By Aaron Faier, Staff Writer
Jersey No. 2: “At least their first priority is our safety … ”
Jersey No. 1: “I can’t believe they’re thinking of bringing us back to school … ” […]
Cartoon: IHSA reopening, keeping students safe
Freshman Bridget Cozzi keeps hope alive by playing sports
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. […]
Meet the new teacher: Mr. Ashworth
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 […]
Meet Ms. Martinez, Payton’s new choir 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 […]
First impressions: From the eye of the Freshman Class
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 […]
Meet Payton’s new math teacher: Ms. Haider
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.” […]
Climate Culture at Payton
By Bella Watts, Editor-in-Chief
As the new year and administration commences, one of the largest issues affronting the public is climate change. Climate change is the scientifically concerted phenomena of global temperature rise, resulting in a myriad […]
A New Era, A Large Struggle
A familiar leader emerges into power after an administration famed for its novelty.
Meet the new English teacher: Mr. Quinones
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 […]
Meet the new teacher: Ms. Wilberding
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 […]
