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[Column] Payton Pop Math #1: Interesting Numbers
Features Editor Elena Whitford’s new column, Payton Pop Math. Read more
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A Refined Space: Payton’s Improved Library
Payton’s library was renovated over the summer. Read more
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Meet Mr. Lopez, Payton’s new athletic director
Our new athletic director Mr. John Lopez is starting the school year strong by making an effort to show up for as many Payton sports games as possible. Read more
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Meet the Teachers: Darian Hicks
Ms. Hicks is a new addition to the arts department and is a Dance I and Drama I teacher with a strong background in choreography. Read more
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Meet Mr. Castelaz: Payton’s new assistant principal
Payton’s new assistant principal Mr. Castelaz is on a mission to connect with the school community. Read more
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Op-Ed: Opt out of photo ops
Editors-in-Chief Alexa Gola and Kieran Blake ask that Payton celebrate academic achievements and test scores through optional celebratory photos. Read more
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Review: “One Battle After Another” is Paul Thomas Anderson’s eerily relevant portrayal of a dystopian America
Editor-in-Chief Kieran Blake offers his thoughts on Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film: “One Battle After Another.” Read more
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After the Whitney Young gun incident, we must increase security at Payton
The gun incident at Whitney illustrates why Payton must improve its own security system, writes Opinions Editor Steven Jiang. Read more
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The Minga misstep: why Payton’s new hall pass system is not the answer
Payton’s introduction of the digital hall pass system Minga has been controversial among the student body. Editor-in-Chief Kieran Blake offers his take on Minga and the decision to implement it. Read more
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In photos: Pride Month Compass 2025
By Alexa Gola, Editor-in-Chief; Photos by Leah Galibois, Photo Editor Two days before its official start, the Payton community kicked off Pride Month with its second annual LGBTQ+ Compass. Led by members of the school’s Queer Student Alliance (QSA), the Compass highlighted the history, accomplishment and talents of the queer community within and outside of… Read more
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In photos: Payton’s May 2025 Art Showcase
By Alexa Gola, Editor-in-Chief; Photos by Leah Galibois, Photo Editor On May 30, Payton held its second-ever visual art showcase. Featuring work created by students, faculty and staff, the event was organized by junior Eloise Khoury with support from teachers Mx. Guizzetti and Mr. Murphy. It showcased a variety of mediums, including sculpture, photography and… Read more
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Review: “Conclave” is a philosophical examination of the human condition
Edward Berger’s film “Conclave” was a hit among both critics and audiences. The Paw Print’s Kieran Blake shares his thoughts on the film in the wake of the recent papal conclave. Read more
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The 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival: An Interview with Founder Pepe Vargas
The Paw Print interviewed Pepe Vargas, founder and executive director of the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago. Read more
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Payton’s Scholastic Bowl Updates
By Mia Mathew, Staff Writer Payton’s Scholastic Bowl has had a successful year so far. Scholastic Bowl is an academic competition where students strive to answer questions on a diverse range of subjects, including pop culture, history, literature and more. According to team member Connolly Nugent, the hard work has paid off. She is “so… Read more
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Senior Showcase: Meet Dimitri Gunawan
The Paw Print interviewed Dimitri Gunawan, a graduated senior who will be attending Northwestern in the fall. Read more
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