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
In October, word spread that ICE would be abducting children in a sweep codenamed "Freaky Friday." But no such sweep took place, and the viral rumor turned out to be, at best, misinformation spread quickly on social media.

What happened on ‘Freaky Friday?’

Aika Villa, Print Managing Editor • December 1, 2025

As social media becomes more popular as a way to spread important information such as news. But social media can also be a place where misinformation is spread quickly. There have been many intensities...

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