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[Photo gallery] Sweetness Day 2025
By Charles Zimmer, Staff Photographer On March 3, advisories 601 and 602 went to Cummings Park for the annual Sweetness Day, a tradition that is held in high regard within the Payton community due to how it honors the charitable acts of Walter Payton. For this year’s Sweetness Day, these two advisories went to Cummings… Read more
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Staff Editorial: In Defense of a Student-led Sweetness Day
Payton High School’s Sweetness Day, honoring Walter Payton’s legacy, underwent changes in 2025. The administration assigned activities for underclassmen, while seniors chose their projects. Critics argue this shift diminished student initiative and meaningful engagement, prioritizing media attention over genuine community service. Read more
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“Party of Reagan” no more: the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and a new GOP foreign policy
By Kieran Blake, Sports Editor I have mixed feelings about Ronald Reagan’s presidency. As a liberal, I dislike his tax cuts for the rich. I loathe the way he handled the racially-motivated War on Drugs. To this day, I question his role in the infamous Iran-Contra Affair. But I have to give him credit for… Read more
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Meet your 2025-26 LSC student representatives
Payton High School elected three new student representatives to its Local School Council (LSC) for 2025-26. The LSC oversees financial decisions, student behavior, and communication. Representatives aim to improve budgeting efficiency, enhance communication, and ensure student voices are heard Read more
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Marking five years since CPS shutdown: Students reflect on the impact of COVID-19
By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor On March 13, 2020, Gov. JB Pritzker issued a mandate closing all public schools in the state of Illinois in order to “mitigate the spread of coronavirus.” Schools were intended to reopen after a brief shutdown spanning March 17-31, but instead remained fully virtual through the first… Read more
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Pets at Payton Continued!!!
The Payton community shares a deep bond over their pets’ quirky personalities and the unconditional love they bring, creating cherished moments and lasting connections. Read more
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Hanging tough: How Payton student Alex Zhu Conquers the Climbing Wall
Alex Zhu excels at competitive boulder climbing, a rigorous sport that’s quickly growing in popularity Read more
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“They will come for you too”: Rose and the Rime’s gripping tale of love, loss, and loyalty (as portrayed by the Payton Players)
Rose and Rime: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Loyalty documented through pictures Read more
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Protecting Democracy: A visualization of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Visualizing the 2024 Democratic National Convention and a recap Read more
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Flying high: A celebration of one of Chicago’s favorite yearly traditions
Six of the US Navy’s Blue Angels soar across the Chicago sky during practice for the city’s annual Air and Water Show. Read more
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Healing through dance: The Power and Strength that comes from Movement
The Dancing Divas of Payton take the stage at Payton’s annual Black History Month compass. Read more
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Walter Payton v.s. Lincoln Park: A Moment
By Charles Zimmer, Staff Photographer Walter Payton v.s. Lincoln Park Read more
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Do bilingual museum exhibits really help linguistic equity?
Chicago museums increasingly offer bilingual exhibits, mainly English and Spanish, for its large Hispanic population. However, some exhibits demonstrate a lack of linguistic sensitivity, like anglicizing Spanish. Improving exhibit quality promotes accessibility for non-English speakers, which some museums already do well. Read more
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Gladiator II: Movie Review
Gladiator II, deemed unnecessary, follows Lucius’s journey as a gladiator fighting tyrannical emperors. Despite impressive action and visuals, it lacks the original’s depth, with underdeveloped characters and a rushed plot. Denzel Washington’s performance stands out Read more
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