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

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
Becky Arendarczyk

Becky Arendarczyk, Staff Writer

Becky Arendarczyk was a senior at McHenry High School’s West Campus and the Messenger’s art director during first semester. She enjoys creating art, photography, and anything related to music. Becky loves nature, Animal Crossing, and her kitten.

Recognition:

“The doctor is in” (Best of SNO)

Facebook @mchenrymessengr (IJEA)

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Becky Arendarczyk

Becky Arendarczyk

Becky Arendarczyk, Art Director
May 10, 2021
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The date for early graduates shifted from December to January 15th. With students still in remote learning, the last day for these grads feels different.

Opinion: The forgotten early grads

Becky Arendarczyk, Artistic Director
January 11, 2021
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Pro-Trump rioters break into Capitol Hill, destroying and looting the property during the Electoral College Certification Wednesday, January 6.

Pro-Trump extremists break into Capitol Hill

Becky Arendarczyk, Artistic Director
January 7, 2021
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Review: The zodiac from an Aries's perspective

Review: The zodiac from an Aries’s perspective

Becky Arendarczyk, Artistic Director
December 16, 2020
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1Aries

[Photo] Aries

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2Taurus

[Photo] Taurus

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3Gemini

[Photo] Gemini

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4Cancer

[Photo] Cancer

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5Leo

[Photo] Leo

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6Virgo

[Photo] Virgo

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7Libra

[Photo] Libra

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8Scorpio

[Photo] Scorpio

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9Sagittarius

[Photo] Sagittarius

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10Capricorn

[Photo] Capricorn

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11Aquarius

[Photo] Aquarius

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12Pisces

[Photo] Pisces

December 16, 2020
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When students register for their courses for the 2021-22 school year, they will be able to choose blended options for many of their core classes.

[Photo] MCHS offers new classes for 2020-21

Narcizo Mancilla, Staff Writer
December 15, 2020
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The school's decision to extend the digital learning schedule was intended to support struggling students. Instead, it left too many confused and concerned about the disruptions to their routines.

[Photo] Opinion: Digital schedule 2.0 deserved a chance

December 11, 2020
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From Black Friday until Christmas Eve, people flood stores looking for the perfect gift for their loved ones. This year has been the opposite of normal, though, so shoppers shouldn't shop as they normally do.

[Photo] Opinion: Shop safe this holiday season

Alayna Majkrzak, Staff Writer
December 11, 2020
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While most of the world is worried about their physical health, the mental health of many has deteriorated. Therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals have noticed—and responded.

The doctor is in

Becky Arendarczyk, Art Director
December 8, 2020
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With the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are still having social gatherings and partying like there is no tomorrow, almost as if the pandemic wasn't happening.

[Photo] Opinion: Stop partying and stay safe

Josie Cable, Opinions Editor
December 4, 2020
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Remote learning hasn't been easier, but it has helped some students remain organized and push themselves to succeed.

[Photo] Pro: Remote learning gives students more control

Ciara Duncan, Features Editor
November 17, 2020
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Though President Trump's nominated another woman to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Amy Coney Barrett does not live up to Ginsberg's legacy—and may do more harm than good from the bench.

Opinion: Amy Coney Barrett isn’t for human rights

Becky Arendarczyk, Art Director
November 11, 2020
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With the current events of the 2020 election, places all over the country are split between their political views.

[Photo] Opinion: When politics divide, learn when to let go

Alayna Trimingham, Staff Writer
November 13, 2020
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Derek Galvicius gives lighting instructions while Alayna Majkrzak and David Henry look over their lines during a rehearsal for "The Living" on October 20.

The show must go on

Becky Arendarczyk, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2020
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As the sun sets on an empty MCHS West Campus, a new beginning is coming in the near future. Soon a Hybrid Learning model will be bringing life back into the building.

[Photo] MCHS to open back up for hybrid learning

Kyla Henige, Managing Editor
October 5, 2020
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Watching movies and shows on Netflix has always been a social activity for teenagers. But shelter-in-place has changed how people consume media together — and how creators release media — possibly forever.

[Photo] How we watch now

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
April 30, 2020
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When students showed up for the first day of the 2019-20 school year, they had no idea they would be asked to learn from home for the last two months of the school year. The transition to digital learning overwhelmed some students, who lost their motivation to learn as an outcome.

[Photo] Low battery

Stacy Correra, Copy Editor
May 1, 2020
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Though it has taken students time to get used to the corona-virus-inspired digital learning days, many students with special education accommodations have found flexibility and freedom by completing assignments online.

Opinion: Online learning helps students with accommodations

Becky Arendarczyk, Social Media Director
April 6, 2020
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An employee locks up at Lady Luck Poker on McCullom Lake Road on March 17. Lady Luck was one of several establishments closed by Governor Pritzker due to coronavirus.

[Photo] Illinois works to flatten the COVID-19 curve

Emma Snyder, Staff Writer
March 19, 2020
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Shelves in the bath tissue aisle at Meijer in McHenry stand bare on March 17. COVID-19 has sent consumers fearful that staples such as toilet paper and eggs will run out

[Photo] Opinion: Bulk buying is making self-quarantine worse

Oliver Simpson, Staff Writer
March 17, 2020
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Mejier in McHenry March 17

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