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By Vivian Kaleta, Staff Writer
Bridget Cozzi, a freshman at Walter Payton, is a sports enthusiast. You can see her on the court playing basketball and volleyball, outside playing softball and cross country, or in the dance studio. […]
By Aaron Faier, Staff Writer
Ryan Ashworth is Payton’s new orchestra director, band director, jazz band director, and general music teacher. He is Payton’s second general music, band, orchestra, and jazz band director […]
By Kate Lavin, Staff Writer
“This is my 17th year of teaching, and I think a lot of teachers will agree that after being in one place for a long time, you seek a refresher. Being put into a new context in general helps you re-evaluate your techniques and give you a new challenge […]
By Alexis Park, Contributor
March 16, 2020, was the last day of in-person public school for most Chicagoans. The majority of students, not only within Chicago Public Schools, were then under the false pretense that […]
By Hadli Joyce, Contributor
“I went to Depaul University in Chicago. I am from the north suburbs, Wilmette, Illinois, so I went to New Trier High School.” […]
By Ashley Sierra, Contributor
New school years bring in new opportunities for both students and teachers. Besides all the new Grizzlies that are coming to Payton this year, the school also is welcoming some new teachers to Payton […]
By Bridget Galibois and Ryan Thomas, Contributors
“At Payton, there seems to be sometimes a divide between student engagement in class and … what students are passionate about outside of class, in the world. And I want to build a bridge between those two things,” Ms. Wilberding said. Ms. Wilberding is one of the new English teachers […]
By Efren Ponce, Staff Writer
When thinking about movies that have withstood the test of time and have gone on to garner massive popularity over the years, it’s impossible not to mention the crazy, joy-filled thrill ride that is “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” […]
By Isabelle Ravanas, Staff Writer
With the changing atmosphere, AP Chemistry at Payton has seen a huge shift. Normally, the class consists of around 60 students, mostly sophomores; however, nothing is normal this year, including this elemental class. […]
By Isabelle Ravanas, Staff Writer
It’s getting to be that time of year again; a bitter cold sets in as Chicago heads into a brutal winter. Looking back at fall, one is met with lots of celebration: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and no-school November. However, Payton, with its multicultural […]
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