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Valentine’s Day today
By Aanya Mathew and Raina Suri St. Valentine’s day is the most romantic day of the year. Everyone wakes up with either the hope or the dread of feeling love in the air. Valentine’s Day has evolved over time. The day has changed its meanings and customs from its origins in ancient Rome, to the Read more
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LSC election: Meet the student candidates
By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor; Elena Whitford, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Local School Council (LSC) is a governing body that consists of student, faculty, parent and community representatives that holds public monthly meetings. Their responsibilities include managing a school’s budget and resources, overseeing a school’s improvement plan and “evaluating and selecting Read more
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What the resignation of the CTA’s president means for Chicago
By Raina Suri, Staff Writer On Jan. 13, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced through a press release that its president, Dorval Carter Jr. was stepping down. This announcement has come after years of controversy and poor public opinion surrounding Carter. When speaking about his time at the CTA, Carter said, “It has been an Read more
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Not a great president, but a great man: remembering Jimmy Carter
By Kieran Blake, Sports Editor As I sat in my grandparents’ basement enjoying my winter break, I looked down at my phone and saw a notification from Apple News. Jimmy Carter, who had become the first ever centenarian former president in United States history two months earlier, had passed away. News coverage in the ensuing Read more
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The art of vinyl
By Addison Davis, Staff Writer The age of streaming has, in a lot of ways, made our lives more accessible. You can now listen to nearly any song, watch nearly any movie or show, or read nearly any book with just your phone. And in a lot of ways, spending a few hundred dollars on Read more
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I read J.D. Vance’s memoir Hillbilly Elegy. These are my takeaways.
By Steven Jiang, Associate Opinions Editor When J.D. Vance first published Hillbilly Elegy in 2016, he was in the right place at the right time. Political commentators and analysts were searching for answers to explain Trump’s improbable win. In particular, Trump had swept the Rust Belt, a region in the Midwest that has long suffered Read more
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Review: “Straume” captures the heart of animation
By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor “Straume,” known internationally as “Flow,” is a Latvian animated feature film noted for its absence of narration and dialogue. Directed by Gints Zilbalodis, the 85-minute film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, playing at several additional film festivals and in theatres throughout Latvia and France before Read more
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“Viva mi herencia”: LAC Compass celebrates heritage and culture
By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor, Photos courtesy of Leah Galibois, Photo Editor Midway through Hispanic Heritage Month, Payton students, staff and faculty gathered in the West Gym to attend the annual LAC Compass. Held to educate the school community and celebrate Hispanic heritage, the Compass featured an informative student presentation and several Read more
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2024-2025: Meet the Teachers
As Payton welcomes the class of 2028 into the building for the first time, it also welcomes a cohort of six new teachers, staff, and school administrators joining the WPCP community. Read more
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Meet Ms. Augustine
By: Mo Eneh, Staff Writer As the school year progresses, Payton welcomes several new students and teachers. I was honoured with the opportunity to speak to one of these new teachers: Ms. Augustine. Ms. Augustine is a fun-loving teacher aide who enjoys forming bonds and connections with students. She believes that students need to be Read more
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Meet Ms. Almeda: Payton’s new physical education, health and fitness and driver education teacher
By Cameron Caprio, Head of Business and Fundraising As Payton welcomes the class of 2028 into the building for the first time, it also welcomes a cohort of six new teachers, staff, and school administrators joining the WPCP community. I met with Ms. Alameada to hear her story. Paw Print: What is your role at Read more
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Staff Editorial: In defense of the student voice at Payton
By Paw Print Editorial Board Throughout the past few years and especially during the recent election cycle, the dissatisfaction of the American people in their perceived ability to make their voices heard has become increasingly evident. One Pew Research Center poll found that 85% of Americans feel that their elected officials don’t care about what Read more
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Broadway in Chicago’s “Les Misérables” is an enthralling interpretation of an iconic musical
By Kieran Blake, Sports Editor ★★★★ There are few musicals as powerful as “Les Misérables.” Based on Victor Hugo’s colossal 1862 epic novel, it centers on the story of a reformed criminal by the name of Jean Valjean who breaks parole and attempts to live life as a free man. All the while, he is Read more
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Visual artists’ “day in the sun”: Payton’s first all school art exhibit
By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor and Mia Mathew, Staff Writer Payton’s first art exhibit opened on Jan. 10 and included pieces ranging from photography to crochet, showcasing work submitted by the school’s students, faculty and staff as Payton’s Jazz Band performed to “set the ambiance.” According to organizers Eloise Khoury ‘26 and Read more
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Five creative ways to spend your four-day weekend
By Aanya Mathew and Raina Suri, Staff Writers As the end of the semester nears, so does our long-awaited four-day weekend on Jan. 17-20. If you’re staying in Chicago for the mini-break, you might be looking for ways to spend your time. Well, look no further! Here we have curated a list of events so Read more
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