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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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WPCP Students and Teachers Weigh in on Illinois’ Proposed Cell Phone Ban
Illinois is currently considering a statewide school cell phone restriction backed by Governor JB Pritzker. Read more
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[Photo Gallery] Football Collection
Photos by Charles Zimmer, Chief Digital Officer At this point, I have been working with Pawprint for over a year and even managed to get on the exec board as chief digital officer. Although I am grateful for my current position, I never got tired of simply photographing school events, whether it is for regular… Read more
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What happens to Chicago’s Old Historic Buildings?
By Luna Randall, Staff Writer The other day, I found out that my elementary school had closed. I felt fairly indifferent to it at first, but it got me thinking. What will they do with the building? St. Stanislaus Kostka Church was at one point the largest Polish parish in the U.S., and in 1874… Read more
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Why CTA Trains are More Dangerous During the Winter
By Luna Randall and Annabel Simon, Staff Writers Have you ever been fresh out of the freezing cold, trying to get home, when all of a sudden you see a large commotion? Perhaps two people are fighting, parents are yelling at their kids or someone is using the train as a private restroom. Since just… Read more
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