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  • COVID-19: how it affects students’ lives

    By: Anthony Arena, Contributor Students following new COVID protocols after returning to school. COVID-19 As a Whole COVID-19 has thrown the lives of people around the world into chaos, and after nearly two whole years since the virus first became prominent, we are still fighting it. In September 2021, COVID-19 cases in the US hit Read more

  • Remembering Walter Payton: football player and humanitarian

    By Ella Schaffer, Contributor Walter Payton was known as one of the best professional football players in the United States. In his personal life, he was said to be very kind and generous to those around him, earning him the nickname “Sweetness.” November 1, 2021 marks the 22nd anniversary of Walter Payton’s death. Walter Payton Read more

  • Five things to do with leftover Halloween candy

    By Elisa Xie, Contributor Going out with your friends on the spookiest night of the year? We all know that you get left with a mountain of uneaten candy. So what should you do with all of these sugar filled goodies? Add it to a treat! You can add candy bars to milkshakes, sundaes, or Read more

  • Meet Mr. Castro, a new edition to the Computer Science Department

    By Nayeli Contreras, Contributor The Paw Print: What prior experiences do you have when it comes to teaching?  Mr. Castro: I’ve got a lot of prior experience when it comes to teaching, if you count coaching. I coach soccer a decent amount. But teaching-wise I taught computer science for three years at Chicago Math and Read more

  • Mr. Halverson: the new science-loving Latin teacher

    By Edna Aman, Contributor The Paw Print: How long have you been teaching? Mr. Halverson: This is my fifth year of teaching. The Paw Print: Have you taught anything else other than Latin before? Mr. Halverson: No, but I actually was just certified in middle school science, so I do have that… but I’ve never Read more

  • Meet Ms. Howard, Payton’s new English teacher

    By Griffin Bonnin Jones, Contributor The Paw Print: How long have you been teaching? Ms. Howard: I started in the spring of 2021, but this is my first full year. The Paw Print: Where did you begin teaching? Ms. Howard: I started teaching here at Payton as a substitute, but I only had a few Read more

  • Meet Sarah Bridgewaters, Payton’s new learning specialist

    By Anna Yang, Contributor The Paw Print: Why did you come to Payton? Ms. Bridgewaters: Part of it is really funny. I had a friend in high school who got into Payton and she was like, “Oh, we have this and we do this and that!” And that was my high school self’s perspective about Read more

  • October Horoscope

    By Anna Calkins, Contributor Conflicted over what to wear for Halloween? Turn to the stars for answers! Halloween is right around the corner, and the Paw Print is here to help you find the perfect costume! Here’s your Halloween 2021 costume, based on your zodiac sign. Aries (March 21-April 19): Aries, the first sign of Read more

  • The Devious Licks trend is sweeping Payton halls

    By Sora Ehrhardt, Contributor ‘Devious Licks’ is a popular TikTok trend that involves students vandalizing and stealing from their schools. The objects being stolen have grown in tandem with the trend, ranging from soap dispensers to school buses. Because of its popularity of TikTok, it’s been able to be spread to almost every school in Read more

  • Meet Mr. Carr – a new addition to the Payton Counseling Department

    By Osvaldo Ortega, Contributor The Paw Print: What drew you to Payton? Mr. Carr: I had made the decision to move to Chicago and I only wanted to work for CPS, because I wanted to be in the city. I was finishing up the school year at my previous position and I saw that there Read more

  • Meet Payton’s new Interim Principal, Dr. Fareeda Shabazz-Anderson

    Meet Payton’s new Interim Principal, Dr. Fareeda Shabazz-Anderson

    By Kate Lavin, Editor-in-Chief The founding principal of Crane Medical Prep, Fareeda Shabazz-Anderson is bringing her expertise and energy to Payton as its interim principal. Shabazz-Anderson is a Chicago native and alum of Homewood-Flossmoor High School in the south suburbs. She attended Howard University, originally a pre-med major, but switched to a career path in Read more

  • Seeing orange in a new light

    Seeing orange in a new light

    By Campbell Meszaros~ The article discusses Gabriel’s suicide, warning signs of youth mental health issues, and the efforts of Gabriel’s parents through Gabriel’s Light to prevent youth suicide through education and kindness campaigns. It emphasizes the importance of being present for one another and small acts of kindness. Read more

  • Payton, meet Mr. Rob – a new physics teacher

    By Elisa Xie, Contributor Answers are paraphrased per request of the interviewee. The Paw Print: What’s your name and pronouns? Mr. Rob: I’m Mr. Rob and I go by he/his pronouns. The Paw Print: When is your birthday? Mr. Rob: August. The Paw Print: What classes do you teach? Mr. Rob: I teach AP Physics Read more

  • Meet Mr. James, Payton’s new physics teacher

    By Isabelle Guey, Contributor Paw Print: Why did you decide to become a teacher? Mr. James: That’s a good question. It wasn’t an immediate epiphany. It happened over about 20 years. My first time through college was back in 2001 to 2005, and I went to St. Louis University for aerospace engineering. And then fast Read more

  • Meet Ms. Stevens, Payton’s new math teacher

    By Iyanna Tuyay, Contributor Ms. Stevens teaches Geometry and Pre-Calculus at Payton. The Paw Print: Why did you decide to become a teacher? Ms. Stevens: It’s kind of twofold. First, because of my kid; I wanted a career where I can still be an active parent. Then, I wanted a career I could do for Read more

  • A new teacher is here to show you that math isn’t as confusing as you think – meet Ms. Smith

    A new teacher is here to show you that math isn’t as confusing as you think – meet Ms. Smith

    Paw Print: How long have you been teaching, and where have you taught before? Ms. Smith: This is my 8th year teaching. I taught at a school in Providence, RI for 6 years, and then I also taught one year in Harrisburg, PA; both were high schools. I’ve taught algebra, calculus, and half a year… Read more