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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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December sports recap
Payton’s winter sports season kicked off in December with notable wins. The esports team won the state championship in “Valorant,” while wrestling and bowling teams showed strong starts. Boys swim remained undefeated, and basketball teams had mixed results with impressive individual performances. Read more
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Trump’s radical nominees are a warning sign for the next four years
Donald Trump’s radical Cabinet nominees, including loyalists and unqualified figures, signal a politicized agenda, sparking concerns about governance, accountability, and the future of American institutions. Read more
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Paul vs. Tyson: and the crowd… is disappointed
Jake Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, holds an 11-1 record with 7 KOs. His most notable win was against Mike Tyson, though many criticize his opponent choices. Read more
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Cramming 10 pounds of trash into a five-pound bag: 2021’s “Dune”
“Dune” (2021) is criticized for its slow pacing, long runtime, incoherent story, and mediocre acting. Despite these flaws, it received excessive praise and awards, making it overrated. Read more
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New Selenium Built by Payton Students Exceeds Expectations
Payton’s Selenium site was rebuilt by a student team, offering a cleaner interface and expanded features after previous versions faced criticism and replacement. Read more
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[Photo Gallery] Black History Month Compass
By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor; photos by Leah Galibois, Photo Editor On Feb. 14, the Payton community came together to celebrate Black culture and history at the Black Student Coalition’s annual Black History Month Compass. In addition to informative presentations from student leaders, the event featured performances from The Dancing Divas of Read more
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New quarter minted in honor of Ida B. Wells
By Rehan Mathew Koshy Each year, over 10 billion coins are brought into circulation by the U.S. Mint. Our daily lives act as a testament to this. Whenever we have to make a small payment or need spare change, coins immediately fall from one person’s hand and into another’s, a process that has kept America Read more
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January sports recap
By Maren Theyssen, Staff Writer Second semester started off with plenty of success from Payton athletes. A sectional championship was brought home, and other teams finished off their regular seasons and entered the playoffs. Cheer finished up their season at the sectional championship, where they produced their highest score of the year, though it was Read more
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Why you should start watching Chicago Fire soccer
Despite a nearly decade-long postseason drought, the team has high hopes for the upcoming MLS season. Read more
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Review: “One Hundred Years of Solitude” does justice to a masterpiece
By Elena Whitford, Arts & Culture Editor When Gabriel García Márquez, author of the wildly popular novel Cien años de soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude), was asked about a potential adaptation of his masterpiece, he replied that it could never be possible. The novel, which follows seven generations of a fictional Colombian family, was Read more
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Review: Does “Wicked” really defy gravity?
By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor As the holiday season approached, “Wicked” debuted in theatres across the country, defying the gravity of box office records as families and musical lovers poured out to see it. Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked” was practically guaranteed to be “pop-you-lar.” Still, having never watched its Read more
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