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
Disney's Steamboat Willie rendition of Mickey Mouse has officially become public domain as its copyright protection has expired after over 95 years.

In the public’s hands

Beth Brackmann, Staff Writer • February 5, 2024

In 1928, the future of animation was changed with the release of the first Mickey Mouse short “Plane Crazy” created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. 96 years later, that short, along with the ones that...

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