Paw Print Staff
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Op-Ed: Better language education in Chicago requires an earlier start
Read more: Op-Ed: Better language education in Chicago requires an earlier startBy Elena Whitford, Arts & Culture Editor This year, I was lucky enough to participate in Payton’s French exchange program. I’m taking AP French—I’m sure…
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Croissants, cafes and cultural immersion: Payton students go to Paris
Read more: Croissants, cafes and cultural immersion: Payton students go to ParisBy Elena Whitford, Arts & Culture Editor From March 7 to March 17, instead of sitting in AP Gov classrooms and attending scholastic bowl competitions,…
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Writing the future of journalism: Paw Print recognized for excellence at SPAC awards
Read more: Writing the future of journalism: Paw Print recognized for excellence at SPAC awardsBy Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor Last Friday, members of The Paw Print Staff and Editorial Board took the CTA purple line up…
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Payton Pawdcast: Episode 1
Read more: Payton Pawdcast: Episode 1In this episode of the Payton Pawdcast, Dr. Shabazz shares insights on guiding students through high school, reflects on the milestones she’s reached, and opens…
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International Women’s Day: A global celebration in a time of uncertainty
Read more: International Women’s Day: A global celebration in a time of uncertaintyBy Madeleine Spanbauer, Editor-in-Chief March 8 is globally celebrated as International Women’s Day, a day to recognize women’s decades-long fight for equality. It brings women…
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[Photo gallery] Sweetness Day 2025
Read more: [Photo gallery] Sweetness Day 2025By Charles Zimmer, Staff Photographer On March 3, advisories 601 and 602 went to Cummings Park for the annual Sweetness Day, a tradition that is…
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Staff Editorial: In Defense of a Student-led Sweetness Day
Read more: Staff Editorial: In Defense of a Student-led Sweetness DayPayton High School’s Sweetness Day, honoring Walter Payton’s legacy, underwent changes in 2025. The administration assigned activities for underclassmen, while seniors chose their projects. Critics…
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Full Contact: The Perfect Tackle
Read more: Full Contact: The Perfect TackleWalter Payton v.s. Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep
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“Party of Reagan” no more: the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and a new GOP foreign policy
Read more: “Party of Reagan” no more: the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and a new GOP foreign policyBy Kieran Blake, Sports Editor I have mixed feelings about Ronald Reagan’s presidency. As a liberal, I dislike his tax cuts for the rich. I…
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Meet your 2025-26 LSC student representatives
Read more: Meet your 2025-26 LSC student representativesPayton High School elected three new student representatives to its Local School Council (LSC) for 2025-26. The LSC oversees financial decisions, student behavior, and communication.…
