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Sports fans getting out of hand
November 2, 2011 • Olivia Thomas, Messenger Staff Writer
A few weeks ago, the Placer girls volleyball teams faced Colfax’s girls volleyball teams with Placer winning all three games. There was a lot of hype before and after the win, but have Placer sports teams gotten cocky by thinking that they are the best of the best? Every school thinks they are the...
Placer High football takes on the entire area
November 2, 2011 • Kerry McCullough, News Editor
The Colfax-Placer rivalry will reach its climax for the 2011 year Friday night at the LeFebvre Stadium; the two football teams will compete for an undefeated record in the PVL. The bitter rivalry, however, is not a Placer High School tradition. The short-lived feud was triggered by the foundation of...
TOMS shoes helping the world
September 27, 2011 • Olivia Thomas, Hillmen Messenger Staff Writer
TOMS shoes is a very popular shoe brand these days, just why do people buy TOMS? Is it just the latest fashion craze or are they popular for the good feeling each person gets after sending a pair to child in need living in Argentina. TOMS shoes was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie after he came back...
Valentines Day brings couples closer together
February 11, 2011
It is the time of year when things get romantic and couples get closer a students at Placer High school share their feelings with each other. Valentines Day is a day where people can have the opportunity to express their feelings for their other half more than they usually do. They give gifts, go on...
Reality shows taking over
February 1, 2011 • Ashley Truman, Messenger Staff Writer
Shows like Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and Wipeout have become especially popular with our generation . Reality shows like these are constantly on television. A reality show is generally unscripted and results in dramatic and humorous events. Millions of people tune in every week to watch these shows but...
Acadamy Awards, The Oscars, award shows
February 1, 2011 • Natalie Garcia, Messenger Staff Writer
Each January the Academy Awards are viewed by millions of film fans around the world. They watch to see who will win the highest and most recognizable honor in film making for each category. Many celebrities and people in the entertainment community come to the Academy Awards each year to be part of...
Infomercials selling big lately
February 1, 2011 • Shelby Cary, Messenger Staff Writer
“But wait, there’s more!” This is a classic line in the world of infomercials. There have been many times one has channel surfed and landed on an infomercial. There is something about these hyper, laughable and energetic commercials some people are simply glued too. They can be fun to watch and...
Vintage Clothes
December 22, 2010 • Ali Dunaway, Staff Writer
In the past few years vintage trends have slowly been finding their ways into today’s latest trends. Many fashion fads from the 60s are very popular today. Babydoll tops, trapeze dresses, mini skirts, high waisted belts, wooden wedges, flower prints, large bags and leather accessories...
The story behind Santa Claus
December 22, 2010 • Amy Classon, Staff Writer
Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Kris Kringle; all one man, yet he has so many different names and tales. As the holidays fall upon us you may find yourself wondering about ‘Santa’. Where did he come from? This man- or saint- who is said to deliver gifts to...
Sugar, Sugar, Sugar!
December 22, 2010 • Allison Alvarez, Staff Writer
Everyone has a sweet tooth; whether it’s for a red-bull, a Twix bar, or a caramel frappuccino from your local starbucks, the craving is there and it’s hard to be avoided. Every year, the average American scarf’s down 142 pounds of sugar. When asked, many students agreed that...
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