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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
With 2019 quickly approaching, social media constantly impacts more lives on the daily. Although social media is very popular, there are also significant dangers that surround the seemingly harmless applications....
Story by Hannah Yazdi, Opinions Editor
• February 18, 2019
The art hall at Placer High School has had a long, colorful history since 1897. Teachers and students have come and gone, pieces of every medium have covered the walls of the school, and Placer has even...
Izzy Dunchin, sophomore, proudly stated, “I think both the Thanksgiving food drive and Christmas toy drive are done to give families who need a little extra help the help they need. It’s important...
