Opinion
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Moana 2 Review: Did the movie capture the magic of its predecessor?
Read more: Moana 2 Review: Did the movie capture the magic of its predecessor?The much anticipated sequel to the 2016 film Moana unfortunately fell flat and did not live up to viewers’ expectations.
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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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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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Meet Mr. Kammeyer – Payton’s new math teacher
Read more: Meet Mr. Kammeyer – Payton’s new math teacherBy Madeleine Spanbauer~ Mr. Kammeyer, a new teacher at Payton, teaches geometry and precalculus, valuing critical thinking and student inspiration in education.
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Rethinking Student Resource Officers: A Call to Build Safer and More Supportive School Communities
Read more: Rethinking Student Resource Officers: A Call to Build Safer and More Supportive School CommunitiesBy Owen Zolner~ The debate for SROs in schools needs to be rethought, as the system does not benefit or defend students. Students would further…
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Navigating Attendance Policies: The Impact on Payton Students’ Daily Struggles
Read more: Navigating Attendance Policies: The Impact on Payton Students’ Daily StrugglesBy Owen Zolner~ Students at Payton face commuter challenges, impacting attendance and school opportunities. Removal of advisory worsens situation, penalizing for uncontrollable factors and eroding…
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PAYTON NEEDS JUNIOR OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH
Read more: PAYTON NEEDS JUNIOR OFF-CAMPUS LUNCHIt is CPS policy that “no food may be removed from the lunchroom.” This is mostly due to health and sanitation concerns, keeping the atrium…
