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After the Whitney Young gun incident, we must increase security at Payton
Read more: After the Whitney Young gun incident, we must increase security at PaytonThe gun incident at Whitney illustrates why Payton must improve its own security system, writes Opinions Editor Steven Jiang.
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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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Payton reacts: Minga
Read more: Payton reacts: MingaStudents react to Minga, Payton’s new hall pass system.
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In photos: Pride Month Compass 2025
Read more: In photos: Pride Month Compass 2025By Alexa Gola, Editor-in-Chief; Photos by Leah Galibois, Photo Editor Two days before its official start, the Payton community kicked off Pride Month with its…
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Payton’s Scholastic Bowl Updates
Read more: Payton’s Scholastic Bowl UpdatesBy Mia Mathew, Staff Writer Payton’s Scholastic Bowl has had a successful year so far. Scholastic Bowl is an academic competition where students strive to…
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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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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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December sports recap
Read more: December sports recapPayton’s winter sports season kicked off in December with notable wins. The esports team won the state championship in “Valorant,” while wrestling and bowling teams…
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January sports recap
Read more: January sports recapBy Maren Theyssen, Staff Writer Second semester started off with plenty of success from Payton athletes. A sectional championship was brought home, and other teams…
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Winning on Wells: XC wins State Championship
Read more: Winning on Wells: XC wins State ChampionshipBy Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor, Kieran Blake, Sports Editor, Leah Galibois, Photo Editor On Nov. 19, students and faculty gathered in the…
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