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  • 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

  • Holiday Dinner Showdown: Your Culinary Favorites Face Off

    By Matthew Marchbanks, Staff Writer Let the countdown begin… Turkey As the headliner of Thanksgiving dinner, turkey is one of the most iconic elements of a holiday dinner. Despite this clout, turkey still finds itself only coming in tenth on this list. This is because the potential that turkey brings to the table is quite Read more

  • Thanksgiving Dinner Horoscopes

    By Nyarai Khepra Staff Writer Aries: Turkey You’re the main attraction, Aries! People admire your passion and independent spirit.   Taurus: Dressing and Stuffing People either love or hate you, Taurus, but most people love you! You’re dependable, allowing people to rely on you in many ways.   Gemini: Spaghetti Your multi-layered personality allows you Read more

  • The Magic of a Payton Ensemble

    By Hank Fritzmann, Staff Writer When you hear the word “ensemble,” what do you think of? Most think of marching band, their high school football team, and some think of the theater. Angela Valentino ‘18 defines an ensemble as “a group of actors together in the context of one show to foster connections and relationships outside Read more

  • Fixing Illinois’ Inequitable Schools

    By Coleman McJessy Recently, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1947, a first attempt to restructure the inequitable education funding that has defined Illinois for years. Here’s the Breakdown: PROS Illinois’ school funding system has historically disadvantaged struggling school districts by allocating state money based upon performance and local property taxes. The new bill Read more

  • Red Bull Sound Select’s “30 Days in Chicago” showcases a new wave of eclectic, envelope-pushing voices

    By Sarah Jester, Staff Writer On November 9th, a chilly Thursday night, crowds of people screamed with excitement as Kali Uchis’ unmistakable voice rang out through  Thalia Hall’s large speakers. Known for her frequent collaborations with Tyler, The Creator, as well as her glowing EP “Por Vida,” Kali was one of twenty-nine other performers who Read more

  • Payton Players Perform ‘Red Noses’

    Payton Players premiered its performance of the play “Red Noses” on Friday night, in front of a large crowd in the school auditorium. The play, written by Peter Barnes in 1978, is a zany comedy set in France during the Black Death of the 1300s.  Read more

  • Hushed Book Nook?

    By Ben Lohman Payton’s library has been home to many Payton students throughout the years. Recently Payton’s library has been the focus of policy changes with the space becoming a quiet zone. Freddy Martin ‘19 said, “I used to go to the library every day, lunch and during a lot of enrichments. I’ve spent a Read more

  • Glow-in-the-Dark Homecoming Is a Big Success

    Pouring rain outside did nothing to dampen enthusiasm for Payton’s Homecoming dance on Saturday night.  Read more

  • Water Under the Bridge

    Water collects under the train bridge near Payton as the rain pours. Will the water turn to ice as the weather gets colder? Photo by Hank Fritzmann Read more

  • Model UN Team Named Outstanding Delegation at Conference

    Payton’s Model UN team received an Outstanding Delegation award at a conference at the University of Chicago Lab School on Saturday. Read more

  • American Solar Eclipse 2017 Captures Many Eyes

    By Sidrah Tariq What is so amazing and striking that people were talking about and were traveling to see from all over the U.S.? The Great American solar eclipse on August 21. An eclipse is when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. This year, the path to totality was visible crossing the Read more

  • Payton Football Falls to Lincoln Park

    Payton’s football team fell to Lincoln Park 14-0 in a rain-soaked contest Saturday night at Lane Stadium. Read more