• Under the Sea: Homecoming 2018

    On September 22, Payton students set up for Homecoming where royalty was crowned. Photos by Veronica Gibson By Pilar Kelly Staff Writer If you scrolled through Instagram in the days following Homecoming, it was most likely swimming with pictures of Payton students amidst a backdrop of mermaids, crabs, and seaweed strung around the atrium. This… Read more

  • Payton Sports Podcast and News (PSPN): Podcast #1

    Payton Sports Podcast Week #1 – Bryce Smith, Oliver Borstein, Henry Persons, and Jonathan Howell   Read more

  • Chicken Cam 2018 is here!

    View the baby chicks from Ms. Barge’s Biology class: Chicken Cam Sorry! The chicken cam is offline until next year. All chicks have found good homes!   Read more

  • Should Teachers Be Armed to Prevent School Shootings?

    Should Teachers Be Armed to Prevent School Shootings?

    In the wake of February’s massacre at a high school in Parkland, Florida, Payton students and faculty shared their thoughts on whether arming teachers would be a proper way to prevent school shootings from happening in the future. Read more

  • 17 Minutes of Silence on 3-14

    Payton students walked out of school today and linked arms around the block to protest gun violence and mourn the loss of 17 students who were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Students observed 17 minutes of silence at 10:00 a.m. in honor of all students who are in fear in their schools. The protest was… Read more

  • Broadcast Bloopers 2.0

    Enjoy the latest broadcast bloopers from Payton News Network. Compiled and edited by Hank Fritzmann   Read more

  • Podcast: Why Do You Drink Coffee?

    How often do you drink coffee? Why do you drink it? Did you miss yours this morning? Coffee Podcast – Small   Read more

  • Winter Blues Got You Down? SADness Could Be to Blame

    By TJ Boland, Staff Writer Do you experience any of the following during the winter season: mood swings, depression, or even increased apathy towards life? If so, you may be one of the growing number of Americans diagnosed with SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder.  SAD can be generally categorized by normal mental health during most of… Read more

  • Girls Volleyball Wins at Senior Night

      Girls Volleyball Senior Night 2018 Read more

  • From Pizza to Craisins – What Rates at Payton

    By Ben Lohman, Staff Writer The rules were simple. Students were asked to review four Payton school lunch entrees (pizza, chicken sandwich, chicken drumsticks, and cheeseburgers) and four side dishes (tater tots, french fries, mashed potatoes, and Craisins). Each student was asked to identify strengths and weaknesses and give an overall grade out of 4… Read more

  • Podcast: Just Kidding, But Seriously… ‘Sharknado’

    Listen to the podcast about “Sharknado.” What does this film mean to you? Read more

  • Multimedia Glimpse: Students with Visual Impairments

    Share Our Vision by Hank Fritzmann, Sarah Tani, and Pablo Padilla, Staff Writers   Tips and Tricks for Helping Students with Visual Impairments By Pablo Padilla, Staff Writer As a visually impaired student I have to say that the Payton community is very safe, welcoming, and helpful. The staff as well as the student body… Read more

  • Video: From the Bench

    Go behind the scenes in exclusive interviews with Payton Boys Basketball players. What are their greatest fears and greatest accomplishments? Read more

  • Video: What High Schoolers Are Actually Wearing

    What are high schoolers actually wearing to school on an everyday basis? See Payton student fashion on an ordinary day. Read more

  • Payton Hosts Annual Model UN Conference

    Payton hosted its annual Model United Nations conference on Saturday, December 2, bringing in dozens of students from around the Chicago area for a day of debate and problem-solving. Read more

  • Payton Celebrates Its Musical Talent at Winter Choir Concert

    Payton’s Beginning Choirs held their Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 12, serenading the audience in the recital hall with a diverse set of pieces, from Christmas classics to a Brazilian folk song. Read more