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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

These days, it's hard to scroll through social media without finding a divisive political opinion. But when people only interact with opinions similar to theirs, it reinforces the idea that they are “right,” but all this does is lead to the misinformed debate that is taking over social media. 

Opinion | Social media is ruining political debate 

Aubrey Butler, Opinions Editor November 10, 2025

A teenager scrolls through their social media, which is now riddled with clips of political parties arguing over who is more “right.” This teen, wanting to learn more about the current political situation,...

Founder and President of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks during the Turning Point Believers Summit at the Palm Beach County Civic Center on Friday, July 26, 2024. Kirk was killed on Wednesday in Utah.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead at 31

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking during his national The American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley University, when he was killed by a bullet on Sept. 10. Thousands...

Though many teenagers are used to tuning out or distracting themselves with entertainment, the time is now to speak up about what important to you before it's too late.

Opinion | Teens, it’s time to speak up

Berenice Santiago, Social Media Designer July 7, 2025

Let’s be real: a lot of students at MCHS don’t care about politics. At least they say they don’t. They brush it off, scroll past it, and go back to their lives as if nothing around them is being...

Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona.

Trump’s questionable cabinet

Berenice Santiago, Social media designer December 13, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has quickly given names to some of the prominent figures he wants to serve on his cabinet during his second term. According to the White House The Cabinet's role is to advise...

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris departs the stage after conceding the election during a speech at Howard University on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Opinion | The U.S. failed Kamala Harris on Election Day

Grace Bellavia, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The current Vice President of The United States, Kamala Harris, ran for President and lost. 139 million votes were counted, and as of Nov. 7, there are still some left to be counted, however it is clear...

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on the fourth and final day of the event on July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Opinion | Are you tired of living through major historical events?

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor July 28, 2024

Editor's note: A previous version of this story included statements that were unfounded and incorrect, including some regarding the supposed motives behind Trump's assassination attempt and the timeline...

Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks with fellow Republicans on the East Front steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023, in Washington, D.C. After a contentious nominating period that has seen four candidates over a three-week period, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was voted in to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members of his own party.

Republicans choose new Speaker of the House

Aika Villa, Page Designer October 27, 2023

On Wednesday, Republicans in the House of Representative chose a new Speaker after three weeks of debate. On Oct. 25  Mike Johnson (R-LA) was voted into the top position, second in line for the presidency,...

The Hall Pass: Pops concert, Montana's TikTok ban, and the debt ceiling

The Hall Pass: Pops concert, Montana’s TikTok ban, and the debt ceiling

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer May 22, 2023

 The McHenry Messenger · The Hall Pass: Pops concert, Montana's TikTok ban, and the debt ceiling   The Hall Pass is a podcast that gives you the local, national and global headlines...

The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden's re-election, and Sudan updates

The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden’s re-election, and Sudan updates

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer May 8, 2023

 The McHenry Messenger · The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden's re-election, and Sudan updates   The Hall Pass is a podcast that gives you the local, national and global headlines you need to hear...

The Hall Pass: Band concert, Chicago's DNC, and the abortion pill

The Hall Pass: Band concert, Chicago’s DNC, and the abortion pill

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

 The McHenry Messenger · The Hall Pass: Band concert, Chicago's DNC, and the abortion pill The Hall Pass is a podcast that gives you the local, national and global headlines you need to hear in...

A sign at a bus shelter shows the national debt in Washington, DC on Jan. 20, 2023.

U.S. reaches debt ceiling again after raising it in 2021

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor March 1, 2023

The United States has reached its debt limit again after it was raised in Dec. 2021 from 2.5 trillion dollars to 31.4 trillion. Right now, in the U.S. the debt limit has been reached and Congress is in...

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...

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