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The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
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Students at MCHS are feeling the affects of the new immigration policies

How this affects us

Aika Villa, Page designer
February 19, 2025
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Students and teachers alike enjoy drinks that will give them that nice caffeine kick. But how much caffiene is too much, and are companies putting too much of it in drinks?

Opinion | Energy drinks lead to an early grave

Aika Villa, Page Designer
January 29, 2025
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A juicy start

A juicy start

Aika Villa, Page Designer
January 13, 2025
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Talking the talk

Talking the talk

Aika Villa, Page Designer
January 10, 2025
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Tyler, the Creator headlines on the second night of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Indio, California.

Find your way home

Aika Villa, Page Designer
November 8, 2024
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Teachers often don't choose the education path as their first option, many of them have an interesting first carrer.

Blast from the past

Aika Villa and Eli Frommes
October 24, 2024
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Students played teachers at two different volleyball matches during the spring spirit rally on April 5 in the Upper Campus main gym. The frosh-soph team beat the Freshman Campus teachers, but the upperclassmen lost to the Upper Campus teachers.

Some assembly required

Aika Villa, Page Designer
April 8, 2024
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Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks in the library at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Trump can appear on this year's presidential ballot in all states.

Supreme Court: Trump stays on ballot

Aika Villa, Page Designer
March 13, 2024
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Saltburn, the drama/thriller starring Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan, contains many controversial scenes.

Review: You’re a moth

Aika Villa, Page Designer
February 8, 2024
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in the courtroom with his lawyers for his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court on Oct. 3, 2023, in New York City.

An overview of the Donald Trump trials

Aika Villa, Page Designer
January 31, 2024
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The Winter Formal dance was planned and executed for the first time, and was enjoyed by staff and students

[Photo] A new tradition 

January 25, 2024
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MCHS's Winter Formal took place on Jan. 20, where there was a glam-bot to capture the memories, along with many other activities within the event.

[Photo] Students dance the night away at Winter Formal

January 24, 2024
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The McHenry community gets in the spirit of Christmas, decorating spots like Veteran Acres Park with holiday lights and festive colors.

Walk in a winter wonderland this week

Aika Villa, Page Designer
December 18, 2023
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Abortion rights supporters in Columbus, Ohio celebrate winning the referendum on the rights to abortion in Ohio's Constitution, on Nov. 7, 2023.

States protect abortion on Election Day

Aika Villa, Staff writer
December 4, 2023
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Families who celebrate Día de Los Muertos often set up ofrendas to commemorate and welcome their loved ones who have passed away. MCHS's Latin American Student Organization hosted the Day of the Dead event on November 4 at the Upper Campus.

Everything you need to know about Dia de los Muertos

Aika Villa, Page Designer
November 6, 2023
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Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks with fellow Republicans on the East Front steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023, in Washington, D.C. After a contentious nominating period that has seen four candidates over a three-week period, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was voted in to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members of his own party.

Republicans choose new Speaker of the House

Aika Villa, Page Designer
October 27, 2023
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On May 16 and 17, students from MCHS's choirs performed at the annual Pops Concert at the Upper Campus auditorium.

[Photo] Gallery: Spring Pops Concert

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 22, 2023
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