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Student Hotseat: An Interview with Joushua Padilla ’17
Paw Print: What do you do outside of school? Joushua Padilla: I do taekwondo every day for three hours. PP: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? JP: Seventeen PP: What’s your favorite Miley Cyrus song? JP: Party in the USA PP: What do you look for in a girl? JP: Read more
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The APG welcomes new members
The APG (Alternate Political Groups) is a club dedicated to exploring current and historical political ideas not necessarily represented in the mainstream media. The APG was created by Anna Christianson ‘14 and Rebecca Stover ‘14 during the 2012-2013 school year and is sponsored by Mr. Baldwin. Taking place during enrichment, APG activities include engaging in Read more
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Payton Teachers Take Halloween
COMPLETE THE POLL Payton teachers dress up for Halloween. Which teacher featured here has the best costume? Click “continue reading” to see more pictures and to complete the poll. Let us know what you think: Read more
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Alum Interview: Finding Your Path in College
College can seem like a daunting experience; even more so is the thought of switching majors. However, Cody Cousino ‘08 explains how it is not as terrifying as it may seem, and is, in fact, one of the most rewarding changes you can make. Cody found himself facing this “challenge” two years into college. After Read more
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Looking for a Scare This Halloween?
October: the month of changing leaves, pumpkin flavored everything, and of course, Halloween. And what would Halloween be without a few good scares? Haunted houses are probably the best way to get terrified while still having fun. There is nothing better than getting the pants scared off you while being chased by a mad serial Read more
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ACL Tears – The Rising Epidemic
As the number of injured students seems to rise day-by-day at Payton, leg injuries are the most common. There is a high proportion of sprained or broken ankles; knee injuries are also prominent amongst the walking wounded. The knee injuries that have occurred are the result of tears that require surgery to repair. The most Read more
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Restaurant Review: Burke’s Bacon Bar
Having been open for about a month, Burke’s Bacon Bar, located at 610 N. Rush St, just south of Payton, offers an intriguing concept reinforced by a myriad of tantalizing sandwich options. Of course, the focus of the restaurant is the different types of bacon, which can be added to enhance a variety of gourmet Read more
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Payton Sailing to Compete on National Stage
While football, boys soccer, cross country and girls volleyball have been working hard towards success this fall season, Payton Sailing is quietly achieving it’s best season yet. The sailing team enrolled 15 new freshmen to its frosh and JV teams while returning juniors and seniors make up the Varsity squad, bringing the size of the Read more
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Music Review: Danny Brown’s ‘Old’
To understand Danny Brown’s latest album, we must first understand Danny Brown. A few fun facts about the rapper: Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Danny Brown has seen some things and isn’t afraid to talk about it. He’s been described by MTV as “one of rap’s most unique figures in recent history.” Maybe its Read more
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Trending Now
By Brianna Scott and Hindeke Tewodros Whether it be color, cut, print, or any other major fashion trend, combining these elements to put together a cute outfit can be simpler than you think. If you find collating outfits to be a challenge, from your daily fit to your homecoming “freakum dress” (in the words of Read more
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Grizzlies Beat Bowen Boilermakers 42-16
This year’s Homecoming game was an exciting event for all. The Grizzlies have faced challenges all season long. After having a rough first week against the Whitney Young Dolphins, Payton’s football team bounced back and won the next four games, including this most recent homecoming game. Prior to homecoming, all of the games were extremely Read more
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Student of the Month: Jason Alexander Meekins ‘14
A musician, entrepreneur, aspiring Rastaman, and full-time student, October’s Student of the Month is none other than Walter Payton senior Jason Meekins. Paw Print: Jason, you seem like a pretty busy man. Which of your hobbies really brings some light into your life? Jason Meekins ‘14: Yeah, I’m a pretty busy guy, but recently I’ve Read more
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Homecoming 2013: A night to remember
Just a few hours after the Homecoming game, Payton’s 2013 Homecoming dance began. The theme this year was space. Across the atrium hung black streamers and bright lights. The night sky covered the lockers. Large pillars were covered in stars. Planets were everywhere – around the school and in the crowd. The dance’s DJ, for Read more
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Are You Stuck In the Procrastinator’s Club with College Applications?
Alright seniors, it’s that time of year: college applications. With the November 1st early action and early decision deadline looming, tension is rising in Payton’s Class of 2014. You cannot walk down the hall without hearing something about a GPA, the next SAT/ACT test date, or a college essay. Some people at the top of Read more
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