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The Barack Obama problem on Chicago’s South Side
Opinions editor Steven Jiang discusses the juxtaposition of Barack Obama’s South Side origins and image of hope with the many issues that still plague South Side communities. Read more
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Everyone is a little psychopathic — and that might be normal
Staff writer Issie Wee offers her take on modern definitions of the word “psychopath” in social and scientific contexts, arguing that maybe it is not as negative as we all think. Read more
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The pandemic that triggered the epidemic of myopia: Why declining eyesight is CPS’ biggest student health problem
Staff writer Madina Bakhodirjonova analyzes the links between the COVID-19 pandemic and the eye condition myopia, as well as the implications of the condition itself. Read more
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Whodunit vs. howcatchem: Why inverse mystery deserves spotlight too
Staff writer Issie Wee offers her take on two different subgenres under the mystery umbrella: the whodunit and the howcatchem. Read more
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The horrors of fast fashion and the delights of thrifting
By Chloe Taylor and Eliana Baker, Staff Writers Photo courtesy of Chloe Taylor and Eliana Baker. We have all seen it: the “get ready with me”’s, the Shein hauls, the closet tours and the seasonal wardrobes. The fast fashion industry is behind it all, producing clothes quickly and cheaply and putting quantity over quality. Though… Read more
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Norway walks away with the most Gold and total medals of the Milan Cortina Olympics. Here’s how they did it.
By Annabel Simon, Staff Writer As the 2026 Olympics come to a close, I could not help but be filled with shock at “Team U.S.A.” coming out second to Norway in both the total and amount of golds won by their athletes. I had been raised on the pride that we had the very best… Read more
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Review: “Scream 7”, beats a dead horse, or should I say stabs a dead horse
By Charles Zimmer, Chief Digital Officer Scream 7 is the latest installment in the Scream franchise and is a demonstration of how much this once beloved series has fallen from grace, as well as the horror genre as a whole. This movie was an absolute slog; it is certainly the worst film in the franchise… Read more
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“Bugonia” is a Stellar New Alien Conspiracy Film
By Addison Davis, Staff Writer This Review Contains Spoilers. I recommend watching the movie for yourself before reading. “Bugonia” is a Stellar New Alien Conspiracy Film – by Addison Davis ★★★★☆ [4 / 5 stars] #bugonia, #reviews, #yórgos lánthimos, #movies “Bugonia” is Yórgos Lánthimos’ newest film and a remake of Jang Joon-hwan’s “Save the Green… Read more
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Review: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show was all love
Whether or not you consider yourself a football fan, and whether or not you have ever heard a Bad Bunny song, at this point it is inevitable: you know that Puerto Rican musician Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was the halftime performer at Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026. Read more
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Losing humanity, gaining ICE
Staff writer Mia Mathew offers her perspective on the No Kings protests and ICE raids in Trump’s America. Read more
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How Payton alum Chef Jake Potashnick ‘11 is reshaping Chicago’s food scene
Chef Jake Potashnick ‘11 is a born-and-raised Chicagoan who spent a decade perfecting his craft in Europe’s finest kitchens. Read more
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On National History Day at Payton
National History Day, or NHD, is an international nonprofit program that hosts annual regional, state, and national competitions for students in sixth through twelfth grade with an interest in history. Read more
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Payton students’ dream spring break destinations: How do they measure up in practice?
The question we are all wondering is: what makes a vacation spot good for a Payton student? After interviewing a batch of Payton students, The Paw Print has the answers. Read more
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“Amadeus” at Steppenwolf Theatre is a landmark production in a milestone season
In 1974, a group of Highland Park teenagers, most still attending high school, came together to put on a play in a church basement. Read more
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In defense of performative men
Staff writer Annabel Simon offers her take on a modern trend: the performative male. Read more
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Change the font: Bombic Sans team wins big at Rooted and Radical
On Sunday, March 15th, the Payton Bombic Sans slam poetry team participated in the finals of the Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Competition. Read more
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