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FitBit: Payton’s Newest Health Trend
You have probably seen a good number of people walking around with what looks like a basic silicone bracelet on their wrists. They come in a variety of colors ranging from neutral blacks to colorful pinks and blues. Many of these “bracelets” are actually called Fitbits and are currently all the rage in the health… Read more
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Girls Volleyball Eliminated?
Going into tonight’s game Payton had an advantage against rival Whitney Young. Payton’s team had defeated Whitney during the regular season and had improved their game since then. The first set started off with a 1-0 point advantage due to a Whitney service error. Whitney quickly gained control, but had no huge advantage – the… Read more
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Girls Volleyball Advances to City Semifinals
Payton Girls volleyball easily defeated AgSci in two sets to advance to the City Semifinals this Thursday. Senior Marlee Nork started the game with a 3-0 run. Alina Rosales bounced the team back after two unfortunate errors with a no block kill. The game stayed close until senior Bridget Hayes gave the team a needed… Read more
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Style Watch: Flannel Friday
Have you seen Payton’s latest fashion trend? Many Payton student’s are avid participants in Flannel Friday. Sara Reilly (‘15) says “Flannel Friday is my favorite day of the week because flannel is so versatile and comfortable.” You can wear a t-shirt under an unbuttoned flannel shirt to stay warm or you could tie the shirt… Read more
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Cricket anyone?
By Violeta Lialios-Bouwman Staff Writer Beginning in the 16th century in the grassy dew drop fields of Southern England, a now very popular sport evolved, the national sport of England. Cricket, a classic bat-and-ball game consists of two teams of eleven players. The essence of the game is indeed a lot like baseball, but varies… Read more
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2014 NBA Finals
The NBA Finals haven’t had a consecutive match-up since the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz in 1997 and 1998. The 2013 Finals went seven games with the Miami Heat defeating the San Antonio Spurs to win their second straight title in three straight appearances. This year, the Heat and Spurs meet again. With San… Read more
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Review: “Last Chance High”
“Last Chance High,” a new documentary series from Vice, chronicles the lives of students at CPS’s only therapeutic day school, Moses Montefiore Academy. The school’s purpose is to educate troubled teens who can not succeed in a traditional learning environment due to their behavioral problems. The documentary portrays the students without voiceovers or intervention from… Read more
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Freshman Advice
By Sammy Cousino and Emma Oehring A new year is just around the corner, bringing in a whole new class of freshmen. This one is for you class of 2018. Here is advice current freshmen wish they were given before they started at Payton: Freshman Eli Selz says, “prioritize.” Freshman Casey Jackson says, “get organized.”… Read more
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Best Patios in Chicago
James Malnati Top 3 Patios in Chicago Big Star Located in the heart of Wicker Park, this trendy taco restaurant’s patio is one of the most popular locations in Chicago. Bigger than the actual restaurant itself, the patio is dense and lively, defined by giant yellow umbrellas and multitudes of “see and be seen” hipsters.… Read more
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“Fangirl”: A Good Summer Read
By Lileana Calvillo Staff Writer Cath is eighteen and off to her first year of college, but she’s not looking forward to it with the same giddy anticipation as her twin sister, Wren. Instead, Cath is facing freshman year with dread, peanut butter jars, and energy bars. Split into the first and second semester, Rainbow… Read more
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Four Summer Fashion Tips
Paw Print By Ethan May Staff Writer Going into summer, many people worry about what is and is not the latest fashion and whether they will be complimented or criticized for their wardrobe choices. As the fashion king of Chicago, I would like to give, you, the youth, some tips on how to turn heads… Read more
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Boys Volleyball Team Sets New Record, 30-8 Season
By Julia Huebner Staff Writer Walter Payton’s boys Varsity volleyball team traveled to the state tournament on June 6, placing sixth overall. This was the third year in a row that the team advanced to the state competition. The Grizzlies entered the court with an impressive 30-7 record, numerically indicating a long season of success.… Read more
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Payton Baseball Playing Strong After Rough Season
The Payton baseball team has always shown a lot of promise. They have been in one of the top conferences in the city for the last several years. Their sophomore team came in the top four in the city playoff tournament last year, losing to the city champs, Lane Tech. And at the beginning of… Read more
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College Cooking 101
Despite the many different options of food colleges have to offer, there are times when you may not want to make the trek to the dining hall and would rather eat close to home. Luckily for you, there are many easy recipes that really only require a microwave and simple ingredients. Kinda Classy Mac ‘n… Read more
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Mattison and Sam’s Album Review: The Black Keys Turn Blue
By Mattison Johnston Turn Blue takes an interesting turn from the Black Keys’ usual work. After El Camino’s huge commercial success, no one was quite sure what to expect from this album. El Camino was categorized by catchy melodies and the sort of upbeat yet whiny voice that has become popularized in male singers, and has been… Read more
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Godzilla Makes A Comeback
Recently, I saw the premiere of “Godzilla.” The newest version of the 1954 classic “Gojira” is action packed, filled with monster-sized fights, crumbling buildings, and blood curdling screams from both humans and animals. At first, I was skeptical of the film, simply because the original was not up to par with modern movie technology,… Read more
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