The human body naturally reacts to the environment it’s in. When we’re relaxed, our muscles untighten, our breathing slows, and we emotionally feel like we can take on the world. When we’re stressed,...
A student sits in their room alone with their phone lighting their face. They see all these very thin people looking stunning. The student automatically feels very insecure about themself. They don’t...
“What were you wearing?” “You shouldn’t have had that much to drink.” “Obviously they asked for it.” “Men can’t be assaulted.” This is what many survivors, especially of sexual assault,...
Kiera Loewe, Social Media Director
• April 29, 2021
Social media is one of the best ways to show creativity and interact with friends and family. While that is the intention, it can be more harmful than good.
As kids gain access at a younger age every...
Kiera Loewe, Social Media Director
• April 22, 2021
It is March of 2020. A student sits in class, writing down some notes, when it’s announced that classes will be cancelled for two weeks. The student is so relieved, but then they find out it’s not...
TW: Mentions of self harm and suicidal thoughts
Scrolling through TikTok at 3 a.m., a student goes from laughing to terror in the span of seconds. Their hands shake, but they are not able to scroll...
On April 5, West Campus’s Student Council kicked off Start with Hello Week, an initiative to promote positivity at MCHS.
“The main goal of Start with Hello Week is to ensure that all students...
Among all of the chaos of the pandemic, remote learning and the hybrid schedule, the importance of mental health often gets lost. West Campus counselor Sarah Sadler and counseling intern Jenna McLaughlin...
You step into your bedroom almost tripping over things littering the ground. Trash and empty water bottles clutter the nightstand and your bed is lost under a sea of clothes. Your mind feels scattered...
A student sits in class, overwhelmed and unsure what to do. They have tons of homework and just need a period to rest. Days are stressful, especially with lots of homework and the current pandemic. Many...
A student sits in class drawing grotesque drawings in their notebook. They suddenly heard their name on the loudspeaker. They go down to the office and are lectured on their art style, and told it isn’t...
Experiencing a different type of learning throughout this school year has affected students' anxiety and stress levels. To offer relaxing solutions during these uncertain times, MCHS’s Virtual Calming...
Vanessa Moreno is a junior at McHenry High School Upper Campus. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts while reading and writing. She also enjoys partaking in photography, especially candid...
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