Features
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Visual artists’ “day in the sun”: Payton’s first all school art exhibit
Read more: Visual artists’ “day in the sun”: Payton’s first all school art exhibitBy Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor and Mia Mathew, Staff Writer Payton’s first art exhibit opened on Jan. 10 and included pieces ranging…
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Five creative ways to spend your four-day weekend
Read more: Five creative ways to spend your four-day weekendBy Aanya Mathew and Raina Suri, Staff Writers As the end of the semester nears, so does our long-awaited four-day weekend on Jan. 17-20. If…
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The revival of early 2000s fashion
Read more: The revival of early 2000s fashionY2K fashion returns with low-rise jeans, bold colors, and nostalgia, blending retro styles with modern influences, challenging past ideals, and celebrating creative self-expression.
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Winning on Wells: XC wins State Championship
Read more: Winning on Wells: XC wins State ChampionshipBy Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor, Kieran Blake, Sports Editor, Leah Galibois, Photo Editor On Nov. 19, students and faculty gathered in the…
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A new form of news: social media and the 2024 election
Read more: A new form of news: social media and the 2024 electionSocial media boosts political awareness but risks misinformation, algorithmic bias, and oversimplification. Youth can stay informed by verifying sources and engaging with diverse perspectives.
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Analysis on the 2024 Election: What Contributed to Trump’s Victory?
Read more: Analysis on the 2024 Election: What Contributed to Trump’s Victory?Donald Trump secured the 2024 presidential victory with 312 electoral votes, flipping key swing states. His campaign emphasized economic recovery, immigration reform, and resonated with…
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Meet Ms. Ruich: Payton’s new diverse learners teacher
Read more: Meet Ms. Ruich: Payton’s new diverse learners teacherI interviewed Ms. Ruich, the newest diverse learners teacher to join the Payton community.
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The Future of AI in College Admissions
Read more: The Future of AI in College AdmissionsAI is revolutionizing college admissions, streamlining decisions, but raising concerns over bias, transparency, and authenticity. Will tech enhance fairness or amplify inequities? Future implications await.
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Double standard(ized): Illinois’ SAT-ACT switch
Read more: Double standard(ized): Illinois’ SAT-ACT switchPayton students have mixed feelings about the switch from the mandatory PSAT to PreACT.
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Youth’s civic engagement: Interview with a High School Election Judge
Read more: Youth’s civic engagement: Interview with a High School Election JudgeJunior Thaíla Vera-Hunt was interviewed on her experience as an election judge in the 2024 presidential election.
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