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
Warrior Buddies spent the week of Feb. 28 running activities and participating in a spirit week in an attempt to end of the use of the "R" word.

MCHS celebrates inclusivity with an “End the Word” spirit week

Paulina Borowski, Staff Writer • March 7, 2022

From Feb. 28 to Mar. 4, students at MCHS celebrated “End the Word” to combat the derogatory use of the “r slur” and spread awareness of people with disabilities. Each day, students dressed up according...

During the week of Feb. 28, Warrior Buddies is leading a special spirit week aimed to "End the Word." The R-slur is a word that people should have stopped using long ago.

Opinion: End the word

Bri Quast, Staff Writer • March 1, 2022

Teenagers are very familiar with the “R” slur. It is a derogatory term prevalent throughout social media, and everyday conversation. It is safe to bet even if teenagers don’t use the “R” slur...

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