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The (Not So Golden) Golden Globes…
By Ariane Ravanas~ The Golden Globes, a prestigious event, featured comedian Jo Koy, whose controversial performance drew uncomfortable laughs and criticism, teaching the public a valuable lesson. Read more
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The Ongoing Issue of Book Bans Across America
By Madeleine Spanbauer~ Book banning is increasing in the US, particularly in southern states, affecting diverse topics and authors. Illinois is the first state to outlaw book bans. Read more
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Chicago Migrant Crisis: Why Local Support Keeps Failing
By Macarena Ugaldebada~ Chicago has seen a surge in South and Central American migrants due to political turmoil in Venezuela. Concerns arise about support for migrants during winter. Work permits and federal support are crucial for integration. Read more
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Review: The Eras Tour Movie Exceeds All Expectations
By Madeline Spanbauer ~ Taylor Swift’s record-breaking The Eras Tour has captivated global audiences, generating over $5 billion in revenue and setting concert film records. Swifties continue to celebrate the tour’s magic. Read more
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What’s Happening In North American Soccer?
By Gael Garcia-Flores – Concacaf’s 2023 soccer season overview includes MLS final matchday, Liga MX favorites, Central American Cup semi-finals, and upcoming Concacaf Caribbean Cup semi-finals. Read more
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Pumpkin Spice and everything overpriced: the Starbucks fall menu
By Vivian Kaleta ~ Payton began with excitement for the return of Starbucks’ fall menu, featuring classics and new drinks. Mixed reviews followed. Read more
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Ringing in Payton’s New Bell Schedule
By Maddie Spanbauer~ The Payton school timetable for 2023-2024 will undergo notable changes, including the elimination of daily advisories and Wednesday enrichments, leading to mixed student reactions. Read more
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After 26 years, Barnes & Noble Clybourn is closing
By Megha Khemka, Junior Editor-in-Chief With its lease coming to an end, longtime bookstore Barnes & Noble will be closing its Clybourn location on Sunday, March 19. Having operated in the neighborhood for 26 years, the two-story store next to DePaul University has become a well-known establishment in Lincoln Park. Along with books and magazines,… Read more
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Review: TXT’s The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION
By Anna Yang, Assistant Editor of Community and Culture The album cover to The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION. (Photo credit: TXT) On January 27th, 2023, TXT delighted fans with the new release of mini-album The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION. Following the band’s release of Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child featuring lead single “Good Boy Gone Bad”, this new… Read more
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Column: Tatted Up Teachers, part 1
By Olivia Sampson, Managing Editor of Community and Culture Have you ever noticed a teacher with tattoos and wondered why they got them? Payton teachers have a variety of designs on their skin, and the Paw Print was intrigued to learn about some of their favorites. Clockwise from top left: Wallace and Hanna, the canine… Read more
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Where are we really safe? How violence in the community impacts students’ lives
By Madeleine Spanbauer~ Walter Payton College Prep went into a soft lockdown due to a carjacking near Old Town Park luxury apartments. Crime rates in Chicago have risen due to economic hardships. Students and local businesses were affected, prompting community members to focus on safety and self-defense education. Read more
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Three years of the COVID-19 pandemic: How the world has changed for high schoolers
By Olivia Sampson~ The pandemic’s impact on high school students has been significant, with lost academic and social experiences creating long-term effects on their development and college applications. Read more
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What 2023’s Lunar New Year tells us about cultural apathy
By Anna Yang, Assistant Editor Lunar New Year passed quietly at Payton this year. The Chinese classes decorated a bulletin board, the Cantonese club made tang yuan (sweet rice ball desserts), and the National Chinese Honor Society did a small activity with hong bao (traditional red envelopes). All together, it was easy for the majority… Read more
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Let’s Start Here: Lil Yachty Surprises Fans with Psychedelic Rock Album
By Quinn Beekman Hip hop fans received a pleasant surprise in January with the release of Lil Yachty’s new album, Let’s Start Here. This album marks three years since the rapper’s last project Lil Boat 3, which received mixed reviews from fans and critics. While previous Lil Yachty projects involve trap instrumentals and optimistic, auto-tune… Read more
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2022-23 NFL All-Pro Team: The Best Players at Every Position
By Kieran Blake~ Patrick Mahomes leads the NFL as MVP candidate with 5,250 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and a passer rating of 105.2, bolstering the Chiefs to the number one seed in the AFC. Read more
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LSC 1/17 meeting updates: new teacher reps, SAT prep, annual appeal
By Megha Khemka, Junior Editor-in-Chief Overall: Essential Updates Mr. Terrence Murphy and Ms. Erika Stevens are the two new Teacher Representatives SAT and PSAT test prep upcoming Course expansion in the works, programming to start soon Opportunities to connect with Payton alumni FOP Annual Appeal lagging, asking more families to contribute New Teacher Representatives Both… Read more
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