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The hidden terrors that lie during Halloween night

The hidden terrors that lie during Halloween night

November 1, 2018

By Drew Worrell Messenger Staff Writer Halloween has always been looked at as a kid-friendly holiday, but some parents overlook the dangers their children could encounter.   Two years...

Hydro Flasks turn into a trend more than a source of hydration

Hydro Flasks turn into a trend more than a source of hydration

November 1, 2018

By Katelyn Folk and Alyssa Gross Messenger Staff Writers   Many people use Hydro Flasks for hydration, but this trend may have instilled itself into the minds of students beyond its designed...

Placer High students are welcomed into the voting world

September 27, 2018

Ryan Santos Sports Editor   The terrifying beauty of growing past one’s adolescent phase lies in the gain of responsibility. As high school age kids tally new marks in their age column,...

Sign the slip to buy a ticket

Sign the slip to buy a ticket

September 27, 2018

Anna Petrovich Messenger Staff Writer     Placer High School now requires students and their parents to sign a behavior agreement form (in which many activities are prohibited) in...

The prominence of reckless driving around Placer High

The prominence of reckless driving around Placer High

September 25, 2018

Alexis Porterfield Messenger Staff Writer   Reckless driving is becoming an impending issue on Placer’s campus, creating a dangerous environment for walking students, as well as other drivers....

The lip sync battle versus the color dance

September 25, 2018

Katelyn Folk Messenger Staff Writer   After last fall’s color dance performance was deemed too inappropriate, administration planned to replace the Placer Hillmen tradition with a lip sync...

Is Placer missing the green in green and gold?

Is Placer missing the ‘green’ in green and gold?

September 25, 2018

Emmalee Dann Messenger Staff writer   There are many ways to be environmentally friendly in a school setting. With some minor changes to Placer campus, the school can contribute to a cleaner...

Jared Gaches (left) and Trevor Keller (right) standing on a wall facing the sky.

Senior football players compete in their final season in memory of their fallen teammates

September 21, 2018

Hanna Yazdi Opinions Editor   As the Seniors of the Varsity football team take the field for their final year of gridiron glory, they keep with them in their hearts the spirits of their brothers...

RV on Placer’s Campus: Where is it Now?

September 21, 2018

Ethan Rodrigues Editor-in-chief   What began as the case of an abandoned recreational vehicle grew into a lasting eyesore for Placer High School and the surrounding area. Not only was...

Students jokingly show morning fatigue.

Bill to push back school start time vetoed by governor Brown

September 19, 2018

Alayna Fraser Messenger Staff Writer   Have you ever felt your eyelids drooping during your first period class? Have you nodded off and almost fell out of your desk? Maybe you have even waken...

Placer students can view Del Oro students (above), and Colfax students in distant learning classes.

Students share mixed feelings on distant learning classes

September 11, 2017

In recent years at Placer High, the foreign language department, more specifically, French 3, has offered distance learning to Students in Del Oro who do not have access to the class on their campus. This...

Media is not covering all serial killers

October 27, 2015

By Elyse Isenberg Editor-in-Chief At the thought of serial killers, most people would instantly think of the most notorious like Jeffrey Dahmer and Jack the Ripper; but the 21st century killers can...

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