The Polaris Press

SAFE AT HOME: Protect Yourself and Others

May 11, 2020

This is the film essay I did with The Alamo Drafthouse

Film Through My Lens

February 18, 2020

Female Deficiency: Women Directed Films That Are Oscar Worthy

February 11, 2020

This year's Oscar nominations have sparked a lot of discussion on who was robbed of a nomination, and debates on who is deserving of the win. The glaring problem, however, is how this year is yet another without the...

You and Your Agenda

February 6, 2020

They Did The Right Thing- Director Spike Lee Wins First Oscar

February 6, 2020

After 30 years of making movies as one of the most influential directors of our time, Spike Lee has finally won an Oscar. On Sunday, February 24th, Lee came away with Best Adapted Screenplay for his film, BlacKkKlansman. Lee h...

Price Pressure: Opinion on the Expanding Test Prep Industry

February 6, 2020

The SAT, ACT, AP Exams and SAT Subject Tests are all tests that are looming in the corner of every high schooler’s eye. Over 2.1 million American students took the SAT and ACT in 2018. Students spend hours preparing for the...

Health Matters: The pressure of grades negatively affects students

February 6, 2020

The high schoolers and 8th graders of Ann Richards have just taken their 2019 midterms. With a revised schedule of two classes a day, both two hours long, they take their tests or projects that will account for 25% of their f...

Insert Coin to Begin: The Story of the Starcade and Its Promising Future

May 22, 2019

Staff Sisterhood: A reflection of the community in the staff

May 22, 2019

Pursue Your Passion: 9th Graders Begin Their End-of-the-Year Projects

Cedar Toavs (9) diligently writes during a lunch period.

May 1, 2019

Only He Can Ease Our Minds: Why Ben Platt’s Sing to Me Instead Isn’t a Temporary Love

Only He Can Ease Our Minds: Why Ben Platt’s <i>Sing to Me Instead</i> Isn’t a Temporary Love

May 1, 2019

Marvel in her glory: Why people should allow themselves to like Captain Marvel

April 15, 2019