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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

Charlie Brown and Linus famously discussed the meaning of Christmas in 1965's "A Charlie Brown Christmas." 60 years later, Americans still debate what role consumerism plays in the holidays.

Opinion | There’s no gift like the present

Aubrey Butler, Opinions Editor December 15, 2025

At the beginning of the holiday season, a mother asks her kids for Christmas wish lists, and is surprised to see what they are asking for. The lists are made up of video games, clothing items and even...

Though Labubus were the hottest trend during the summer of 2025, they cuddly monsters sold exclusively by Popmart don't seem to be visable as they once were. What happened?

Death of Labubu

Bri Lucansky, Business Manager December 5, 2025

As young adults were piling into malls and street vendor stores, people watched from the sides convinced that people who were spending their money on collecting these plushies were losing their minds....

From Black Friday until Christmas Eve, people flood stores looking for the perfect gift for their loved ones. This year has been the opposite of normal, though, so shoppers shouldn't shop as they normally do.

Opinion: Shop safe this holiday season

Alayna Majkrzak, Staff Writer December 11, 2020

What do you get when you cross a global pandemic and Thanksgiving weekend? A super spreading event that causes more transmissions in a state where numbers are still steadily rising. Black Friday shopping...

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