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Making music and memories: A collection of performances and presentations from Payton’s Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month Compass
Read more: Making music and memories: A collection of performances and presentations from Payton’s Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month CompassBy Leah Galibois~ Payton’s Latin American Coalition and Music Ensemble celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month through performances, educating and enchanting the student body.
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“Lift Every Voice and Sing”: Portrayals of strength and resilience from the Black History Month Compass
Read more: “Lift Every Voice and Sing”: Portrayals of strength and resilience from the Black History Month CompassBy Leah Galibois~ Payton’s Black Chamber Strings perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” promoting liberation.
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The “Screenager” Epidemic: Rising Technology Use Among Teens
Read more: The “Screenager” Epidemic: Rising Technology Use Among TeensBy Saron Alem~ Teenagers are spending over eight hours a day on screens, leading to harmful effects. COVID-19 and online learning have increased screen time.…
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Rethinking Student Resource Officers: A Call to Build Safer and More Supportive School Communities
Read more: Rethinking Student Resource Officers: A Call to Build Safer and More Supportive School CommunitiesBy Owen Zolner~ The debate for SROs in schools needs to be rethought, as the system does not benefit or defend students. Students would further…
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Sectional IHSA Basketball Championship: Payton falls to St. Patrick
Read more: Sectional IHSA Basketball Championship: Payton falls to St. PatrickBy Owen Zolner~ Payton’s historic season climaxed in a sectional final, showcasing resilience and talent. Despite a valiant effort, they fell short, ending a remarkable…
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Consumerism: A Vicious Trend Cycle
Read more: Consumerism: A Vicious Trend CycleBy Madeleine Spanbauer~ Social media accelerates trend cycles, notably with water bottles like S’well, Yeti, and Hydroflask. Fast fashion exacerbates waste and poor labor conditions.…
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No Homework Over Break: A Bandaid or Solution?
Read more: No Homework Over Break: A Bandaid or Solution?By Maya Agrawal~ The “no homework over break” policy at Payton aims to grant students and teachers a stress-free holiday but faces challenges in fully…
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Chicago Fire’s Mediocrity
Read more: Chicago Fire’s MediocrityBy Kevin Fernandez~ Chicago Fire dominated early 2000s but faced a decade of disappointment. Blame falls on poor management decisions, including staff hires, player deals,…
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Op-Ed: The Case Against Graded Fitness Tests
Read more: Op-Ed: The Case Against Graded Fitness TestsBy Elena Whitford~ The FitnessGram PACER test is a mixed experience for students, causing stress and limited time, but also encouraging self-improvement and a positive…
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Analyzing the 2024 Oscars: Best Actor & Best Actress
Read more: Analyzing the 2024 Oscars: Best Actor & Best ActressBy Elena Whitford~ The Oscar nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress feature dominant biopics with subtle female performances and grand male portrayals. Predictions favor…
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