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The scoop on stem cell research

Story by Kailee, Messenger Staff writer November 13, 2012

The following viewpoints do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the writer or the Hillmen Messenger.   Imagine a man dying of liver failure. In hopes of survival, a doctor uses stem cells...

Apple produces increasingly prevelent throughout world

Apple produces increasingly prevelent throughout world

Story by Lilly Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer October 26, 2012

Is Apple going crazy coming out with the iPhone 5 and the iPad Mini the Features on the all the iPhone are Different. Apple’s newest product is the iPhone 5.The iPhone 5 has Siri, an 8 Mega pixel...

The never-ending closed campus debate comes up again!

Story by Max Shultz and Aiden Stevenson, Messenger Staff Writers October 15, 2012

After the accident involving eight Placer students, the question now being asked is, should Placer become a closed campus? Since then, many arguments have appeared, some parents and students have argued...

Prop 37 genetically modified food

Story by Holly Hockett, Messenger Staff Writer October 15, 2012

Prop 37 is an initiative that will negatively impact Californians and voters need to take a stand against trial lawyers looking to make a dollar. "Prop 37 is extremely misleading and I hope it fails,"...

Save the wild mustangs

Story by Erin Anderson, Messenger Staff Writer October 15, 2012

Until very recently I believed wild mustangs to be truly wild. That is, until I heard about the wild mustang controversy. The real controversy began in 1971 with the enactment of the Wild Free-Roaming...

Mitt Romney vs. Ron Paul

Story by Dane Skinner, Messenger Staff Writer September 28, 2012

Mitt Romney speaks the truth: “When I was a boy I used to think that becoming rich and becoming famous would make me happy…boy was I right!” More truth: “I’ve always opposed gay marriage....

Off campus rush!

Story by Erin Anderson, Messenger Staff Writer September 28, 2012

Placer is known for its off-campus lunch. Students are given thirty minutes in which they can leave the confines of the school grounds in order to eat. This leaves no margin for error. Whether by foot...

Compared to Arkansas, Californians have nothing to complain about.

Story by Madison Hernandez, Messenger Staff Writer September 28, 2012

I recently moved here from Rogers, Arkansas and realized there are many differences between the two regions. I would like to take this time to let you know how great you have it here in California. Too...

Apple vs Samsung. The daring duo.

Story by Mariah Velasquez, Messenger Staff Writer September 28, 2012

Samsung has emerged as one of Apple’s biggest rivals and has overtaken Apple as the leading Smart phone maker. On Friday August 28, 2012 San Jose California, Apple Inc. Sued Samsung Electronics CO....

Is senior year a let down?

Story by Samantha Legion, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2012

Senior year has finally arrived for the class of 2013, and along with newfound superiority also comes the struggle to uphold annual senior traditions. So far this school year has proven that maintaining...

What colleges want to see in students

Story by Olivia Morgan February 28, 2012

Are you applying for college? There are some certain things that colleges look for that can help your chances of being accepted. Colleges look for things besides just good grades. Of course, grades...

Chivalry is DEAD.. or is it?

Chivalry is DEAD.. or is it?

Story by Natalie Garcia, Perspectives Editor November 2, 2011

I’m sure many of you have heard the saying “chivalry is dead”. This is very typically said by women who think there are no more gentlemen left out their in the world. Even the simple things such...

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