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The School Newspaper of Placer High School

Hillmen Messenger

The School Newspaper of Placer High School

Hillmen Messenger

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...

Google+ upcoming alternative to Facebook

Story by Zak Liske, Editor-in-chief February 28, 2012

Facebook is now going public and has set the standard for the future of social networking, another big Internet company called Google has introduced its own social network called Google+. Which network...

Sports fans getting out of hand

Story by Olivia Thomas, Messenger Staff Writer November 2, 2011

A few weeks ago, the Placer girls volleyball teams faced Colfax’s girls volleyball teams with Placer winning all three games.  There was a lot of hype before and after the win, but have Placer sports...

Placer High football takes on the entire area

Story by Kerry McCullough, News Editor November 2, 2011

The Colfax-Placer rivalry will reach its climax for the 2011 year Friday night at the LeFebvre Stadium; the two football teams will compete for an undefeated record in the PVL. The bitter rivalry, however,...

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...

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