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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

The internet is full of hot takes about no longer wanting to talk to the other side of the political spectrum — especially as  the holidays approach. But cutting ties because of politics is a mistake that could only divide the country further.

Opinion | Politics shouldn’t tarnish relationships

Michalina Sotka, Print Managing Editor December 6, 2024

As of this year’s election, the issue of whether or not political opinions should affect relationships has come into question for lots of people. Whether people had voted red or blue on Nov. 5, people...

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on Sept. 24, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia.

United States makes plans to celebrate 250th birthday

Dominic Burnett, Puzzle Master December 2, 2024

Donald Trump announced plans for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 during a speech on July 4, 2020, at Mount Rushmore. Big cities like Philadelphia will likely have celebrations, parades,...

Though the vast majority of Illinois leans red and votes Republican, the population of Chicago is usually enough to cause the entire state to go blue in elections. Some downstate counties want to secede from the state so that their voices are better represented.

Seven southern Illinois counties want to secede from the state

Michalina Sotka, Print Managing Editor November 19, 2024

Seven Southern Illinois counties are considering secession and splitting from Cook County and its surrounding counties, including Iroquois County, Calhoun County, Clinton County, Green County, Jersey County,...

Puzzle | Wordle, Nov. 5 2025

Puzzle | Wordle, Nov. 5 2025

Dominic Burnett, Puzzlemaster November 5, 2024

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This Election Day, many students at MCHS are voting for the first time — and some adults have been working hard to make it happen.

Your vote, your choice

Grace Crockett, News Editor November 5, 2024

A freshly 18-year-old senior walks into MCHS, ready for the day ahead. However, many of her classmates are debating who they should vote for in this upcoming Presidential Election. Right then and there...

A flag hangs outside of the Upper Campus the day before the Election Day in the United States, a reminder of citizens' civic duty to cast their ballot for the President of the United States on Tuesday.

Opinion | An open letter to Donald Trump and voters of the 2024 election

Gabe Santos, Opinions Editor November 4, 2024

I was 9 years old when Donald Trump was elected as President of The United States. I was 13 when Joe Biden took his place. I am 17 years old now, and feel powerless knowing it is possible that come January...

On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to raise sales tax 25 cents per $100 in order to raise money for mental health services in McHenry County. This will remove a property tax levy scheduled to begin next year.

Voting on mental health tax takes place in McHenry County

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor March 18, 2024

Voting on mental health tax takes place in McHenry County People vote on whether or not the tax of 25 cents per every 100 dollars spent should go to mental health The Mental Health Tax is being voted...

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks during a Get Out the Vote Rally March 2, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia.

Opinion | Trump should not run for president again 

Lola Cassidy, Online Managing Editor March 6, 2024

An eighteen year old high school student excitedly prepares to vote in his first election. But, when he starts to look into his options, trying to be informed, he sees that one of the top candidates is...

Former U.S. president Donald Trump appears in court at the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor April 14, 2023

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on April 4 to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records with intent to commit or conceal other crimes.  Charges connect to alleged hush-money...

Three current District 156 school board members were re-elected during April elections last week, including Dawn Bremer, Nicole Morrow and Tim Hying.

McHenry held consolidated elections in early April

Ruth Luqueno, Contributing Writer April 11, 2023

Citizens of McHenry County filled voting stations set up at different government buildings on April 4 as they exercised their right as U.S. citizens in the 2023 consolidated elections. The voting ballot...

Donald Trump has done a laundry list of bad things throughout his political career and should not be considered for reelection in 2024.

Opinion: We don’t want bigotry on the ballot

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor January 19, 2023

Article after article springs up surrounding one person, Donald Trump. Even in the years following his presidency, more articles are being published about him, not because of his accomplishments in office...

Though some teenagers might not be informed enough to vote, the right should not be denied to those young people who work hard to stay in the know.

Opinion: The legal voting age should be lowered

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 20, 2022

This year there has been a debate on whether or not the voting age should be lowered to 16, which would allow students as young as sophomores to be able to vote in small local elections, or even presidential...

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