aw rint October 2016 Volume 16, Issue 1 Stella Binion ‘17 recites poetry at White House By CAROLINE BERNET Staff Writer Stella Binion steps on stage performances on a regular basis, The freshmen she’s been a PAL to deliver a poem, but she is not always perfecting her writing as for have really looked up to her as standing in Chicago. She is in well as her performing skills. a role model as well as for support Washington D.C. in front of First But in recent news, she submit- managing Payton’s environment. Lady Michelle Obama. ted one of her poems to the Scho- “Stella encourages others to She is nervous, but at the same lastic Art and Writing Awards, step out of their comfort zones and time, she knows that the message where two of her pieces were re- engage,” said Lindsay Opie ‘17, of her poem deserves to be heard, viewed and given Silver Awards. also a PAL. especially by the First Lady. Next, through the same pro- “She’s great at bringing people Much of the Payton community gram she submitted a longer appli- together. As a peer and classmate, already knows her – Stella Binion cation that included more of her as she brings in multiple perspectives is involved in Payton Advisory a person and how poetry has influ- in the discussions which really Leaders (PALs), Youth Wellness enced her. She was then selected to helps people have better discus- Team, Payton Organization of be a 2016 National Student Poet, sion.” Women, and the Payton Art and one of five, representing the Mid- Her peers see that she is always Literature Magazine. But while west region. a part of the conversation and that most Payton students were sit- Beyond Stella’s poetry ca- through her personality she is able ting through their first math class reer, she is an active member of to push people to talk about press- of the year and trying to find their the Payton community. She has ing issues and really get meaning- English class in the new building, helped plan the Gender Equality ful interactions throughout Payton. Stella was shaking hands with for Teens conference since fresh- “The way she calls anyone’s at- Michelle Obama, accepting a na- man year, has contributed her tention is so smooth; it’s like we tional award acknowledging her strong personality and leadership listen up because we know she’s poetry accomplishments. skills in PALS, and has worked about to share something mean- So how did this Payton senior hard to establish relationships with ingful, and she’s going to do so get national recognition? It all teachers and students alike within while making us feel so comfort- started with her love of poetry and Payton. able,” said Alexis Roman ‘17, a desire to perform. It’s clear that she is leaving a fellow peer and lead PAL, on his Stella knew that she loved po- great impression on Payton: “In relationship with Stella on a day- etry and decided to start writing all honesty, when I first saw her, to-day basis. slam poems and performing. Dur- she looked like someone who was “I have mad respect for Stella ing her sophomore year, she audi- there for you, and could be there for that. I’m privileged to be able tioned and got a role on a Rebirth to lend a helping hand,” said Liam to work with her as a leader, but Stella Binion ‘17 stands proud after performing her poem in the slam team. From there she had Dillon ‘20, a member of her fresh- I’m truly blessed to have her as a White House. to be committed to practices and man advisory. friend.” Photo courtesy of Stella Binion Chromebooks for everyone: Payton goes one-to-one By ALLISON CHO, CAMILLE GRANDJEAN, and GRACE MCDERMOTT Editors

in the conversation in developing aren’t counting their losses. to Payton’s academic environ- this,” he explained. “This is part of “I don’t feel like I’m missing ment. our CIWP, which is the Continu- out because most of our learning “It’s not just computers for all ous Improvement Work Plan that should be done through human students for the sake of having all schools in the state of Illinois interaction,” said Olive Welsh computers, but rather a tool for ac- have.” ‘17. “The school should allow stu- ademic inquiry into solving prob- Students informed of the deci- dents to bring their own laptops to lems and creating innovative solu- sion expressed surprise, taking school and lend Chromebooks to tions to problems,” said Devine. several factors into consideration students who don’t have one.” “The access of many resources for when looking at potential effects While many students are able students is critical to being able to of the one-to-one program. to bring their own laptops to solve problems in a meaningful “I think it’s a cool, innovative school, teachers cannot currently way.” step for Payton, but I think one- form a curriculum assuming every In addition to the growth of Chromebooks are set to be the newest addition to Payton’s curricu- to-one systems sometimes make student has a laptop, limiting the critical analysis skills, Devine ex- lum next fall. Photo by Allison Cho it harder to focus during class be- curricular possibilities in terms of pects this program to help Payton cause you have the technology in technology. Principal Devine is students in college and the real Many students are familiar with ministration has begun to rethink front of you,” said Emmy Smith excited about the prospects that the current school laptops: bulky, technology at a school of almost a ‘20. one-to-one computing will bring continued on p. 3 slow, and constantly low on bat- thousand. However, few predicted For the students who already tery. But technology at Payton will a scenario where every student bring their own laptop to school, soon undergo a drastic change in would have their own laptop, a this change may not reap many SEE INSIDE its role and quality, in an effort to four-year plan expected to be ef- benefits. further enhance the developing fective at the beginning of next Michael Haran ‘18, said a project-based curriculum. fall. laptop provided from the school Triggers ..... p. 2 In the fall of 2017, Payton will According to Principal Tim would “probably not [be benefi- be implementing one-to-one com- Devine, the recently approved cial]; I don’t see why I would need puting into every classroom; in proposal was not his alone. In fact, a second laptop.” Eva Lewis ..... p. 3 other words, each and every Pay- the discussion behind the decision The one-to-one program will ton student will be getting their included input from many parts of not be implemented until the fall Bag Check ..... p. 5 own laptop to use at school, home, the Payton community. of 2017, which means current se- or anywhere in between. “The Local School Council, niors will not have the chance to New Faculty ..... p. 6 With the number of incoming which has representation from experience the impending change. freshmen steadily increasing, it’s students, parents, community, Although current seniors will no surprise that the Payton ad- and faculty, was front and center barely miss this development, they Sports ..... p. 7 2 OPINION PAW PRINT October 2016 Triggers and education: #StopTheStigma By ISABEL CONSTANTINO Staff Writer (Trigger Warning: discussions of of your mouth, and moving a body you want to make life worse for over the corrective learning that ableism, suicide) part, seeing it move, and feeling as someone who already has a brain has taken place. After the Univeristy of Chicago if it was moving under someone that’s giving them a hard time? To begin with, exposure ther- released a letter to incoming fresh- else’s volition. apy is typically graded, meaning men providing a warm welcome to EXPOSURE THERAPY the least distressing of the triggers the class of 2020, saying that they ANXIETY ATTACKS Another common argument would be addressed first. Within a do not agree with the use of trig- Anxiety attacks typically in- against providing trigger warn- classroom setting there would be ger warnings in education, trigger volve intense feelings of fear as ings in education is that of expo- no telling what level of distress the warnings had reached a new low in well as physical reactions to the sure therapy. As the thinking goes, trigger in question causes, as their Walter Payton the opinion of some of the public. feeling of fear, such as hyperven- given that exposure therapy is would be no previous consulting College Preparatory Arguments against them start- tilation, crying, shaking, sweating, such a lauded approach to treating with the patient as would occur in High School ed off targeting those who first and a rapid heartbeat. PTSD, one shouldn’t provide trig- actual therapy. 1034 North Wells Street began to advocate for their use, They come as a sort of a cli- ger warnings so as to “expose” the In order to be effective, in vivo namely intersectional feminists, max to a stressful situation or day afflicted to their triggers. exposure therapy would have to Chicago, IL 60610 then spread as an example to be and can occur after dissociation. Most psychiatric organizations, have a thirty to sixty minute ex- phone: 773.534.0034 mocked of our society’s growing Panic attacks come with nearly no including that of the APA (Ameri- posure to the trigger. Given that fax: 773.534.0035 sensitivity. warning, though they typically are can Psychiatric Association) and whatever faux exposure therapy www.wpcp.org There’s always an opposing shorter. ACA (American Counseling As- that may be occurring has not been paytonpawprint.com opinion, and this will join the It is common that after having sociation) include informed con- graded, there is a strong prob- many voices defending me. either you are in a more mentally sent in the code of ethics in which ability that the one with the trig- @PaytonNews Yes, me. fragile state. Given how much my their therapists must follow. In ger would not be able to learn and PRINCIPAL Given that I actually have trig- mental health was affected after a other words, those entering into would possibly disrupt the class- Tim Devine gers, it seems fitting that I be the particularly bad anxiety attack, I treatments of exposure therapy are room. This would all occur with- ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL one to inform you that trigger have been forced to go home as a essentially given a trigger warning out imaginal exposure therapy or David Adamji warnings are not actually just peo- result as I would only be exposing before continuing the treatment processing. DIR. OF STUDENT ple being offended. myself to more anxiety attacks. and are allowed to discontinue it at Still going with the example of ENGAGEMENT I have never been able to stay in any time. the student with PTSD, Cognitive Additionally, there is currently Behavioral Therapy as a whole Erica Bauer WHAT ARE TRIGGERS? class when having either an anxi- There are two definitions for ety or panic attack. a lack of studies regarding trigger is deemed the treatment line of triggers. One is specifically for So how does this all apply to warnings and their efficacy. Some choice in clinical practice guide- EDITORS-IN-CHIEF those who suffer from post trau- education and the use of trigger may argue that means that there’s lines for PTSD. How is the profes- Allison Cho matic stress disorder (PTSD), and warnings? no reason for academic institutions sor or teacher in question meant to Camille Grandjean the other is more broad. At their Let me state my opinion plain- to include trigger warnings, but we decide which of the several treat- Grace McDermott root, they are both about a nega- ly: providing trigger warnings in a actually have an excellent source ments that fall under CBT is the tive psychological response com- school setting would just be one of of information already existing as best for their student? PHOTO EDITORS ing as a result of an external event. the many hard fought-for accom- to how to approach trigger warn- One might argue that CBT Lesly Castro For the first definition regarding modations present. ings: the people living with trig- isn’t used by most therapists ei- Annel Lopez PTSD a trigger is something that If somebody is not able to focus gers. Most of whom are very much ther. That one might be surprised for trigger warnings. to find that is because most thera- brings on an emotional response to or attend class because of the fre- trauma, which can include panic quency of which they are triggered Not only is there an issue of pists do not use CBT as they have LAYOUT EDITORS attacks, hypervigilance, and flash- in that class, their academic per- consent if somebody deems man- not been properly trained. In other Ashley Brady backs. formance would not reflect their datory course material triggering words, educated therapists are not Taylor Carroll In the broader sense, the kind ability. Denying trigger warnings and a professor or teacher decides trusted to be able to read an arti- Jack Knabe that I, as well as people with de- when other such accommodations to proceed as usual because of cle on the internet and be able to pression, anxiety, eating disorders, are provided is stating that one their beliefs in exposure therapy, effectively administer exposure STAFF WRITERS and other such mental illnesses, type of neurodivergent person de- in all likelihood it probably won’t therapy. I wonder what makes the Samuel Algas experience, they are an occur- serves an education and the other work in diminishing the effects of teacher who argues against trigger Ethan Bernard rence that brings about a psychi- doesn’t. the trigger. warnings in the name of exposure Caroline Bernet atric symptom, such as intrusive In the study Prolonged Expo- therapy so different. sure Therapy for Post-Traumatic Isabel Constantino thoughts, dissociation, and strong BUT WHAT ABOUT THE feelings of anxiety. “REAL WORLD”? Stress Disorder: A Review of Evi- CONCLUSION Evelyn Deveyra Triggers can take the form of There are many who believe dence and Dissemation, it states If you’re a student, stop mak- Sarah Force practically anything and come in that providing trigger warnings that “fear activation alone is not ing fun of trigger warnings and Jessica Fuller a variety of intensities. One of the leaves students unprepared for the sufficient for therapeutic change. triggers in general. It invalidates Darwin Garay reasons trigger warnings are so “real world.” To that I ask what Information that is incompatible an experience that is very much Grant Hauskins important is that the symptom the composes the “real world” and with the fear structure must be in- real for me and encourages stigma Abigail Jakus trigger may bring is worsened if it why they consider the experiences corporated into memory in order against those with triggers. Ciera Johnson is unexpected. Common responses of students less valid than those of for corrective learning to occur.” Common trigger warnings Sean Mazurkiewicz that I have had to my triggers are adults. This fear structure is defined such as mentions of sexual assault, Zemerluan Meehan dissociation and anxiety attacks. I know exactly what these peo- as how the trigger is represented gore, and death, should be includ- in memory as the stimuli, the fear ed in course descriptions available Anthony Mercado ple mean by the real world. They DISASSOCIATION mean that the world is inherently response, and the meaning of these to students prior to course selec- Omar Pasha Dissociation typically involves full of suffering and therefore fear responses. For example, upon tion. Julianna Ritzu a feeling of disconnect from either school should too be filled with being exposed to stories involving This should prevent students Filip Slusarczyk yourself or your surroundings. It suffering in order to prepare them abuse, one may experience short- from signing up for courses that Connor Steel can also involve a feeling of emo- for it. ness of breath, which would be would be triggering for them in the Tristan Rinholm tional numbness. Dissociation can As oh-so-beautifully inten- the fear response. The mind would first place. Cole Robbins be extremely disconcerting and tioned as this is, it’s highly coun- then interpret this fear response as I encourage teachers to ask stu- Joseph Walsh makes focusing on anything but terintuitive. A large amount of meaning that the person is in dan- dents in a survey if they have any the feeling that it brings impos- human suffering is caused by hu- ger. triggers not covered by the course FACULTY ADVISOR sible. When it involves a feeling mans themselves. In order to successfully incor- descriptions and if the course calls porate information that contradicts for triggering material, address Michelle Mowery of disconnect from yourself, it can By refusing to provide trigger feel as if your body is not your warnings, you only contribute to the fear structure in prolonged ex- how to approach fulfilling learning [email protected] own. how hard the world is by expos- posure therapy, in vivo exposure, standards in a way least triggering As confusing as that concept ing students to material that po- imaginal exposure, and processing on a case -by-case basis. may seem to those who have not tentially compromises their men- is used. Incorporating trigger warnings experienced it, this can involve not tal health as well as providing for In vivo exposure would mean in education, especially here at recognizing yourself in the mirror the continuation for mental health actually exposing the afflicted Payton, has the potential to greatly or taking longer to recognize that stigma as normalizing triggers in- to the trigger, imaginal exposure improve the mental health of stu- it is yourself, listening to your creases acceptance of the mentally would mean revising the trau- dents. voice and feeling as it is someone ill. matic memory in the imagination, else saying the words coming out And besides all that, why would and processing would mean going PAW PRINT October 2016 NEWS 3 No justice, no peace: Eva Lewis is transforming youth activism and youth voice in Chicago now By JULIANNA RITZU Staff Writer Social justice activism has but to the ambition and dedication history in both politics and law en- erupted across the United States of the organizers. forcement have become so tightly unlike anything seen since the Eva’s passion for activism is intertwined that many believe that Civil Rights Movement. clear, and her commitment to her the justice system is rigged, only Specifically, the Black Lives cause, to fighting systemic oppres- supporting those with money, Matter movement, which began as sion through youth-based social privilege and connections, and a response following the death of change, becomes evident when turning a blind eye to the racial in- Trayvon Martin and the acquittal discussing her inspiration for or- justices that oppress communities of his killer, George Zimmerman, ganizing these protests. every day. on second-degree murder charges, “There were a lot of protests Eva acknowledges this, and has become crucial in increasing happening around, and we didn’t said, “People say that the system the awareness surrounding sys- see a lot of youth getting in- is broken. The system isn’t bro- temic racism and oppression of the volved,” Lewis explained. “People ken; the system is doing what it’s black community, and mobilizing say that youth are just like ‘Twitter supposed to do. Police brutality is people to take action. activists,’ like the only thing we do an effect of systemic oppression. The events of this summer, is post, and we were like, ‘no, the We just want abolition, we want which saw the deaths of Alton four of us, we are more than that.’ freedom, and policy change isn’t Sterling, Philando Castile, and Since the protests were so public, effective because you can imagine Paul O’Neal, each at the hands we thought, ‘why not talk about the system like a broken car, where of police brutality, and the shoot- police brutality and also gun vio- if you fix the engine, or if you fix ing of police officers in Dallas this lence,’ because people were just a piece of it, you’re not fixing the July, which left nine officers in- talking about Black Lives Matter car.” jured and five dead, made it clear and police brutality, but we wanted It is this harsh truth that many to many that the time to act is now. to talk about how both police bru- believe that makes the sheer suc- Eva’s activism has galvanized youth from across the city, making it And that’s exactly what Eva Lewis tality and gun violence come from cess of her protests so powerful. clear that the time to act is now. ‘17 did. systemic oppression, and in order Her first protest drew over Photo courtesy of Eva Lewis On July 11, Lewis, a senior at for gun violence and police brutal- 1,000 young people of all ages, a culture shock. We’re the first tend International Day of The Girl, Payton, and three other organiz- ity to be gone, we need to get rid of ethnicities, and socioeconomic generation ever to grow up where an event she has been invited to ers from outside of Payton, orga- systemic oppression.” backgrounds, halting traffic and the systemic oppression is his- speak at by the United Nations, in nized a silent sit-in and solidarity This distinction is increasingly shutting down streets in downtown tory. What did Malcolm X fight front of international leaders. march in Millennium Park, calling important in a city long plagued Chicago for several hours. for, what did Martin Luther King When reflecting on the success on Chicago youth of all races and by gun violence and a police de- The event made local and na- fight for, what did Assata, Rosa, all of her protests, Eva adds, “We backgrounds to join in protesting partment accused of corruption. tional news and trended nation- these people, fight for, if not our were attempting to rewrite the nar- police brutality and gun violence. In 2016 Chicago faced its deadli- ally on Twitter, prompting the four freedom, and we don’t still have it. ratives in the city, because people A second march occurred on est year in two decades, with more activists to start the organization That’s why it’s important that we demonize us and say that we are August 7 to protest the death of homicides than New York and Los BLM Youth (@blmchiyouth) to do it.” violent, and that we don’t care Paul O’Neal. Angeles combined and over 3,000 create a larger platform for future So what are her future goals as about anything, especially youth Four teenage girls organized victims of shootings this year organizing and youth activism. an activist? Eva wants to contin- of color, and we were like, no, two protests exclusively for youth. alone. “Youth activism is important ue working on the non-profit she we can come together and do this Up to this point, public demonstra- A city that, in September of because we have to live with the launched, entitled The I Project peacefully and so our goal was no tions of this size have been domi- the year, moved to fire the five repercussions of the things that are (www.itstheiproject.com), an ini- arrests, and to show the media that nated by adults. These new pro- officers most closely involved in going on, and it’s important for us tiative promoting intersectional- these things are possible, and also tests have drawn media attention the Laquan McDonald shooting to express how we want our lives ity, and a collaboration that joins that black girls can do this. This is nationwide. and subsequent coverup, a cov- to look like,” said Lewis. many artists through photography, for black girls. I think that’s prob- The overwhelming success of erup purported to be fueled by “And that’s why youth are so poetry, and writing. ably why it took off in the way it the protests speaks not only to the the reelection campaigns of city passionate about things, because Additionally, she will be travel- did.” importance of the issues at hand, officials. It is a city whose long our generation went through such ing to New York in October to at-

Chromebooks for everyone (continued from p. 1) By ALLISON CHO, CAMILLE GRANDJEAN, and GRACE MCDERMOTT Editors world. With modern technology cess to the online resources and Mr. Carroll joins us with previ- technology, such as Google Class- hope students will embrace the re- flourishing, students who learn the software programs that would ous experience in one-to-one com- room, will be incorporated into source that one-to-one technology how to use the most advanced come with it,” said Devine. “There puting under his belt, so for him this year’s curriculum as well, in would bring that otherwise is not tools will be given an advantage. are a number of students here at it will not be a large adjustment. order to ease the Payton commu- available. Such tools would just be “Our curriculum needs to en- Payton who have no internet ac- While to many students and fac- nity into this major shift as best as basic entry points and would really liven your academic experiences cess or computers at home. Even ulty, it may seem as if the benefit possible. enhance our curriculum. We hope here and now, but also, as a col- now when we have Moodle and will be bogged down by the stress Principal Devine also pointed the student body is excited about lege preparatory high school, your teacher webpages, that leaves a of maintaining each computer, Mr. out that there are many logis- it, and we will continue to ask for university professors will expect number of students trying to figure Carroll believes otherwise. tics questions to answer, such as student feedback on how we can on day one, with minimal training, out how to simply access curricu- “Chromebook management whether students with personal use this in even better ways.” that you will be able to know and lum, which is not a fair thing.” is actually very easy since it’s all laptops will have the choice be- use different technology tools,” Maintaining such a large num- cloud-based and can be managed tween their own computer and the Devine added. “We know very ber of computers may seem like from one centralized computer Chromebook provided, and what well that innovators will need to a daunting task, but Payton’s new from anywhere in the world,” said will be done with the existing lap- know how to navigate and use technology coordinator, Mr. Ron Mr. Carroll. “There’s a lot you can top carts at Payton. However, in Internet-based tools to solve prob- Carroll, expressed more excite- do in a classroom when everybody these starting stages, he and the lems.” ment than concern about the pros- has a device, no matter what it is. rest of the faculty are optimistic The one-to-one system is ex- pect of one-to-one computing. Any kind of technology you have about the one-to-one program. pected to change not only the re- Mr. Carroll and Mr. Mulroy, in your classroom opens up more “I hope [the student body] will sources provided, but the structure who has been at Payton for ten possibilities.” see that our curriculum has con- and organization of the entire cur- years, will work as a team to man- The 2016-17 school year will tinued to evolve with forethought riculum. age the 1000plus computers that be devoted to training teachers on and reason throughout the years, Photo courtesy of “Our teachers can plan know- will be distributed to students in how to best utilize the benefits of and this is yet another evolution of wikimedia.org ing that students will have ac- the 2017-18 school year. one-to-one in classrooms. More that curriculum,” said Devine. “I 4 NEWS PAW PRINT October 2016 Three’s a crowd: New shifts in classroom learning By ANNEL LOPEZ Staff Writer If you are expecting a test or Mr. Torres, the AP Biology and technology is so they are given op- quiz anytime soon, you may be Biotechnology teacher, explained, tions of different types of biotech surprised when you receive a “Teachers are to give our students products that are out there that we project instead. This year, Payton some project that the students are all use, and they have to educate will be adopting a new learning meant to work on related to the their classmates about it,” he ex- method that encourages teachers class subject. The purpose is to plains. to use projects and group assign- have the students be the drivers, Although this new method ments rather than the usual tests so to speak, of their own learning. may work for students who learn and quizzes. Instead of teachers just explaining in more hands-on ways, it creates The idea behind this new meth- things to students, students learn more worries for students who od is that it tends to create less for themselves, in a way, by doing find group work and presenta- stress for students individually the work, by getting the informa- tions difficult. Laura Gutierrez ‘17 because work is divided among tion and presenting it, or whatever commented, “It kind of makes me those in the group. It also allows the fashion might be.” anxious because I’m not comfort- for more real world examples and Biotechnology is known for its able doing presentations. A lot of hands-on learning for those who use of labs in order to learn the cur- the time group projects increase do not learn well by simply read- riculum, but Mr. Torres has found the pressure because you have to ing and answering questions. a way to add even more group rely on others and others rely on Mr. Torres aids Leo Sanchez ‘17 with his project in AP Biology. The projects and group work work into the class. He expressed me, which adds stress.” Photo by Annel Lopez will not be a complete shift. This that, “one idea I had for my class She is not alone in feeling the with practice, one overcomes such Crotteau says this is something method already exists in the World was based on the 3D printers I added pressure. Molly Crotteau fear. I’m hoping that with regu- that she does as well, adding that Language department and mul- just got. I was hoping to use that ‘17 also feels that “when you larly having my students present, she “always does that because you tiple classes in the form of group to have students design something aren’t with your friends, it’s hard they will eventually become very don’t want to look like you’re be- labs, group discussions, or group with the 3D printer for some pur- to work well with people you don’t comfortable with presenting. It’s hind.” presentations. pose that we would focus on for know very well. It’s awkward.” important for a teacher to establish In a competitive environment The method can be a small Biotechnology.” Focusing on projects and group an environment in a classroom like Payton, it may help students implementation or a huge shift Along with this, he says presen- presentations would cause stu- where presenting isn’t something learn that everyone has strengths depending on what the teacher de- tations are now an essential part dents to go out of their comfort to fear.” and weaknesses. Working together cides to do. Classes that are reli- of the class and student’s grades. zone, and although students like The method may help students can help students find their own ant on tests, such as math courses, They are to be done every month Gutierrez may not like it, Mr. Tor- get over their public speaking fears voice and allow themselves to be may find it causes a huge shift in on a new topic and one person per res thinks that it may be an asset to by increasing the amount of times proud of the work they accom- the look and feel of the course be- group presents the ideas and find- those who are on the quieter side they present in front of the class. plish. Even though some students cause of the inclusion of the differ- ings to the rest of the class. of class. These projects can also help stu- may take some time to warm up to ent types of assessments. “Currently there are some pre- “When it comes to presenta- dents lessen the amount of times the idea of presentations in every Even teachers who are accus- sentations where my kids have tions, I understand that a lot us they compare their work to other’s class, the new method is going to tomed to implementing projects in to investigate and present to the are afraid of presenting in front of work. By working in groups, stu- be changing up classroom dynam- class have added even more group class. For example, with our first their peers and such. It’s a normal dents can work together instead of ics all over the school. work into their curriculum. unit they are learning what bio- thing. It happens with all of us. But comparing their work constantly. Fresh new freshmen welcomed AP Latin and Latin By OMAR PASHA Staff Writer The start of the 2016-2017 pay for the opportunity these new are becoming congested with only IV combine school year welcomed the Payton freshmen get at Payton. 100 students, 400 introduces a By ETHAN BERNARD community with a brand new three Year after year Payton is al- chaotic passing period. Staff Writer story west wing extension. The 17 ways one of the hardest schools to Questions are being raised for Latin, commonly referred to million dollar addition includes get into in the city of Chicago with the future of Payton, such as: How as “a dead language,” is alive and new classrooms, a dance studio, some Tier 4 residents requiring a will this affect class size? Will new well in Ms. Gemskie’s dual AP gymnasium, cafeteria and black nearly perfect score for admission. teachers be hired? What will hap- Latin and Latin IV class. box theatre. The additional students allow pen to Payton’s community feel? This is the only language class With all this new space, it seems for even more teens across Chica- In the next three years, it is pos- where the AP and the Level IV fit that an additional 100 freshmen go to indulge in the opportunities sible for the Payton community to class periods are at the same time were added on top of the already Payton has to offer. Gloria Kev- change dramatically due to the in- and taught by the same teacher. existing class of 200. While some licute ‘17 said, “I think it will be crease in enrollment. According to Nicole Andonova people say the additional students the same, if not better.” ‘17, a student currently in Latin enrolled in the class of 2020 is A wide array of sports, clubs, IV, “I think it is pretty unrealistic great, others don’t feel the same exchange trips and service oppor- to expect any teacher to simulta- way. tunities are available to even more neously teach two levels of a class Although the new building CPS students. This also continues in the same period.” nearly doubled the size of Payton, to enrich the Payton community “However, I do like that our some say that the 100 additional with even more diverse back- class gets to stay together,” Nicole freshman pose issues of over- grounds in all aspects. added. crowding. When asked about how the ad- “It would have been weird to Ethan Gray ‘17 examines cos- In addition, the narrow halls ditional freshmen affect the con- split, and it does not feel like any tumes in the AP Latin and Latin and entrance ways of the west gestion in the halls, Nicole Andon- attention is taken away from AP IV dual class. wing only add to the problem. ova ‘17 said, “I barely noticed.” Latin by having Latin IV in the Photo by Ethan Bernard Casey Jackson ‘17 states, “The Students like Nicole demon- room, so I do not mind at all. I am halls in the new building are really strate how the additional freshmen not sure if Latin IV minds.” take initiative and focus on areas crowded. I feel like they were nev- pose no problem of overcrowding. Nicole’s reaction is very com- of learning that they are most in- er this congested last year.” Payton’s tight knit community mon among students who are cur- terested in. Overcrowding in the hallways feel is one the major draw-ins for rently in this class. This is the first In Latin IV, Roman mythol- was never a problem before the upcoming freshman. For the next time in a very long time that these ogy and Latin grammar is being additional students. The additional three years, 100 additional fresh- two separate subjects have been taught, and in AP they are focusing freshmen have also contributed to men will be added for a total in- combined into one period. on preparing for the AP test. an increase in student to teacher crease of 400 students. Some say Even though it seems like an ratio. With only a few new teach- an increase this large poses a threat impossible task, many students ers being hired for the additional to Payton’s close community feel. are content with how the two 100 freshmen, class sizes have The days where students know classes are being taught. also been increased. nearly everyone in their graduat- Students crowd the hallway as The students’ success can be Others say that the congestion ing class are slowly coming to an they rush to class. attributed mainly to Ms. Gemskie, in the hallways is a small price to end. For those who say the halls Photo by Omar Pasha who has allowed the students to PAW PRINT October 2016 FEATURES 5

Bag-check yourself before you wreck yourself By SARAH FORCE and TRISTAN RINHOLM Staff Writers Every morning as students able to practice individual free- searched.” put your book bags on top of the protecting the school, and is not walk into the building, there is a doms, such as moving about the Some students have expressed desk, and once the security officer unreasonable, as evidenced by the collective worry that they might building during lunch and pass- concern about the randomization tells you to walk through the metal fact that our school is one of the be the one pulled aside to take part ing periods. With the addition of process. Officer Watkins explained detector, you walk through, you last high schools within CPS to in Payton’s newest security imple- around 100 freshman this year, the process to clear up rumors of stop, you gather your belongings adopt it. mentation: random bag checks. extra measures need to be taken to potential profiling: “The random- from the tray, and you also grab With time, the security team CPS introduced this process maintain such liberties safely. ization is from the board. It is a your bookbag and walk over to will continue to perfect the system with the intention of maintaining Bag checks have not come computer-generated number that the X-ray machine. You wait there as students adapt to this change. the freedom in halls while pre- without their criticism. Beatrice whoever is in the building at any and then the security officer will serving security and safety in the Farb ‘17, who was freely able to school can get. It’s already pre- tell you step forward and they may school. This has been a widely de- enter the building for her first three programmed; the staff here has tell you to go ahead or ask ques- bated issue within the Payton com- years at Payton feels them to be nothing to do with who gets what tions about what they see on the munity with different opinions of excessive. “I understand the rea- number. All we do is make sure screen.” the randomization process and the soning for them, but I think they that we count the number.” Officer Watkins also responded right to be searched. could be performed better. You This means that every day, to the complaint that the checks Assistant Principal Mr. Adamji should be able to scan in before security can be seen at the door are making students late, saying sent out an email the second week you are checked. I’m late some- counting every certain numbered that the school opens to students of school, clarifying that “we are times because the process takes so student out to the dreaded bag at 6:30 a.m., so the bag checks are one of the last CPS high schools long.” check line. Upon examining the not a valid excuse for tardiness. to implement a random bag check Another complaint held by process, the randomization was Without a doubt, many of the process” and that “it is absolutely certain students expressed by An- found to be true to this description, student’s complaints about the sys- imperative for our community to thony Saliba ‘17 is that “as a stu- with a few discrepancies due to hu- tem are valid. They do take a long understand that this process is a dent turns 18, [4th Amendment] man error. She elaborated, “When time, can prevent a student from Officer Mendoza examines the 100% random one.” protections [against unreasonable you step over, basically we have a making it just in time to advisory, contents of a student’s bag after Payton prides itself on its flex- searches and seizures] are afford- tray and you empty your pockets and are a bit of a hassle. However, being screened. ible culture in which students are ed to them, and they should not be and put those items inside the tray, the policy has obvious benefits in Photo by Sarah Force Measure your mood Reading the Payton compass By ABBY JAKUS By SAM ALGAS and CIERA JOHNSON Staff Writer Staff Writers A new building and a hun- we have to figure out where we are “If the Payton compass leads four Cs since day one, but has nev- are, enrichment doesn’t live up to dred more students than last year on the Mood Meter,” said Beatrice the way, you will never be led er had a way to point to students its name. Even if it’s a certain club weren’t the only changes that re- Farb ‘17. “It helps me check in and astray.” who were really living them out. or team that a student always goes turning students noticed on Sep- keep my mood in mind.” Every Payton student in the Now, making students fill a quar- to, Dr. Bauer said, “We like people tember 6. “They’re up in classrooms year 2016 has heard of the Payton terly four Cs requirement, they being committed to things, but Mood Meters, posters divided and offices for us to acknowledge Compass. But what is Compass? will be reminded often of the Cs that’s not one of the Cs.” into four quadrants, each detailing where we are when coming into Why do we have it five times a and develop curious, characteris- Meeting every quarter as a a wide range of emotions, are now the room,” said Mr. Bowles, one year? How are the children? tic, courageous, and compassion- school in the new West Building’s posted in each classroom. of Payton’s five counselors. These are many questions that ate habits. gym will also be a major player in The signs have come as a wel- “Hopefully, they’ll give the the student body here at Payton The point is to really tattoo the reinforcing Payton’s four Cs. No come relief to some and as simply teachers a heads-up about how an have asked regarding one of the four Cs onto every student’s arm, one really knows what the next another poster to decorate Pay- individual or class as a whole are implementations that came with so they carry it with them every- four Compass meetings will look ton’s walls to many others. doing. Maybe a teacher will be Payton’s new 17-million-dollar where they go, on and off campus, like, but they will serve to remind When asked about why the able to adapt to this mood, and if West Building. in their years at Payton and be- everyone of the four Cs and hope- school has chosen to incorporate there’s a pervasive feeling in the Compass consists of five school yond. fully raise the Grizzly spirit. Mood Meters into the classroom, room then maybe there is some- wide meetings that celebrate the In Dr. Bauer’s words, “Tra- Jonathan Howell ‘20 said, “I math teacher Mr. Espinoza re- thing that needs to be addressed.” Payton student and the four Cs— ditional schools haven’t changed think it creates a better individual, sponded, “I believe it’s so that both When asked how he believed curiosity, character, courage, and for decades, but what we’re do- because it really helps you think students and teachers can have a that Payton’s student body has compassion. The first meeting ing here is really trying to educate outside the box.” better way of expressing how we been affected by the Mood Meters, served the primary purpose of the whole child. We can point to Another student, an anonymous feel. They can show you that your Mr. Bowles responded that he is introducing the concept of Com- enrichments when we say that, to senior, said, “I think the time spent emotions, even if they’re not par- “hopeful that students will see it as pass, and how it will work over the have a tangible way of intention- promoting Compass could be al- ticularly positive, are valid.” a way for us to realize that they’re course of the year. ally developing the four Cs.” lotted to a different, more efficient The Mood Meter displays blue, coming with many emotions and Essentially, every student must Many Payton students throw system, but I have no idea what red, yellow, and green sections la- experiences and that these experi- attend four enrichments each quar- around the word “enrichment” that system would be; so I can’t re- beled with various emotions corre- ences affect the classroom.” ter that are deemed by sponsoring so often that it loses its meaning. ally yell at the Compass for giving sponding to the colors. Dr. Bauer, Payton’s Director faculty as meeting each of the four Now, with Compass, administra- it a shot.” The horizontal axis indicates of Student Engagement, helped Cs. On Selenium, every enrich- tion aims to bring its meaning In the end, Dr. Bauer said, “It’s pleasantness level and the vertical clarify where the Mood Meters ment is now listed with the C(s) back; to make enrichment truly really about the four C’s. If you axis, energy level. One hundred have come from: “They were that it does or does not meet. enriching. leave here and you have all As, and emotions are listed on the posters, originally developed by Yale, and If any student fails to meet the If a student goes to the same fours on your APs, and a 30-what- ranging from “despair” to “ecstat- are gaining popularity. They’re requirements, their advisor will be enrichment every day, just be- ever on your ACT, and you’re still ic.” proven to develop emotional notified, and they will be instruct- cause it’s where her/his friends a jerk, we have failed.” “The signs posted haven’t re- intelligence, which increases ed to find an enrichment that meets ally affected my classroom experi- learning, memory, social skills, the missing C(s) before the quarter ence,” said Meredith Lohman ‘17. and resilience.” ends. “I mean, I can already express my Dr. Bauer appeared hopeful Additionally, the first Compass mood.” that the student body would come highlighted students’ many en- Kari Nimox ‘19 and Tori Lewis to appreciate and to understand deavors over the summer, and how ‘19 felt similarly. “I just don’t the Mood Meters. the four Cs were present in those think they’ve done anything,” said activities. Many students felt that Nimox. the first Compass was very infor- “I wasn’t introduced properly mative and entertaining, but were to them, so I just don’t know what still confused about how Compass they are,” added Lewis. works, and why it’s being imple- Many students, however, ap- mented it here at Payton. preciate the Mood Meters appear- “[It’s] a way we intentionally ing at Payton. Mr. Silvia has incor- live out our values here at Pay- porated the posters into both his Most classrooms display the ton,– those values being the four AP Physics and Capstone classes. mood meter prominently. Cs,” said Bauer. A student is still working on completing all four Cs. “At the beginning of each class, Photo by Abby Jakus Payton has been founded on the Screenshot of Selenium by Ciera Johnson 6 FEATURES PAW PRINT October 2016 Getting to know Ms. Xu in the language department By LESLY CASTRO Staff Writer Ms.Xu is one of the new ad- open a school to find the gifted CX: “I think there are no ma- week or two because Jones is A/B ditions to Payton’s faculty in the kids when they are little, so I don’t jor differences, and I think both days and here it is blue and orange language department; she will be want to waste any talents from the schools are very supportive of the days. They’re similar, but then I teaching different levels of Chi- students. That is actually my per- teachers, and the students are very have to think about which grades nese classes part-time this year. sonal goal. My personal dream is well behaved and hard working.” I’m teaching, which level, and to Paw Print: What is your favorite that when they are little, they have PP: How do you like the school prepare for it. Now I think I’m TV show? a chance to find out what their so far; how was your transition? Is used to it.” Christina Xu: “I think I didn’t talents are and probably go more there anything that you needed to PP: Do you like the schedule? have a chance to look at a lot of towards their talent area into soci- get used to? CX: “I like the block schedule, TV really and if I do, and some- ety.” CX: “Before I came here I felt that I am an advocator for the block times I watch Chinese episodes, PP: What is your favorite snack? I probably had a obstacle deal- schedule because it really makes not really American TV. So I like CX: “I like nuts, nothing too sug- ing with teenagers because I was sense, especially for high school Ms. Xu is the newest addition to cartoons.” ary. teaching K through 8 in Andrew students like Payton and Jones Payton’s language department. PP: What is your least favorite PP: Have you taught at different Jackson Language Academy and students. They have the ability to Photo by Lesly Castro movie? schools before? then after I came here, I had to deal sit there and focus. Overall, I think CX: “I cannot really think of any CX: “Yes, Andrew Jackson Lan- with that transition.” my experience here is very posi- my students this year is to make ,but I’d have to say that horror guage Academy.” PP: What about the students and tive, and I don’t feel that there is them open their mouths and get movies are my least favorite.” PP: So have you been teaching the different types of schedules? Is anything that concerns me so far.” comfortable talking Chinese. So I PP: What do you like to do in your Chinese all these years? there any difficulty you had in get- PP: Do you have any goals for this focus more on speaking and read- free time? CX: “Yes.” ting used to it? year? ing and writing, but I think when CX: “I like to swim. I like to ex- PP: How is Payton different from CX: “At the beginning I was kind CX: “My personal goal is that they begin to speak they will be- ercise. I like to read. And I like to other schools that you have taught of fuzzy about the schedule, later I want to learn technology and come more comfortable learning do planning, planning for what- at before? on the art department helped me make myself cool. And from stu- the language and have more fun so ever comes in the future in the CX: “I really like the culture of understand it, and the principal- dents, so they can teach me too. they can communicate more right next week or something, just to the school, and I like the four Cs helped me, and Mr. Adamji. I re- My philosophy is that we are both away. jot down notes or something about and our students. The teachers are ally appreciated the orientation. In teachers and students. I always PP: Do you have any advice for what I am going to do for the next very warm and welcoming. And I the first week, not really knowing tell them that I am the teacher in your students? week.” think the students are wonderful what to do because the first day is front of you in class, however you CX: “I think my expectation for PP: If you won the lottery, what so everything about this school is a special schedule with the 8 pe- are the teacher probably outside my students is that they need to would you spend the money on? just like, great. Super.” riod day schedule but after that it the class or even inside the class, expect fun, a lot of fun. A lot of CX: “I would spend the money to PP: Is it true that you also teach becomes a routine so now I think somewhere. You can teach me activities in class and silly dances open a new school. But I would at Jones this year? Are there any I understand more. But adding on something more. I really like that and singing songs all the time.” not be the principal. I’d still like major differences between the the Jones schedule, that’s some- atmosphere, and the students like to be the teacher, but I want to schools and the students? thing that made me struggle for a that too. Also I think the goal for Ms. In(gham)terview Payton’s newest tech guru By SEAN MAZURKIEWICZ By JESSICA FULLER Staff Writer Staff Writer Paw Print: Where did you grow tures have in common, yet I love Mr. Carroll is Payton’s newest RC: “More collaboration. Google heartbreaking. I also think Chica- up? how different every culture’s food technology coordinator and resi- documents, and the Google Drive. go in the summer is the best place Leigha Ingham: “I grew up in a is. So I’d have to say that my dream dent cat lover. I know there is some use of it on earth, because we’ve suffered really small town in Ohio. To give job would be to travel around the Paw Print: What developed your around, but I love it, and I think it through those long winters; we all you an idea of the size, there’s one world and try new foods. It’d also interest in computers? opens up a lot of possibilities for really get out and enjoy our city in main road that goes right through be nice to have a camera crew with Ronald Carroll: “I think a lot of information sharing that may not the summer, though that’s not true the town. Everyone has to use me to document my journeys, and it, for me, had to do with timing. have been exploited to the best of everybody.” that road when they want to leave possibly make a tv show.” When I was in high school, there previously.” PP: What’s your favorite graphic the small town to go into the city. PP: What do you think of the Pay- were no computers in high school; PP: Do you have a certain special- novel? When I grew up, it was a big deal ton atmosphere so far? we had two Apple TVs in the en- ty when it comes to technology? RC: “Probably still Watchmen, when we got a Wal-Mart, and now LI: “I really enjoy it. I enjoy the tire building, and I found them fas- RC: “Google Apps for education that’s a classic. Not really a graph- they have an Applebee’s so that’s faculty and students that I get to cinating. My dad, who was also a has become my specialty. It wasn’t ic novel, but a series that if I had really cool. But no movie theater, work with, which is part of the rea- gadget junkie, would always bring when I started.” to pick an all-time favorite comic so you had to go outside of town son I enjoy being a teacher.” home the latest stuff, which in PP: What was your favorite piece book series, it would probably for any type of social events.” PP: Any hobbies or interests that those days was stuff like the Tandy of technology when you were a be Neil Gaiman’s Sandman. That PP: What motivated you to be- you would like us to know about? (A large computer introduced in kid? would be the all-time up there.” come a teacher? LI: “I just recently started doing 1984), computers that ran on cas- RC: “When I was a kid, I’m gonna PP: Do you have any cool secrets LI: “Well, I’ve always loved sci- Crossfit, so that’s been kicking my sette tapes, so from a young age I go with a classic, my Atari 2600. or hacks you could share? ence; the reason I love science is butt, but I like it a lot. I’ve been a just always liked gadgets and gear (laughing) with ‘Little Frogger.’” RC: “In terms of what are you because of the teachers that I’ve very competitive person all of my and making and building stuff.” PP: Do you have a favorite piece looking for?” had. I think especially for women life, so I really try to keep up with PP: What drew you to Payton? of technology now? PP: In terms of iPhones. of color there’s not a lot of rep- the group. It’s a very mental hob- RC: “It’s a great school. For the RC: “Not particularly, I like a lot RC: “I just downloaded iOS 10 resentation of us teaching. So I by, but I do my best and try to even last four years I’ve been working of different gadgets. I’m always last night, and I have been having wanted to represent for women keep up with the more experienced with the first one-to-one chrome- playing with the latest gadgets. a lot of fun. It’s not a hack or any- that looked like me, but I also just people in the group.” book school in CPS. And Payton Actually, I do have a favorite piece thing interesting, but I have been wanted to make science fun and is looking towards going towards of technology, my Sonos, at home. having a lot of fun with the gifs in applicable for anyone, and I think that model, so it’s seemed like a It’s a wireless music system.” iMessage. Pretty lame answer, but that students don’t like science be- good fit for me to come on board PP: Outside of computers and my wife and I have been having a cause it’s taught to them poorly, to help out.” technology, do you have any inter- gif-meme war all day.” and I wanted to come into educa- PP: How will technology and esting hobbies? tion so I could fight against that.” computers change at Payton with- RC: “None whatsoever. (laugh- PP: If you weren’t a teacher, is in the coming years? ing) No, I’m a writer, I’m a pub- there any other profession that RC: “We are headed towards lished poet, I dabble in all sorts would like to be in? a one-to-one computer model, of graphic design and arts, and a LI: “Since I was young, I’ve al- which means every student will little bit of video editing.” ways wanted to travel the world. I have a school-supplied device, PP: What is your favorite part wanted to go to places that people and that does kind of open things about living in Chicago? only dream about going to. And I up. The moment everyone has a RC: My favorite part of living in would want to be very immersed piece of technology that we’re all Chicago is the fact that we can get in the different cultures. I think the Ms. Ingham is the newest ad- using the same way, a lot of cool whatever we want at any time of Mr. Carroll is the newest addi- best way to do that is by trying the dition to the Payton science stuff happens.” day. My sister lives in a rural area, tion to the tech team in room food of different cultures. I feel department. PP: What are you most excited to and she can’t order pizza at two in 313. that food is the one thing that cul- Photo by Sean Mazurkiewicz bring into the Payton community? the morning, and I just find that Photo by Jessica Fuller PAW PRINT October 2016 SPORTS 7 GRIZZLIES BEAR-LY DEFEAT ROBESON 37-36 BY CONNOR STEEL Staff Writer In a nail-biter of an ending, the This mentality was short lived, Walter Payton Grizzlies held out though, because Robeson regained for a 37-36 victory over the Robe- the lead in the second and held it son Raiders in their homecoming for a good portion of the game. game Friday night, September Both teams benefitted from ex- 30th. ceptional running back play and The Grizzlies were confident blocking, and neither team resort- going into this game, coming off ed to passing very often. Robeson of another close win against Lind- in particular had trouble with spe- blom, and the Raiders were a team cial teams, as their first two punts that the Payton Grizzlies blew out were unsuccessful, the first even 54-6 last year. resulting in a safety. “We were all really focused on There was a bit of animos- winning and we expected to get ity between the two teams, with a W, but we knew it wouldn’t be Payton looking to send a message easy,” said Myles Davis ‘17, who during their homecoming game, led the team in yardage and in and Robeson eager to avenge last scoring before suffering a concus- year’s blowout loss. Both teams sion in the second half. got off some cheap shots and ques- Robeson was the first on of- tionable hits in retaliation, but it Lane Stadium was teeming with joy as the Grizzlies’ defense made the stop to win the game. fense, but the Grizzlies started off never got too out of hand. Photo By Connor Steel strong, with suffocating defensive One of the only questions going pressure and devastating offensive into Friday’s game was how the for the field goal. The ball was particular revealed plenty more tremely talented when healthy, efficiency that put Payton in posi- Grizzlies defense would fair with snapped well, and the Robeson about the team. “It lets us know and even without some key play- tion to repeat the outcome of last its recent slew of injuries. “With quarterback spent little time in the that we’re capable of winning ers, the Grizzlies can make clutch year’s meeting. half of our linebackers out this pocket before finding an opening close games, and that our defense plays when needed. After a few solid conversions game, I’d say Eli Geleerd stepped down the middle. The pass wasn’t is better than even we ourselves The Grizzlies will return to by the Raiders, Payton recovered a up huge by leading the backers in perfect, and that allowed it to be thought,” said Davis after the Lane Stadium on Thursday, Octo- fumble to stop their drive short of tackles,” said Davis. broken up in tight coverage. And game. ber 6th to face Collins and try to the goal line, and on their first of- And it was the defense that with that turnover on downs, the Payton has shown multiple make it five in a row. Come watch fensive play, Myles Davis ‘17 ex- sealed this win for the Grizzlies. Grizzlies ran out the clock and im- times that they are able to win the Grizzlies on their quest to be- ploded for a 70+ yard touchdown With Payton ahead by just a point, proved their record to 5-1. close games. Three of their last come conference champions. run, breaking plenty of ankles the Raiders went for the first down A victory on homecoming is wins have been within two points. along the way. on a 4th and 11 instead of opting always significant, but this win in As for the defense, they are ex- Girls volleyball Will boys softball be back-to- returns strong back champions again? BY GRANT HAUSKINS BY FILIP SLUSARCZYK Staff Writer Staff Writer School is back in session, more space for warm ups.” As the school year begins, the which means girls volleyball has Payton played an excellent 16-inch boys softball team kicks returned. On September 8, the second set against Whitney. Joey off its season. The boys are com- girls volleyball team played their Li ‘17 commented that the “girls ing off of a city championship first game in Payton’s new gym. went ‘beast mode’ in the second winning season and are thirsty for While the team suffered a defeat set.” The second set kept the Griz- back-to- back titles. to Whitney, the energy in the new zlies alive into a tough third set, Led by Sam Algas and Ethan space was strong. Kayla Colvin where they were defeated despite Gray, the team is yet to lose a ‘18 stated that the team had “a lot the crowd’s support. game in their conference and have of energy” in the new space. Spectators contributed to the won all but three friendlies. With the larger bleachers in the energy, and as Ben Lohman ‘18 Noah Coffman, dubbed as one new gym, spectators from Payton says “People are trying to drain of the best ever by the coach, is and Whitney were able to attend us of our energy. But they can’t. very optimistic about the year and with plenty of space to spare. The energy was high, I felt like I said, “If the guys can keep their When asked about the new gym, was really out there with the girls.” cool and play to the best of their Ally Powrie ‘18 said that the new Girls’ volleyball has a 9-3 record ability, then we will crush anyone space “allows us to have much so far this year. in our path.” The boys softball team is proud of their past accomplishments and Evan Grey, a freshman, has a looking forward to another title. Photo courtesy of boys softball different experience than most of the other guys on the softball team. baseball before joining this team. I With the playoffs nearing, the When asked about the team he didn’t expect to enjoy this as much lads are ready for any challenge said, “Unlike most of these guys, as I am. We are more than team- ahead and have a real shot of win- I have never played softball or mates here, we are brothers.” ning.

Boys golf has championship goals BY JOE WALSH Staff Writer Payton-Jones varsity golf has ent” the Payton-Jones team has Bernard and others are moving high expectations when discussing acquired. their way up the list and have also their current season and postsea- Freshmen Payton golfers Jack proven to be helpful additions to son chances. Lembeck, Amar Jerath, and Luke the team. Captain Jacob Sherline ‘17 Losasso have already asserted Jones golfers and coach David said, “Our goal is to win city for themselves as consistent varsity Gilmer are optimistic and hopeful the second year in a row.” golfers. Jack Lembeck said that to achieve the goals that were set Sherline has been on the team his hope is to “beat Whitney and this season and are confident that for four years and attributes the annihilate all other competition on they have the tools to do so in the Girls volleyball gets excited after it defends against an incoming bulk of his excitement this year the way to winning city.” 2017 season. volley. Photo courtesy of girls volleyball to the amount of “freshman tal- First-year senior golfers Ethan 8 REVIEWS PAW PRINT October 2016 Music Review: Prima Donna EP an experiment By COLE ROBBINS STAFF WRITER Vince Staples’ new EP, Prima With his latest effort, Staples While they are doing that, they Donna, is a highly impressive displays a wealth of artistic devel- just might discover the conceptual experimental project from the opment; a sharp departure from the nature of the project, veiled by the twenty-three-year-old California more mainstream sound prevalent order of the tracklist: played back- rapper. In 2011, Staples began to on “Summertime” and his other ward, Prima Donna traces the rise make waves in the hip-hop com- previous works. “War Ready,” the and fall of a rap star, much like munity after he befriended, then first track after the intro (“Let It Vince Staples himself, caught in a collaborated with, three members Shine”), seems to be a nod to this vicious cycle of money, greed, and of the notorious Odd Future col- progression: the song opens with fame. The sound of a gunshot that lective: Syd tha Kyd, Mike G, and an electronically warped sample of ricochets through track one is not Earl Sweatshirt. André 3000, one half of legendary the beginning, it is the end. Three years later, after the re- hip-hop duo Outkast, from their Prima Donna is an excellent lease of several mixtapes (and a 1996 album “ATLiens”, proclaim- project, and above all, a genu- spot as a supporting act on fellow ing that he plans to, “Put my Glock inely interesting listen. Staples west coast rapper ScHoolboy Q’s away, I got a stronger weapon that has shown that he has the artistic Oxymoron World Tour), Staples never runs out of ammunition, ability to experiment with sounds put out the “Hell Can Wait EP”, so I’m ready for war, okay”: the that place him in a different league a major step in his career devel- stronger weapon that André 3000 than many other rappers, and at opment, as it featured production is referring to is his voice, but twenty-three, his career trajectory from Chicago icon No I.D. and despite the nod to the older gen- is pointed straight to the top. guest spots from Teyana Taylor erations with this sample, Staples’ IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: and A$ton Matthews. In 2015, own voice explodes into the ear Summer break is a busy time, Mr. Staples released his debut only a few seconds later and makes so here’s some music you need to double album, “Summertime ‘06”. it immediately clear that the sound hear if you weren’t keeping up to The project was extremely well- on this project will do nothing but date on all the new releases. received by critics, and Staples push the envelope. The Sun’s Tirade by Isaiah Ra- Nia McFall ‘17 enjoys listening to “Pick Up the Phone” during her moved 13,000 units in the first The tracklist is nothing if not shad 7b lunch period. week of sales. concise, and on Prima Donna, that The lesser-known labelmate Photo By Cole Robbins “Summertime ‘06” reinforced choice feels absolutely appropri- of Kendrick Lamar and ScHool- Blonde by Frank Ocean strumentals are infectious, and the Vince’s reputation as a brutally ate: each individual song showcas- boy Q produces a deeply personal The glistening pop that made combination of Scott and Thugger honest artist with a knack for es Staples at his lyrical best as he follow-up to 2014’s impressive Frank a superstar on his debut al- make this song a genuinely fun lis- writing catchy and concise lyrics. rides frantically over hard-hitting Cilvia Demo. The mellow instru- bum, Channel Orange, is nowhere ten. Instrumentals from DJ Dahi, No instrumentals from British artist/ mentals and laid-back delivery near as prevalent on the singer’s Birds in the Trap Sing McK- I.D., and Clams Casino work ex- producer James Blake, as well as of the Chattanooga native can be latest effort, four years in the mak- night by Travis Scott tremely well with Staples’ intense, previous collaborators No I.D. and off-putting, but tracks like “Wat’s ing. Blonde is a slow-burning, Flying high off the release of high-pitched delivery. “Summer- DJ Dahi. Wrong,” “Tity and Dolla,” and relatively sparse project, which is last year’s standout debut album, time” is a haunting project, transi- At times, the beats sound nigh- “Rope // rosegold” showcase Ra- certainly not to everyone’s liking, “Rodeo,” Travis has created a tioning seamlessly from absurdly on industrial, only enhancing the shad’s extensive creativity and but if you’re willing to be a patient solid second major label project energetic and aggressive tracks frenzied feel of the EP. This is lyricism. listener, this is a truly excellent al- in the recently released Birds. This like “Norf Norf” and “Señorita” to particularly evident on tracks like Telefone by Noname bum. album does not outdo “Rodeo” for sorrowful reminiscences on “Sum- “Loco” and “Big Time,” to the ef- A gorgeous, feel-good spoken Pick Up the Phone by Travis me, but the all-star guest list (fea- mertime” and “Might Be Wrong.” fect that by the time the final track word/hip-hop album from the Scott & Young Thug turing Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Staples hides nothing, and the ends, one feels the need to take a Chicago artist formerly known as Initially released as a single, and 21 Savage, among others) experience as a listener can only deep breath, sit back and contem- Noname Gypsy. Everyone should this track was absolutely one of makes for an interesting listen. be described as rewarding. plate what they just heard. give this a try. the songs of the summer. The in- Homecoming dance rocks the gym High school By JESSICA FULLER Staff Writer Homecoming dance: A night journalists anticipated by anxious underclass- men ready to dive into the social construct of a new environment protected against and looked forward to by giddy upperclassmen, hoping it will set the tone for a great school year. censorship now Until this past summer, high school newspapers were subject to As in previous years, freshmen, censorship from their school’s administration. However, HB 5902 was sophomores, juniors, and seniors signed in August by governor Bruce Rauner and now protects the rights alike were all ready to enjoy a fun of student journalists at public high schools in Illinois. night free of academic expecta- While students now have jurisdiction over what material is published tions -- a great night provided a even in a credit class, the law does not include protection for the publish- break from the grueling piles of ing of material likely to provoke disruptive behaviors. homework and tests to attend to. The brand new West gym hosted the pep rally before Homecoming. This is an important step for student newspapers all across Illinois, Many students spent the eve- Photo by Annel Lopez including our very own Paw Print. ning enjoying good music with time with friends in a free environ- environment where the student on, and it wasn’t enjoyable be- ment. body could enjoy dancing while cause it was too big of a space for But for others, the night was still maintaining the intimate too little people,” said Stephanie IF YOU ARE 18 YEARS OLD BY simply mediocre. The question closeness that many people love Estrada ‘18. NOVEMBER 8, is, did this year’s homecoming about Payton. Other students were concerned dance, themed Enchanted Forest, This year, the homecoming about the floor shaking. DON’T FORGET TO CAST YOUR really live up to the expectations dance was held in the brand new A plus of having the dance in VOTE IN THIS YEAR’S ELECTION! so many were anticipating? gym, part of the new building that the new gym was that the dance The changes made to the home- has opened this year. was on the same floor as the photo coming dance this year could have The problem? The new gym booth and the food, so there wasn’t MAKE SURE TO REGISTER ONLINE contributed to the fact that many was possibly too big. Twenty-three as much walking around. Sugges- people didn’t enjoy it as much as out of twenty-five students inter- tions for next year include an im- AT OVA.ELECTIONS.IL.GOV in previous years. viewed said they did not enjoy the provement in music. BY OCTOBER 23. One of these changes was the dance in the new gym, preferring “I think they should improve venue. In previous years, all danc- the atrium to the new, spacious the type of music that they play es have been held in the atrium. gym: because they played the same The open space provided a cool “There were too many lights genres,” said one junior.