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Par for the course: Another successful golf season
The Walter Payton Girls Golf team claimed the title of City Champions for another consecutive year, continuing the dynasty of the team who has won seven of the past eight years. The win was a great way to end the season, beating out Whitney Young-the closest competition during the season. During the season, the girls… Read more
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A Senior’s Perspective
If you talk to any of the current seniors, there’s a good chance you’ll run across a pretty stressful topic: college applications. As one of those seniors, I can tell you that they are all I’ve been thinking about for the last couple months. Besides the fact that they’re so time-consuming, college applications also bring… Read more
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College Visit Review: University of Missouri at Columbia
The University of Missouri at Columbia, affectionately called “Mizzou” by staff, students, alumni, and admirers, hovers along the border between the liberal North and the Deep South. In a location where an hour’s venture south could land you in a sea of Confederate flags, this college town bubble has all the telltale signs of your… Read more
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De-stress your senior year
When senior year finally comes around after three years of being an underdog, you get special perks like off-campus lunch, being first to buy school dance tickets, and access to school parking spots for those who are driving, if you go anywhere else but Payton. But senior year also means November 1/January 1, two popular… Read more
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End of an era…
All good things must, unfortunately, come to an end. On October 23, the Payton boys soccer team played its last game of the season. With eleven seniors on the team, the end felt especially difficult and a bit premature. The team had hoped to advance further in post-season play, but there were many more positives… Read more
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What Payton students are thankful for
By Amela Kalezic and Brenda Quach Thanksgiving is typically a holiday where Americans gather together with their families, feast on turkey and stuffing, and dedicate the time to reflect on what they are thankful for. Everyday blessings tend to be taken for granted, and Thanksgiving serves as an opportunity for people to appreciate the… Read more
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Payton in the Eyes of Prospective Students
On November 8, Walter Payton opened its doors for the public to roam its hallways and explore the Payton experience. The grand affair was crowded with prospective students, parents, teachers, students and alumni. Open House is an annual event where middle schoolers from all around the city come to see the school and talk to… Read more
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Halloween Costumes!
Friday was a spooky day at Payton filled with scary, funny, and creative costumes. Check the pictures out and see if you or your friends made the gallery! Read more
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22 Things All Payton Students Know to Be True
Stairs are a full body cardio workout Four years of going up and down the stairs at Payton has not made it any easier. The most fit marathon runner in the world would probably be breathing heavily after trotting up our three flights with a full book bag. 2. There is no… Read more
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Another Great Spirit Week and Homecoming (Continued)
Payton celebrated Spirit Week during the week of September 22nd-September 26th. Below are pictures that didn’t make it into the print edition. To view the photos in the print edition, click October 2014 under “Print Archives.” Read more
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Bulls Show Promise in Preseason Games
Bulls vs. Hornets Sunday night featured another preseason win for the Bulls topping the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 at the United Center. The game featured Hinrich with the game-high of 26 points and finally a very impressive Derrick Rose, joining his teammates with only 7:22 left in the fourth. Since he was took out against the… Read more
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Chicago Blackhawks Start Week Strong
Blackhawks vs. Predators Saturday night, the Nashville Predators took the Blackhawks into OT at the United Center, before the Hawks pulled out a win. Captain Jonathan Toews’ put back his own rebound on a shorthanded breakaway to win the game. Scoring in only the first period and overtime, the Hawks had more than forty minutes… Read more
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5 Tips for Surviving the 5 Day Week
The dreaded five day week is upon us. Here are some tips for survival: 1. Prioritize To make the most of your limited free time, prioritize your work. Do the biggest assignments in your earliest classes first so you can finish the rest during lunch if needed. 2. Make use of enrichments To create more… Read more
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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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