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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

Society is set up to place more value on men. This misogyny, which has been embraced and normalized by society, makes life harder for women and girls.

Opinion | Weight on her shoulders

Aubrey Butler, Opinions Editor February 24, 2026

A third grade boy is being chased down by another boy on the football field at recess, but trips on a rock and with a loud thud, and falls to the ground. The boy, not being able to slow down, falls directly...

Ms. Rachel, a popular YouTuber for preschoolers, is more than just an influencer for children. As Glamour’s Women of the Year, Rachel Accurso sees her role as something larger.

The modern Mr. Rogers

Aubrey Butler, Opinions Editor November 21, 2025

Camera flashes are all that can be seen as Rachel Accurso walks the red carpet wearing drawings from children in Gaza all over her dress. Every interviewer eagerly stands at the edge of the carpet, all...

Activists react to the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling which overurns the landmark abortion Roe v. Wade case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 in Washington, DC.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Nikki Sisson, Marketing Manager June 24, 2022

On Friday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court made the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending nearly half a century of protected, federal abortion rights. This means that it will be up to the states to...

Speakers tell stories about their own experiences during a Title IX presentation during held on May 3 in the Upper Campus Auditorium.

MCHS celebrates 50 years of Title IX

Freedom Tomasello, Staff Writer May 9, 2022

On March 2, McHenry's Activism Club held a Title IX presentation to honor 50 years of the law in the auditorium. The presentation highlighted MCHS alumni Rose Adams, Veronica Bierman Rogers, Judy Walsh...

Popularized on the TV show "Parks and Recreation," Galentine's Day honors friendships between women more than romantic relationships and become an affirming alternative to Valentine's Day.

A day for the girls

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer February 25, 2021

In a month characterized by sentimental Instagram posts, the corniest romance movies, and the loneliest of the lonely eating too many heart shaped chocolates, comes a holiday the ladies get to look forward...

Using the "F" word

Using the “F” word

Maggie Morris, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

In modern day society, the “F” word is uttered daily. Feminism, when used with its negative connotation, has been denounced in public.  In reality, feminism is needed to advance the values of equality...

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