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ACL Tears – The Rising Epidemic
As the number of injured students seems to rise day-by-day at Payton, leg injuries are the most common. There is a high proportion of sprained or broken ankles; knee injuries are also prominent amongst the walking wounded. The knee injuries that have occurred are the result of tears that require surgery to repair. The most… Read more
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Restaurant Review: Burke’s Bacon Bar
Having been open for about a month, Burke’s Bacon Bar, located at 610 N. Rush St, just south of Payton, offers an intriguing concept reinforced by a myriad of tantalizing sandwich options. Of course, the focus of the restaurant is the different types of bacon, which can be added to enhance a variety of gourmet… Read more
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Payton Sailing to Compete on National Stage
While football, boys soccer, cross country and girls volleyball have been working hard towards success this fall season, Payton Sailing is quietly achieving it’s best season yet. The sailing team enrolled 15 new freshmen to its frosh and JV teams while returning juniors and seniors make up the Varsity squad, bringing the size of the… Read more
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Music Review: Danny Brown’s ‘Old’
To understand Danny Brown’s latest album, we must first understand Danny Brown. A few fun facts about the rapper: Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Danny Brown has seen some things and isn’t afraid to talk about it. He’s been described by MTV as “one of rap’s most unique figures in recent history.” Maybe its… Read more
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Trending Now
By Brianna Scott and Hindeke Tewodros Whether it be color, cut, print, or any other major fashion trend, combining these elements to put together a cute outfit can be simpler than you think. If you find collating outfits to be a challenge, from your daily fit to your homecoming “freakum dress” (in the words of… Read more
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Grizzlies Beat Bowen Boilermakers 42-16
This year’s Homecoming game was an exciting event for all. The Grizzlies have faced challenges all season long. After having a rough first week against the Whitney Young Dolphins, Payton’s football team bounced back and won the next four games, including this most recent homecoming game. Prior to homecoming, all of the games were extremely… Read more
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Student of the Month: Jason Alexander Meekins ‘14
A musician, entrepreneur, aspiring Rastaman, and full-time student, October’s Student of the Month is none other than Walter Payton senior Jason Meekins. Paw Print: Jason, you seem like a pretty busy man. Which of your hobbies really brings some light into your life? Jason Meekins ‘14: Yeah, I’m a pretty busy guy, but recently I’ve… Read more
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Homecoming 2013: A night to remember
Just a few hours after the Homecoming game, Payton’s 2013 Homecoming dance began. The theme this year was space. Across the atrium hung black streamers and bright lights. The night sky covered the lockers. Large pillars were covered in stars. Planets were everywhere – around the school and in the crowd. The dance’s DJ, for… Read more
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Are You Stuck In the Procrastinator’s Club with College Applications?
Alright seniors, it’s that time of year: college applications. With the November 1st early action and early decision deadline looming, tension is rising in Payton’s Class of 2014. You cannot walk down the hall without hearing something about a GPA, the next SAT/ACT test date, or a college essay. Some people at the top of… Read more
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Payton’s Unsung Hero
Ever wonder what it’s like to be Superman, or even wonder what it would be like to meet such a person? Actually you don’t have to look too far for someone like that. Superman specializes in using his powers in helping people and saving the world; but how about Payton’s athletic trainer Ryan Anderson? He… Read more
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ALAS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with dancing, food, and fun, on the evening of September 13, 2013. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., students, faculty, parents, and friends in the Payton community attended the event and enjoyed the live salsa band while munching on delicious plates of authentic Latino… Read more
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Concert Etiquette
In a huge city like Chicago, where concerts and festivals are being held nearly every weekend, it is easy to trample some toes (literally and figuratively) while attending one of it’s many events. If it is your first time going to a concert or festival, it may not be obvious to you when something you’re… Read more
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PAYTON NEEDS JUNIOR OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH
It is CPS policy that “no food may be removed from the lunchroom.” This is mostly due to health and sanitation concerns, keeping the atrium clean and tidy. Above the doors in the cafeteria reads a sign: “maximum occupancy 210 persons.” There are 205 students in 2a lunch, 205 in 3a, 160 in 6b, and… Read more
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Confusion arises over secret upperclassman bathrooms
Due to a mix-up during registration, a number of rising Juniors and Seniors have expressed confusion at having not received their passwords to the secret upperclassmen bathrooms. The passwords, most of which were successfully provided to students during registration, grant the Juniors and Seniors access to the devilishly hidden restrooms where bubbling champagne flows freely… Read more
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