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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
Claire Guzman

Claire Guzman, Staff Writer

Claire Guzman is a senior at McHenry High School's Upper Campus. She enjoys staying indoors and doing artsy stuff. Balancing art club and working at Kohl's, she enjoys eating fast food and playing video games. This is Claire's first year on the Messenger's staff.

Recognition:

“Editorial Cartoon: The only two options” (IJEA)

All content by Claire Guzman
At the beginning of the school year, MCHS introduced digital IDs and hall passes in an effort to curb bad behavior. At the end of the school year, data suggests that the new systems are helping students make better decisions.

[Photo] The new digital norm

April 21, 2023
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In a recent Panorama Education survey, 39% of MCHS’s students reported they feel disrespected frequently, or almost always at MCHS. That’s a startling number, and one that MCHS’s staff hopes to correct in the coming months and years.

[Photo] A matter of respect

March 15, 2023
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Protesters march along a street during a rally for the victims of a deadly fire as well as a protest against Chinas harsh COVID-19 restrictions in Beijing on Nov. 28, 2022.

Chinese citizens protest government’s strict ‘Zero COVID’ policies

Claire Guzman, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
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When Elon Musk took over Twitter in October, he instituted a new subscription that allowed users to buy a verified blue check. But Musks attempts at champion free speech on the platform have only made a bigger mess.

Opinion: Twitter is in a big mess now that Elon Musk is in charge

Claire Guzman, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
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Editorial Cartoon: The only two options

Editorial Cartoon: The only two options

Claire Guzman, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
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The voting age in the United States is 18 and, though many believe it should be lowered to 17 or even 16, teenagers under the current voting age arent mature or informed enough to be trusted with this civic responsibility.

Opinion: The legal voting age should not be lowered

Claire Guzman, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
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Fans were disappointed by the way Twitchcon was organized this year. Organizers botched basic logistical and safety decisions and ruined special meet and greets with famous social media influencers.

Opinion: Twitchcon was poorly planned and executed

Claire Guzman, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
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Editorial Cartoon: Quiet kids like us

Editorial Cartoon: Quiet kids like us

Claire Guzman, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
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Editorial Cartoon: College and sports

Editorial Cartoon: College and sports

Claire Guzman, Staff Writer
August 31, 2022
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