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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
