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
Bella Alexander

Bella Alexander, Contributing Illustrator

Bella Alexander is a senior at McHenry High School’s West Campus. She enjoys drawing and playing/listening to music. She loves her family, her friends, and her two cats, Baby and Prince.

All content by Bella Alexander
Many students know first-hand the pain caused by hearing a homophobic or racial slur in the hallways, even when it is not directed at them or someone they care about.

[Photo] Opinion: Your offensive language may hurt someone else

Kyla Henige, News Editor
March 10, 2020
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Like adult "paint and sips," the NAHS event on February 7 will help artists of all kinds paint something beautiful — just without the alcoholic beverages.

[Photo] NAHS invites students to paint and sip

Oliver Simpson, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
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Some students at MCHS face the pressure of having a job during the school year.

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[Photo] Varsity boys basketball has high hopes for season

Zach Brown, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
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If education is a universal human right, and if limited access to food makes learning difficult, then schools should feed their students free of charge to make sure that all students can learn at the best of their abilities.

[Photo] Opinion: School lunch should be free

Stacy Correra, Copy Editor
November 12, 2019
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Though McHenry's Haunted Hayride is well-known spooky tradition in the area, few know that MCHS students volunteer each year to play ghouls and zombies.

[Photo] Spooky, scary town staple

Stacy Correra, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
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With shows like 'Stranger Things' among the most year's most popular, the affect of nostalgia on fashion and pop culture has become more apparent.

[Photo] Television’s influence on 80’s and 90’s fashion

Chase Creech, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
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[Photo] The “Joker” controversy

Haley DuHamel, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
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[Photo] Star power

Stacy Correra, Staff Writing
October 7, 2019
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