Opinions
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Op-Ed: Opt out of photo ops
Read more: Op-Ed: Opt out of photo opsEditors-in-Chief Alexa Gola and Kieran Blake ask that Payton celebrate academic achievements and test scores through optional celebratory photos.
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The Minga misstep: why Payton’s new hall pass system is not the answer
Read more: The Minga misstep: why Payton’s new hall pass system is not the answerPayton’s introduction of the digital hall pass system Minga has been controversial among the student body. Editor-in-Chief Kieran Blake offers his take on Minga and…
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A letter from the editor: advice to underclassmen
Read more: A letter from the editor: advice to underclassmenBy Madeleine Spanbauer, Editor-in-Chief As my final school year at Payton comes to a close, I’ve done a lot of reflecting on my time here,…
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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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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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“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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Do bilingual museum exhibits really help linguistic equity?
Read more: Do bilingual museum exhibits really help linguistic equity?Chicago museums increasingly offer bilingual exhibits, mainly English and Spanish, for its large Hispanic population. However, some exhibits demonstrate a lack of linguistic sensitivity, like…
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Staff Editorial: In defense of the student voice at Payton
Read more: Staff Editorial: In defense of the student voice at PaytonBy Paw Print Editorial Board Throughout the past few years and especially during the recent election cycle, the dissatisfaction of the American people in their…
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Broadway in Chicago’s “Les Misérables” is an enthralling interpretation of an iconic musical
Read more: Broadway in Chicago’s “Les Misérables” is an enthralling interpretation of an iconic musicalBy Kieran Blake, Sports Editor ★★★★ There are few musicals as powerful as “Les Misérables.” Based on Victor Hugo’s colossal 1862 epic novel, it centers…
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Op-Ed: Even in an overwhelmingly liberal school, diverse political voices matter.
Read more: Op-Ed: Even in an overwhelmingly liberal school, diverse political voices matter.Growing up in Chicago, a Democratic stronghold, I experienced a culture of political uniformity. True diversity requires fostering respectful debate, embracing discomfort, and protecting all…
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