Features
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International Women’s Day: A global celebration in a time of uncertainty
Read more: International Women’s Day: A global celebration in a time of uncertaintyBy Madeleine Spanbauer, Editor-in-Chief March 8 is globally celebrated as International Women’s Day, a day to recognize women’s decades-long fight for equality. It brings women…
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Staff Editorial: In Defense of a Student-led Sweetness Day
Read more: Staff Editorial: In Defense of a Student-led Sweetness DayPayton 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…
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Meet your 2025-26 LSC student representatives
Read more: Meet your 2025-26 LSC student representativesPayton 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.…
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Marking five years since CPS shutdown: Students reflect on the impact of COVID-19
Read more: Marking five years since CPS shutdown: Students reflect on the impact of COVID-19By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor On March 13, 2020, Gov. JB Pritzker issued a mandate closing all public schools in the state…
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Pets at Payton Continued!!!
Read more: 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.
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Hanging tough: How Payton student Alex Zhu Conquers the Climbing Wall
Read more: Hanging tough: How Payton student Alex Zhu Conquers the Climbing WallAlex Zhu excels at competitive boulder climbing, a rigorous sport that’s quickly growing in popularity
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Flying high: A celebration of one of Chicago’s favorite yearly traditions
Read more: Flying high: A celebration of one of Chicago’s favorite yearly traditionsSix of the US Navy’s Blue Angels soar across the Chicago sky during practice for the city’s annual Air and Water Show.
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Healing through dance: The Power and Strength that comes from Movement
Read more: Healing through dance: The Power and Strength that comes from MovementThe Dancing Divas of Payton take the stage at Payton’s annual Black History Month compass.
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Paul vs. Tyson: and the crowd… is disappointed
Read more: Paul vs. Tyson: and the crowd… is disappointedJake 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.
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New quarter minted in honor of Ida B. Wells
Read more: New quarter minted in honor of Ida B. WellsBy 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…
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