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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

People clash with Border Patrol agents after a traffic collision with one of their vehicles in Bell as immigration raids take place across the Greater L.A. region Friday, June 20, 2025.

ICE cold

Aika Villa, Page Designer July 2, 2025

Ever since President Trump decided to run for office in 2024, many predicted that immigration would become a bigger issue in the U.S. than ever before. Though many Trump voters are happy to see that fewer...

From going to work or the doctor to getting to school, students at MCHS are feeling the effects of the Trump's recent immigration orders.

How this affects us

Aika Villa, Page designer February 19, 2025

A student walking down a busy hallway during the passing period scrolls through social media and sees a video that catches their attention. The video covers something that happened in the news. It states...

Though migrants crossing the Mexican border are being bussed from Texas to cities all around the U.S. without much choice or warning, the ones who end up in McHenry County have found more supports than they might expect.

People are people

Mackenzie Sroka, Editor In Chief February 13, 2024

Change can be difficult for a lot of people, whether that change is necessary or just happens. Moving to a new country, new school, new community, and meeting new people due to hardships can be an even...

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