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Photography gains new feel as new teacher takes over

Story by Katelyn Folk December 18, 2018

As may not be known by some students and parents, Jason Long is the new teacher for Placer’s Photography class. Photography could be an interesting new learning experience for many students at Placer....

100 years ago: events that shaped the world

Story by Anna Petrovich December 18, 2018

Although many inspirational quotes tell us to “live in the moment,” some of us forget the most important things that have happened in the past. Our world 100 years ago held many important events and...

Placer’s yearbook: an age old school tradition

Placer’s yearbook: an age old school tradition

Story by Alayna Fraser December 18, 2018

From 1902 to 2019, Placer’s Yearbook staff has been working endlessly to piece together a yearbook that encapsulates every accomplishment and memory made at Placer High School. Dan Wilson, Yearbook and...

Local high schools engage in an internet “meme war”

Story by Ryan Santos December 18, 2018

Throughout the past few years, memes have been the basis of humor on the internet. Social media and text conversations have filled with these videos and images. Finally, the seal between schools and memes...

Placer’s students seem to have lost interest in driving

Placer’s students seem to have lost interest in driving

November 5, 2018

By Ethan Rodrigues Editor-in-Chief The school year is in full swing, and Placer has eased into its daily routine, besides one notable change. As the students have reacquainted with the campus, it...

Local high schools engage in “meme war”

November 1, 2018

By Ryan Santos Sports Editor   Throughout the past few years, memes have been the basis of humor on the internet. Social media and text conversations have filled with these videos and images....

California residents argue to have a new state created

California residents argue to have a new state created

Story by Jacob Barnidge November 1, 2018

In California’s northern half, many people want to break away and create their own state called Jefferson. The history of the movement goes back to 1941. It was started due to the farmers in Northern...

Notes of Hope offers support

“Notes of Hope” offers support

Story by Alayna Fraser November 1, 2018

Many leaders in our community have stepped up to help post notes of hope on the Foresthill Bridge between Auburn and Foresthill. Since the bridge’s construction in 1973, there have been 87 deaths by...

Placers senior prodigies share their talents

Placer’s senior prodigies share their talents

Story by Hanna Yazdi November 1, 2018

  Sometimes you hear one say, “I’m not good at anything,” when they’re asked about something they’re good at; which is typically followed with something along the lines of, “Everyone’s...

Placer High Cheerleaders put in more time than students realize

Story by Alexis Porterfield November 1, 2018

Placer High School’s cheer team works day and night to bring intricate routines to the student body for halftimes and rallies, and yet, they go completely under appreciated. The team’s peers only see...

As the season of Halloween commences, superstitions hit their seasonal peak

As the season of Halloween commences, superstitions hit their seasonal peak

Story by Alexis Porterfield November 1, 2018

Many mixed feelings are shared over ghosts, spirits, and superstitions. While some are firm believers of the supernatural, others are extremely skeptical. However, those who do believe in spirits are still...

Placers resource officer shares his responsibilities

Placer’s resource officer shares his responsibilities

November 1, 2018

By Anna Petrovich Messenger Staff Writer Although almost every student at Placer knows of Leonard Shull and Steve Rowland and how they monitor student activity, only a handful of people realize that...

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