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Kaitlyn Wenzel

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer

Kaitlyn is a senior at McHenry High School's West Campus. She spends majority of her free time writing or reading. Kaitlyn is looking forward to being able to work with a new variety of people and branch out her interests. 

Illustration by: Abby Wenzel

 

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May 13, 2021
Freshman Daniel Thomas stands outside of West Campus with his Greentastic climate agreement. Thomas penned the agreement with environmental club in an attempt to make a positive change at MCHS.

Making the world a greener place

April 29, 2021
Voting laws passed in the past two months are in response to unsubstantiated fears of voting fraud stoked during the 2020 presidential election. Voting rights activists worry that some laws, including those that restrict people from being given water and food while waiting in line to vote, may limit voter turnout.

States pass controversial voting laws

April 26, 2021
Dr. Jeff Prickett has been the principal of East Campus since 2017, and changed the culture of the building in many ways. Pricket will continue to put relationships at the forefront as he becomes the principal of both the upper and lower campuses starting during the 2021-22 school year.

Defining greatness

April 26, 2021
Senate impeachment managers make the case against former President Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial in February. Though acquitted for inciting a riot, Trump is the only U.S. president to be impeached twice.

Trump acquitted during second impeachment

March 8, 2021
Gisselle Sandoval serves the birdie over the net during a badminton practice on February 16 in the West Campus Main Gym. The team’s first match takes place on February 22.

Back in the swing of things

March 3, 2021
Though vaping has become popular in the past few years, few have considered the effects of respiratory viruses like COVID-19 on people who vape.

Up in the air

February 19, 2021
President Biden speaks at an event in Jackson, MS standing in front of an American flag. During his first hours in office, President Biden has already made progress toward fulfilling his 100-day agenda.

President Biden promises ambitious 100-day plan

February 5, 2021
For some reason, there is debate about mask wearing in the United States, but the science is clear (even if it hasn’t always been consistent): wearing a mask helps prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Opinion: Wearing your mask is the right thing to do

January 21, 2021
Despite the complaints and protests from residents, McHenry still has plans to demolish a

Gas station fuels uproar in ‘historic’ downtown district

December 17, 2020
As cases surges in McHenry County, more and more people are taking COVID-19 tests and learning that the process isn't as difficult or scary as it seems.

Acing the test

December 7, 2020
It's easy to get excited about all the food served during Thanksgiving, but some foods at the feast are better than others. Take cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes, which are the season's best.

Opinion: Don’t forget the cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes

November 24, 2020
Signs for local Illinois elections advertise candidates for senate, county board, and other national causes. First time voters around the country cast their ballots in this historical election on November 3.

Voting first, voting historically

November 12, 2020
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