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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

Ryland Grace, tries to pilot his ship toward Tau Ceti. It's the only "healthy" star, and his only hope. Doing this alone is hard, but that's where Rocky comes in and steals the show.

Review | Project five stars

Michalina Sotka, Editor In Chief April 23, 2026

Based on the book by Andy Weir, “Project Hail Mary” premiered in theaters on March 20, marking the beginning of a generational run. The film was said to be classified as a tearjerker and overall enjoyable...

In Warner Bros. film "Wuthering Heights," Heathcliff and Catherine experience what it's like to love in a time where people are separated by prejudice

Review | Wuthering Heights, rising frights

Lena Curfman, Social Media Manager March 30, 2026

Emily Brontë’s novel, Wuthering Heights, which was published in 1847, has been a classic novel that many generations have enjoyed.  Whether people read it for a class assignment or for their own...

The newest Hunger Games book "Sunrise on the Weeping" focues on character Haymitch and his past.

Opinion | More than just a game

Aubrey Butler, Copy Editor April 2, 2025

An avid “Hunger Games” fan sits on their phone scrolling through social media, seeing post after post about the new “Hunger Games” book, “Sunrise on the Reaping.” Most of which hyper-analyze...

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a classic taught in many public high schools around the U.S., but some schools have pulled it from its curriculum after concerns of a "white savior narrative" and made room for more diverse voices.

Opinion: Replacing a classic is a mistake

Beth Brackmann, Contributing Writer November 15, 2022

After talking with parents or other older relatives about their high school experiences one thing becomes apparent, they have all read a book that the school no longer teaches. It doesn’t seem all that...

Jesse Andrews published "The Haters," about three misfit musicians who ditch jazz camp to tour with their slapped-together band, was published b Amulet Books in 2016.

Review: “The Haters”

Alayna Majkrzak, Staff Writer May 21, 2021

A bassist, drummer, and lead-singer/guitar player — all of them with a vendetta against being told what to do with their lives and with their music. These three misfit, rookie musicians meet at a jazz...

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