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Ms. Mowery presented with Heroes in the Classroom Award
Ms. Mowery, the Staff Advisor of the Paw Print, was shocked to be presented with the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom Award on December 3. Representatives of the Chicago Bears and Symetra interrupted her Newspaper class as fellow staff and students stood to applaud. The beloved educator was chosen from thousands of Chicagoland nominees as one of… Read more
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Thanksgiving: Time for Reflection
As today signifies the official start of the Holiday Season, let us be conscious of the sacrifices made by those seeking to better our future. Over 20,000 teachers and paraprofessionals continue to stick with the students, parents, and communities in being the fundamental building blocks of Chicago. We must ensure that both the City and… Read more
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Pumpkin Palate
By Allison Cho and Claire Luning Staff Writers Although leaves are just starting to change colors, pumpkin panic is in full swing. Here is a quick guide to taste the best pumpkin around Payton. Pumpkin Donut (Dunkin Donuts): Those who annually look forward to Dunkin’ Donuts’ fall pumpkin menu won’t be disappointed. The glazed pumpkin… Read more
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Study Smarter
Your homework is to “study for the test.” What does that mean, and what can help you score higher? Pay attention in class Although it sounds like a no-brainer, paying complete attention is a challenge for everyone. If you start to doze off, get a quick drink of water or take a lap around the… Read more
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Priceless Prom
By Brenda Quach Staff Writer Courtesy of Giphy.com The prom season in full swing, and high school students everywhere are scrambling to prepare for this high school rite of passage. With the average American family spending nearly $1,000 on prom night, it is natural to try to shave down the costs any way you can.… Read more
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Unconventional Mother’s Day
By Anne Kleinaitis Staff Writer Many of us are struggling with gift ideas for Mother’s Day, and some of us even forgot about Mother’s Day entirely (it’s Sunday, May 10th, by the way). If you have a mother who is particularly difficult to shop for, here are some ideas for an unconventional Mother’s Day. For… Read more
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10 Things to Do Over Spring Break
1. Catch up on homework. The week off of classes is the perfect time to catch up on late/missing assignments. 2. Read a book. A lot of students don’t have much time to read during the school year. While you have extra time, why not spend it productively and stimulate your brain. 3.… Read more
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How To Plan Your Spring Break Road Trip
With spring break right around the corner, it is time to finalize your plans. As a full time student you may not have started figuring out your spring break and as flight prices increase exponentially and you should have started planning days even weeks before. Never fear, regardless of who you want to vacation with,… Read more
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Obama Proposes Free Community College
By Julia Huebner President Obama proposed a plan to provide free two-year community college for “anyone who’s willing to work for it” during his State of the Union address on January 21. The President’s vision would save the average community college student $3,800 and benefit nine million students per year, according to the White House. Obama’s… Read more
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Girls Basketball Senior Night
Photo by Samantha Cousino ’15 Aja Lowrey ’15 goes up for a layup at the Payton Girl’s Basketball Senior Night as Sophie Goethals ’15 and Gabi Castillo ’15 follow her up the court. The Lady Grizzlies won the February 6 game against Catalyst-St.Maria 57-21 and celebrated the program’s six seniors during the game. Read more
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Payton Football Coaches Leaving to Coach Lane Tech
The Payton Grizzlies football team experienced a big loss recently as the coaching staff chose to resign their positions as the coaches of Payton and move on to coach the Lane Tech Indians. Head coach Anthony Faltin has been with the Grizzlies for the past seven years, where he has taken the team from the… Read more
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5 Reasons You Should Go To Winter Formal
Friday falls on the thirteenth of February which is destined for excitement. February 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM Walter Payton will open their doors to welcome the crowds. If you are not yet convinced, here are 5 reasons why you should go to the school’s winter formal. The money raised goes towards prom. Show support… Read more
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Top 22 Things of 2014
Twenty fourteen ended about a month ago which has given us a moment to reflect on both the good and bad events here at Payton this past year. Below we have listed some of the top and worst events at Payton in no particular order. Top 11 1. Open House Although this is a yearly event… Read more
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12 Things All Dog Owners Can Relate To During Winter
1. When it’s freezing outside and your dog wants to be walked. LOL NO 2. When you’re walking your dog, and they have to obsessively stop and sniff every patch of yellow snow. Is that really necessary? 3. When you have to do a dance around salt on the sidewalks with your… Read more
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Ice Cold Fashion
This winter, the cold temperatures and snowfall came early in mid-November, so Payton came prepared. Nathan Bahadursingh ’15 rocks a plaid shirt, with a white tee underneath, standard black pants, comfy shoes, and a jean jacket to stay warm. Layers are must for this season. Who said that floral prints was only for Spring and Summer?… Read more
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12 Things About Winter Every Chicagoan Can Relate To
By Cecilia Valdez and Chloe Wilson 1) The difficulty of deciding whether to dress so that you are warm outside and risk dying of heat exhaustion inside, or getting to school/work partly frozen and having to spend your day thawing and chilled. Photo by Dogbertio 14 2) The mix of chills and sweat while shoveling… Read more
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