Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• May 23, 2023
The class of 2023 has been described as the “torch bearers.” The class that carried every group, every club, and every sport through the pandemic. This final year has been their only normal, uninhibited...
Since the pandemic in 2020 movie rollouts have changed significantly. From theatrical releases to home video, the difference in the way a movie is released highly affects the hype and success of the movie.
One...
Starting in November, China’s strict zero COVID-19 policies started to cause a disturbance in citizen’s lives. The push for protests and having their voices heard started to become more popular.
Beijing...
A student leaves math class and is heading to lunch. The student begins to think, I wish I could afford lunch. I'm really hungry. The student finds a table at lunch, sits down and goes on their phone the...
After two years of guiding Americans through COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have seemingly given up on ensuring public safety. Though some chose not to follow previous guidance,...
On May 21, Upper Campus will hold its first fully in-person graduation since the combining of East and West as well as the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
The ceremony will take place at McCracken...
Coming off of two years of a pandemic and a chaotic hybrid schedule last year, MCHS Upper Campus has faced some challenges in regards to controlling student behavior and attendance.
This school year...
People are all over COVID, as it first broke out in the U.S. over two years ago, but the pandemic isn’t over yet. Pandemic or not, spring break is here. Vacationers are eager to travel again for the...
The McHenry Messenger · The Scraps: Golden Apple, the Queen and food trucks (Episode One)
The Scraps is a podcast that spotlights past pitches that weren't picked up. To listen to the...
Nikki Sisson, Marketing Director
• February 28, 2022
As of February 28, masks will not be required in most Illinois indoor locations following Governor J.B. Pritzker’s decision to lift the mask mandate.
COVID-19 positivity rates in Chicago are now at...
A student gets ready for a magical night with friends, excited to see all of the dresses sparkling and all of the suits pressed, the decorations in the ballroom and the tasty food abreast. Stepping onto...
A student wearing a mask stumbles through the school halls that are full of students. Desperately trying to avoid contact with COVID-19 because of an ill family member at home, they become more worried...
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