Paw Print November/December 2015
Time for reflection By MATTHEW MATA Editor-in-Chief
As we enter the holiday season, let us be conscious of the sacrifices made by those seeking to better our future. Over 20,000 teachers and paraprofessionals continue to stick with the students, parents, and communities in being the fundamental building blocks of Chicago. We must ensure that both the City and Springfield provide education funding to traditional district-run schools. These schools have been present throughout Chicago neighborhoods for decades, allowing them to understand the community needs. These schools reflect not only the students within its walls, but the community. Educators in these district-run schools take the time to not only grow and develop students academically, but also emotionally and physically. You can find CPS students with their teachers at Girls on The Run events, that teach young girls essential life skills, or attending workshops such as Teachers for Social Justice, where students and teachers can learn together. This next-level learning provided by these adults does inspire students to realize that issues people are fighting for encompass struggles that are inextricably linked. If we are able to change the educational system within our state, it can lead to more systemic changes our state, our country needs. The announcement of reinstating special education positions may be viewed by many as a small victory, but for parents and educators who have children who are dependent on special education programs, it is a step in the right direction. When asked about the concern for quality special education programs, CPS told Payton News, “It is crucial for every child in CPS to receive the tools and resources they need to be successful, and we are fully committed to ensuring every child with an individual education program receives the services outlined in their plans. CPS is currently reviewing all special education position allocations throughout the District to ensure the needs of every student with an IEP are met.” This required resource is just one of many needed across the city. With the time spent with families, loved ones, or yourself, use it as a time of reflection, to reflect upon the year’s events and create plans with expectations for the future. Solidarity: One Vision. One Voice.
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‘1984’ is a risk worth taking By CATHERINE CONLEY Staff Writer Payton Players’ production of “1984,” which opened on November 6, was a show of risks. The content of the play itself was a risk, featuring mature themes and requiring mature actors. The sets were extensive, the video and audio projects were time-consuming
and complicated, and the settings changed often, switching between flashbacks, thoughts, and reality. “1984” is not a traditional pick for a school play like “Les Miserables” or “Romeo and Juliet.” It is not romantic, comedic or historic. It is controversial, dark and
Anthony Saliba leads actors on the stage as O’Brien. Photo courtesy of Anthony Saliba
futuristic with a complicated plot and sophisticated ideas that are hard to get across using just character dialogue. Payton Players embarked on quite a challenging journey this Fall. It paid off. The show that premiered on November 6 cannot be described simply as a play. It was a synthesis of so many different art forms. The incorporation of video was flawless and creative, well done and completely necessary. The play takes place in a society where everyone is watched all of the time, and the video allowed the audience to watch multiple people at once, or the same scene from a different perspective. The audio made tangible the thoughts of the characters when they did not speak. It was perfectly timed with not one slip-up, and added clarity to the plot, which would have otherwise been very confusing. It also eliminated the need for a narrator, which made the play more modern and impressive. The creative ele-
ments are what sets this play apart from the traditional school play, and elevates it to a different status. The play had very few named characters, but each one, along with supporting actors, brought a depth and maturity that surpassed my expectations. Billy Lynn ‘16 and Izzi Einhorn ‘16 played Winston and Julia, two rebels in a society based on the notion that everyone can be controlled. Their character development throughout the play was acted beautifully, realistically portraying love, loss and betrayal without unrealistic dramatic elements. Anthony Saliba ‘17 played a government official named O’Brien, and his performance was powerful and electrifying. “1984” was successful because every element of it was successful. The main characters, supporting characters, and behind the scenes coordinators created an exciting, moving, creative show that far surpassed my expectations.
Payton builds a new addition and a new culture on campus By QUINN MANKOWSKI Staff Writer
If you peer out the West atrium windows, it’s hard to overlook the 13.5 million dollar extension being added to Payton. Last fall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel endorsed Payton’s brand new addition. The annex adds 49,000 square feet to the campus and will include a larger gymnasium, fitness room, theater, special education room, cafe, and a handful of classrooms. As the number of Payton classrooms rise, so will the number of students; over the next few years, the Grizzlies will welcome in about 300-400 additional students. But does this bump in enrollment enhance the Payton experience, or take away from the tight-knit community that we’ve all grown to love? Mr. Devine believes the new addition -- of the physical building
and of students -- will greatly improve Payton. “I can say with absolute assurance that that intimacy and connectivity between teachers and students, between teacher and teacher, and between student and student will not dissipate,” he said. Furthermore, he commented that a larger student body will offer more opportunities in academics and extracurriculars: “[The new building] will provide more depth to a number of our academic programs. Right now, we have a few academic courses that, year after year, hover on the brink of us having to close them because we don’t have enough students. But with the slight bump [in enrollment], we can make more robust programs.” Many students mirror Devine’s optimism. Maddie Beirne ‘17 said, “I feel like we definitely need to
Construction of the new building is on schedule. Photo by Courtney Washington add more spots to our school just because it’s so selective already… allowing more kids to be accepted broadens the idea of Payton culture, which I like.” A lot of people are especially excited about the new gymnasium, which may bring with it a heightened level of school spirit for the
Grizzlies. “Sports [at Payton] will be enhanced, as the gym will be nicer and there will be more space for our great crowds,” said Jake Opie ‘18. The addition is planned to open on Valentine’s Day, 2016, and host classes in the fall.
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SOS sings for Open House on November 14, which attracted thousands of prospective families. Photo by M. Mowery
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EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Paul Hayes Julia Huebner Matthew Mata Nadiyah Pate
LAYOUT EDITORS Vivian Gasca Camille Grandjean Hannah Lowenthal Quinn Mankowski Annie Y. Jiang
PHOTO EDITORS Annie Y. Jiang Izabel Cedeno
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Distribution and Exchange: Matthew Mata, Paul Hayes Politics: Julia Huebner Sports: Nadiyah Pate
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FACULTY ADVISOR Michelle Mowery mlmowery@cps.edu
The holiday food recipe you need to try this year
By ABBY WOLFE Staff Writer We all have our favorite holiday dishes. Whether it’s turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, or a less traditional treat, the best part of the holiday is salivating over that one special dish that’s been worth waiting for all year. Whether you’re looking to change a tradition or create a new one, check out one of Mr. Weiss’ favorites. The recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Cranberry Sauce was originally published by Mark Bittman, a food writer for The New York Times, in Cooking Light magazine. Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons honey 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 3/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 450°. 2. Place sweet potatoes on a large jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes or until ten-
With holidays around the corner, students long for a nice home-cooked meal after weekdays of simple school lunches. Photo by Abby Wolfe der, turning after 15 minutes. 3. Place remaining 1 tablespoon oil, cranberries, water, and honey in a saucepan. Remove 1 or 2 chiles from can; finely chop to equal 1 tablespoon. Add chopped chipotle and 1 teaspoon adobo sauce to pan (reserve remaining chiles and sauce for another use). Place pan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 10 minutes or until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Mash with a potato masher or fork until chunky. Be sure to cook long enough for the cranberries to break open. 4. Place pepitas in a medium skillet; cook over medium heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan frequently. 5. Combine potatoes, pepitas, onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Add cranberry mixture to bowl; toss gently to coat.
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Study smarter and be more successful By JULIA HUEBNER Staff Writer Your homework is to “study for the test.” What does that mean, and what can help you score higher? Pay attention in class Although it sounds like a nobrainer, paying complete attention is a challenge for everyone. If you start to doze off, get a quick drink of water or take a lap around the atrium. If you can’t make it to class, email your teacher, check Moodle, or ask a friend about the lesson and homework. Break up (your studying into chunks) Few of us can sit and work for hours on end. Try working (without distraction) for 45 minutes, and take a 5-10 minute break. Stretch, grab a snack, or chat with your family. End the electronics We’ve all fallen victim to Netflix, Snapchat, and Facebook while trying to study. We physically can’t concentrate in two areas at once, so chances are that “Game of Thrones” is capturing your attention more than that essay. Put your phone in another room or block time-sucking websites such as Netflix, YouTube, and Facebook. Be the teacher: explain the info The ability to teach a topic to someone else (even if it’s a pet) demonstrates mastery of a topic. Without referring to the notes, explain a lesson to a friend and have the friend ask you questions to test your knowledge.
Just as a pitcher can’t pitch without practice, you can’t test well without testing yourself. Reviewing the notes isn’t enough: use online review sites or create flashcards on Quizlet as a mock test. By the time it’s test day, you’ll be a pro. Make it your bedtime story According to researchers at the University of Notre Dame, reviewing notes directly before bed will help you better memorize them. Just go to bed! That extra hour of cramming may not be worth your sleep (especially when you get so little to start with). During sleep, information is processed and stored. Pulling frequent all-nighters can hurt more than it helps. Before the test: breathe! You’ve heard it a million times: take a deep breath before diving into that test. The Harvard Medical School agrees: deep breaths increase oxygen levels in the brain and can help “prevent and reduce stress.” It’s free and simple: give it a try. Remember, if you can say that you’ve tried your best, you’ve succeeded.
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Good times at the Harvest Hoedown By RICHARD PIPER Staff Writer
On Friday, October 30, Payton’s Best Buddies Club hosted a Harvest Hoedown in the first floor atrium. The event featured karaoke, dancing, and spooktacular costumes -- all for our Best Buddies. Ms. Spencer, the leader of Best Buddies, has coordinated the event for about ten years and has helped make the Harvest Hoedown a fun Halloween themed party for everyone involved. Party highlights included ghoulish activities and spooky treats. The atrium featured face painting, a pizza station, a snack table, and the famous donut-on-astring game. Max Weising ‘19 said the best part of the hoedown was “the pizza and the donut-on-a-string game.” Victor Mei ‘18 said he “liked the atmosphere.” Jayden Gale ‘19 said that “karaoke was [his] favorite part.” Jayden won the Hoedown’s contest for best costume, sporting an Amazing Spiderman outfit. The Harvest Hoedown allowed students to let loose and hang out
with their peer buddies and other students with a theme that everyone could enjoy. Caleb Schmidt ‘18 commented, “Everyone was in a good mood. It was delightful.” Throughout the event, students and buddies alike danced to the festive music. Xiomara Rodriguez ‘16, one of the leaders of Best Buddies, thanked Dominos for their edible donation to the event. She encourages students to visit Dominos and participate in their promotions, which can be found online. No one said it better than Ben Mintz ‘18: “Food’s great. Music’s great. What’s not to like?”
Visit Best Buddies in room 122 to purchase Payton gear and popcorn every Friday!
Jayden Gale ‘19 strikes a victory pose in his Amazing Spiderman outfit after winning Best Costume. Photo by Richard Piper
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Cuts looming, Board of Ed promises to “Bang that drum” to fund CPS programs By MATTHEW MATA Editor-in-Chief 22: the number that CPS students, teachers, parents, and administrations across Chicago are terrified by. This number not only represents the percent of looming cuts across CPS schools, but a is a symbol of the apathy of our businesscentered leaders, both at local and state levels. Over the years, CPS has continually slashed funds to elementary and high schools across the city. The lack of funds has resulted in inadequate resources for neighborhood schools, affecting students, teachers, and the community at large. It’s no surprise that over fifty schools in the last six years have been closed; those affect predominantly minority-based communities. These closures allowed for fully funded charter schools to provide a for-profit education to these neighborhood already hurt by racial and socioeconomic divisions. Resources are being taken away from neighborhood schools to purposefully portray these schools as underperforming as compared to their for-profit counterparts. Charter schools are run by private companies that are not held to the same standard as government organized public schools. Despite the Chicago Board of Education’s efforts to hold these charter schools more accountable, public schools still suffer a drop in en-
rollment. Recently, nine charter schools have opened in buildings that used to house CPS schools, while more than ten charter schools share buildings with current CPS schools. This in part is due to the inequitable funding from not only the Board, but also Springfield. CPS receives only $31 for every student to pay into teacher pensions, versus the $2,226 provided to neighboring suburban districts per student. On October 28, 2015, students from Jones, Whitney Young, Walter Payton, Northside, Lane Tech, Senn, Curie and Infinity Math and Science held a “study-in” to protest the lack of urgency displayed at both the local and state levels to pass a revised budget for Illinois. If a budget is not passed, CPS will lose approximately $500 million, resulting in 5,000 teacher cuts midyear. These cuts would affect every public school across Chicago. Student activists want the Board of Education to prove its devotion to Chicago students and teachers by publicly pressuring Governor Rauner and Speaker Madigan to fund our schools. If these funds are not provided, not only will 5,000 teachers be laid off, but class sizes will balloon, courses will be cut, graduation requirements might not be met, and special need programs will continue to be defunded.
As reported, the CPS Executive in charge of services for specialneeds students resigned on October 23, 2015. The departure of Markay Winston comes after the district announced the possibility of cutting 56 special education aides and 16 teachers. Local School Council parent representative and Whitney Young parent Josh Radinsky pointed out that there are errors in the Paraprofessional Service Minutes regarding how much money is being spent on special-need programs in CPS schools. The mistakes he highlighted reveal the inexperience of policy makers. Instead of ensuring that special education students are taught in an integrated classroom, these students are segregated to maximize aide minutes to maximize funding. Students who receive special education services should not be treated as numbers, but as just another student who equally deserves a quality education. At every CPS Board of Education meeting, the Board commences by honoring an outstanding student, administrator, teacher, or school. At the Board meeting on October 28, which I attended as Editor of the Paw Print, Westside neighborhood school Nash Elementary,“the Nash,” was honored by the Board. Ironically, the Board was awarding an institution where
At the Chicago Board of Education meeting Editor Matthew Mata interviewed Jesse Ruiz, who has recently been appointed as President of the Chicago Park District. Photo by @colinbphoto funds will be slashed and nearby charter schools will be approved by the same people presenting the award. Principal Dunbar of Nash Elementary gave a heartfelt testimony on how her school rose to a level 1+ from a tier 3 school, despite limited resources and various challenges. Four Nash students joined her, indicitive of the “CPS story” that Dunbar spoke of. She told the Board that “We don’t just talk and speak ... excellence, we are not to be missed, for we are the CPS story: a culture of love, kindness, and hard work.” The room fell silent: both charter proponents and opponents were eager to hear the narrative. As her four students, ranging from ages 10-12 years old spoke, their pow-
erful message shone through their nervousness. Their presentation was not only authentic, but brave. Even when a student would stutter, he or she would not stop, for he or she was determined to continue speaking. They illustrated Principal Dunbar’s remarks: “we are you and you are us,” to everyone in the room. Then Vice-President Jesse Ruiz, said, “we (the Board) are gonna continue to work with Springfield” and “I’m gonna keep banging that drum,” according to WBEZ. Proponents of Chicago districtrun schools need that drum to be played as loud as ever. The drum has not been banged loud enough in recent years in promoting quality and equitable education.
Subtweeting is 2015’s cyberbullying By CAMILLE GRANDJEAN Staff Writer “Think before you type” is today’s version of “eat your vegetables.” No matter your preferred social medium -- Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Tumblr -- teenagers are notorious for using, and sometimes bullying, on phones and computers. The constant and widespread use of and access to social networks among teenagers has given rise to cyberbullying. Cyberbullies are not only mean, but cowardly: the anonymity of a computer screen and physical distance from the victim makes some bullying particularly cruel. Although many believe that high schoolers have “outgrown” traditional bullying, cyberbullying in the form of subtweeting continues to hurt students in 2015. Urban Dictionary defines subtweeting as, “indirectly tweeting something about someone without mentioning their name. Even though their name is not mentioned, it is clear who the person tweeting is referring to.” Subtweeting usually happens when a bully passive aggressively calls out a victim via social media or discounts an opinion. Celebrities are notorious for subtweeting: Chris Brown tweeted that “It’s not a hit and run if you get out [of] the
car, exchange information (who has NO DAMAGE to either cars). This is really ridiculous.” When people become convinced that a subtweet is directed at them, the roles are reversed: the victim calls out the bully for calling them out, sparking a bitter back and forth that is exacerbated by likes and retweets from onlookers. Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj got into a heated debate this summer that was closely followed by the media, for example. Because of the anonymity provided by a screen, posts volleyed back and forth can become disrespectful. “It’s the fact that you’re not face to face with someone. You don’t pick up on what your impact is,” said Alex LeFauve ‘16. Even Payton students have been caught ganging up on others in the comments section on Facebook and tweeting about fellow students. Because of the competitive environment at Payton and the fact that many Payton students have strong opinions, students often go head-to-head in an attempt to prove that their opinion is the “right” opinion. Subtweeting not only involves “throwing shade,” but it also
sparks further misunderstandings. While private, in-person confrontation is generally positive, Twitter confrontation appears passive aggressive, is public, and often sparks another fight. Because the arguments are seldom discussed in person, but blown up on the internet, they are usually never solved. Students need to be more thoughtful when tensions rise on social media. Generally, subtweets are strategically written to make clear who it is directed at. There is no reason to subtweet when a simple in-person conversation or phone call could resolve the disagreement. Also, talking in private ensures that your words aren’t shared verbatim or a source of gossip for others. As we mature through our years at Payton, we need to learn to accept and even appreciate other viewpoints and opinions. There are certainly some instances in which someone will be misinformed; in those situations, you can politely correct someone’s mistake. Attacking someone for being misinformed, however, accomplishes nothing. There is no need to attack people for their beliefs when the prob-
Cyber bullies don’t always think about or see the effects of their actions. Think before you type. Photo by Cami Grandjean lem can be solved by educating them further. And in the case that the whole situation is simply a misunder-
standing, talking it out and not subtweeting might solve the issue completely.
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Ms. Picard on spirit animals and travel By PAUL HAYES Staff Writer Paw Print (PP): Where were you born? Ms. Picard (MP): “I was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, which is in Canada.” PP: Did you grow up there? MP: “I lived there until I was three, and then my family moved to Cabot. Then, when I was six, we moved to South Africa, so I kind of grew up in South Africa. I lived there from ... six to thirteen.” PP: Where did you go to college? MP: “I went to Rhode Island School of Design. For my graduate degree, I went to the Art Institute of Chicago.” PP: How long have you been teaching art? MP: “This will be my fourth year teaching art.” PP: What made you want to become an art teacher? MP: “When I was a student I was a really high performing kid, like everyone here [at Payton], and art gave me a different way of thinking. I latched onto that. It gave me a different way to communicate and think about myself. It gave me
Ms. Picard returns to Payton as a full-time art teacher. Photo by Paul Hayes a lot of confidence.” PP: What other schools have you taught at other than Payton? MP: “I was at Payton for three months right after I got out of grad school. After that I went to Kenwood where I taught digital photo and darkroom photo. Then I got a new job after that year, and I was
an elementary school art teacher at a school called Nicholson STEM. I was the first art teacher they had there. It was really cool! I was learning, and they were learning. I was there for two years before I came back here.” PP: Are you a morning or night person? MP: “I am not a morning person. I don’t know if I’m a night person, but I am definitely not a morning person. I’m a four o’clock in the afternoon type of person.” PP: If you could have a superpower, what would it be? “Probably the ability to transport to different places or slow time down.” PP: If you were stuck on an island and you could only bring three things, what three things would you bring? MP: “Maybe like a watch with a compass, ... matches, and a pocket knife.” PP: If you could be any animal, what animal would you be? MP: “A sea otter.” PP: Why?
MP: “Because they look like they have such a good time. Life is probably really fun, but they just float around and play. They make it look easy. And they are cute.” PP: If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? MP: “Chicken wings, because they come in lots of flavors.” PP: What’s the weirdest thing you’ve eaten? MP: “I had salt and vinegar grasshoppers once. It tasted like cardboard. I ate a flying ant once in South Africa, and it tasted like peanut butter. It was cool, and it was gross, but I was six at the time, so I was like ‘give me the ant!’” PP: If you could meet anyone throughout time, who would it be? MP: “Joan of Arc because she was crazy, but she was incredibly dedicated to freedom. She was like fourteen, and she just didn’t really care about the status quo, or what women should do. She saw injustice and figured it out. She did a lot in a short amount of time.” PP: What’s your favorite book?
MP: “On the Road is a good book, and Roald Dahl also has books that aren’t little kid books. He has short stories that are really cool. ‘Freakonomics,’ it’s a really good book. It explains a bunch of social things. It is interesting.” PP: What is your favorite movie? MP: “I have so many. Recently... ‘Eye Origins.’ I saw it on HBO Go. It is about a scientist who didn’t believe in spirituality, and then he meets this girl, and she changes his mind. It is explained through his search to find where the soul goes, and the patterns in the eye are very individual to you, and then he found the same pattern in another person. Its really interesting. Its transcendental mixed with science and spirituality.” PP: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? MP: “I have three. Iceland, New Zealand, and the third one is up in the air. I would like to go skiing in South America. It would be really cool because it would be kind of warm, and because it is melting at a phenomenal rate.”
Grizzlies run fast at Facebook cracks down on Chicago Marathon senior name changing By JOSEPH WALSH Staff Writer
By ISABEL EINHORN Staff Writer
Jesse “Fuzzy” Herr ‘17 should have no problem transitioning into the upcoming boy’s track season after completing the 2015 Chicago Marathon for the second time. At 7:30 a.m. on October 11, Fuzzy began his 26.2 mile trek through the City. During the race, Fuzzy said that his “legs felt like they were on fire and full of lead.” However, the Payton community banded together to help him. His sophomore math teacher, Mr. Walker, ran alongside him. Olivia Grondy ‘17 also finished the race. Despite the pain and exhaustion, Fuzzy described the race as “the best 3 hours and 58 minutes of [my] life.” Approaching the finish line, Fuzzy called it “the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.” He finished thirty-third in his age group, and plans to run the race for years to come. After completing his “warmup” for the upcoming season, Fuzzy looks forward to running with his Payton teammates, Mr. Walker, and Olivia Grondy. Mr. Walker shared details about his thoughts on the race. Prior to the marathon, Mr. Walker hadn’t run anything more than four miles at a time. By the fourth week of his marathon training, he had completed 10 miles. With only three weeks befor race day, he jumped to a 20 mile training run and said he “felt like a boss.” Mr. Walker said that he was overwhelmed by the emotion and sights during the marathon. He ran through dozens of neighborhoods with cheering fans and DJs. He passed runners who pushed strollers full of pizza. As he neared the
“EwThat’s Gross,” “Big-andRiddles,” and “Izzi-Bake Oven.” In recent years, it has become popular for twelfth graders to change their title on Facebook to something witty. However, seniors across the country have been complaining that their “senior Facebook names” are being forcibly reverted by the company. Initially, names were changed to evade college admissions officers searching for evidence of bad behavior, but now are a senior right-of-passage for many. Seniors were upset to find Facebook instructing them to change their names or prove the validity of the new name. In fact, this crackdown on senior name changes is just a component of a larger campaign to eliminate a general trend of inaccurate name changing. In recent years, the number of Facebook users replacing their legal names with pseudonyms on Facebook, including nicknames or middle names in place of last names, has increased, according to a 2012 article on theverge.com. Facebook administrators have picked up on this fad, and have cracked down on the trend. A Facebook spokesperson recently issued a statement on the issue: “Facebook is a community where people use their real identities. When everyone uses their real first and last names, people can know who they’re connecting with. This helps keep our community safe. It’s a violation of our policies to use a fake name or operate under a false identity.” To further combat these name
Payton Junior, Jesse Herr, takes a selfie just before beginning his 26.2 mile run. Photo by Jesse Herr finish line, Mr. Walker felt “bonedeep exhaustion paired with souldeep accomplishment.” “Leading up to this, I used to scoff at the very idea of me ever completing something so massive. [I] face[d] that, willingly, knowing that it would be challenging.” This, however, is not surprising for the Payton community: challenges are not something Grizzlies run from.
Mr. Walker stops to take a selfie with some of his students midmarathon. Photo by Mr. Walker
Facebook newsfeed is free of senior names. changes, Facebook created an automated system to identify fraudulent names and accounts. Additionally, Facebook allows its users to report findings of pseudonyms and then review these accounts on a case-by-case basis. Facebook is currently developing “complex technical systems that flag potential fake accounts for review,” the Facebook spokesperson said. Facebook claims that the use of real names on users’ profiles is of the utmost importance because it helps to prevent cyberbullying and cyber impersonations (i.e. “catfishing”).
Photo by Isabel Einhorn Other than for society’s benefit, Facebook is incentivized to keep users’ identities realistic for their advertisers: the less authentic the data of each user is, the less authentic Facebook’s collective information is, and the less advertisers want to work with the tech giant. For example, advertisers use an individual’s age to tailor certain ads to their demographic. “It’s a violation of our policies to use a fake name or operate under a false identity,” the Facebook spokesperson affirmed, according to theverge.com. These statements, though, haven’t stopped many witty teens.
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Thespians unite in Stratford, Ontario
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By ELENA JOHNSTON Staff Writer
On October 1, a group of 25 students boarded a coach bus in the early morning, sleep still in their eyes, bound for Stratford, Ontario. Chaperoned by Mr. Chau, Mr. Wasielewski, Mr. Potter, and Ms. Catlin, the students traveled to attend the Stratford Theater Festival, one of the largest and most renowned theater festivals in the world. In just three days, the students saw Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, and “The Sound of Music” by Donna Feore. The students also squeezed in two tours: one of the main festival theater and one of the costume and
prop warehouse. When she toured the warehouse, Caroline Bernet ‘17 said that it “was really interesting to see how professional shows are put together and all of the specifics that go into putting on a successful production.” Bernet also added that she and her friends “were able to try on some of the costumes and get a feel for the costume-making process.” During their snippets of freedom, the group spent much of their time in the beautiful Canadian city of Stratford or at their hotel, where they could rent bikes throughout the day. Billy Lynn ‘16, a member of the trip, said that “all of the plays we saw were really great, especial-
Mr. Wasielewski, Mr.Potter, Izzi Einhorn ‘16, and Billy Lynn ‘16 pose in their Shakespearean costumes. Photo by Elena Johnston ly ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ and ‘The Sound of Music.’”
Although this is one of Payton’s first trips to the Stratford Festival,
Izzi Einhorn ‘16 says it “shouldn’t be the last. ”
Strasbourg students visit Payton By GRACE MCDERMOTT Staff Writer If you’ve seen some new faces in the hall or overheard a conversation not spoken in English, you’ve probably spotted one of Payton’s French exchange students. On September 30, 24 students arrived at 1034 N. Wells from Le Lycée Marguerite Yourcenar in Strasbourg, France. Their Grizzly hosts include juniors and seniors in the AP and fourth levels of French. The Strasbourg students lived with their Payton hosts for two weeks, and explored the city during their time in Chicago. “The city is very, very beautiful,” said Strasbourg student Sam Ferrand, hosted by Emily Stearn ‘16. “It’s like a small New York, and the people are very friendly, more than in France.” The Strasbourg students toured some of Chicago’s most memorable monuments, including the Willis Tower and Cloud Gate, as well as several museums and the Magnificent Mile. “One of their favorite activities was the American cooking class at Kendall College,” said Madame Imrem. “They made hamburger sliders, macaroni and cheese, and chicken wings. They were ap-
palled by the amount of butter used.” The exchange was first set up during the summer of 2002, when Payton’s Mme. Imrem flew to Strasbourg and met with a Marguerite Yourcenar teacher. “I met Mme. Bock, and she and I matched our students in her backyard,” said Mme Imrem, describing the initial stage of the exchange. Since that day, the exchange has been offered every two years. According to Mme. Imrem, the benefits are endless. “[Payton students’] French improves, obviously,” said Mme. Imrem. “Language and cultural knowledge increase exponentially. Also, ... they [French students] get to know Payton students that they wouldn’t normally be friends with.” Despite cultural and linguistic barriers, Chicago and Strasbourg students have greatly enjoyed spending time with each other. “They’re a lot better at English than we are at French, but we’ve been able to figure out words between the two of us, so it’s been okay,” said Henry Jacob ‘16. “It’s
Strasbourg students say “au revoir” to their Payton hosts before heading to the airport. The group will reunite in May 2016 in Strasbourg, France. Photo by Ms. Imrem been a lot of fun.” While it’s been mostly smooth sailing, there have been a few minor bumps during the trip. Molly Crotteau’s exchange student accidentally sprayed whipped cream covering her entire kitchen; whipped cream doesn’t come in pressurized cans in France. Lizzy Goodrich recalled hearing her student yelling a word she
thought was “fire,” prompting her to believe that a fire had been set off in her backyard; the girl was trying to say was “squirrel.” Squirrels are not very common in Strasbourg, so it must have been quite a shock to see the furry rodent scrambling up a tree. The Strasbourg students departed on October 14, but their Payton hosts will be reunited with them
in France from March 15 through March 25, 2016. “I’m looking forward to the food in Strasbourg,” said Molly Crotteau ‘17. “I’m also looking forward to meeting her [exchange student’s] family and seeing different stuff there. The architecture is so different. It’s going to be fun.”
Meet Niklas, Payton’s German exchange student By BEN SMITH Staff Writer
What do Albert Einstein, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Niklas Krug have in common? They are all German, but only one of them is spending 11 months in Chicago while attending Walter Payton College Prep. Niklas is from Achim, a small town of 30,000 in Northern Germany. He, however, is not intimidated by Chicago’s size. “Chicago feels very big coming from a small town, but living in the Hyde Park neighborhood makes it feel a lot more small and welcoming,” he said. To better know his new neighborhood and city, he golfs, runs, and simply walks around with his host family. Golf is an interest he
brought from across the pond. He joined the Payton golf team as one of only ten members and had a great time playing. “I practice two times a week in Germany and play in a tournament on the weekend. There are no team sports in our schools, so we play at a club. I think that my sister is playing more in Germany than I am here, and she’s probably better that me now.” Niklas also enjoys karate and has earned his third level brown belt, only one level from his black belt. In his free time, he teaches younger students karate. “I wanted to get my black belt before I left for America, but I wasn’t able to,”
he said. “I love karate, so it’s really cool to be able to teach young kids”. Niklas came to Chicago as a member of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX). The program is highly selective; each district in Germany offers only one scholarship, with over 100 applicants per spot. “I never thought I would get it but I was so excited when I found out,” he commented. His top choices of location were Chicago and California, so he’s lucky to be offered one of them. He loves the skyline, especially at night. While he has adjusted well to the Windy City, Niklas still no-
tices many differences in his two homes. “One of the differences is that in Germany, you must be 18 to drive. It is a little bit scary to see people as young as 16 driving, but I think it’s okay… I hope,” he joked. He is a new user of trains and public transportation, which he doesn’t use often in Germany. Although he has enjoyed winter sports and has even skied in Austria and Italy, he doesn’t “even have a winter coat yet. In Achim, the coldest it gets is usually about 20 degrees Fahrenheit.” Niklas has only been here since August, but he wants to thank all of the students at Walter Payton
for making him feel welcomed. “All of the students are very nice to me and it makes me feel much more at home.” Niklas is interested in learning about American culture as well as sharing his own, so don’t be shy if you see him in the hallway.
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‘Ball Like Im Kobe’ highlights ‘99 Homes’ is all too real for many struggle and fame By WILLIAM BAKER Staff Writer
The Chicago rap scene has grown in prominence year after year. From Chance The Rapper to Chief Keef, Chicago has practically become the face of the rap scene. Recently, the style known as Drill, a form of gangster rap, boomed in Chicago. However, after recent violent summers, the mayor as well as community leaders, parents, and have called on new artists to redefine the rap scene in Chicago. Some rappers, because of their style, are assumed to be part of the Drill scene and are discredited regardless of their real message. Recent violence has taken a toll on everyone. Many rappers have chosen their own way to speak on it. Lil Herb or G Herbo, who became popular in 2012, recently released “Ball Like Im Kobe,” taking Chicago by storm. “Ball Like Im Kobe” (BLIK) is an ode to Herb’s fallen friend Jacobi who was a victim of gun violence. The entire tape itself describes G Herbo’s struggle and pain while also highlighting his rise to fame. G Herbo has highlighted violence in Chicago with past projects such
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as “Welcome to Fazoland” and “Pistol P Project,” which were also odes to friends victimized by gun violence. Although G Herbo raps about violence in Chicago his own way, he receives criticism because he also glorifies the use of drugs. G Herbo released a statement on Twitter saying that he will continue to write about unfortunate realities that occur in his neighborhood regardless of what others want to hear. Rapping is a form of art. Whether it is good or bad rap is entirely subjective. However, as G Herbo knows, someone’s expression can not be silenced. From “L’s” to “Watch Me Ball,” G Herbo highlights the everyday struggle to stay alive and not become a part of a statistic. Herbo says he raps because it saved him from a life of crime that ultimately would have led to a jail or grave. He wants others to know the things he raps about are true; they should be viewed as a warning rather than glorified. Herbo says that he raps to make others aware there are countless
Will Baker enjoys music in the halls of Payton. Photo by Paul Hayes people still trapped in a never-ending cycle of under-funded schools, lack of police protection, and endless crime. BLIK was a beautifully crafted, controversial mixtape that bars nothing from its audience and allows them to see what the Eastside of Chicago endures.
WGCI Big Jams 2015 bouncing By LUIS PALACIOS Staff Writer “Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam.” The WGCI Big Jam on October 25 at the United Center was a huge success, having a sellout crowd. Performers Kendrick Lamar, Future, Meek Mill, Dej Loaf, Monica, Omarion, Rae Sremmurd Lil Durk, Vic Mensa, Twista, Do or Die, Crucial Conflict all performed on a Sunday night at the packed United Center.
The crowd was flooding in early to their seats, waiting in anticipation of their favorites artist to perform. Twist, Do or Die, and Crucial Conflict performed for a throwback session during the concert. The crowd favorites of the night were Meek Mill, Future, and Kendrick Lamar who did a great job of hyping the crowd up and talking about the city.
Many artists engaged fans and got them to participate with them in actions, making the crowd feel really involved with them on stage. The crowd also was entertained during small breaks between artists with DJ’s playing music to help the crowd stay in a groove. There was a fun, electric atmosphere in the United Center that was bouncing since the beginning of the night.
The housing crisis of the late 2000s and early 2010s was a bleak and dark chapter of the United States economy. “99 Homes” tells a fictional story laced with the abhorrent truths of the decade containing the harsh realities of thousands of Americans, which are all condensed in the state of Florida and its residents. The world created, or adapted, by director Ramin Bahrani is presented in a sort of documentary style, which gives a feel of connection to his characters from the ones who have every reason to be vilified to those whom the audience can’t help but sympathize with. The film opens with a home owner who commits suicide before his inevitable eviction and subsequent foreclosure of his home. The scene goes through the living room, focusing on the bloodied walls and over other knick knacks of the owner, until the camera stops to focus on the man coming to “collect” the home. Rick Carver (Michael Shannon) is not a man who feels compassion towards those whom he evicts; to him it’s part of a business, which is something he later states to Dennis Nash (Andrew Garfield). With nowhere to turn but a cheap motel, Dennis goes to work with Rick. The comparisons of the characters Dennis and Rick both boil down to men doing what they do because it is their job. This comparison quickly becomes a parallel as Dennis understandably and very clearly struggles with the act of evicting people out of their homes. With hard workers, the elderly and several other demographics kicked out of their homes, compassion from the audience is almost a
given; however, the soundtrack at these moments seems to try to beat those feelings into the audience rather than have it come naturally. The social commentary never fails to cause the audience to look at itself and its own government. With a short monologue by Rick, both the climate of the housing market and some of the policies being constructed by past presidents, notably Reagan, Clinton and W. Bush are glossed through. Although it goes past fairly quickly considering the importance of it, not only to the movie world but our own, it gives an overarching context to the character-based social commentary that 99 Homes is. 99 Homes uses the city of Orlando, Florida as a model of the United States Real Estate market just like the Nash family represents thousands of other families in the same predicament. In both of these respects, the film shines becoming a sort of pseudodocumentary. The topical themes presented in the film feel just as pressing and in the forefront of today’s issues as they were five years ago. Many of these feelings come from the acting with Michael Shannon making the character Rick someone the audience couldn’t find a way to root for while Andrew Garfield makes his character having to deal with every hand he’s given and not being able to fold any of them.
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Review: ‘What a Time to Be Alive’ by Drake and Future is a collaboration to entertain fans By COLE ROBBINS Staff Writer
“What a Time to Be Alive” is a collaborative project between hiphop artists Drake and Future. Drake is already having one of the best years of his musical career. His most recent project, “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,” was the first album of 2015 to go platinum, having sold 1,076,000 copies as of October 2015. Future is an Atlanta rapper known for his drug-themed lyrics and aggressive delivery. Future is also enjoying success in 2015. His third studio album, “Dirty Sprite 2,” was released on July 17, and has sold 266,000 copies domestically as of October 2015. To gain some student insight on the project, the Paw Print interviewed Nia McFall ‘17. Paw Print: What was your general opinion on the project?
Nia McFall: “I thought it was a great collaboration between two great artists that are consistently able to produce catchy tracks that are fun to listen to, but it was overhyped by the media.” PP: What are your thoughts about the subject matter that much of the album is centered around? NM: “The subject matter here is very basic: throughout the project, Drake and Future most frequently rap about the objectification of women, earning money through dealing drugs, and doing all of the drugs that they sell, making the artists feel as though they are at a peak in their careers.” PP: Do you feel as though there is anything wrong with music like this album, that is purely meant to entertain? NM: Music like this, that is only presented for entertainment,
speaks to the ideals of our culture today and how artists are making music to earn money rather than spreading a meaningful message.” PP: What are your three favorite tracks? NM: “In order: ‘Jumpman,’ ‘Change Locations,’ and ‘Big Rings.’” My Take: In its entirety, the eleven tracks on “What a Time to Be Alive” seem like an attempt to replicate the sound that made “Where Ya At” (ft. Drake) off of Future’s “Dirty Sprite 2” one of the most popular tracks off of that project. Producer Metro Boomin’ brings his signature, heavy, banging instrumentals to both “Where Ya At” and “What a Time to Be Alive,” but across an entire mixtape, the musical combination of Drake and Future becomes repetitive.
Ethan Bernard ‘17 enjoys music during his 7B lunch period in the library. Photo by Cole Robbins Many of the songs on the mixtape are too sonically similar to hold the listener’s attention for all forty minutes. That being said, most of the tracks on the project
are, at the very least, fun to listen to. My Three Favorite Tracks: In order: ‘Jumpman,’ ‘Big Rings,’ and ‘Diamonds Dancing.’
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Boys 16” softball wins city championship By THOMAS MCKEON Staff Writer
Payton 16’ boys softball team and Coach Gemskie celebrate their victory. After a strong 26-3 season, the Walter Payton boys 16” softball team entered the postseason with high hopes. “The first two games of our postseason were slow offensively,” said Matthias Sheppard ‘17. Nevertheless, Payton won both games against Bronzeville and Ogden and advanced into the quarter-finals against Northside. The team proceeded to slaughter Northside 14-0, with offensive contribution throughout the lineup.
After the victory over Northside, Payton advanced to the semifinal game against the Chicago School of Agriculture and Science. Ag Sci was one of the few schools that the softball team lost to in the regular season, so the Grizzlies wanted to prove their ability against them. The game broke open offensively as Michael May ‘16 hit a two run home-run. “Michael May’s home run fired up the team that led to a a sevenrun
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inning,” said Filip Slusarczyk ‘17. However, Ag Sci recovered and followed with a five run inning. Payton persisted and eventually won 11-9, and advanced to the finals against Solario. The Grizzlies decimated Solario 10-0, earning the title of city champions for 2015. “We’re glad to have the city championship title back at Payton since winning it in 2012,” said Niko Stipancev ‘17.
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Girls volleyball goes to Regionals By IZABEL CEDENO Staff Writer This year’s girls volleyball team finished the season going to the first round of the IHSA Regionals. They took second place in the City Champions against Whitney Young. And they lost only two games out of 22. Senior Night was October 6, pitting Payton, ranked second in the city, against the 31st ranked school. This game was also their CPS Playoffs, which Payton won. The graduating seniors are Olivia Rozmus, Nadiyah Pate, and Juliana Ituralde. And each one of the seniors had a great year. Olivia had 13 aces, 284 kills, 74 digs, and 40 blocks. Nadiyah had 45 aces, 157 kills, 156 digs, and 13 blocks. Juliana had 1 ace, 29 kills, 10 digs, and 11 blocks.
Teamates made personalized posters for the three seniors on the varsity volleyball team for senior night. Photo by Nadiyah Pate
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Boys golf takes city Football season ends strongly, championship undefeated in conference By TRISTAN RINHOLM Staff Writer
Payton’s Boys golf team won the 2015 City Championship title, dethroning the perennial powerhouse, Whitney Young. This was the first city championship Payton has ever won in boys golf. When asked about his favorite part of the season, Bison Carcelli ‘16 said, “My favorite part? Winning the city championship!” The team breezed through the city qualifier, and they felt comfortable about their chances in finals. Carcelli said, “We were very confident going into the city championship, but we also knew we needed to be on top of our game to win.”
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In the final, the team won by 22 shots. The team was very meaningful to its members. It was a fun environment where they could take their minds off of stress and have fun. Carcelli said, “The team has a very positive environment. I have grown a lot as a golfer and as a person.” Three players from the team are graduating this year: Bison Carcelli ‘16, Ben Smith ‘16, and Jack Mellske ‘16. If you’re searching for a fun team that knows how to win, don’t overlook golf.
Payton Poms light up the gym at Open House on November 14. Photo by M. Mowery
The Walter Payton Football Team dominated their conference, and joins other WPCP teams with the title of champion. They went undefeated in conference and ended with a record of 7-1. They won in both aspects of the ball by outscoring other teams 322-102, with 219 of those points in the last five games. This multiple-record-breaking
season leads to bringing the Grizzlies to their fifth straight Illinois State playoff appearance and their second CPS playoff appearance. The final game of their conference play was the conference championship against Uplift. Both teams were vying to take home the title of conference champion. Uplift started strong, putting up
six points on their first possession. Payton responded back by scoring 51 points and letting up only one more touchdown during the game. As Myles Davis ‘17 put it, “We were down early, but we rallied as a team and proved ourselves as conference champions.” Payton ended strongly and as Irie Evans, a team captain, ‘16 said, “It was a fun game.”
Payton football ended the season 7-1 and were undefeated in conference.
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Heard in the halls The signs as: Payton objects By JULIA PORTER Staff Writer
By JULIANA ITURRALDE Staff Writer
Following is a series of wacky quotations heard by various students around Payton:
Aries (March 21 - April 19): A broken N-Spire Taurus (April 20 - May 20): A rare big locker on the 1st floor Gemini (May 21 - June 20): The sine and cosine design on the atrium floor Cancer (June 21 - July 22): The Payton annex Leo (July 23 - August 22): A lap-
“There was definitely a cat roaming the second floor girls bathroom last period.” “Where is the library here?” (Overheard in the school library) “Where is my clan?” (A freshman, referring to her advisory) “I accidentally tried to order wine from Starbucks today.” “No, the Sox play for the major league and the Cubs are in the minors.” “One chain, 2 Chainz, how many chains? I don’t know!” (A Payton teacher, referring to her favorite rapper) “I am not free this weekend but can we hang out during the passing period?” “Some are born great. Others have greatness thrust upon them.” “The Blackhawks won the cup?” “Wait, when is the fourth of July?” “Has anyone ever seen a calzone?” “Where is the swimming pool here?” “There is literal fried rice on the floor of my favorite stall!”
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top that takes forever to start Virgo (August 23 - September 22): A free weeded library book Libra (September 23 - October 22): Mr Waz’s Batman mug Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): Empty paper towel bins in the bathroom Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): The cow sculpture in
the atrium Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): The ceiling obstacle course in the gym Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): The red couch in the black box Pisces (February 19 - March 20): The Library-Xerox printer
Gaming: ‘Warframe’ is satisfying, but not perfect By JACK KNABE Staff Writer
‘Warframe’ is a free, multiplayer, third person shooter game that takes place in the far future after the fall of an advanced human empire. On a less serious note, the game features magical ninja cyborgs in space. Although the plot appears simlar to that of ‘Destiny,’ gameplay and deeper aspects of the game differentiate these two fictional dystopias. It’s simply a matter of preference as to which game you prefer to play. Initial Gameplay: In the first quest, you will tour two planets and be introduced to combat commands, customization systems, and a different mission types. Most missions can be completed alone, but you can play in a squad of up to four people. Combat is quick and the selection of weapons and equipment is large. Equipment is updated weekly, and new warframes are added in larger updates, which are offered every few months. For the new user: levels are initally capped at 30, while while enemy level cap is well past 100 in later game content. To bypass this, the game offers upgrades for higher levels. With this update, your weapons do more damage, your warframes more durable, and your abilities, more powerful. Later Game Content: After visiting each of the 13 planets and moons, defeating the bosses on those planets, and searching for powerful equipment, new opportunities will open. Most missions will be completed with randomly matched groups of people from the recruiting chat, members of a clan/alliance you're in, or you have friends who play the same levels as you do.
Don’t expect gameplay to fly by: some missions will be endurance runs that can last for hours. However, if you have a good group, not all missions are multihour long affairs; multiple missions can be run very quickly either alone or with a group. All the late game content really requires is an understanding of the mechanics of the game and decent equipment. Updates: ‘Warframe’ receives large content updates every few months. The next update (18.0) will rework multiple aspects of gameplay, including a solar map. Additionally, developers have been hinting of introducing a regionally based layout, which alters mission selection and adds variety. The developers also plan on remodeling the void and refunding the void keys. I’m not sure how developers plan on executing these changes, but I personally think that, since they have been hinting about this rework for months, it will givr variety and introduce a large amount of lore to the game universe. The Gaming Community: The ‘Warframe’ community is very active and features lots of fan-made content, such as fan art, guides, and videos on Youtube. However, the community is not free of toxic, rude, or hostile individuals that plague online communities. Let that be an invitation and a warning to you. Pricing: Although ‘Warframe’ is a freeto-play game, the developers need funds to continue its development. Because of this, there is a purchasable ingame currency called “platinum.” With platinum, the user can purchase cosmetic items, weapons warframes, and inventory slots.
These are offered in addition to the three warframe and four weapon slots you start with. As the existance of online gaming currency is hotly debated, you can acquire platinum without actually buying it. Instead, players can trade equipment mods, prime item parts, and other unique items for platinum. Kinks and Glitches: Many issues in the current version of ‘Warframe’ are easily dealth with, as equipment modification is very diverse and flexible, allowing you to make interesting and powerful combinations. However, other problems are still being solved by the developers, such as matchmaking optimization. Some bugs that can completely halt progress in a mission. The Verdict: ‘Warframe’ has satisfying, fastpaced combat, plenty of equipment to greatly diversify how you play, and has many intriguing and unique elements in it’s story. However, it can become repetitive, so take breaks from the game if necessary. Developers make the updates sound very promising, so if you aren’t interested in the game in its current state, I highly suggest you look into ‘Warframe’ later, and definitely bring friends along. Fast Facts: Published by: “Digital Extremes,” developed by “Digital Extremes.” Rated: M for mature by ESRB) Available on PC, Xbox One, and Playstation 4. Third-person shooter action MMO. Genre: Science Fiction Open beta as of 2013 with weekly updates and periodic patches/bugfixes
Open House 2015 draws thousands
Student spective through 14.
volunteers guided prostudents and parents Payton on November Photos by M. Mowery