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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 […]
By Edgar A. Diaz, Photo editor
The Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a multiday holiday on December 1 and 2. This holiday, with roots from Aztec culture, is a stark contrast to Halloween, in which the dead are celebrated […]
By Kate Lavin, Staff Writer
Nearly 123 million Americans are ineligible to vote. That means that more than one-third of the population has no say in the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 3. This significant group includes […]
By Bella Watts, Staff Writer As the Payton community grapples with unforeseeable circumstances that, with quiet frustration, have become a new normal, another saddening change is on the horizon as two of […]
By Madison Bratley, Staff Writer Melissa Resh will succeed Timothy Devine as Walter Payton’s principal this fall and will therefore help lead Payton’s future equity initiatives. Ms. Resh currently serves as an […]
By Alex Ganchiff, Staff Writer The 2020 election is likely to be the most consequential of our lifetimes, with tensions on both sides reaching record highs. What was already going to be […]
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