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

Olivia Smith

Olivia Smith, Social Media Manager

Olivia Smith is a sophomore at MCHS’s Upper Campus. She loves to read and write. She loves true crime, Roblox, Lana Del Rey, the color pink, and Tom Cruise movies.This is Olivia’s first year on the Messenger staff.

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During the winter, when the sun sets earlier, the winter blahs can make students less motivated and less interested in learning. For some of these students, Seasonal Affective Disorder might be making a tough time of year even worse.

Feeling SAD

Olivia Smith, Social Media Manager
February 26, 2024
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MCHSs 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.

Students dance the night away at Winter Formal

Olivia Smith, Social Media Manager
January 24, 2024
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a joint press conference after their meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

As winter arrives, the Russia-Ukrainian war trudges on

Olivia Smith, Social Media Manager
December 19, 2023
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If President Biden and former President Trump go head to head during the 2024 election, the winner will be the oldest American president ever, begging the question: Are politicians too old?

Opinion | American politicians are too old

Olivia Smith, Social Media Manager
December 8, 2023
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Not all stars are visible above populated areas because of light pollution. Far above the surface away from the light, cities like Rosinli, Switzerland see stars in the night sky.

What happened to our sky full of stars?

Olivia Smith, Social Media Manager
November 15, 2023
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Raymond Wilkinson stands before military flags after enlisting into the U.S. Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program on Sept. 12.

Future fighters

Olivia Smith, Social Media Manager
November 10, 2023
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McHenry Riverside Shoppes have opened for business for local, small businesses to utilize.

McHenry’s Riverwalk Shoppes are open for business

Olivia Smith, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
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Designs for the Natures Way playground posted on the City of Woodstocks Recreation Departments website include areas for all people ages eight to 80.

Inclusive playground coming to Woodstock this summer

Olivia Smith, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2023
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