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CPS makeup days found unproductive BY MADISON BRATLEY Staff Writer Controversy arose when Chi- drops a bit around holidays -- for cago Public Schools announced instance, to 89% the Friday before the five dates they had selected for Memorial Day. Low attendance making up time lost to the teacher rates have the potential to decrease strike, satisfying the agreement numerous schools’ quality ratings they reached with the Chicago by one level, since 10% of a high Teachers Union last October. CPS school’s and 20% of an elementary chose November 27, the day be- school’s rating comes from daily fore Thanksgiving, January 2 and attendance averages. A decrease in 3, which were the final two days a school’s quality rating would im- of winter break, and June 17 and pact its funding. But according to Photo courtesy of Ms. Kathleen Johnston 18, the first two days of summer Principal Tim Devine, CPS stated Payton concert choir performs at the winter concert on December 17. The choir’s planned spring trip to vacation. These preliminary dates they would assess attendance rates Beijing and Shanghai was cancelled in late January due to the coronavirus outbreak in China. were announced on November on the makeup days and determine 5 and approved by the Chicago from there if those attendance rat- Board of Education on November ings will affect SQRP ratings, and Coronavirus outbreak 20 -- giving Payton families rela- principals “have not been told” tively short notice that any winter that attendance on makeup days break vacations planned before- will impact funding. hand could be affected. Some teachers were not thrilled nixes choir’s China trip “I did have plans to stay up at with the makeup days either. “I BY WILL FOSTER my lake house with my family think when we first learned about Editor-in-Chief until the end of break,” Marshall it there was probably a collective The Payton concert choir’s people -- four times the population with administration about a possi- Bennett ‘21 said. “However, we groan,” Mr. Kevin Wasielewski, spring trip to Beijing and Shang- of Chicago. The new strain of the ble ‘Plan B’ for our tour. We are in decided to come back early so who teaches Drama and AP Eng- hai was cancelled in late January, SARS-like respiratory virus first consultation with our travel group me and my siblings could go to lish Language, said. The makeup as the new coronavirus contin- emerged in December in Wuhan. to see about possible alternatives.” school.” He has plans to miss days days inconvenienced the teachers ued to ravage China with no end On February 2, days after the Five days later, Johnston sent later in the year for a religious not only because they took days in sight. Still, choir director Kate choir trip was cancelled, the U.S. the email saying the China trip event, and wanted to minimize away from winter break, but also Johnston announced plans for a State Department issued a Level was cancelled. “These journeys the total number of school days he because taking away those days replacement trip to Costa Rica, as- 4 Do Not Travel advisory for the should be filled with discovery, missed during the year. posed a unique challenge for the suring that the choir will still get entirety of China. Ben Xu, Pay- collaboration, and joy,” she told Many students, however, did teachers responsible for creating to travel. The travel dates for the ton’s technology coordinator, has the Paw Print. “There was far too not make it back to school on Jan- those days’ lesson plans. 39 students and seven chaperones family in China, although not in much uncertainty for us to take our uary 2, leading to concerns about “We knew, or suspected, that will be pushed back from March Wuhan. “[People] try to avoid go- students on a tour that could in any poor attendance rates. “When I students would still be traveling, 20-30 to March 24-April 1. The ing outside as much as possible,” way compromise their health.” first heard that we would have or maybe taking a day or two. So cost of the trip, organized through he said. Because of the outbreak, “We’d kind of known it would school on January 2 and 3, I was we didn’t want to just dive right Guardian Music & Group Travel, Xu cancelled a planned trip to visit be a possibility for a while,” said disappointed,” John Bouman back into the curriculum,” he said. will remain the same for families. his family this summer. He has not Davis. “It was more, ‘Oh, OK, ‘21 said. “I was pretty sure there “But we also didn’t want to just “After careful consideration seen them in several years. they’ve made it official,’” added wouldn’t be many teachers or put a movie on. We did want to over the last few days it is clear Preparations for the choir’s fellow singer Zach Gee ‘20. “I students in attendance, which an- make sure that we were designing that our plans to travel to China China trip had been underway for wasn’t expecting the trip to con- noyed me because I knew my par- something useful.” are unwise,” Johnston wrote in months. “We were learning a few tinue after I heard the news about ents would make me go anyway.” For Honors Biology and As- an email to her students and their songs in Mandarin, and we’d been the virus.” Ultimately, 60.59% of Pay- tronomy, the makeup days became parents on January 27. “We cannot practicing phrases in Mandarin to Still, Gee was sad not to be ton students attended school on field trips to the Field Museum risk the health of our students with use,” said singer Krishna Davis able to travel to China. “I studied January 2 and 62.07% attended on and Adler Planetarium. “I was try- the unknown outcome of the coro- ‘20. Johnston said they will still Mandarin for a few years, so I was January 3, according to school at- ing to think about what would be a navirus.” perform one of those songs in Cos- excited to see how much of that I tendance data. Overall, the Chica- useful way to spend that time and “This was one of the most dif- ta Rica. “In honor of all the effort could use,” Gee said. “I was ex- go Tribune reports that of all CPS not just have it a waste,” said Ms. ficult decisions in my teaching that people put down,” she said. cited for the culture.” students, 63% attended on January Jacqueline Barge, who is one of career,” Johnston told the Paw “It has been very frantic,” John- Johnston, too, was disappointed 2 and 67% attended on January 3. the Honors Biology teachers and Print. When she first heard reports ston said. “We [had] spent a lot of they won’t be going to China. “I By contrast, WTTW reports that the only Astronomy teacher. “I about the virus, she thought the time planning [and] I’ve had lots was looking forward to seeing so the average daily attendance rate just didn’t want to be watching a trip might still be able to go ahead. of emails back and forth to Bei- many things I have heard about for CPS students is 93% during “I consulted with Ms. Xu, my co- jing and Shanghai getting music my entire life,” she said. “The the regular school year, although it continued on p. 6 leader, and at that moment we felt exchanged so that we could sing Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the trip was still safe as Wuhan with those [Chinese high school] Tiananmen Square, and delicious was far from our destinations of choirs … It was disappointing to food, to name a few. Additionally, Beijing and Shanghai,” Johnston have that much effort have to be I was really excited for the choir said. “We kept a watchful eye and, switched, and then now it gets to to collaborate with Chinese choirs within a very few number of days, be a real scramble to make sure we in Beijing and Shanghai. No mat- we both decided the trip was un- have a good experience.” ter where we go, that is always the wise.” Johnston sent an initial email highlight. Music is a powerful way By mid-February, the virus had on January 22 noting that she and to bring people together.” killed more than 2,000 people, her fellow trip organizers were But Johnston did not give up. and infected more than 75,000. “aware of the news from China re- “Trips take a little over a year to The burgeoning epidemic is cen- garding the coronavirus and have put together and, after all of our tered in the region around Wuhan, been monitoring the situation daily fundraising, I really hoped for the a major Chinese transportation including messages from the State choir to have a cultural experi- Photo by Madison Bratley hub, resulting in an unprecedented Department where our trip is reg- Around 60% of Payton students attended school on January 2 and lockdown of the city of 11 million istered. We are in conversations continued on p. 3 3, which created difficulty for teachers tasked with developing plans. 2 FEATURES PAW PRINT JAN/FEB 2020 The top 10 best films of 2019 BY RONAN SOLOMON tion to Rian Johnson’s “Star Wars: Staff Writer The Last Jedi” in 2017, the direc- After the relatively mediocre tor went back to his roots to create year that was 2018, many cine- “Knives Out,” the most entertain- philes hoped 2019 would bring a ing time at the movie theater all return to form — and thankfully, year — an incredibly fun and well- it delivered. Netflix films, foreign crafted modern whodunnit with an films, and independent films rose all-star ensemble cast including WALTER PAYTON to even more critically acclaimed Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, and COLLEGE PREP prominence than ever before, and breakout star Ana de Armas. It’s HIGH SCHOOL although the industry is chang- colorful and creative, incredibly 1034 North Wells Street ing rapidly, that doesn’t mean we well-written and topical, as well Chicago, IL 60610 can’t still get a fresh new batch of as being instantly iconic thanks to amazing pictures every year. Here its unique characters, message and phone: 773.534.0034 Photo by Ronan Solomon are my personal picks for the top “1917” story arc. A sequel is already in the fax: 773.534.0035 10 best films that were released Director Sam Mendes, known them. This is a gorgeous, thought- works, so more fun is expected to www.wpcp.org during this past year — and what for recent James Bond movies ful film that lets the audience think be had a few years down the line paytonpawprint.com makes them so great. “Spectre” and “Skyfall,” went in and feel deeply, and form a strong — but it’s also nice to sit back and @PaytonNews a different direction for his new emotional bond with the charac- marvel at the fact that in this day Instagram: paytonnews “Parasite” war film “1917,” a remarkable ters at the same time. The script, and age of endless remakes and Facebook: Payton In a year of increasing recogni- achievement in the genre that’s acting, and directing are masterful, reboots, we can still get original News Network tion of international cinema in the based on the war stories told to and make it an incredibly authen- films like “Knives Out” that are Hollywood market, it’s fitting that Mendes by his grandfather. Filmed tic experience. I was lucky enough just so great. the best film of the entire year is to appear as one long shot, the au- to see it at the Chicago Film Fes- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF nothing short of a South Korean dience follows two British soldiers tival in October; it released wide “Once Upon a Time in Holly- Will Foster masterpiece. “Parasite,” directed every step of the way in their per- in the United States on Valen- wood” by modern day auteur Bong Joon ilous journey to save a group of tine’s Day (being an international Acclaimed director Quentin EDITOR Ho, connected with American au- men from walking into a German film). France didn’t submit it for Tarantino took a step back for his Mimi Hamada diences in a way that foreign films trap during World War I. This is an Best Foreign Film in the Oscars ninth official feature film, opting PHOTO & SOCIAL MEDIA rarely have before - and it seems intense and emotional experience this year, but that doesn’t mean it for a more laid back time: Holly- EDITOR to have opened the door for more from start to finish, and it would be shouldn’t still receive the attention wood in 1969, the golden age of Magda Saliba to do the same. With a brilliantly a shame to miss “1917” in the the- it deserves. cinema. Following Leonardo Di- crafted story of the divide and ater. While there isn’t a lot of dia- Caprio and Brad Pitt as a washed- DESIGN EDITORS dangerously interconnected rela- logue or deep character develop- “The Lighthouse” up actor and his stuntman, the film Madison Bratley tionship between a wealthy fam- ment, in a movie like this it’s hard In director Robert Eggers’ sec- takes the time to pause, explore Bella Watts ily and a poor family, it manages to have those aspects since it’s ond film following 2016’s “The their thoughts and daily life, and to simultaneously shock and make filmed in real time and takes place Witch,” two lighthouse keepers, meditate — all while the notorious STAFF WRITERS you think in ways never seen be- over the course of several mere played by Robert Pattinson and Manson family cult lies below the Edgar A. Diaz fore - proving that intelligence and hours. However, that doesn’t make Willem Dafoe, spend a month surface. While it’s a long movie Malachi Asberry entertainment value are not mutu- “1917” any less special — mov- together on a remote island and and often seems aimless, the sun- Lincoln Becker ally exclusive. To spoil any of the ies where you feel more than you slowly go insane. Shot in black soaked California backdrop is Charlie Brown numerous twists and turns would think are still always welcome. and white with a nearly square a glory to admire along the way, Brody Drake absolutely be ruining the movie, aspect ratio, “The Lighthouse” is with a truly rewarding ending and Nina Escobar as its jaw-dropping tricks consis- “Little Women” a wild, claustrophobic and down- admirably relaxing feel, compared Samuel Frellick tently impress — and the ending Writer/director Greta Gerwig’s right bizarre experience that man- to the filmmaker’s previous works. Alexander Ganchiff does not disappoint in the least. second feature film following ages to test the viewer’s sanity At this stage in their careers, this Antonae Glenn One can watch “Parasite” over and 2017’s critically acclaimed “Lady without testing their patience. Pat- is the perfect movie for Tarantino, Wyatt Harley over and still notice new hidden Bird” comes in the form of the tinson and Dafoe give fantastically DiCaprio, and Pitt to be making: Koki James secrets and callbacks every time, newest adaptation of Louisa May aggressive performances opposite self-reflective, entertaining, and Luke Losasso which simply helps to prove the Alcott’s classic 1868 novel. After each other, once again proving that almost feels like a comeback in a Rabia Mamo pure genius displayed in front of many previous, generally unsuc- movies can be horroresque and way, as it’s been since the earlier Max Mogilner and behind the camera. Everyone cessful attempts to adapt the book, still be extremely well crafted and half of the 2010s since they’ve all Olivia Moore needs to see it as soon as possible. Gerwig finally ended up being the effective. While many will find it had a truly great film. Maybe now Hayley Owens right woman for the job. 2019’s too weird or disturbing to finish, is their time to shine once again. Molly Pfeifer “Marriage Story” “Little Women” is an all star effort those that do will surely feel the Joey Pinkert 2019 was Netflix’s biggest year in pretty much every way — Sao- payoff of the shocking escalation “Uncut Gems” Natalia Ruich yet in terms of producing films by irse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma of events. After a long string of critically- Sophie Salem talented veteran filmmakers, with Watson, and Eliza Scanlon are panned comedies, Adam Sandler Adrian Sanchez real awards potential. “Marriage great as sisters Jo, Amy, Meg, and “Avengers: Endgame” is finally getting the dramatic Raquel Simpson Story,” directed by Noah Baum- Beth March respectively. Mean- Now the highest grossing mov- recognition that he deserves, and Ronan Solomon bach and starring Adam Driver and while Timothée Chalamet charms ie of all time (2.8 billion dollars at “Uncut Gems” could truly be the Ulises Triano Scarlett Johansson giving some of as usual, playing potential suitor the box office) and the conclusion role that gets him there. Playing a Matthew Zehner their absolute best performances, Laurie. With excellent perfor- to the 22-film, 10-year Marvel New York City jeweler, the direc- is simply remarkable. The legal, mances, a thoughtful script, out- Cinematic Universe, “Avengers: tion of Josh and Benny Safdie take emotional, and realistic chronicles standing cinematography, and an Endgame” is the fittingly epic- fi him through a thrilling and dan- FACULTY ADVISER of a difficult divorce are laid bare emotionally impactful story, this is nale that all fans had wanted since gerous night in an attempt to get Michelle Dueñas Mowery in the most touching, heartbreak- a film that, while being about post the very beginning with 2008’s back a valuable gem. Without ever [email protected] ing way possible. Driver and Jo- -Civil War era America, appeals to “Iron Man.” With almost every su- letting up for two hours, this is al- hansson showcase acting in its modern day audiences and is truly perhero that had been featured so ready proving to be a hit for inde- purest, rawest form like never seen a movie everyone can enjoy and far coming together into one film, pendent studio A24, and one can before and constantly blow you find importance in. it’s three hours of pure mayhem hope we’ll get more films like this away from one scene to the next. and glorious fan service that goes from both Sandler and the Safdie With a wonderful score by Randy “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” by with a flash and a gut punch. brothers in the future. Set in 2012, Newman to top it off, “Marriage France’s “Portrait of a Lady on While it’s a lot to take in, it’s still “Uncut Gems” is a tense thriller Story” somehow manages to re- Fire” is a quietly beautiful story of incredibly adept at doing what it than is absolutely as nerve-wrack- capture the old-fashioned feel of two women staying on a French sets out to achieve, and caps the ing as enjoyable, and contains a 20th century cinema and transport island in the late 18th century. One franchise as perfectly as it possibly prolonged cameo from none other it into a new era for a new audi- is hired to secretly paint a portrait could have. There isn’t much else than a throwback version of the ence without losing any of that of the other before the latter’s wed- to say about it, because chances The Weeknd in it for five minutes special feeling — Baumbach truly ding to a man, and over the course are you already know. — whose scene is enough to war- knows what he’s doing. of the days that they spend to- “Knives Out” rant going to see the film. gether, a romance forms between Following the divided recep- PAW PRINT JAN/FEB 2020 OPINION 3 Editorial: Never too late to promote equity Tardiness is an issue that affects from Payton and the center of the ing their lunch period. For any themselves for the day, watch the control over their circumstances. high schools around the country city, where students must make other student, seven tardies meant broadcast, and see their friends for To be sure, we do not sug- and is especially prevalent at Pay- multiple transfers between buses no off-campus lunch during finals. a few minutes. It acts as a natural gest that there be no penalties ton. In the past, administration has or trains to get to school. More- Yet these consequences “didn’t buffer for students who are run- for tardies or absences to classes tried to implement policies to dis- over, if a student is late because even change student behavior that ning late; even if they are ten min- throughout the school day. Need- courage students from arriving late they are in charge of getting their much,” Assistant Principal David utes late to school, they will not be less to say, Payton should not exist to advisory and to class. This year younger siblings to school, they Adamji told us. He also mentioned missing a minute of class time. As in a state of anarchy, and students thus far there has been no tardy should not be punished for making that “systems of consequences a result, the argument that a more should not be allowed to ditch policy, but with the recent appoint- sure their siblings arrive at school require lots of effort and manage- serious tardy policy would reduce class with impunity. And most of ment of Mrs. Joella Birch as Dean safely. We believe that the imple- ment.” These policies can end up the amount of class time students the reasons we’ve cited not to have of Students, administration plans mentation of a tardy policy would being more work than they are miss seems dubious, since advi- a morning tardy policy are simply to take another look at the atten- penalize these students who have worth: Security has to work harder sory already does this. not applicable to students who are, dance trends and come up with a no control over their circumstanc- to make sure prohibited students We believe that there should be say, late getting to their fourth pe- new solution to encourage stu- es, and therefore should not be put don’t go off campus for lunch, and no consequences for morning tar- riod class. dents to arrive at school on time. into place by the Payton adminis- meanwhile students’ attendance diness because of the ways tardy That said, it’s also worth keep- In our view, punitive tardy poli- tration. Payton is a school that is habits do not improve. policies promote inequity and ing in mind that Payton’s passing cies unfairly disadvantage students supposed to be inviting to students Some may say that it is impor- have little effect on student behav- periods are fairly short. As we who live farther away from school, from all around the city with all tant for students to arrive at school ior. Instead of trying to punish stu- know from experience, a student those who live in areas with limit- types of familial situations; puni- by 8:00 a.m. because otherwise dents, administration should work who asks their teacher a question ed access to public transportation, tive tardy policies would prevent they will be missing key time in with students who are often tardy after the end-of-class bell rings or those who have familial obli- this from happening. their classes. Yet while we can to understand what is making them might well have trouble getting gations out of their control. For In 2017, Payton had a fairly all agree that missing class can late. This kind of support will al- to the following class right at the many students, arriving to school strict tardy policy for students, have detrimental effects on un- low Payton to be a school where opening bell. tardy is out of their control. The especially for upperclassmen. derstanding of material and ability students from around the city and So while we think consequenc- CTA is not the most reliable mode Administration believed that the to perform well, a lot of the stu- from all backgrounds are comfort- es are justified for completely of transportation and can often re- best consequence for repeated dents who arrive tardy to school able. With the recent efforts to pro- missing class (without an appro- sult in delays. (There’s not much tardiness was to take away the are only missing advisory, and mote equity within the school, it is priate excuse), we would caution you can do if your bus that was privilege of off-campus lunch. For often only part of advisory. Advi- important that administration does the school to continue providing due twenty minutes ago still hasn’t seniors, being tardy resulted in sory, although considered instruc- not regress on that commitment by some small leeway for late arrivals shown up.) There are some neigh- the temporary revocation of their tional time by the school, is more implementing a tardy policy that to classes throughout the day. borhoods, mostly those far away daily ability to go off campus dur- of a space for students to prepare penalizes students who have no College decisions: Is sharing really caring? BY ANTONAE GLENN pressuring each other to share and 48.1% answered “maybe, it ing class. Of the sample surveyed, knowing it’s where they finally Staff Writer sensitive information that they depends.” The survey results re- 88.9% of Payton seniors say that decide to go, and what community With the onset of Payton se- may not otherwise share if they vealed that the issue seniors have students should check such infor- they’re entering. Other than that, I niors receiving college decisions, were not at school. Senior Janai is when students patronize others mation at home. Checking dur- don’t see any meaning in sharing the issue of sharing this informa- Jones said, “I don’t think that’s a by being snobbish and rude about ing class is extremely distracting acceptances and rejections outside tion has become a point of conten- good idea because that’s rude, and their admission results. for those who have not applied to of a close friend group you feel tion. you’re not giving them a chance “The problem is not whether that specific school. Also, check- comfortable with.” There are seniors who believe to prepare themselves for what the you should share your results or ing during class or forcing others The rationale behind this seems that sharing acceptances is fine decision is going to be.” not, the issue at hand is not having to check and possibly receive bad to be that simply asking your peers but sharing rejections is not the Sharing great news about an a supportive or healthy environ- news in a crowded space isn’t the whom you are not close with can best idea. Some seniors believe acceptance to your dream school ment at Payton to feel comfortable best idea since some students may be seen as competing, but asking that they should keep all such in- does not seem to be an issue for or confident enough to share- ac receive bad news in a setting that your close friend is okay if you formation to themselves, while most seniors. Out of the 27 sur- complishments. You just have to could potentially affect how they two have agreed that the admis- others don’t take any issue with veyed seniors 88.9% agree that set a bar between celebrating ac- process such information. sion process is a safe topic to dis- sharing at all. Since early action you should share this informa- complishments and rubbing it in,” Of those surveyed, 37% said cuss freely. As a best practice, ask and other decisions have begun tion with your close friends only. said Ariana Perez ‘20. that you should not ask anyone how your friends are doing before to be released, some seniors have 73.9% of those who agree that you Another issue that has arisen about their results and 55.6% said inquiring about admission deci- been seen coercing their peers into should share your acceptances say as a result of admissions deci- you should only ask if the person sions and do away with comparing checking for updates during class that you should share both your sions has been the timing of the is your close friend. yourself to your peers. and asking the dreaded: “Did you acceptances as well as you re- release. Some schools release their Shira Friedman-Parks of the se- While these next few months get in?” jections. When asked if students decisions while Payton students nior class said, “At the end of the will be stressful, it’s important to Some seniors regard this as should post their results online, are still in school which causes day, where anyone gets accepted remember that you will end up problematic because peers are 40.7% say “no,” 11.1% say “yes,” them to check their decision dur- is just data. If anything is worth where you’re supposed to be! Coronavirus outbreak (cont. from p. 1) BY WILL FOSTER Editor-in-Chief ence,” said Johnston. “I reached bad situation. The fact that they out to the travel company with were able to turn it around [to whom we had been working for Costa Rica] is still kind of crazy.” the last few months on our China Johnston said the Costa Rica rep- trip to see if there were any op- ertoire will be performed at Pay- tions and Costa Rica turned out to ton’s recital hall on April 30 dur- be a possibility … We were able ing the spring concert. to get the [airline] tickets and I “I was disappointed,” said Da- have made contact with some vis. “I haven’t really been to any choirs for collaboration so it ap- East Asian countries at all, so it pears that we have landed on our would have been a totally new feet.” experience.” But he added that “I’d been getting excited he’s still excited to go to Costa about the [China] trip,” Gee said, Rica. “Every part of the world “but at the same time I still get has culture that’s valuable to By Rabia Mamo to go on a trip. I think it’s some- learn from,” he said. thing good that’s come out of a

4 ENTERTAINMENT PAW PRINT JAN/FEB 2020 Top movies of the decade BY OLIVIA MOORE Staff Writer tween good and evil begins. Augustus Water from her cancer to a series of disturbing events Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and This past decade has been full 2012: “The Dark Knight Rises” support group. in which he discovers a truth he Lupita Nyong’o, “Black Panther” of historic movies. From the be- With many saying this is the 2015: “Star Wars: The Force could never imagine. was an instant classic. ginning of the “Avengers” fran- most iconic Batman movie, it was Awakens” 2018: “Black Panther” 2019: “Avengers: Endgame” chise to the remake of “Little definitely a big winner in 2012. Star Wars was back, baby! The With six Oscar wins and one One of the most anticipated Women” this decade has had Eight years after Batman disap- epic saga continued with the story of the first mega million budget movies of the decade did not dis- some pretty memorable moments. peared and assumes responsibil- of Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, movies to have a African Ameri- appoint. With the team scattered As we wrap up this past decade ity for the death of Harvey Dent, and Finn, played by John Boyega, can Director and a predominantly and recovering from their loss to and head into the next, here are he is forced out of exile to fight team up with the iconic gang from African American cast, “Black Thanos, they are finally reunited my top 10 movies from the 2010s. a new terrorist who calls himself the past to defeat a new evil threat, Panther” was the movie. T’Challa to fix what they failed to stop Bane. With so many scenes com- Kylo Ren and the First Order. returns home to his African na- last time. Do not let the long run 2010: “Inception” ing straight out of our hometown, Some say that this was the best of tion of Wakanda to take his right- time intimidate you; every minute Leonardo Dicaprio plays Dom it adds instant excitement and con- all of the new saga, so if you have ful place as king after the sudden of this movie is worth it. Not to Cobb, an expert robber with nection with the story line. Not to not seen it yet, better get on it. death of his father. As a powerful mention there is eye candy for ev- the rare ability to enter people’s mention the star studded cast in- 2016: “La La Land” new enemy appears T’Challa must eryone with a star-studded cast in- dreams and steal their secrets cluding Christian Bale as Batman, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone use the full force of being the king cluding Chris Evans, Scarlett Jo- subconsciously. His ability has Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, came together again to produce a of Wakanda to be the Black Pan- hanssen, Chris Hemsworth, Brie caused him to lose everything and Tom Hardy as Bane. six Oscar winning production. Se- ther. With amazing visuals and an Larson, and so many more. he loves, but he gets a chance at 2013: “Wolf of Wall Street” bastian and Mia, played by Gos- all-star cast including Chadwick redemption if he completes an Leo killed it again in 2013 ling and Stone respectively, are impossible task: plant an idea in when he played the role of Jordan drawn together by their common someone’s head. This movie will Belfort in the infamous “Wolf of desire to do what they love. With blow your mind and leave you on Wall Street.” With Jonah Hill as lots of singing and dancing scenes, the edge of your seat. his trusty bestie, the movie tells the this is a fun one for any musical 2011: “Harry Potter and the story of Jordan Belfort and how he lover. Deathly Hallows Part 2” made a huge fortune defrauding 2017: “Get Out” Based on J.K. Rowling’s leg- wealthy investors of millions. This is probably the most endary book series, the second 2014: “The Fault in Our Stars” talked about film of 2017. With part of the final book was long If you have not seen this one, symbolism embedded everywhere awaited by many readers. With you better bring on the tissues be- within the movie, like a scene that the actors growing up on screen cause the performance of Shailene is thought to represent the death of the final scenes of this movie Woodly and Ansel Elgort is a tear- the teen Trayvon Martin, there was were very emotional. As Harry, jerker. Based on the book written no way this movie could not make Ron, and Hermione are search- by John Green, “The Fault in Our an impact on American culture. It ing for the final horcruxes their Stars” is the story of Hazel Grace is a story of an African American quest leads them face-to-face with Lancaster, a 16-year-old cancer man going to meet the parents of Voldemort and the final battle be- patient who falls in love with a his white girlfriend, which leads Top TV shows of the decade

BY BRODY DRAKE AND MAX MOGILNER of Westeros. As the most expen- serves a spot on our top five list. Staff Writers sive TV show in history, it features For the Bojack fans out there, the “Breaking Bad” beautiful movie-like cinematogra- second half of season six was re- “Breaking Bad,” a modern take phy, CGI, and action sequences, leased on Netflix on January 31. on the Western television drama, but is better known for its com- has revolutionized television dur- prehensive character development “Veep” ing the 2010s. The show looks at and complex, interwoven plot Politics in today’s age are a ma- the state of the war on drugs on lines that trap you in its world. It jor factor the life of many Ameri- the surface, but beneath that is the combines the childlike passion for cans, and the issues surrounding story of how a noble family, well, fantasy and romance with the nu- these politics should always be breaks bad. 50-year-old Walter anced themes of power, virtue, and taken seriously. This can’t be said White, a high school chemistry political gain. for “Veep,” which gives a satirical, teacher working below his intel- and hilarious view of America’s ligence, has been diagnosed with “Bojack Horseman” political system. The life and ad- terminal lung cancer. With a fam- Rotten Tomatoes calls the ani- ventures of (Vice) President Se- ily to support, White resorts to us- mated dramedy “Bojack Horse- lina Meyers is, according to Rob Collage by Magda Saliba (all images from public domain) ing his knowledge for bad uses: man” “brilliant and Bittersweet Sheffield of the Rolling Stones, cooking and selling crystal meth. to the very end.” It follows the “a perfect portrait of our political handful to put on this top five list. So close! It hasn’t been on enough, What starts as a selfless act spirals main character, Bojack the Horse, reality,” which is more horrifying However, after several hours of however, and was almost can- into much worse. Accompanying as a has-been celebrity in a world than impressive (calling someone conversation, we decided to give celled after five seasons. the multi-faceted plot is beautiful where people and talking animals a “sentient enema” is something Michael Schur’s masterpiece, cinematography of the southwest- live together. Its witty one-liners that I would not like to hear from “Parks and Recreation” the num- “Mr. Robot” ern United States. “Breaking Bad” and its more complicated dark our world leaders). In terms of ber five spot. It features a -hilari We’ve heard good things, but may not just be the best show of humor attribute to a seamless and quality, the show speaks for itself, ous group of government workers, no one from the Paw Print has this decade, but the best of all time. ceaselessly entertaining script, and having won seventeen prime time with relatable and diverse person- watched this. its brutally honest depiction of the Emmy awards (the 23rd most Em- alities. This light-hearted classic “Game of Thrones” flaws of Bojack, the main charac- mys won of any show). The sheer will be sure to put you in a good “Rick and Morty” “Game of Thrones” is a me- ter, comment on the real issues of quality of writing and the immense mood, and the subtlety of its hu- We already have “Bojack Horse- dieval epic that’s been regarded escaping self-loathing and depres- popularity this show gained from mor should make you chuckle. All man” as our cartoon comedy. as the most popular show of the sion. From the highest highs to the only seven seasons earns “Veep” together, with sixteen prime time decade, and deservedly so. It fol- lowest lows, the “Bojack Horse- this number four spot. Emmy nominations and a large “Always Sunny” lows the members of three royal man” roller coaster will both make and devoted fan base, it would be This show is good, but highly of- houses as they struggle to defend you laugh and delve in deep intro- “Parks and Recreation” impossible to not put this show on fensive. their families and their people by spection. “Bojack Horseman” is There have been so many great our list. placing their leaders on the Iron arguably one of the best animated sitcoms this decade, it has been RUNNERS UP: “Westworld” Throne and becoming the leader shows of all time, and well de- impossibly hard to choose just a “Brooklyn 99” Too confusing! Enough said. PAW PRINT JAN/FEB 2020 ENTERTAINMENT 5 Top tunes of the tens BY MAGDA SALIBA Photo and Social Media Editor drop your kid off at soccer prac- “Rocketeer” and “G6” topped the ward…) came onto the scene with hit “Thank U, Next” following her The most beloved decade, the tice), pop hits like “California charts for weeks, paving the way “No Flex Zone,” which became engagement scandal with come- 2010s, ended just as fast as it be- Gurls” by Katy Perry and “Just to other electro-bops like “Air- insanely popular among preteens dian Pete Davidson. Post Malone gan. A whirlwind of cultural and the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars planes” by B.o.B. everywhere. 2015 brought a pleth- also bridged the gap between pop political events shaped our world blasted through the radio speak- 2010 began to fade into 2011, a ora of rap hits, many coming from and rap, as his song “Sunflower” in unimaginable ways during this ers, meanwhile, alternative kids year of countless plays of “Some- the beloved Fetty Wap, the one- featured Swae Lee and was heard span of ten years, and the face of bopped to “Pumped Up Kicks” by body that I Used to Know” by the eyed wonder who created bops on radios everywhere. music changed forever. Genres Foster the People. Rap was in its one-hit-wonder Gotye and, pos- like “679” and “Trap Queen.” 2019 ended the decade with of pop, rap, rock, and indie mu- formative years of becoming ex- sibly the greatest moment known 2016 was what many know as tons of mainstream rap hits that sic are not the same as they were tremely mainstream, with “Love to mankind, the birth of One Di- the downfall of modern popular were taken seriously by some and ten years ago, or even five years the Way You Lie” by Eminem ft. rection. “That’s What Makes You music as we know it. Pop songs made into memes by others. Hits ago (but somehow country hasn’t Rihanna peaking at number one Beautiful” topped the US charts were no longer as catchy, with like “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas changed at all?). So, in the spirit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number four and Billboard UK “Closer” by the Chainsmokers X and “Ransom” by Lil Tecca of a new decade, let’s reflect on all Nicki Minaj’s “Superbass” reach- at number one for multiple weeks. introducing the craze of EDM were played so many times that the tunes that shaped our youth, ing number three. Club bangers We also witnessed the horror that on the radio. Rap did see a main- generations of teens often made for better and for worse. were extremely in, as if every- was “Friday” by Rebecca Black, a stream rebirth, as “Hotline Bling” fun of their popularity amongst The year is 2010, you’re a body had been infected by some song that will forever cause night- by Drake became one of the most younger kids and older folks, young pre-teen with no cares in electro-pop rave craze. Remember mares in the minds of parents and popular songs of the year, closely meanwhile artists like Tyler, the the world (or a parent trying to Far East Movement? Their songs anybody with ears that work. followed by “Black Beetles” by Creator gained newfound levels 2012 rolled around with rap Rae Sremmurd, which sparked the of fame after years of remaining hits like “Rack City” by Tyga and internet trend of freezing in place. somewhat underground. “Starships” by Nicki Minaj. Pop Pop music fell harder during 2017, “Earfquake” peaked at number bops like “Boyfriend” by Justin the only notable songs being “Mi 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, a new Bieber and “Die Young” by Kesha Gente” by J.Balvin, “Sign of level of fame for Tyler. Pop hits were saved on the iPods of every the Times” by Harry Styles, and of 2019 were quite drab, the only child, while “Gangnam Style” fol- “Slide” by Calvin Harris featur- notable songs being “Motivation” lowed us everywhere in a never- ing Frank Ocean. The most popu- by Normani and “Bad Guy” by ending loop of poorly written lyr- lar rap songs of this year included Billie Eilish. The end of 2019 also ics. In a similar fashion to 2011, “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B and brought on a new wave of popu- 2012 was another year of one-hit “HUMBLE.” by Kendrick Lamar, larized dance songs from the Tik- wonders. Nobody can name one marking the insane popularity of Tok app, such as “ROXANNE” by Owl City song other than “Good Lamar during this year and the Arizona Zervas and “No Idea” by Time” or Neon Trees’ song “Ev- uprising of Cardi, who had been a Don Toliver. It is speculated that erybody Talks.” Slowly 2012 nobody the year before. this trend of TikTok songs will melted into 2013, bringing us Cardi B rode her claim the fame continue into the new decade. “Royals” by Lorde and “Wrecking all the way into 2018, topping the This past decade was a roller- Ball” by Miley Cyrus. This year charts with her hit “I Like It” and coaster of musical trends that was the prime for Justin Timber- releasing her album Invasion of shaped the childhood of so many lake, who released “Suit & Tie” Privacy. Rap saw many other pop- of us and forever changed music and was featured on Jay-Z’s smash ular songs rise on the charts, like for the world. We saw the meld- hit “Holy Grail.” party hits including “Mo Bamba” ing of rap and pop becoming much 2014 marked a year of power- by Shek Wes and “Sicko Mode” more present, blurring the lines of ful female artists, with everyone by Travis Scott. Other hits includ- genres and opening listeners up to from Megan Trainor to Iggy Aza- ed those of the late Juice Wrld, more diverse sounds. lea. Azalea’s hit “Fancy” topped like his song “Lucid Dreams” While there were many unfortu- the charts for weeks, becoming which faced a resurgence of popu- nate phases of popular songs, such one of the first rap songs by a fe- larity after his death in 2019. Pop as the popularity of boy bands and male to become so successful. had yet another dismal year, Ari- mumble rap, the 2010s brought us Meanwhile, Rae Sremmurd (that ana Grande being one of the only many timeless bops that hopefully spells “Ear Drummers” back- shining stars of the year with her will live on forever. More articles on the tens in next month’s issue, including Sports Recap of the Decade and Influential People of the Decade. Top tech of the tens sixteen times as much room as the fifty students. Later down the road, in 2012, Duru by flying 2,463 yards. BY WYATT HARLEY iPhone 3S. Wireless earbuds were also im- Lyft was launched. This idea of Lastly, self-driving cars were Staff Writer Also, the 3S only had a basic proved upon during this decade. ride-sharing apps was started this created this decade. In 2014, This decade has been one of the passcode to unlock it, while you Wireless headphones existed be- decade, and has served many of Google invented a self-driving car; most revolutionary regarding tech- can simply look at your 11 Pro forehand, but in 2015, a Japanese us greatly. (Well, everyone except Toyota, Audi, Tesla, Mercedes- nology. Let’s dive into the accom- Max and have it open for you us- company named Onkyo made the taxi drivers). Benz, Ford, and Nissan all have plishments and reminisce on what ing facial recognition. first ever truly wireless earbuds. Although not very common self-driving cars, just to name a we used to see as advanced. Siri was the first virtual assis- This invention had a major impact or accessible, the first hoverboard few. The cheapest car with a self- The newest iPhone at the tant, and was released in October, on us, as seen with how many of was created in 2015. Cătălin Al- driving function is the Chrysler start of the 2010s was an iPhone 2011. Now, every smartphone has us own and use truly wireless ear- exandru Duru made a hoverboard 200, starting at only $26,625, 3S. The differences between the a virtual assistant, not to mention buds. 72% of Payton students re- that broke the world record by showing how self-driving cars are iPhone 3S and iPhone 11 Pro Max at home assistants, such as Ama- ported using wireless earbuds in traveling over 300 yards without becoming more affordable. are tremendous. The iPhone 3S zon Echoes and Google Homes, the same poll. stopping, and reaching 16 feet. Amazing advancements and didn’t even have a selfie camera. that were also created this decade Uber also launched in 2010, Lexus continued down Duru’s upgrades have been made this The 3S can hold 32 GB of stor- and currently used by millions. along with other ride-sharing path and created their own hover- decade, and not only was this age while the iPhone 11 Pro Max Within our Payton society, 44% apps. Uber began for the first time board, sold them for $10,000. In achieved, but several gadgets have can hold 512 GB of storage, mean- of people reported using at home in May 2010 in San Francisco, and 2016, a man named Franky Zapata also made their way into our ev- ing the iPhone 11 Pro Max has assistants in a poll taken with over continued to grow. broke the world record just set by eryday lives.

6 FEATURES PAW PRINT JAN/FEB 2020 Social media evolves with the times BY BELLA WATTS functionality was to provide effi- masking it, implicitly forcing sub- than Millennials as understanding, a time where communication, the Staff Writer ciency. missive conventionality manifest- based on the assumption that how ultimate backbone of society, can As 2019 has ended, it is natural Unlike the mundane and unin- ed through cake makeup, photo- we consume information affects be distributed so greatly and excit- that people, especially individuals spiring nature of “calling,” “pag- shop, and glamorized images that how we act, is embedded into ra- ingly. Though the question arises who find themselves navigating ing,” or traditional texting, the showed spectators, representative tionale. of who feels expressed in the For from childhood into adolescence, progenitor of 21st century social of many critics of the newly forged Moreover, as internet trends, You Page as its content is fix- reflect back on the surmounting media contrived an alternative uni- field, comically unsettled. actualized by memes, are circulat- ated by the selection that can fa- tangible and intangible innova- verse that, in the midst of melodra- But like all things on the ever- ed quicker, more people than ever vor a specific type of person and tions of decades past. ma that circulated in the spheres of changing nature of the internet, are able to unite around shared whether the constant realization of Though many may point to its most avid teenage patrons, pro- apps such as Snapchat main- humor that overshadows potential “wants” is developmentally good genetic editing and artificial intel- vided a space of solace and relief. stream, hosting a strategic delinea- difference in favor of joint enjoy- or ethical, TikTok culture has cul- ligence as the paramount achieve- Each of these sites pioneered tion from its competitors by using ment. tivated a new standard of living ments of the last ten years, im- the digital profile and individually a mechanism where a “post” or Enter TikTok, the newest form that demands awareness and expe- portance is not merely defined by created and distributed content “snap” would delete after a twen- to assume the highly coveted posi- diency. sophistication but rather, the pow- such as photos and videos, and ty-four hour period. This differ- tion of premium teenage gaze, en- This can be demonstrated in er of its influence. Holding such a ultimately, provided the ideologi- ence, coupled with a more direct capsulating the minds of its mem- schooling, where the constant bri- lens, one can scrutinize the images cal bedrock necessary to support way of “snapping” or talking to bers internationally with short, gade of seconds long videos have that enshrine recent history, and the information boost of the 21st friends, communicated a sense of sometimes funny or informative conditioned youth to process and amongst all the politics, scientific century, whose teenage catalyst relaxation as a momentary source videos. Strategically, whether to reject quickly, shortening attention developments, and Kim Kardashi- Mark Zuckerberg, now an equally of expression need not the prepa- make a conscious social statement spans unknowingly that are criti- an, come to the realization of their criticized and celebrated creative ration of sophistication more per- or a more effective method of digi- cal to maintaining in the American commonality: social media. genius, would inadvertently work manent sites. Accordingly, authen- tal intoxication, the For You Page curriculum. Social media is defined as a to rewrite sociological commonal- ticity became celebrated, brewing is situated before the people a user But maybe the American cur- digital vessel that facilitates the ity with each ascending update to new age phenoms such as Emma follows or knows, generating a riculum, like many age-old conti- creation and distribution of inter- his largest product, Facebook. Chamberlain that chartered a more new layer of virtual connection nuities, should change with it. active information for the purpose Facebook, begun as a digitized accessible and forgiving product, that allows for not just the contin- In a system that attributes value of connecting within a virtual rendition of the college “facebook” engendering a widespread cultural uation, but the creation of friends to development, change is an in- community of users. given to help students identify each shift, bleeding into more mature built on the reliance of trends such evitability and rather than be met Though the internet, now com- other, has over the course of its al- media outlets and fitting in step as the “renegades dance” to keep with oversimplified rejection, monly considered as integral to life most 16-year history evolved into with private and public industry content fresh. should usher in simultaneous criti- as basic necessities, was developed a massive corporation that encom- revelations shown through the Unlike other social media, Tik- cal examination and understand- in the sixties and seventies due to a passes multiple online presences Me Too movements where celeb- Tok has capitalized on their sim- ing. political need for fast exchange of such as Instagram, significant po- rities decried the custom of pain ply, monotonous presentation rath- Social media is only an exam- information, the extent of its grasp litical leverage through advertis- and victimization of Hollywood er than trying to reform it with new ple in one arena of the present, but was never imagined. ing and billions of dollars worth that overpowered the glamour of additions knowing that the catchy its evolution is indicative of the As time grew in tandem with of user data, the unassuming yet wealth and notoriety. voiceovers and an endless saga of cultural momentum, the wave of innovation, the eighties and nine- omnipotent currency exchanged Unlike its parents, Snapchat content are enough to satiate an the future, giving a glimpse into ties brought the personalization of by the most monetarily significant and Snapchat-like applications audience desperate to find an alter- the minds of the catalysts of the computers, illuminating the novel individuals in the world. revered natural faults, ushering re- native to their parent’s newfound next major breakthrough, explora- importance of technology as an Through the force of Facebook, latable understanding that brought app. tion, trend or policy. academic and cultural essential, and later, applications such as hilarity and camaraderie once ab- Rather, its limitations foster Embarking into the new de- engendering blogging and chat YouTube and Instagram that pro- sent in the lifeless representations intimacy, and immersing yourself cade, we should take along our room-like functions. vided new takes on the language of life. Anointed into social media in its lucid catalog feels as if you experimental knowledge of social These mediums such as Six of information sharing, developed under this changing understanding are stepping into the living room media as a shield of collectivism Degrees and Friendsiter, though over a billion people from 2012, of aspiration that more recently of a grandparent’s house on winter against a world of burgeoning di- respectively simplistic, opened its context became more artificial- has claimed VSCO and E-Girls break. vision. the threshold of communication ized, paradoxically showing more as its disciples, Generation “Z” is Here, you instantaneously feel potential through a vessel whose of the world while simultaneously visually and idealistically different supported and fortunate to live in CPS makeup days found unproductive (cont. from p. 1) BY MADISON BRATLEY and her evolution to current Homo makeup days were not meaning- But the makeup days did chosen makeup days were not Staff Writer sapiens,” said Niko Vasilopolous ful. “It was definitely a waste of serve some purpose. “We lost very conducive to productive movie or not doing something ‘21, a student in Honors Biology. my time to come Thursday,” said five blue and orange days each,” learning. “The way that the days significant, but then again you “But it is different seeing it in Madeline Treuthart ‘22. “Any- Ms. Bridgeland said. “I really have been made up aren’t nec- can’t punish the people that are person, and being able to note the thing productive I did in class was think that having the opportunity essarily the most effective way on trips because some of those distinct features and differences either posted on Google Class- to learn one more day’s worth of in terms of catching up on cur- have been planned for a long between Lucy and ourselves.” He room and I could have done it at material, or lose one fewer day of riculum,” Mr. Wasielewski said. time.” She also said Honors Biol- found it interesting how various home, or would have been really material, is really better than not.” “We’ve had three days now made ogy missed a field trip to the Lin- hominid traits evolved at different easy to make up on Monday.” The makeup days also served up, [and] all three of them are coln Park Zoo during the strike, speeds into traits humans possess Other students say the days a purpose beyond recovering in- sort of adjacent to breaks.” CPS and the two makeup days provid- today. “Some features developed became more tedious and frus- structional time. Teachers are paid claims their scheduling options ed a window to partially recover more quickly, like the upright trating as they digitally interacted for each day of attendance, accord- were severely limited since they that experience. standing and walking position,” he with the kids who missed school. ing to Ms. Barge. “That was a lot could only select days where “With field trips sometimes noted, “while other aspects such as “Getting [Snapchats] from people of pay that we lost, almost a full teachers would otherwise not you learn something new, but of- the brain size and height took lon- waking up at 12 while I had al- paycheck,” she said. While teach- be paid. Moreover, the Chicago ten you’re extending your expe- ger to evolve.” ready been at school for four hours ers recovered some of their missed Tribune reports that CPS did not rience with an idea or a concept For other teachers, particularly kinda stunk. The whole day felt pay on the makeup days, the days want to extend the end of the year in a way that you don’t get to do those in the math department, Jan- pretty pointless -- I don’t remem- were likely not as effective at re- into another week. CTU claims in class,” she said. “You might be uary 2 and 3 were treated similarly ber learning anything and kinda cuperating CPS’ lost state fund- CPS could have moved profes- interacting with different mate- to how the first days back from a just played Words With Friends on ing. “[CPS] didn’t get as much sional development days to the rials, like in the Field Museum, break would normally be handled. my phone all day,” Bouman said. [money] as [they] normally would end of the school year to create kids were able to go in and see “We tried to make it so that it was “It’s ironic to me that January 2 get because we had so many [stu- room for makeup days before Lucy. We had talked about her, meaningful for the students who and 3 counted as ‘days of instruc- dents] absent,” Ms. Barge said. On taking days from winter break. but we didn’t see her skeleton in came to school and also not ter- tion made up.’ There wasn’t a lot the other hand, CPS claims to have January 2 and 3 were the first 3D or a model of her.” Lucy is rible if you weren’t able to come,” of instruction going on. The teach- saved $68 million by not making days back, so it would be out of among the oldest hominid fos- said Ms. Kari Bridgeland, who ers fought very hard to get days of up the remaining six days of the the ordinary for them to not be at sils discovered. Honors Biology teaches Precalculus AB and Pre- the strike made up but when many teacher strike. Although the strike least a little sluggish. “I think that classes learned about hominids, a calculus BC. “The first day back students don’t show up, and when lasted 11 school days, the Chicago it wasn’t as productive as a typi- primate family including humans from break is always going to be a not all teachers teach as much as Teachers Union ultimately agreed cal day,” said Ms. Bridgeland. and their ancestors, before the review day, and like a little bit of a they would on other days, it kinda on five makeup days in a compro- “But being the first day back field trip was planned. ‘where am I?’” leaves me wondering, ‘what was mise with the district. from break, it was going to be a “In class we spoke about Lucy But some students claim the the point?’” Some teachers feel that CPS’ weird day no matter what.” PAW PRINT JAN/FEB 2020 FEATURES 7 Corners of Payton Does one size fit all? BY EDGAR A. DIAZ BY LINCOLN BECKER Staff Writer Staff Writer Although being a relatively quins, needles, cloth, and more, Brandy Melville is an Italian new and smaller school compared the costume crew has everything based clothing brand known for to other institutions in Chicago, they need to have our actors look- its basic crop tops, embroidered Payton is filled to the brim with ing their best (or most tragic). Pay- sweatshirts and soft sweatpants. energetic students and staff in al- ton’s fourth floor although lacking Since opening its first Ameri- most every classroom and hall in space and students hosts some can store in 2009, Brandy has with a total population of around of the most interesting rooms in become a staple for many teen 1200. Most students have become the school, with both the Astron- American girls. Brandy Melville accustomed to the school’s lay- omy Lab and the Greenhouse. The is a unique store in that it only out and may even know it like the astronomy lab is run by Astrono- carries one size that is meant to back of their paw. But how well my teacher Ms. Barge and stores fit all body types. This one size do you really know the school? stargazing equipment as well as a runs extremely small. How many reading this have ever dome and projector that replicates “It is so frustrating finding been to the Greenhouse? The As- the night sky and deep space ob- something really cute in the store tronomy Lab? Bear witness to the jects of interest, such as galaxies but then having to put in back contents within the multiple sup- and stars. Although mainly used because it doesn’t come in my ply closets? Your intrepid Paw re- by the Astronomy classes, it’s also size,” said an anonymous Pay- Photo by Lincoln Becker porter has been here and there in available to students who attend ton student. Take for example The newly opened Brandy Melville store in Chicago is crowded our wonderful school. the Astronomy Club enrichment. the pants: the average size that with clothing in one size. The Walter Payton auditorium, The Payton greenhouse, run by they come in are a waist size of a rarely used spot in the school English teacher Mr. Chau, houses 25 even though according to the negativity aimed towards Brandy brand’s intentions. and what can be considered the a variety of plant life that students CDC, the average waist size for Melville fueled by a USC newspa- “I think the clothes are cute, largest open space in the school can maintain. The Greenhouse an American teenager between per article entitled “Brandy Mel- but I have a problem with the after the atrium, is used mainly by enrichment also checks on the the ages of 13 and 19 is a 32.6. ville Fuels Body Dysmorphia,” management of the company, As the popularity of Brandy stated “We [Brandy Melville] can and I think it’s weird and unfair Melville has increased, so has satisfy almost everybody, but not that they call their clothes ‘one the controversy surrounding the everybody.” While tensions are size fits all’ when they clearly store’s practices. Social Media higher than they have even been do not. At the same time, I users have taken either the side before, Brandy Melville has yet to don’t think it’s fair for people to of supporting or bashing Brandy make any more public comments shame others for wearing it - do- Melville. Those who support or amend their sizing practices. ing so further aggravates larger Brandy turn to the argument that With the opening of the first issues at hand,” said an anony- there are plus size stores that Brandy Melville store in Chicago mous Payton contributor. only supply clothes to plus size on December 7, only a few blocks “I do like the styles, but I women and therefore Brandy is away from Payton, the Brandy don’t like how it projects a cer- validated in creating clothes for craze has forced its way into the tain body image that’s not in- skinny women and skinny wom- Payton community. Prior to the clusive to all sizes. It can send en only. Chicago store opening, Brandy a bad message to many young Those who are against Brandy only had stores on the East and women,” said another anony- claim that the brand promotes West coasts and was really only mous contributor. It is clear that unrealistic body expectations that available to Chicagoans online. the controversy surrounding can negatively impacts teenage While the brand is widespread at Brandy Melville will continue girl’s self-esteem. In 2013, Jessie Payton, it doesn’t seem that every- to be an issue as everyone has Longo, an Executive at Brandy one, even customers of the brand, differing opinions. Photo by Edgar A. Diaz Melville alarmed by the growing are completely onboard with the the school’s drama and music pro- plants being kept by the teach- grams for their concerts and other ers, and saves those that a teacher artistic activities. The main seating may have forgotten to water more area as well as stage are located at than once. And during the Green- Payton students’ take: the second floor, and on the third house seminar, Mr. Chau teaches floor one can find a small balcony students his extensive knowledge that hosts more seats and a box on plant keeping and botany. Stu- ‘We’re not really strangers’ filled with sound and music equip- dents can also volunteer to care for BY MOLLY PFEIFER ment for the auditorium. Those plants during breaks. Staff Writer interested in learning more or do- The green house is also home ing more in the auditorium should to an aquarium, that contains an As you walk around Payton, The original Instagram account sation. Specifically, the Payton consult with the Payton Players assortment of fish and one turtle. there are messages hidden in un- that they were inspired by, @ student-run account stated that crew. Currently the turtle has no official expected places, whether it be a werenotreallystrangers,has gained “things like mental health, On the first floor of the West name, but previous seniors called stairwell, somewhere in the atri- over one million followers since building strong relationships, building,one can find the - mu it “the one who lived” due to there um, or in the bathrooms. This its creation, posting similar, sim- learning how to listen, learning sic practice rooms. The (mostly) originally being two turtles donat- year, three anonymous Payton ple images embedded with quotes how to convey your emotions soundproof rooms are usually ed by a student. students have created a space to found in public about our daily and words, etc.” is what influ- locked but if you ask nicely, the se- Unfortunately, one died, and share these messages in the Pay- lives, with the purpose of getting enced them to create this space, curity guards and certain teachers the students at the time were un- ton community by posting pho- in touch with everything, especial- especially to those who need it can allow you access. The room der the impression the current one tos of messages such as “Hang ly ourselves. most: Payton students. comes with an assortment of pia- had perished as well, but luck- in there” and “Everything will For example, the account When it comes to positively nos, 2 amps, and a drum set. One ily were mistaken. If you want to be okay” to their Instagram ac- showcases photos of billboards or impacting the Payton commu- can also bring their instruments to come hang out with the turtle or count, @wnrsofpayton. street art, with uplifting and reflec- nity, the account administra- jam out there during the School of water exotic plants, look out for “One of our goals is simply tive quotes such as, “How are you, tors believe that taking time to Rock seminar and Coffee house the greenhouse enrichment and to motivate and make other really?” or “You’re doubting your- read and think about the mes- enrichment. seminars. students feel better,” said one self again. Stop that.” sages they post will build this On the second floor hallway So take some enrichments and of the administrators of the “We wanted to create a new conversation, and help Payton in between Mr. Wasielewski’s free time to explore the school and account. “In the past, motiva- conversation,” said the Payton students understand both how and Ms.Catlin’s classrooms, you its many varied personalities. tional blurbs scribbled on the student-run account. “A new way they are feeling, as well as de- can find Payton’s Players prop If there is one thing Payton’s bathroom walls have done just of communicating with ourselves. termine ways to improve them- and costume room, filled to the relatively small size can provide, that– made me feel better, and A new way of understanding this selves. brim with costumes and props, it’s an opportunity to meet and in- brought a little bit of hope to my world we live in.” Posting these messages can from past performances, and the teract with all the staff and clubs, day when things weren’t work- It’s not just an Instagram ac- be the first step towards this supplies to make and prepare for an opportunity well worth taking. ing out.” count; it’s a space to build conver- personal growth. future productions. With manne- 8 ENTERTAINMENT PAW PRINT JAN/FEB 2020 Which Bachelorette are you based on your sign? BY HAYLEY OWENS AND SOPHIE SALEM Staff Writers quotable one-liners, and you don’t wrong,” so you are constantly and seeing which direction you go. We’re here to tell you! With “The on the fact that Hannah Ann ob- care if others hate you because seeking improvement. Aquarius: Jan. 20-February 18 Bachelor” premiere and Timothee noxiously kept talking to Peter, the you’ll make an impression on the Sagittarius: Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Tammy: You are the ultimate fight- Chalamet being cast as Bob Dylan fact that she has two first names, one person that matters and out- Madison: Meeting the family er. You’re a little wild and bold, to kick off 2020 (and provide es- and the fact that Bachelor Twit- last anyone who doubts you in the already? Quite the first impres- and you might rub some people capism from literally everything ter has designated her the Luke most wonderfully petty ways. sion. We are impressed that Peter the wrong way, but you are strong else), we’re here for you who love P (“this is the definition of -psy Virgo: August 23-Sept. 22 invited you to his parents’ vow and persistent. Being a wrestler, or love-to-hate epic reality TV. chopath”) of this season, you get Colton Underwood: Based solely renewals, so go you for that one. you’re excellent at taking control Aries: March 21-April 19 Hannah Ann. You’re very, very on the fact that the word virgin Representing the athletes, we see and will use your experience as Olivia Caridi: You love to be num- pretty, but also incredibly fake. comes from “Virgo,” you get you balling up and know you can a house flipper to “smash down ber one, and you’re notoriously You’re also going to get kicked Colton. Did you know he was a “shoot your shot,” on the court and walls if you need to.” We don’t bold and ambitious. Nothing will off the show when you’re exposed virgin? You’re a big teddy bear with Peter. You’re a Southern belle know how Peter let you through ever be funnier than the time you for having a boyfriend back home. who loves to talk about your failed and seemingly earned a special the first day after you came on so chose to tell Ben, who had literally Your boyfriend is Christopher football career and your virgin- place in Peter’s heart, so we have aggressively, but you do you! Up- just been told that family friends of Wilde since you are actually Jes- ity, but the good news is that you faith in you. date: Two weeks in and you’re the his were in a plane crash, how in- sica Olson from “Starstruck.” can come in clutch and clear an Capricorn: Dec. 22-January 19 only contestant on this season who secure you are about your cankles. Cancer: June 21-July 22 eight foot fence on camera when Kelley: As Capricorns are “skilled isn’t a soulless Instagram influenc- You had one of the more inter- Victoria P: Definitely a strong needed. at navigating both the emotional er, so you have that going for you. esting character arcs in franchise competitor; however, your stom- Libra: Sept. 23-October 22 and material realms,” you got Kel- Pisces: February 19-March 20 history, beginning as the sparkly ach is pretty weak. We know, you Lexi: We haven’t heard much ley. You’re an attorney due to— Tyler C: YOU GOT TYLER C. fan favorite and ending as the vil- had quite the experience on the from you, but your entrance may everyone’s favorite—nepotism, Congratulations! You’re a fan fa- lain with a notoriously (and liter- teacup ride, but we respect that have been the best of all. Riding and also, based on the fact you vorite because of your fundamen- ally) big mouth. However, you’ve you will do whatever it takes, up in that sports car caught ev- “ran into Peter in a hotel lobby a tal common sense as it is both re- ended that disaster with a career even getting sick, to impress Peter. eryone’s attention, and that one- month before the show,” Bach- freshing and compounded by the in Bachelor Nation, proving you However, we hope men will start on-one drive around was ador- elor Twitter has also designated fact that you are also really, really might just know what you’re do- to treat you better, because if Pe- able. From the East Coast, you you Joe Goldberg. That’s slightly hot. Keep on hugging Pilot Pete ing when others think you don’t. ter getting you water was the nic- have something different to offer concerning, but Peter is unsub- and eating Luke P for breakfast be- Taurus: April 20-May 20 est gesture you’ve seen, the male (since apparently everyone is from tly wild about you so you clearly cause you do it well. However, be- Natasha: Even though you have population has some work to do. the South?). We can’t wait to see know what you’re doing. How- ware, don’t let the fame get to your wild eyes, there is no denying you Keep fighting off that vertigo. You what you do next, and admire your ever, based on the number of times head, and don’t forget that you got have a lot of stamina. Coming in got this. calmness and stamina. you brought up running into him your start on “The Bachelorette.” with that massive paper airplane Leo: July 23-August 22 Scorpio: October 23-Nov. 21 in said hotel lobby, you could also You’re great but not great enough was a big move, and you won’t let Corinne Olympios: Described as Lauren: All we have to say about be annoying—the fun is in waiting to be greater than Peter Kraus. anyone walk all over you. We still the “drama queen and royal ruler you is… the jumpsuit. You know haven’t decided if you are a cat or of the horoscope clan,” Leos are how to stand out in a crowd and The Grizzly 34 Crossword a rat; only time will tell. definitely the Corinne of -Bach make a stellar first impression. All Gemini: May 21-June 20 elor Nation. You take naps when- eyes are on you, and you definitely Hannah Ann: I don’t know much ever you please, and as a millen- have potential. Also, we hear you about astrology, but I know that nial, you have a nanny attending meet with your exes in an “exit people don’t like Geminis. Based to your every need. You’re full of interview to figure out what went Valentine’s Day: Yay or nay? BY NINA ESCOBAR Staff Writer Depending on who you ask, With more focus on romantic rake in the most money they can Valentine’s Day is either a cute relationships, only 37.2% of the from people.” And another says holiday for people to give and surveyed students said they had it’s “a blatantly obvious capitalist receive gifts from the people celebrated with a significant other, excuse to commercialize indulg- they love and care about, or it’s which is not surprising, consider- ing in sickeningly sugary sweets pointless and annoying. Although ing that only 16.3% of responses and engage in romantic activi- there is no absolute answer on if said they were in a relationship. ties.” Yet another says it’s sim- Valentine’s Day is worth it or not, Regarding the way they celebrat- ply a “marketing technique.” It’s there are definitely some strong ed, the activities the responses widely known that Valentine’s opinions. In a recent survey, 43 consisted of were quite similar to Day is a perfect time for compa- BY MAGDA SALIBA, SOPHIE SALEM, LUKE LOSASSO, BRODY DRAKE Payton students answered vari- the friend celebrations, with the nies to make money off of com- ous questions pertaining to the only main difference being the use mon gifts given around this time, Answers on the Paw Print Online at paytonpawprint.com holiday. of the word “date.” like chocolate in a heart-shaped Across Down More than half of students Speaking of relationships, box, teddy bears, and roses, but 1. Ring in this night with grapes and 1. Not the old year but... fireworks 2. “Heyyy ____” - Outkast (51.2%) surveyed said that Val- there is a high percentage of stu- is that the sole reason the holi- 3. Purple Yam 3. Ash holder entine’s Day is not overrated, dents who are not in a relation- day was created? Some students 5. Legalized January 1st 4. TV show counterpart to El Camino contrary to what a typical stu- ship (76.7%) or are in something disagree. “It’s a day reserved for 8. Instead of applying ED 5. Dad dent hears when the holiday is “complicated” (7%). When asked intimacy and non-platonic re- 9. Payton’s Spirit club! 6. How the teens say tattletale the topic of conversation. It’s “How does it make you feel to lationships,” was one response 10. Drake, aka Champagne ___ 7. You can find freshman creating not unusual to witness eye-rolls, see people in a relationship?” the describing Valentine’s Day. They 11. A great type of dog these in the halls scoffs, and the aimless question, answers were overwhelmingly view it as a day to show apprecia- 13. Verizon’s enemy 9. The strip between Israel and “Who wants to be my valentine?” mixed. There seemed to be no tion, spread love, and be around 15. Charge Palestine Although the word valentine al- more negative responses than pos- people you care about. Though 16. NV’s Neighbor 10. One way to cook an egg 17. Nickel, on the periodic table 12. Jen, the Physical Therapist, works ludes to some sort of date, 53.5% itive ones, with many people say- that’s definitely a less aggressive 18. Antagonist captain to Peter Pan here on her off days of students surveyed said they’ve ing it made them feel lonely, and viewpoint of the holiday, it’s not 19. Smallest chess piece 14. British pop star who sings “An- celebrated with just friends, with others saying it made them happy easy to ignore the money-making 21. The pet website that rivals Web- other Lifetime” one even calling it “Galentines “if [the people in the relationship] nature of it. kinz 15. Sending messages without a Day.” These friend celebrations are happy.” There were also many Valentine’s Day is definitely 22. A holiday drink username included gift exchanges, eat- people who said it was “cute,” and a big opportunity to capitalize 26. How NSYNC says farewell 19. Louisiana’s favorite sandwich ing candy together, and going a small group just plainly said they on the expectations for people in 27. W 20. Rollercoaster noise on “dates” like roller and ice didn’t care. relationships, but it’s also nice to 29. The card game with reverses and 23. Guyana’s internet country code skating, making cupcakes, and Students at Payton also seem see people happy. Whether Feb- wild cards 24. Law that promotes environ. 31. ___ and carrots enhancement watching movies. One anony- to have strong feelings concern- ruary 14th is hugely important 33. To be flirtatious 25. Can’t have chips without this mous response said they “went ing the purpose of Valentine’s Day for you, or just like any other day, 34. Move forward 28. Mac Miller song “What’s the ___” to McDonald’s and ordered 60 and its capitalist intentions. One it’s important to note that not ev- 29. _ Santa Cruz and _ LA chicken nuggets and McFlurrys student said it’s “for companies eryone feels the same, and there’s 30. Opposite of Yes and feasted.” to create an algorithm so they can nothing wrong with that. 32. Official language of Au