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Kiera Loewe, Social Media Director
![The learning ledge on the second floor of the Center for Science, Technology, and Industry waits for students fill its seats starting the 2021-22 school year — the first year that West Campus will be known as the Upper Campus.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_7649-900x600.jpg)
Becoming one
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![While on lockdown during the spring and summer of 2020, many MCHS students had time to think about who they are — including senior Gray Siminak, who discovered something integral about his identity.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Gray-900x583.jpg)
Identity investigation
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![The 2020-21 school year will forever be remembered for remote learning, wearing masks to school, and dramatic changes to school traditions, such as dances and athletic events. But this school year provided more memories to students than they might think — for better or worse.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unnamed.jpg)
Opinion: The silver lining of a weird year
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![Many students are feeling a little extra anxious returning to school after spending th last year hiding behind a camera.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021_03_30_0h3_Kleki-900x630.png)
Behind the mute button
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![Although it was never officially confirmed, most assume that Olivia Rodrigo's hit "drivers license" was about "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" co-star Josh Bassett, who taught her how to drive.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5335-900x675.jpg)
License revoked
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![Students return to East and West Campus starting January 20, the start of second semester, to begin hybrid learning. As many things return to “normal,” students will need to adhere to new rules involving mask-wearing and social distancing.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PicsArt_01-12-09.08.21-1-900x675.jpg)
Hybrid’s happening
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![Starting next school year, East Campus will become a freshmen-only campus. Though many have questioned the idea, there are many benefits to the idea that will benefit both students and the district.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/McHenryHighschool_14-900x600.jpg)
Opinion: The benefits of a freshmen center
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![Holiday recipes shouldn't be just for professionals, bloggers, or your crazy aunt who bakes a thousand cookies each December. These recipes are easy for bakers at every level.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG-8068-900x900.jpg)
Easy holiday recipes to celebrate the season
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![Sophomore Mara Torres plays with her travel game during a soccer tournament this summer despite concerns about COVID-19. With IHSA sports paused or changed, athletes and their have to carefully consider whether to continue travel sport](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unnamed-1-900x687.jpg)
Outpacing the pandemic
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![Right as the Halloween decorations come down, it only makes sense to put up Christmas decorations. Why not make the most wonderful time of year a little longer?](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pro-xmas-699x900.jpg)
Pro: The Christmas season begins November 1
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![As a social media platform, TikTok is feeds users whatever they are looking for, whether it's LGBTQ+ confessionals, iced coffee recipes, hilarious videos, or serious political commentary.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/image.png)
TikTok’s different faces
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![On October 26, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks at his regular COVID briefing to tell the general public about the latest rising COVID-19 case numbers.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-27-at-9.10.07-AM-900x519.png)
Illinois sees spike in COVID-19 cases
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