Some Placer students are mistreated in the workplace
Holly Hockett, Messenger Staff Writer
Placer students are being treated unfairly in the workplace, and it is affecting our outlook on the job market and our own job choices. “Everyone else comes before minors in the workplace. Like, if I ask for a day off I will only get it if no one else asks for it,” said junior Gage Brandin. Even so, the mistreatment isn’t limited...
Varsity boy’s cross-country team dominates sections and moves on to state meet
Kailee Warren, Staff writer
Since the beginning of June in the blazing heat of the merciless canyon, the Placer cross-country varsity boys’ team was training for their 2012 season. To say that they have worked hard to earn their success this year would be an understatement. These runners have covered more than 700 miles to accomplish their goals. Considering the work ethic and...
Placer students go against the odds for athletic scholarships
Jennifer Eich, Messenger Staff Writer
High school, college, and professional sports all have different levels of competition and the odds of making it to the top are slim to none. The chances of making a team in high school are much greater as to the chances of making it in college and making it to the professional level are nearly impossible. Statistically of the 100,000...
New snack bar coming soon, in time for basketball season
Alexis Angleton, Messenger Staff Writer
With the help of local donations, Placer students will finally get to purchase their sodas, candy and popcorn from a permanent snack bar in the Earl Crabbe gym. In past sporting events, there were lots of preparations done to construct a well working snack bar. Tables had to be set up and ice chests and to be filled with ice and carried in. ...
Placer captures all six varsity PVL titles
Jeff Branson, Messenger Staff Writer
The Hillmen are champions! For the first time since joining the Pioneer Valley League, Placer has secured all six varsity PVL championships for the fall sports season. Placer’s Football, girls Volleyball, boys Cross Country, girls Cross Country, girls Golf, and boys Soccer teams all won PVL, making it seem very likely that the Hillmen will once again...
updated April 8, 2013
Depression is a serious problem that should not be ignored
Holly Hockett, Messenger Staff Writer
There is always a concern for suicide prevention, but with recent events, it is time that students at Placer know that there is help available for any situation. “Where do you go...
updated March 12, 2013
From bunkers to ghosts, Placer is rich in its history
Bernice Kwan, Staff Writer
Placer High School is full of rich history dating all the way back to 1897, the birth of our school. Many students have no idea of the historical events, sites, or people that have...
updated March 12, 2013
Bike racing gains popularity
Maxfield Mickel, Staff Writer
Did you know that mountain bike racing is quickly becoming a mainstream high school sport? Even to such a degree that many high schools in California are establishing school affiliated...
updated December 18, 2012
Precalculus fails to adequately prepare students for calculus
Kailee Warren, Staff writer
Calculus AB and BC are one of the most challenging classes at Placer High School; students must remember everything that they learned in previous math classes. Since precalculus and...
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