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![[Photo Gallery] 2026 Homecoming Football Game](https://paytonpawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/7-img_2435-1.jpg?w=1024)
[Photo Gallery] 2026 Homecoming Football Game
By Gibor (Gabe) Borkowsky, Photo Editor On September 26th, Payton Prep’s football team faced off against the King Jaguars at Winnemac Stadium in their homecoming game. The Payton Poms and Cheer teams performing at the halftime show (1, 2, 3,4) Grizzlies offense lining up for the snap. (5) Payton defense making a tackle (6, 7,… Read more
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Payton girls’ flag football season comes to an end
The most successful season ever for Payton’s girls’ flag football team ended on Oct. 14. Read more
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Love letter to local libraries: A note on Banned Books Week
Staff writer Madina Bakhodirjonova draws upon her experience at the Chicago Public Library to analyze the impact of banning controversial books. Read more
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The Grammys’ new Asian category isn’t enough
Opinions editor Issie Wee argues that the new Asian-specific awards at the Grammys can be actually harmful for Asian artists. Read more
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Payton’s school board representative Anusha Thotakura appeals for second term, defending controversial budget vote
In an interview with Editor-in-Chief Steven Jiang, Thotakura shared her stances on key issues relevant to Chicago’s students, parents and teachers. Read more
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Signed lovingly, your humble, dedicated, subservient fans
Staff writer Annabel Simon criticizes the culture surrounding viral celebrity drama and apologies. Read more
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The sleep deficit: How late-night studying, caffeine consumption and early school start times impact students
Staff Writer Calliope Wall makes the case for a later school start time for the sake of students’ well-being. Read more
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Satire: Book banners get major victory
Staff writer Emmy Nazemgoff offers humorous social commentary on book banning and censorship. Read more
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The life, death and legacy of Dolly Parton
Staff writer Vaughn Thompson details Dolly Parton’s career as a legendary country music star and philanthropist. Read more
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Review: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is a welcome return for the web-slinger
Staff writer Thuan Dinh gives a positive review of the latest installment in the “Spider-Man” film series starring Tom Holland. Read more
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![[Photo Gallery] Latin American Coalition Compass](https://paytonpawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/laccompass-01-of-13.jpg?w=1024)
[Photo Gallery] Latin American Coalition Compass
By Gibor (Gabe) Borkowsky, Photo Editor On Sept. 29, the Latin American Coalition, joined by groups from Westinghouse College Prep, performed spoken work poetry, dances, and games in front of all students in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, which spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. A member of LAC emceeing the compass (1)… Read more
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The Cornell 7 and the importance of journalism in the age of AI
Staff writer Annabel Simon sheds light on how student journalists at Cornell broke a now-infamous story of alleged sexual assault, and why it matters. Read more
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Victor Henderson promises independence as school board president, attacking “political agendas” in CPS
By Steven Jiang, Editor-in-Chief In a bitter three-way race for president of the Chicago Board of Education, Victor Henderson embraces his outsider status. The 65-year-old trial attorney, a Wharton and Georgetown Law School alum, has represented numerous high-profile clients including Jussie Smollett and the City Colleges of Chicago. Henderson has served as an ethics counsel… Read more
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Op-Ed: For the love of God, stop giving Sydney Sweeney a platform
Staff writer Annabel Simon argues against continuing to give Sydney Sweeney’s controversial ads any more negative attention. Read more
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Remembering Cabrini-Green, a city within our city
By Steven Jiang, Editor-in-Chief On the corner of Hobbie and Cleveland, steps away from the Ogden International School’s Jenner campus, there stands an honorary street sign marking “Dantrell Davis Way.” It faces a small grove of pristinely trimmed trees and two-story modern townhomes. Behind it, a sleek apartment complex casts shade upon the sidewalk. It… Read more
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Editorial: The truth about Payton’s #2 ranking
The Editorial Board argues that Payton drop to a #2 ranking in the state of Illinois is a talking point for all the wrong reasons. Read more
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