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“They will come for you too”: Rose and the Rime’s gripping tale of love, loss, and loyalty (as portrayed by the Payton Players)
Rose and Rime: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Loyalty documented through pictures
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Hanging tough: How Payton student Alex Zhu Conquers the Climbing Wall
Alex Zhu excels at competitive boulder climbing, a rigorous sport that’s quickly growing in popularity
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Pets at Payton Continued!!!
The Payton community shares a deep bond over their pets’ quirky personalities and the unconditional love they bring, creating cherished moments and lasting connections.
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Marking five years since CPS shutdown: Students reflect on the impact of COVID-19
By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor On March 13, 2020, Gov. JB Pritzker issued a mandate closing all public schools in the state of Illinois in order to “mitigate the spread of…
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Meet your 2025-26 LSC student representatives
Payton High School elected three new student representatives to its Local School Council (LSC) for 2025-26. The LSC oversees financial decisions, student behavior, and communication. Representatives aim to improve budgeting efficiency, enhance communication, and…
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“Party of Reagan” no more: the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and a new GOP foreign policy
By Kieran Blake, Sports Editor I have mixed feelings about Ronald Reagan’s presidency. As a liberal, I dislike his tax cuts for the rich. I loathe the way he handled the racially-motivated War on…
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Staff Editorial: In Defense of a Student-led Sweetness Day
Payton High School’s Sweetness Day, honoring Walter Payton’s legacy, underwent changes in 2025. The administration assigned activities for underclassmen, while seniors chose their projects. Critics argue this shift diminished student initiative and meaningful engagement,…
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[Photo gallery] Sweetness Day 2025
By Charles Zimmer, Staff Photographer On March 3, advisories 601 and 602 went to Cummings Park for the annual Sweetness Day, a tradition that is held in high regard within the Payton community due…
