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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

When students at MCHS hear racist comments, many ignore it — or, worse laugh at it. When students are approached about their behavior, their quick response is, “I didn’t know.” It’s time MCHS does better at confronting and taking responsibility for this behavior.

Opinion: It’s time to confront racism at MCHS

Lydia Lawrence, Business Director April 20, 2023

Would you call out your friend if they were being racist?  Obviously your first answer should be yes, but it doesn’t appear to be that easy to execute anymore at MCHS, if it was ever easy to begin...

Many students know first-hand the pain caused by hearing a homophobic or racial slur in the hallways, even when it is not directed at them or someone they care about.

Opinion: Your offensive language may hurt someone else

Kyla Henige, News Editor March 10, 2020

As an MCHS student walks to their first class of the day, they take out their earbuds and listen in on different conversations throughout that hall. They notice fellow peers swearing at each other, dropping...

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