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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

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...

This Election Day, many students at MCHS are voting for the first time — and some adults have been working hard to make it happen.

Your vote, your choice

Grace Crockett, News Editor November 5, 2024

A freshly 18-year-old senior walks into MCHS, ready for the day ahead. However, many of her classmates are debating who they should vote for in this upcoming Presidential Election. Right then and there...

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...

The affidavit, released by the Department of Justice on Friday, revealed that the former president was being investigated for possible violations of the Espionage Act, in addition to other crimes.

Trump under investigation for potential Espionage Act violations

Vanessa Moreno, Staff Writer August 30, 2022

A redacted version of the affidavit — written statement under oath — used to obtain a search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property was made public on Friday. It reveals...

President Joe Biden speaks as Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona looks on after Biden announced a federal student loan relief plan that includes forgiving up to $20,000 for some borrowers and extending the payment freeze in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.

Biden announces federal student loan forgiveness for most borrowers

Vanessa Moreno, Staff Writer August 26, 2022

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced his long-awaited plan to cancel $10K in federal student loan debt for individuals earning less than $125K and households earning under $250K. Pell Grant recipients...

President Joe Biden checks his watch while answering questions during a news conference in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

President Biden’s first year in office fraught with struggles and successes

Bri Quast, Staff Writer February 7, 2022

On Jan. 19, President Joe Biden held a press conference at the White House to acknowledge the successes and struggles of his first year.  Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States...

President Biden speaks at an event in Jackson, MS standing in front of an American flag. During his first hours in office, President Biden has already made progress toward fulfilling his 100-day agenda.

President Biden promises ambitious 100-day plan

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer February 5, 2021

On January 20, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were officially announced as the 46th President and Vice President of America.  Due to the storming of the capitol two weeks prior, President Biden arrived...

January 20, 2021 President Elect Joe Biden is set to be inaugurated at Capitol Hill as the 46th President of the United States of America.

What to expect on Inauguration Day

Josie Cable, Opinions Editor January 11, 2021

On January 20, president elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. And although traditional events are already in place for Inauguration Day, things are going to look...

President-elect Joe Biden celebrates his election victory in a speech on November 9 to the American public. During his transition, Biden has continued to preach unity between political parties—a key campaign message.

President-elect Biden begins transition

Emma Snyder, News Editor November 17, 2020

President-elect, Joe Biden, wasted not time taking action. Only hours after winning the election on November 7, Biden gave a speech calling for peace between Democrats and Republicans.  “Refusal...

Signs for local Illinois elections advertise candidates for senate, county board, and other national causes. First time voters around the country cast their ballots in this historical election on November 3.

Voting first, voting historically

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Reporter November 12, 2020

This year has included many firsts, and for many seniors at MCHS, this has included their first time being able to vote in any presidential election. Most Americans considered this year's election as...

The course of the 2020 Presidential Election has been full of twists and turns, all leading to a close race between President Donald J. Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

2020 Presidential race still uncertain

Emma Snyder, News Editor November 5, 2020

Election night is over and it is still unclear as to who the 46th president of the United States will be. With votes being counted and key states left to win, it could be a week before Americans know the...

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