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  • Finding a club at Payton

    By Isabelle Ravanas, Editor-In-Chief Read more

  • Rehumanizing school closures: “Saving money” but hurting students (Multimedia Podcast)

    By Addie Daab, Alexandros Kroner, Colin Symons, Jada Wordlaw, and Natalie Soutonglang, Contributors Students in Multimedia Literacy built projects to address inequities in Chicago Public Schools. Our project, Rehumanizing School Closures, focuses on raising awareness around the impacts of school closures. This first episode of our podcast introduces the events and social and educational consequences Read more

  • Whole lotta spirit: Pilot episode (Multimedia Podcast)

    By Bennett Patterson, Brennan Moore, Brit Rothstein, Julian Villegas, and Kyle Osterman, Contributors Hosted by a group of five student athletes, this podcast dives into the current state of school spirit at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School in Chicago. This episode introduces our year long plans and solutions to help fix the lack of Read more

  • Bridging the gap: Supporting Diverse Learners at Walter Payton High School (Multimedia Podcast)

    By: Ainsley Howington and Kevin McCrary This podcast calls for change, educates, and teaches empathy for student leaders with and without disabilities who want to make the Walter Payton College Preparatory High School environment more inclusive for students with disabilities. Listen to the podcast here: http://www.buzzsprout.com/1947370/10151153-bridging-the-gap-supporting-diverse-learners-at-walter-payton-high-school Read more

  • Mask-wearing gets grizzly

    By Liam Willis, Contributor Read more

  • Meet Barry

    By Cyrianna Lara, Contributor Read more

  • Op-Ed: Standing up and walking out: Why students are questioning leadership and safety in schools 

    By Natalie Soutonglang, Contributor Students gather outside the school before heading downtown to the all-city demonstration. On January 3, the first day back after winter break, I logged into my first-period class via Google Meet. I was greeted by faceless Google icons and a wave of deja-vu, having experienced the exact same conditions only a Read more

  • Payton’s transformation: A sports school

    By: Hadli Joyce, Staff Writer Walter Payton College Prep: The CPS high school named after the NFL alum and Chicago legend. Even though the school is named after such a prominent football player, Payton isn’t commonly known for its sports and is often overlooked by students looking to pursue athletics. Senior Oliver Bruce ‘22, a Read more

  • Meet the Director of Climate and Culture: Ms. Kat Hindmand

    By Megha Khemka, Copy Editor Ms. Kat is Payton’s Director of Climate and Culture. She wants students to know that her office is a safe place to hang out, cry, or take a minute to get themselves together. Paw Print: Hello. Would you like to introduce yourself?  Ms. Kat Hindmand: My name is Kat Hindmand. Read more

  • BREAKING NEWS: CPS to go mask-optional

    By Isabelle Ravanas, Editor-In-Chief On Monday, Mar. 7, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) released a statement stating that the district will go mask-optional by Mar. 14, signaling a shift from its previous attitude around masking in schools. Around the country, mask mandates vary vastly by state with some states having done away with their mandates as Read more

  • Alice Ginsburg and the legacy of the Holocaust: Lessons for today’s youth

    By Megha Khemka, Copy Editor Alice Ginsburg, now 91, wants today’s young people to gain insights into the urgency of fighting hate from her experiences during the Holocaust. Photo used with permission from the Museum of Jewish Heritage. In response to the increase in anti-Semitic attacks across the country, the following is a reminder to Read more

  • The unity of Black Student Union

    By Edna Aman, Contributor BSU held a postponed Kwanzaa celebration on the last day of Black History Month with food, singing, and overall festivities celebrating Blackness. The founding of the BSU club signified a new beginning for Black students within the Payton community. Payton students with roots in the African American Identity Club found community Read more

  • Student Government votes on new election procedures

    By: Aaron Faier, Editor-in-Chief* Payton’s Student Government introduced new election procedures on February 9th and took a final vote on them February 10th. These procedures include a new Election Committee, new campaign rules, changes to thes procedure for the election of the freshman class chair, and a change to the voting procedure for Executive Board Read more

  • Crossword: College decisions

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  • The effect of gun violence on a student’s daily life

    By Vivian Kaleta, Copy Editor Payton’s security guards complete random bag checks every morning to ensure a safe school environment.   “Be aware of what you’re doing. Always. Because the minute you let your guard down, things can change.”  This advice was given by Kayla Sykes, a 16-year-old North Grand Highschool student who is affected by Read more

  • SAT changes – what to expect

    By Ella Schaffer, Staff Writer A student studies for the SAT in the school library during enrichment. On January 25, 2022 the College Board announced changes to the SAT regarding length and accessibility, which will be instituted in 2024. Adjustments to the SAT include a shorter exam, a built in Desmos calculator, “less wordy math Read more