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TOMS shoes helping the world

TOMS shoes helping the world

Story by Olivia Thomas, Hillmen Messenger Staff Writer September 27, 2011

TOMS shoes is a very popular shoe brand these days, just why do people buy TOMS? Is it just the latest fashion craze or are they popular for the good feeling each person gets after sending a pair to...

Valentines Day brings couples closer together

February 11, 2011

It is the time of year when things get romantic and couples get closer a students at Placer High school share their feelings with each other. Valentines Day is a day where people can have the opportunity...

Reality shows taking over

Story by Ashley Truman, Messenger Staff Writer February 1, 2011

Shows like Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and Wipeout have become especially popular with our generation . Reality shows like these are constantly on television. A reality show is generally unscripted and results...

Acadamy Awards, The Oscars, award shows

Story by Natalie Garcia, Messenger Staff Writer February 1, 2011

Each January the Academy Awards are viewed by millions of film fans around the world. They watch to see who will win the highest and most recognizable honor in film making for each category. Many celebrities...

Infomercials selling big lately

Story by Shelby Cary, Messenger Staff Writer February 1, 2011

“But wait, there’s more!” This is a classic line in the world of infomercials. There have been many times one has channel surfed and landed on an infomercial. There is something about these hyper,...

Vintage Clothes

Story by Ali Dunaway, Staff Writer December 22, 2010

In the past few years vintage trends have slowly been finding their ways into today’s latest trends.             Many fashion fads from the 60s are very popular today. Babydoll tops, trapeze...

The story behind Santa Claus

Story by Amy Classon, Staff Writer December 22, 2010

Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Kris Kringle; all one man, yet he has so many different names and tales.             As the holidays fall upon us you may find yourself...

Sugar, Sugar, Sugar!

Story by Allison Alvarez, Staff Writer December 22, 2010

Everyone has a sweet tooth; whether it’s for a red-bull, a Twix bar, or a caramel frappuccino from your local starbucks, the craving is there and it’s hard to be avoided.  Every year, the average...

New Disney vs Old Disney

Story by Jamie Schlenker, Staff Writer December 22, 2010

“Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh, Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. He's Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh. Willy nilly silly ole bear.” Everybody knows the famous theme song for the Disney...

Music you’ve never heard!

Story by JD Avila, Staff Writer October 22, 2010

If you have ever walked into the first floor of the art building, you have probably noticed the blaring music playing from the three different classrooms. Larry Alberts and Toby Covich with their classic...

Music fads now and then

Story by Jamie Schlenker, Staff Writer October 22, 2010

   When you listen to your grandmothers radio station in the car do you wonder how in the world she could listen to the 40s jazz without being tortured? What about your mothers 80’s hair metal records...

Violent music, movies don’t influence criminals

Story by Courtney McArthur, Staff Writer October 20, 2010

Angry music, angry shows, equals violence? Violence, All the reporters, parents, and priest have the answer why. Violent media, music, and video games have been one of the favorite reasons why America’s...

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