Opinions
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What Payton is missing: A push for AP Macroeconomics and philosophy courses
Read more: What Payton is missing: A push for AP Macroeconomics and philosophy coursesBy Marel Cherian and Daniel Garin~ Walter Payton College Prep, a prestigious high school, lacks AP Macroeconomics and Philosophy courses, despite student interest and the…
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We bet it all… and we lost: What it means to root for the Chicago Bears
Read more: We bet it all… and we lost: What it means to root for the Chicago BearsBy Kieran Blake ~ “You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away. And know when…
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Payton dissolves Selenium, phases in Sched as new enrichment portal
Read more: Payton dissolves Selenium, phases in Sched as new enrichment portalBy Sanaa Taqvi~ In August 2023, Walter Payton College Prep switched from Selenium to “Selenium powered by Sched,” sparking mixed reactions. While some appreciate Sched’s…
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Op-Ed: Redefining success: Payton should institute a school-wide no-harm finals policy
Read more: Op-Ed: Redefining success: Payton should institute a school-wide no-harm finals policyBy Sanaa Taqvi~ The 2022-2023 school year’s finals schedule at Payton College Prep brings anxiety and stress to students. Many support a “no-harm finals” approach…
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Let’s get physical— or not: The problem with the NBA
Read more: Let’s get physical— or not: The problem with the NBABy Kieran Blake~ The three-pointer’s evolution has changed the NBA’s landscape, leading to a scoring surge but compromising physicality and defense, raising concerns for the…
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In defense of the humanities at Payton
Read more: In defense of the humanities at PaytonBy PawPrint Editorial Staff~ Walter Payton College Prep lacks emphasis on humanities courses, limiting student exposure and diverse career options. Encouraging humanities skills is crucial…
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2023 March Madness Preview – Who Will Walk Away With The Title?
Read more: 2023 March Madness Preview – Who Will Walk Away With The Title?By Kieran Blake~ The Kansas 2022 NCAA Championship Trophy ripens the anticipation for March Madness, where UCLA ultimately secures the 2023 NCAA Championship, denying Memphis’s…
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ChatGPT: what it means to teach in the age of artificial intelligence
Read more: ChatGPT: what it means to teach in the age of artificial intelligenceBy Annya Kong~ The AI digital image generator DALL·E is discussed alongside the potential impact of OpenAI’s ChatGPT on education. Concerns about AI-generated writing and…
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Three years of the COVID-19 pandemic: How the world has changed for high schoolers
Read more: Three years of the COVID-19 pandemic: How the world has changed for high schoolersBy Olivia Sampson~ The pandemic’s impact on high school students has been significant, with lost academic and social experiences creating long-term effects on their development…
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2022-23 NFL All-Pro Team: The Best Players at Every Position
Read more: 2022-23 NFL All-Pro Team: The Best Players at Every PositionBy Kieran Blake~ Patrick Mahomes leads the NFL as MVP candidate with 5,250 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and a passer rating of 105.2, bolstering the…
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