Placer art teachers share their influence through art
December 18, 2018
By Hanna Yazdi Opinions Editor 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 had some phenomenal award winners in its green and...
Placer’s yearbook: an age old school tradition
December 18, 2018
By Alayna Fraser Messenger Staff Writer From 1902 to 2019, Placer’s Yearbook staff has been working endlessly to piece together a yearbook that encapsulates every accomplishment and memory made at Placer High School. Dan Wilson, Yearbook and Journalism advisor, stated that “[Placer’s]...
“Notes of Hope” offers support
November 1, 2018
By Alayna Fraser Messenger Staff Writer Many leaders in our community have stepped up to help post notes of hope on the Foresthill Bridge between Auburn and Foresthill. Since the bridge’s construction in 1973, there have been 87 deaths by suicide on the bridge but Brittney Hendrick...
Placer’s senior prodigies share their talents
November 1, 2018
By Hanna Yazdi Opinions Editor Sometimes you hear one say, “I’m not good at anything,” when they’re asked about something they’re good at; which is typically followed with something along the lines of, “Everyone’s good at something!” There’s an entire world of activities out ...
Climate change and plastic pollution is causing detrimental damage to the earth we inhabit
November 1, 2018
By Alexis Porterfield Messenger Staff Writer Planetary pollution and drastic climate change are issues that affect every country and every person on this planet. This is an issue that absolutely needs to be solved. There is no time for disputes across borders—this planet needs to be sa...
As the season of Halloween commences, superstitions hit their seasonal peak
November 1, 2018
By Alexis Porterfield Messenger Staff Writer Many mixed feelings are shared over ghosts, spirits, and superstitions. While some are firm believers of the supernatural, others are extremely skeptical. However, those who do believe in spirits are still divided. Some presume that ghosts...
The hidden terrors that lie during Halloween night
November 1, 2018
By Drew Worrell Messenger Staff Writer Halloween has always been looked at as a kid-friendly holiday, but some parents overlook the dangers their children could encounter. Two years ago, starting in August of 2016, there was an incident with “killer clowns.” People would dress up ...
Hydro Flasks turn into a trend more than a source of hydration
November 1, 2018
By Katelyn Folk and Alyssa Gross Messenger Staff Writers Many people use Hydro Flasks for hydration, but this trend may have instilled itself into the minds of students beyond its designed purpose. Megan Clifton, sophomore, shared her view on the subject, stating, “I have...
Sign the slip to buy a ticket
September 27, 2018
Anna Petrovich Messenger Staff Writer Placer High School now requires students and their parents to sign a behavior agreement form (in which many activities are prohibited) in order to buy a dance ticket. Along with all the papers teachers sent home with their students during the ...
Throwback Gallery Submission
September 27, 2018
Hey guys! We're working on constructing a "Throwback Gallery" of pictures and videos of Placer students throughout our years as a Hillman. If you have any photos or videos you'd like to share to be featured, click here to do so! Thank you for your participation....
The prominence of reckless driving around Placer High
September 25, 2018
Alexis Porterfield Messenger Staff Writer Reckless driving is becoming an impending issue on Placer’s campus, creating a dangerous environment for walking students, as well as other drivers. Teenage drivers are, and have always been, considered unreliable on the road. Whether they are g...
Is Placer missing the ‘green’ in green and gold?
September 25, 2018
Emmalee Dann Messenger Staff writer There are many ways to be environmentally friendly in a school setting. With some minor changes to Placer campus, the school can contribute to a cleaner world. While paper towels cut energy use by 40%, they also contribute 56 grams of c...
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