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
Johnny Depp's defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard began in April and has only become more dramatic each day.

Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard

Paulina Borowski, Staff Writer • May 20, 2022

On May 16, actor Johnny Depp's defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard entered its sixth week in a Virginia court. Depp is suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard, for $50 million over an interview with...

As people have come forward to share their trauma, many immediately blame the victim. But it is never the victim's fault that they survived an assault — and society should start placing the blame on the perpetrator of the crime instead.

Opinion: It is never the victim’s fault

Alayna Majkrzak, Staff Writer • April 30, 2021

“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,...

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