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
Alayna Trimingham

Alayna Trimingham, Copy Editor

Alayna Trimingham is a senior at West Campus. She likes playing Animal Crossing on her free time. Last year, she was opinions editor for the McHenry Messenger and, as a sophomore, was a writer for the MCHS’s yearbook. She excels at and feels passionate about writing.

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Giulia Tofana was executed in July of 1633 for murdering her abusive husband, but is infamous for helping other women murder their abusive husbands.

Crime Scenes: The line between justice and murder

Alayna Trimingham, Copy Editor
May 14, 2021
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Alayna Trimingham

Alayna Trimingham

Alayna Trimingham, Copy Editor
May 14, 2021
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Since the pandemic started, many adolescents have spent more time on social media — and more time looking at images of unrealistic and unhealthy body sizes.

Opinion: Don’t fall for social media’s unrealistic body expectations

Alayna Trimingham, Copy Editor
May 6, 2021
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The story of Sylvia Likens is heartbreaking because it was preventable, and everyone involved in the case should be held responsible for this tragedy.

Crime Scenes: Watching it happen

Alayna Trimingham, Copy Editor
March 26, 2021
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Was America’s first female serial killer, Aileen Wuornos, a cold-blooded killer or a victim of circumstance? Undoubtedly, she deserved prison time, but may not have deserved the death penalty.

Crime Scenes: Murderer, or misunderstood?

Alayna Trimingham, Copy Editor
March 19, 2021
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Victim Cindy James knew that her attacker was her ex-husband, but feared the consequences of telling anyone. Some claim her death was a suicide, the facts tell a different story.

Crime Scenes: Blaming the victim

Alayna Trimingham, Copy Editor
March 12, 2021
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The story of Gypsy Rose is a disturbing reminder of how people use and abuse their power over others for their own selfish reasons.

Crime Scenes: When murder is inevitable

Alayna Trimingham, Copy Editor
March 5, 2021
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Colleen Eddy prepares for Mental Health Friday on February 10 in the dance room at West Campus.

Better help

Alayna Trimingham, Copy Editor
February 12, 2021
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Students often use art as a way to express their emotions, so when they create something concerning, adults should be more understanding and less judgemental.

Opinion: Don’t punish artists for expressing themselves

Alayna Trimingham, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
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Surviving the pandemic means more than resisting COVID-19. It also means taking care of oneself while remaining socially distant, keeping in touch with family and friends, and reaching out when you need help.

Opinion: How to take care of yourself as the pandemic persists

Alayna Trimingham, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020
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With the current events of the 2020 election, places all over the country are split between their political views.

Opinion: When politics divide, learn when to let go

Alayna Trimingham, Staff Writer
November 13, 2020
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Thursday October 22nd the final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was held in Tennessee to aid future voters in their voting decision.

Get to know the 2020 presidential candidates

Alayna Trimingham, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
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Knowing the difference between a toxic relationship and a healthy relationship will help individuals stand up to abuse.

Opinion: Learn the signs of a toxic relationship

Alayna Trimingham, Opinions Editor
February 4, 2020
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Finals have been a tradition at many schools for generations, but these end-of-semester exams only serve to stress out students. What’s worse is that they aren’t the most effective tests.

Opinion: Stressing the test

Alayna Trimingham, Opinions Editor
December 16, 2019
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School parking lots are known to be hazardous, but is West Campus construction making a difficult parking situation even more difficult?

Opinion: West’s needlessly hazardous parking lot

Alayna Trimingham, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2019
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Stigmatizing the mentally ill by claiming they are “crazy”, “insane”, or that they are violent and a risk to others prevents them from getting help.

Stop the stigma

Alayna Trimingham, Opinions Editor
November 6, 2019
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Opinion: Judgment without guilt?

Opinion: Judgment without guilt?

Alayna Trimingham, Opinions Editor
October 10, 2019
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When teachers take phones, it embarrasses students and severs what may be an important social connection.

Opinion: MCHS’s electronic device policy needs reconsideration

Alayna Trimingham, Opinions Editor
October 3, 2019
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