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Why I don’t have school spirit

Story by Joseph Bingley, Messenger Staff Writer December 7, 2023

Among most high schools worldwide are students who take huge pride in their school by having school spirit. The idea of this is in good spirits, but frankly, I find the idea of this weird. Don’t get...

When it comes to Placer, appreciate what you have before its taken away

Story by Harley Carbone', Messenger staff November 6, 2023

Going into Placer High and leaving just eleven weeks in as a ninth grader is not the typical expectation of a new student. But that was my reality, once again. Being an eighth grader coming into high...

Canvas vs Google Classroom: Which is better?

Canvas vs Google Classroom: Which is better?

Story by Drake Lanni, Messenger Staff Writer September 15, 2023

Students at Placer High are used to using Google Classroom, Canvas, or both. The question is, what's better? As the 2023-2024 academic school year kicks off, high school students are weighing in on their...

Safety of Auburn Railroads

Story by Colin Garrett, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

A massive train crash released toxic chemicals into the atmosphere in East Palestine, Ohio. Train cars carrying toxic chemicals had to be burned off to prevent an explosion, leading to the surrounding...

Issues with Placer bathrooms need to be resolved

Story by Lydia La Barbera, Messenger Staff Writer February 17, 2023

  Bathrooms on Placer High School campus are being mistreated by students. The bathrooms on the PHS campus have been used as more of a place to skip class - or hang out - than being used for...

Keep your bans off our bodies (Roe v. Wade)

Keep your bans off our bodies (Roe v. Wade)

Story by Eliana Merck, Editor in Chief May 25, 2022

According to an initial draft majority opinion leaked to Politico, the Supreme Court has decided to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. The draft was written by Justice Samuel Alito. Five of the justices...

Fun hiking trials in Auburn

Fun things to do in Auburn

Story by Amelia Villanueva Crossley, Messenger Staff Writer March 28, 2022

Many teenagers in Auburn may find themselves wondering what they can do for fun on a Saturday night in town. Although it is fun to drive around at night listening to music and drinking Dutch Bros, there...

Students share the impacts Covid has had on Placers sense of community

Students share the impacts Covid has had on Placer’s sense of community

Story by Addie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer March 18, 2022

The pandemic has changed many things about Placer’s environment from students and teachers being quarantined, students having to wear masks, and the loss of indoor rallies and events. The big question...

Are girls sports at Placer underrepresented?

Are girls sports at Placer underrepresented?

Story by Addie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer March 18, 2022

Placer High School has a very strong athletic program. There are many different sports teams for both boys and girls, but do some get more attention than the other? More funds? Better playing conditions? An...

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)...

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...

Hillmen share their favorite vacation locations

Story by Katelyn Folk February 18, 2019

There are many fun and adventurous places across the world that families can enjoy. There are also many fun places to visit in California. Susie Rieks happily stated that “the ocean is my favorite part...

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