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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

Instagram app icon is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Opinion | Adapting to the digital age

Aubrey Butler, Opinions Editor February 18, 2026

Do you remember when you first started using social media? It was likely before you were supposed to because you didn’t want to be left out. It may have seemed overwhelming at first from the sheer amount...

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...

Though vaping has become popular in the past few years, few have considered the effects of respiratory viruses like COVID-19 on people who vape.

Up in the air

Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Writer February 19, 2021

Over the past year, COVID-19 has taken over many people’s lives around the world causing their social lives and day-to-day activities to come to a halt. However, a common activity that many teens and...

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...

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