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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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…
