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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
Josie Cable

Josie Cable, Opinions Editor

Josie Cable is a junior at McHenry High School's Upper Campus. She enjoys shopping, painting, and listening to music. Along with these hobbies, Josie enjoys playing softball and tennis. This is Josie's second year on the Messenger's staff.

Recognition:

2021 IHSA Sectionals (third in editorial writing)

"Businesses on the brim" (IJEA)

"Becoming One" (Best of SNO)

All content by Josie Cable
Though blended learning has been successful in many ways, MCHS has also struggled with this new class structure. Blending more frequently and offering blended in different classes might remedy many issues.

Opinion: The solution to blended learning’s problems? Blend more.

December 15, 2021
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A member of the class of 2019 stands to be recognized during East Campuss graduation ceremony at McCracken Field.

Seniors to graduate at McCracken Field

December 14, 2021
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With East and West now combined into a single Upper Campus, the parking lot is more full than its ever been, inspiring Instagram accounts to capture the schools worst parking jobs.

Posting parking lot fails

November 30, 2021
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TJ South reads in the hallways at the Upper Campus during his blended class on Nov. 8.

Blended Learning faces new challenges as more students cut class

November 12, 2021
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Because East and West Campus upperclassmen all attend the Upper Campus, students no longer need to travel between campuses to attend certain classes. But space during passing periods and lunches are more limited than ever — even with a new extension and open lunch.

Opinion: Clear the way

November 11, 2021
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Cara Vandermyde embraces differences and encourages growth and acceprance in her classroom and within the MCHS community.

Unafraid to fail

October 8, 2021
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The learning ledge on the second floor of the Center for Science, Technology, and Industry waits for students fill its seats starting the 2021-22 school year — the first year that West Campus will be known as the Upper Campus.

Becoming one

May 24, 2021
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Over the years, finals have only caused more stress — and damaged final grades that students worked so hard for. Thankfully, MCHS cancelled this years final — but will they eliminate them for good?

Opinion: The final straw

May 21, 2021
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The bleachers at West Campus were crammed full of screaming students a decade ago. So what happened to pep assemblies — and why arent West students excited for the spirit shout any more?

Opinion: Let’s rep the pep

May 7, 2021
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The four minutes that students have between passing periods are meant to keep kids from congregating in the halls, but that missing minute has also made it more difficult to get to class on time.

Opinion: Shortened passing periods interfere with in-person learning

April 27, 2021
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So far, only certain adults have been able to access the vaccine, including those who are more at-risk of catching COVID and frontline workers. Soon, though drug companies like Pfizer and Moderna will have a vaccine speciall made for children.

Drug companies begin testing vaccines in children

April 21, 2021
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Organized by Heidie Dunn, an English teacher at East Campus, MCHSs version of Romeo and Juliet features teachers and staff members from almost every department.

Putting on a show

March 25, 2021
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Students provided with proper SAT prep resources may have a better chance at acing the test in their Junior year of high school.

Opinion: Juniors will benefit from College Career Seminar

March 18, 2021
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Now that adults are receiving vaccinations and states are opening up across the country, it may seem like the time is right to start traveling. If we hold off during spring break, though, the likelihood we can enjoy this summer safely will be much higher.

Opinion: Rethink your spring break plans

March 15, 2021
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Influencers on TikTok and Instagram know that the world is watching them. So do celebrities in movies, on TV, and in the music industry. So why arent they falling COVID guidelines?

Opinion: Celebrities aren’t immune to the virus

March 11, 2021
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Health care workers collect saliva samples at a drive-up testing site in Arizona in November. Since then, COVID cases have dropped significantly in most states, including Illinois.

COVID cases decreasing

February 22, 2021
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When life gets heavy and things feel out of control, mental health professionals recommend putting time in to that which you can control — such as creating a clean, organized living space.

Opinion: A clean room can improve your life

February 16, 2021
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Though many are concerned about COVID-19 and their physical health, MCHSs social services department has created the Virtual Calming Room to support the mental health East and West students — even if theyre not in the building.

Virtual Calming Room available for everyone

February 1, 2021
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Though teachers are ready for hybrid learning, they have also switched roles several times since last spring — transitioning from in-person teaching to mostly asynchronous last year, then by teaching daily on Zoom, and now to a mix of in-person and remote during hybrid learning.

Rising to the challenge

January 27, 2021
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January 20, 2021 President Elect Joe Biden is set to be inaugurated at Capitol Hill as the 46th President of the United States of America.

What to expect on Inauguration Day

January 11, 2021
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As the country approaches the holiday season, health officials warn of a surge in cases following Thanksgiving. Case in McHenry County and Illinois have risen steadily in the past month.

COVID-19 cases at a new high post-Thanksgiving

December 10, 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 wasnt happening.

Opinion: Stop partying and stay safe

December 4, 2020
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Theres a holiday between Halloween and Christmas called Thanksgiving. Lets celebrate each of these holidays one at a time and make the most out of them.

Con: Let’s celebrate one holiday at a time

November 19, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many local small businesses hard, one of those hard hit businesses being The Bike Haven in McHenry Illinois.

Businesses on the brim

November 16, 2020
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With the current state of the pandemic, many are wondering if trick-or-treating is even a good idea, let alone what it would look like this year.

Opinion: Trick-or-treat safely, or don’t trick-or-treat

October 26, 2020
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Preparing to dip, dodge, duck, dive, and dodge, freshmen are being rewarded for getting good grades by having the chance to participate in a semester-long dodgeball tournament.

Senior Leaders start AIM dodgeball tournament for freshmen

November 20, 2019
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