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
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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Kaitlyn Wenzel

Kaitlyn Wenzel

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer
May 13, 2021
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel and Ciara Duncan
April 29, 2021
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer
April 26, 2021
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel and Ciara Duncan
April 26, 2021
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer
February 19, 2021
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
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Despite the complaints and protests from residents, McHenry still has plans to demolish a "historic" downtown bank and replace it with a gas station sometime in 2021.

Gas station fuels uproar in ‘historic’ downtown district

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2020
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer
December 7, 2020
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Reporter
November 24, 2020
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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

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020
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