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The School Newspaper of Placer High School

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The School Newspaper of Placer High School

Hillmen Messenger

David Patraeus, retired military officer and public official steps down after scandal

Story by Jeff Branson, Messenger Staff Writer November 30, 2012

Many questions remain unanswered after David Petraeus stepped down from his leading roles in the FBI and CIA only a year after he left Afghanistan and the United States military where he had achieved the...

Festival of Lights parade postponed for one week

Story by Erin Anderson, Messenger Staff Writer November 30, 2012

Every year in December the streets ofAuburnare packed with people ready to partake in the annual Festival of Lights Parade. This year, spectators will be able to watch as floats and other participants...

Maintenance workers renovating new snack bar on the dance floor

New snack bar coming soon, in time for basketball season

Story by Alexis Angleton, Messenger Staff Writer November 30, 2012

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...

Location for international tourists to give birth in San Francisco

Story by Max Schultz, Messenger Staff Writer November 13, 2012

Birth tourism is a practice in which women while touring different countries are pregnant and purposely give birth to their child in a different country so the child can be a citizen in that country as...

Passage of Prop 30 saves PUHSD 2.1 Million dollars

Passage of Prop 30 saves PUHSD 2.1 Million dollars

Story by Holly Hockett, Messenger Staff Writer November 13, 2012

Prop 30 has passed, and while educators are pleased, not everyone is celebrating the significant tax increase. The vote passed last week with a 53.3% yes vote and a 46.7% no vote counted as of November...

Hurricane Sandy Holds Major Effects on U.S.

Story by Payton Ambrosia, Messenger Staff Writer November 13, 2012

Hurricane Sandy was expected to be one of the worst hurricanes in New York’s history in over a hundred years. The effects of hurricane Sandy are going to affect people both physically but mentally and...

Crime rates spike in Stockton

Story by Amber Birchell, Messenger Staff Writer November 13, 2012

When it comes to high crime cities, Stocktonis usually one that first comes to mind. This reputation came about after eight homicides occurred within 72 hours. As of October 23rd of this year, it brought...

Placer recieves higher API score after STAR testing in 2011-2012 school year

Placer recieves higher API score after STAR testing in 2011-2012 school year

Story by Erin Anderson, Messenger Staff Writer October 26, 2012

  Each year Placer High School is evaluated among the other school’s in California. The evaluation is based on a number of statewide tests which reflect the school’s performance level. It earns...

Shark finning affects marine life ecosystems all over the world

Shark finning affects marine life ecosystems all over the world

Story by Holly Hockett, Messenger Staff Writer October 26, 2012

Shark finning in the United States and Asia has been affecting marine life across the world. Should this act continue, most species of shark will be extinct. With an absence of predators, marine ecosystems...

Lance Armstrong Stripped of All His Wins

Story by Payton Ambrosia, Messenger Staff Writer October 26, 2012

It is not uncommon for professional athletes to sometimes risk their jobs by using illegal drugs to enhance their performances. Some suffer the consequences for breaking the rules of their sport more than...

Placer hosts semi-annual blood drive

Placer hosts semi-annual blood drive

Story by Amber Birchell, Messenger Staff Writer October 26, 2012

PlacerHigh Schoolhosts a blood drive twice yearly that is put on by Blood Source, a local blood bank that has been coming to Placer since the mid 80’s. Placer has broken records with the amount of blood...

Baby ads add on to senior year expenses

Story by Amber Birchell, Messenger Staff Writer October 15, 2012

Senior baby ads are a big part of Placer High School’s potpourri. While many love documenting baby pictures and stories, many hesitate in purchasing, and argue that the cost is too high. "It [the...

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