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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

Matthew Patrick, creator of "Game Theory" known as MatPat online, announced he will be stepping down from his YouTube career after 13 years.

The final theory

Paulina Borowski, Marketing Director January 10, 2024

Information addict and creator of “Game Theory,” and other channels under the Theory brand MatPat released a heartfelt goodbye video stating he will be stepping down from his YouTube career after 13...

Dream's YouTube channel, where he is best-known for posting "Minecraft" playthrough videos, has also become a place where he posts videos addressing his alleged bad behavior.

YouTube’s Dream and “Gumball” voice actor feud

Paulina Borowski, Social Media Manager December 21, 2023

Tension and verbal feuds are not rare within the realm of entertainment. Many celebrities, actors, streamers, and content creators have found themselves in a moment of heated debate either verbally or...

Comedians Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla pose for the Streamy Awards in 2010. After 12 years, the Smosh brand is back in Hecox and Padilla's hands

Friendship always wins

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 12, 2023

This summer, those of us who grew up in the internet age were treated to an early YouTube nostalgia trip when Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla from Smosh had an unexpected reunion, and announced that they...

Influencers on social media found their platform because of their privilege. Because of their wide reach, they have a responsibility to spread good — not bad — using their influence.

Opinion: Influence is a privilege

Bee Myers, Staff Writer May 11, 2022

Back in 2020, celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres compared quarantine to “being in jail,” even though she lives in a $21 million home with pools and a big yard. Multiple social media influencers and celebs...

"Glee" aired on the Fox network from 2009 to 2015, which accounts for its popularity and influence among high schoolers right now.

Review: 10 “Glee” covers to bring joy when life gets dark

Alayna Majkrzak, Staff Writer January 14, 2021

The early 2000s were the glory days for Generation Z's music, but something  else made the early 2000s iconic for our generation: “Glee.” the show almost everyone knows and loves (or at least tolerates)...

On the heels of last year's fight, YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul will face off on another boxing match on November 9

YouTuber v. YouTuber

Chase Creech, Staff Writer October 17, 2019

KSI’s first-ever genuine boxing match was against Joe Weller. They are both British YouTubers, and KSI won the match effortlessly. Because of this, Joe Weller has stopped uploading to the video site,...

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