Education
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Meet Mr. Castelaz: Payton’s new assistant principal
Read more: Meet Mr. Castelaz: Payton’s new assistant principalPayton’s new assistant principal Mr. Castelaz is on a mission to connect with the school community.
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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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Payton reacts: Minga
Read more: Payton reacts: MingaStudents react to Minga, Payton’s new hall pass system.
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Senior Showcase: Meet Junhui Guo
Read more: Senior Showcase: Meet Junhui GuoAs the school year comes to a close, the Payton community prepares to enter a new chapter while bidding farewell to many remarkable and inspiring…
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CPS Reaches an agreement with CTU after a year of contract negotiations
Read more: CPS Reaches an agreement with CTU after a year of contract negotiationsBy Isabella Sun, Associate News & Features Editor After nearly a year of bargaining, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) reached…
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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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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.…
