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The School Newspaper of Placer High School

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Grad Night is coming back

Story by Annaliese Nobile, Messenger Staff Writer March 18, 2022

Seniors are on a three month mark until graduation. After the past two years without a real grad night celebration, it is finally back for the class of 2022. Randy Ittner sent an email in January stating,...

Ahmaud Arbery’s killers have been charged with committing a hate crime nearly two years after his death

Story by Eliana Merck, Editor in Chief March 18, 2022

Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan, the three white men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery, a black man, have all been charged with interferring with Arbery’s rights (a hate crime)...

Anti-Asian hate crimes

Anti-Asian hate crimes

Story by Keara Chorn, Messenger Staff Writer March 16, 2022

A surge of hate crimes against Asian Americans has become prevalent over the years, especially during the pandemic. People of the Asian American community have been subjected to not just hate crimes...

Placer grad and former Messenger staff member shares Covid-19 experience

March 8, 2022

Note - This is a guest column by former Hillmen Messenger staff member Kathryn Reale who was infected with Covid-19 last fall.   Hi there, family, friends, & new cyberspace people here. I...

Placer students small businesses

Placer student’s small businesses

Story by Addie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer March 7, 2022

Many students from all grade levels use their talents and skills as a way to support themselves and bring in income, something that all high schools could use. Creating your own business is hard work,...

Sarah Valdez standing with some of Placer High Schools students

An inside on Placer High Schools newest campus monitor

Story by Allyson Mickel, Messenger Staff Writer March 3, 2022

Placer has had its share of different campus monitors throughout the years. Starting September of 2021, Sarah Valdez came to Placer High School to fill the positions of Campus Monitor, Discipline Tech,...

Brittany Haydon, AP Literature Teacher

Which is better? AP or dual enrollment classes

Story by Rylee Yetka, Messenger Staff Writer March 3, 2022

 For students that are applying to attend college after high school, taking an AP or dual enrollment class has huge advantages. However, the big question is which one is better to take?       At...

Other local schools are having a Winter Formal dance, what about Placer High?

Story by Rylee Yetka, Messenger Staff Writer February 18, 2022

     Placer High students have heard no confirmed plan of a Winter Formal dance, as some local schools prepare for their own event.      High Schools such as Oakmont, Roseville, Casa Robles,...

Removal of Theodore Roosevelt Statue Raises Awareness of Prejudice Against Native Americans

Removal of Theodore Roosevelt Statue Raises Awareness of Prejudice Against Native Americans

Story by Leilani Mourier, Messenger Staff Writer February 18, 2022

The controversial statue of Theodore Roosevelt finally meets it’s end with it’s misrepresentation and fictitious accounts being brought to the light. The first thing guests should greet at the Museum...

Mask Protestors on campus.

Masks may prevent the spread of covid, but do not prevent the spread of opinions.

Story by Ava Conn, Messenger Staff Writer February 17, 2022

    As we approach two years into the pandemic, the debate over masks in schools continues to spike controversy from parents and students alike.     While there is a huge divide amongst parents...

Minneapolis police officers are finally put on trial for involvement in George Floyd’s death

Story by Eliana Merck, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2022

Thomas Lane, Tou Thao, and J. Alexander Kueng, the three police officers that were involved in Derek Chauvin’s killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, are being accused of failing to intervene when...

Bring Change to Mind club is busy with kindness week activities

Story by Keara Chorn, Messenger Staff Writer February 11, 2022

The Bring Change to Mind club is having upcoming activities for kindness week and also currently working on a planter box project. The club’s purpose is to encourage conversations and raise awareness...

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