Opinion
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What happens to Chicago’s Old Historic Buildings?
Read more: What happens to Chicago’s Old Historic Buildings?By Luna Randall, Staff Writer The other day, I found out that my elementary school had closed. I felt fairly indifferent to it at first,…
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Why CTA Trains are More Dangerous During the Winter
Read more: Why CTA Trains are More Dangerous During the WinterBy Luna Randall and Annabel Simon, Staff Writers Have you ever been fresh out of the freezing cold, trying to get home, when all of…
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Ranking all CPS school lunch entrees, from worst to best
Read more: Ranking all CPS school lunch entrees, from worst to bestOpinions editor Steven Jiang reviews the CPS school lunch food.
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Op-Ed: Opt out of photo ops
Read more: Op-Ed: Opt out of photo opsEditors-in-Chief Alexa Gola and Kieran Blake ask that Payton celebrate academic achievements and test scores through optional celebratory photos.
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After the Whitney Young gun incident, we must increase security at Payton
Read more: After the Whitney Young gun incident, we must increase security at PaytonThe gun incident at Whitney illustrates why Payton must improve its own security system, writes Opinions Editor Steven Jiang.
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The Minga misstep: why Payton’s new hall pass system is not the answer
Read more: The Minga misstep: why Payton’s new hall pass system is not the answerPayton's introduction of the digital hall pass system Minga has been controversial among the student body. Editor-in-Chief Kieran Blake offers his take on Minga and…
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A letter from the editor: advice to underclassmen
Read more: A letter from the editor: advice to underclassmenBy Madeleine Spanbauer, Editor-in-Chief As my final school year at Payton comes to a close, I’ve done a lot of reflecting on my time here,…
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Op-Ed: Better language education in Chicago requires an earlier start
Read more: Op-Ed: Better language education in Chicago requires an earlier startBy Elena Whitford, Arts & Culture Editor This year, I was lucky enough to participate in Payton’s French exchange program. I’m taking AP French—I’m sure…
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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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“Party of Reagan” no more: the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and a new GOP foreign policy
Read more: “Party of Reagan” no more: the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and a new GOP foreign policyBy Kieran Blake, Sports Editor I have mixed feelings about Ronald Reagan’s presidency. As a liberal, I dislike his tax cuts for the rich. I…
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