG

    A bored Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, stumbles across Christmastown. When coming into contact with such a merry environment, he gets the idea to spread Christmas joy everywhere, including Halloweentown. However, his attempts to spread the Christmas spirit puts Santa Claus’ life in jeopardy, inevitably creating the nightmare before Christmas.

    Edward Scissorhands (1990) Rated PG-13

    A saleswoman stops at a very creepy house and discovers a dead scientist’s human project, Edward Scissorhands. She takes him back to her home out of pity and he becomes very popular in the neighborhood for his many talents. However, after becoming involved with the wrong crowd, Edward Scissorhands becomes a target due to false accusations and miscommunications.

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Rated PG

    The Whos are enjoying wonderful feasts and celebrations during Christmas time but the Grinch is not impressed! The Grinch’s hatred for laughter, happiness, and the Christmas spirit causes him to come up with a plan that consists of sneaking into the homes of the Whos and stealing their gifts, joy, and Christmas Spirit.

    Home Alone (1990) Rated PG-13

    After having a temper tantrum a day before his family’s big Christmas trip, Kevin McCallister is forced to sleep upstairs in the attic. His anger caused by his family leads to him wishing that he had no family! The next day, Kevin wakes up to an empty house assuming that his wish came true, but in reality his family his parents forgot about him, Kevin enjoys his solitude in his home until burglars come to his home attempting to rob his home. Devoted to protect his home he sets up varios booby traps to catch these thieves.

    Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009) Rated PG

    London is preparing for the merry holiday season but Ebenezer Scrooge is lacking the Christmas spirit. On Christmas Eve, he is awakened by three spirits that show him how miserable he is and how he’s ruined his life being so miserable. The last ghost, The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, reveals to Ebenezer Scrooge the future that awaits him if he continues to lead a miserable life! Scrooge is now faced with a decision: will he choose death or redemption?

  • A Christmas Movie to Die (Hard) For

    Die Hard (1988), a film about a single cop trapped in a skyscraper with twelve terrorists, still remains one of the best Christmas movies of all time, for good reason. It has fun for the whole family.

    The movie begins with a love story of NYPD detective, John McClane (played by Bruce Willis), trying to reconcile with his ex-wife whom he still loves, (something many of us can relate to), flying out to Los Angeles around Christmas time to attend a party with her at this skyscraper where she works. There is plenty of enjoyment to be had in this very relatable story of liking someone who does not like you back.

    On top of the romance, at the heart of this movie is plenty of high-octane action.

    When terrorists take over the building and holds everyone (including John McClane’s wife) hostage, McClane slips away and starts taking out the twelve terrorists one by one in a series of intense, adrenaline-filled action sequences.

    Using hit-and-run guerilla tactics, McClane attacks the bad guys then retreats and hides somewhere in the 40-story skyscraper while the bad guys hunt him down. Unlike most typical action movie heroes, McClane is not invincible; the odds are stacked against him. He gets seriously injured, and at multiple points in the movie, the audience is uncertain if he will succeed or not. His vulnerability grounds his character and makes him believable, and his perseverance to save everyone is admirable, makes the audience root for him. What makes him even more likable is all the sharp, witty one – liners he makes (like most 80s action movie heroes do), providing some comedic relief but without killing the immersion.

    With a little bit of romance, plenty of exciting action, and more than a few comedic  moments, Die Hard provides fun for almost any audience, which is why it’s still one of the best Christmas movies ever and definitely worth checking out.

  • 2018 Winter Activities : Winter Kick’its

    Over break, the activities to do are endless but finding the perfect one can be tough in Long Beach since we don’t get any snow or ice to do fun stuff like snowball fights or make a snowman, there are still some fun things out there that you can do. I’m going to name my five TOP things you can do during break with friends or family.

    One thing you can do is go to the ice skating rink at The Pike.

    Second thing, you can go to Mulligans where one can go kart racing, play miniature golf & laser tag.

    The third activity I recommend is going out to eat. Who doesn’t like food? Anyone is always down to eat.

    Fourth thing you can do is something different like paint-balling or airsofting. Get out your comfort zone.

    The MOLAA on Alamitos Ave is free on Sunday’s when you show your student ID. Consider doing things you have never done before, go thrift shopping to stores like Out of the Closet, Goodwill, or Buffalo Exchange. You can even take a trip to LA on the blue line or red line to visit landmarks like Grand Central Market or Olvera Street.

    Winter break is the time to forget about school and make memories with friends and family. There are so many things to do over break in Long Beach, even in neighboring cities. You can make a trip with your friends and really make the most of the time you have off. Regardless of what you do, you should just enjoy the fact that you are on break and can finally relax for once.

  • Long Beach 2018 Parades : ‘Tis the season to be jolly

    Parades are no place to feel melancholy. With Christmas just around the corner, the following were popular places to go with friends or family to celebrate beforehand:

    On December 1: Belmont Shore Parade- Known for its marching down East second street to the beats of a plethora of marching bands and many dressed up puppys.

    On December 8: Daisy Lane Parade- A long beach tradition filled with nothing but Christmas spirit, making its way down Daisy Avenue.

    On December 8: Naples Island Boat Parade- Large boats floating by while people eat at nearby restaurants and carolers sing holiday songs.

    December 15 will be the Parade of 1000 Lights- Located by Downtown Long Beach’s Shoreline with boats decorated admirably floating by.

    Looking to add some more thrill? Don’t fret, for there are also these following options:

    Christmas Fantasy Parade- Located at Disneyland California as a part of Mickey’s Very Merry Disney Party. (now-January 6, 2019).

    Mickey’s Soundsational Parade- A percussion based parade also located at Disneyland California. (A returning later parade).

    Want even more thrill? Look no further.

    Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™- Universal Studios brings the four Hogwarts™ houses to life as they light them up with spectacular lights. (Now-January 6, 2019).

    Snoopy Ice Show: Merry Christmas Snoopy!- A show at Knott’s Merry Farm filled with striking skating by Snoopy, Peanuts and more! (Now-January 6, 2019).

  • Poly Alumni Success Story

    Majoring in the arts can be a controversial risk for those applying to college because the debate still stands of whether it is a reliable source of income.

    Helena Hsieh has had her successes in the art industry around the country, beginning with her experiences at Poly. She is a former Poly graduate who attended UCLA majoring in English. She continued to pursue her artistic career in graphic design and went to school at the San Francisco Art Institute. Like many, Hsieh used art as an outlet for her emotions that soon developed into a passion when she took art classes as a freshman at Poly.

    When initially applying for colleges, she was unsure of what she truly wanted to do as a career, in her mind art was still a risk because of financial reasons. Her parents were worried that she would not prosper and also remained skeptical that she didn’t choose a secure career in a different industry. Despite possibly disappointing her parents, Hsieh decided to take that risk of becoming an artist. She surpassed the struggling artist stereotype and consistently worked other jobs to make sure she had a stable income. She made connections as she moved farther away from Long Beach and felt like she made the right decision to follow her passion.

    Even after traveling the world, Hsieh realized that Long Beach will always be her home and the place her career took off. Her words of wisdom for those considering art as a career is to always “be passionate.” Do not believe that “what you create has to be mainstream in order to succeed” because then your work would no longer be meaningful to you. Even if times might might be hard financially, “it isn’t always about the money” and the real reward is doing what you love everyday.

  • Signs As Thanksgiving Food

    Aries: Mashed Potatoes

    Taurus: Pumpkin Pie

    Gemini: Green Beans

    Cancer: Stuffing

    Leo: Turkey

    Virgo: Sweet Potatoes

    Libra: Gravy

    Scorpio: Ham

    Sagittarius: Salad

    Capricorn: Cornbread

    Aquarius: Dinner Rolls

    Pisces: Peach Cobbler

  • Must Watch Horror Series

    New shows were recently launched on Netflix, one being The Haunting of Hill House. It is based off the book series written by Shirley Jackson. Created by Mike Flanagan, the show features stars such as; Kate Siegel, Violet McGraw, Michiel Huisman, and many more.

    The show tells about the history of the Crain family’s life growing up in a haunted house.

    Parents Olivia and Hugh Crain are renovating a house while living there with their kids, Steven, Shirley, Luke, Nell, and Theodora.

    The previous family that lived there, known as the Hill family, have an interesting past with the house.

    Each member either died or disappeared mysteriously, but throughout the series the show begins to explain what actually happened to each family member.

    While renovating the house the kids begin to hear noises, see spirits, and the mom begins to go insane. The show flashes back and forth between the past and the present.

    It goes through the hardships each member faced in the house and the ones they are currently experiencing in their own adult lives.

  • New Teen Drama Follows A Witch

    Friday, October 26 was the Netflix premiere of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, created by the same producers as Riverdale.

    The show takes place in Greendale, the neighboring town of Riverdale, but unlike Riverdale the cast deals with things of the supernatural, more specifically witches and warlocks.

    Chilling Adventures of Sabrina deals with Sabrina Spellman, portrayed by Kiernan Shipka, age 16 who is a half-witch and lives with her aunts Hilda and Zelda Spellman, played by Lucy Davis and Miranda Otto, and cousin Ambrose Spellman, portrayed by Chance Perdomo.

    The series includes characters such as Harvey Kinkle, Sabrina’s boyfriend, played by Ross Lynch and her friends Rosalind “Roz” Walker (Jaz Sinclair) and Susie Putnam (Lachlan Watson). The plotline follows Sabrina as she must choose between her mortal life or becoming a full witch and the consequences that follow.

    Although most people believed the series to be a reboot of Sabrina the Teenage Witch it has it’s own canon, although both take inspiration from the comic Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

    The new series takes a much grimmer tone than the sitcom. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina also has lots of diversity representation in the characters, such as People of Color (POC), LGBT characters, and a strong female lead.

    The series is divided into parts, and Part 1 currently has 10 episodes and the duration of each episode lasting about one hour. Cast and crew are currently under production for Part 2, and it is rumored that it will come out sometime next year. Words of a crossover between the show and Riverdale are also spreading.