The Sweetest News in the City · Walter Payton College Preparatory High School · 1034 N. Wells St. · Chicago, IL 60610

Side-by-side comparison of The Paw Print‘s legacy and refreshed branding.

Since 2013, The Payton Paw Print has published articles on this website for the Payton community. Our archive contains every article ever published online, reflecting decades of quality journalism throughout Payton’s history. Filter through the years with the tool below.

  • A reflection on Payton’s finals grading policy: adopting a new plan

    By Ella Schaffer, Staff Writer During the remote learning school year of 2020-2021, Walter Payton’s finals policy stated that final exams and projects couldn’t lower a student’s overall letter grade. Teachers that administered a…

  • Review: Adele’s new album, “30”

    Review: Adele’s new album, “30”

    By Anna Calkins, Staff Writer After six years of radio silence, Adele has released a thrilling new album. Here’s the rundown on all the new songs. Adele’s long-awaited comeback album, “30,” dropped on November…

  • Equity, adolescence, and family: three of Dr. Ansari’s passions

    Equity, adolescence, and family: three of Dr. Ansari’s passions

    By Isabelle Ravanas, Editor-in-Chief With the start of the 2021-22 school year came the start of a new administration and with it Dr. Ansari as Assistant Principal.  Dr. Ansari is a Chicago girl at…

  • Paw Print game review – Pokemon Legends: Arceus

    By Cameron Smith, Staff Writer The characters look over a Hokusai-inspired red mountain called Mt. Coronet. About Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokemon Legends: Arceus is an action-adventure RPG game developed by GAME FREAK and published…

  • How does the CTU work?

    By Megha Khemka, Copy Editor The Chicago Teachers Union has been representing teachers, staff, and other employees in the US’s 3rd largest school district for nearly 85 years. On Tuesday evening, January 4, the…

  • LSC meeting updates: November 16, 2021: 6-8 PM

    By Megha Khemka, Copy Editor Overall: Essential Updates Student performance is on track for the first quarter; concerns include attendance and grades in specific subject areas. Students and staff have created next steps for…

  • LSC meeting updates: December 13, 2021: 6-8 PM

    By Megha Khemka, Copy Editor Overall: Essential Updates Campus safety measures have been increased, including school security and a push for vaccinations Concerns about student well-being center around math department grading, belonging and social…

  • LSC meeting updates: January 18, 2021 6-8 PM

    By Megha Khemka, Copy Editor Overall: Essential Updates Access to Moody Field for Payton use Semester 2 brings new position to Payton staff: Director of Student Engagement.  Attendance across Payton and CPS has dropped,…

  • How to find love at Payton

    By Isabelle Ravanas, Editor-In-Chief Certain clubs at Payton provided Valentine’s Day services to Payton lovebirds, however, below are tips to take matters into your own hands. Though Valentine’s Day has come and gone once…