Opinions
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No Homework Over Break: A Bandaid or Solution?
Read more: No Homework Over Break: A Bandaid or Solution?By Maya Agrawal~ The "no homework over break" policy at Payton aims to grant students and teachers a stress-free holiday but faces challenges in fully…
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Op-Ed: The Case Against Graded Fitness Tests
Read more: Op-Ed: The Case Against Graded Fitness TestsBy Elena Whitford~ The FitnessGram PACER test is a mixed experience for students, causing stress and limited time, but also encouraging self-improvement and a positive…
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Analyzing the 2024 Oscars: Best Actor & Best Actress
Read more: Analyzing the 2024 Oscars: Best Actor & Best ActressBy Elena Whitford~ The Oscar nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress feature dominant biopics with subtle female performances and grand male portrayals. Predictions favor…
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EDITORIAL — The mark of the Paw Print: Student journalism is here to stay
Read more: EDITORIAL — The mark of the Paw Print: Student journalism is here to stayBy Bridget Galibois~ The Payton Paw Print, established 20 years ago, perseveres through challenges to serve as a vital source of truth and community insight.
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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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