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Setting the tone for inclusion in our education: The implications of President Trump’s initiatives to end DEI
Read more: Setting the tone for inclusion in our education: The implications of President Trump’s initiatives to end DEIStaff writer Mia Mathew discusses the consequences of the Trump administration’s anti-DEI initiatives
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Why CTA Trains are More Dangerous During the Winter
Read more: Why CTA Trains are More Dangerous During the WinterBy Luna Randall and Annabel Simon, Staff Writers Have you ever been fresh out of the freezing cold, trying to get home, when all of…
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An analysis of the 2026 Oscar nominees
Read more: An analysis of the 2026 Oscar nomineesEditor-in-Chief Kieran Blake and Features Editor Elena Whitford share their thoughts on and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards.
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Setting the tone for inclusion in our education: The implications of President Trump’s initiatives to end DEI
Read more: Setting the tone for inclusion in our education: The implications of President Trump’s initiatives to end DEIStaff writer Mia Mathew discusses the consequences of the Trump administration’s anti-DEI initiatives
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Ranking all CPS school lunch entrees, from worst to best
Read more: Ranking all CPS school lunch entrees, from worst to bestOpinions editor Steven Jiang reviews the CPS school lunch food.
Sports
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[Photo Gallery] Homecoming Football Game Payton vs. Brooks
Read more: [Photo Gallery] Homecoming Football Game Payton vs. BrooksPhotos from Gibor (Gabe) Borkowsky On September 19th, Payton Prep’s football team faced off against Prosser High School at Lane Stadium as their Homecoming game.…
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The Chicago Marathon: Payton student Zachary Wong’s running journey to success
Read more: The Chicago Marathon: Payton student Zachary Wong’s running journey to successAmong Payton’s marathoners, Wong stood out for his extraordinary performance.
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Payton’s Scholastic Bowl Updates
Read more: Payton’s Scholastic Bowl UpdatesBy Mia Mathew, Staff Writer Payton’s Scholastic Bowl has had a successful year so far. Scholastic Bowl is an academic competition where students strive to…
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Payton students’ hard work pays off with their amazing work City Science Fair
Read more: Payton students’ hard work pays off with their amazing work City Science FairBy Charles Zimmer, Staff Photographer & Chief Digital Officer At the City Science Fair on Mar. 14, 17 Payton students showcased their research projects. of…
Entertainment
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An analysis of the 2026 Oscar nominees
Read more: An analysis of the 2026 Oscar nomineesEditor-in-Chief Kieran Blake and Features Editor Elena Whitford share their thoughts on and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards.
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Review: “Zootopia 2” tackles deeper topics with heart and humor
Read more: Review: “Zootopia 2” tackles deeper topics with heart and humorArts & Entertainment Editor Isabella Sun reviews “Zootopia 2,” Disney’s sequel to the 2016 smash hit.
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Review: “Jurassic World Rebirth” is an extinction-level mess of a film
Read more: Review: “Jurassic World Rebirth” is an extinction-level mess of a filmBy Charles Zimmer, Chief Digital Officer “Jurassic World Rebirth” is the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, but with the current state of Hollywood,…
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Review: “Hamnet” is a subtly devastating anti-biopic
Read more: Review: “Hamnet” is a subtly devastating anti-biopicFeatures Editor Elena Whitford reviews “Hamnet,” Chloé Zhao’s latest film adapting the namesake 2020 novel by Maggie O’Farrell.
Opinion
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What happens to Chicago’s Old Historic Buildings?
Read more: What happens to Chicago’s Old Historic Buildings?By Luna Randall, Staff Writer The other day, I found out that my elementary school had closed. I felt fairly indifferent to it at first,…
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Why CTA Trains are More Dangerous During the Winter
Read more: Why CTA Trains are More Dangerous During the WinterBy Luna Randall and Annabel Simon, Staff Writers Have you ever been fresh out of the freezing cold, trying to get home, when all of…
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Ranking all CPS school lunch entrees, from worst to best
Read more: Ranking all CPS school lunch entrees, from worst to bestOpinions editor Steven Jiang reviews the CPS school lunch food.
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Op-Ed: Opt out of photo ops
Read more: Op-Ed: Opt out of photo opsEditors-in-Chief Alexa Gola and Kieran Blake ask that Payton celebrate academic achievements and test scores through optional celebratory photos.
