Story by Ava Conn, Feature's Editor
• May 25, 2022
With the 2021-2022 school year coming to an end, there is no better way to finish off the year than Placer High’s Palooza.
Palooza is a tradition at placer that has not been held since 2018, however,...
Story by Addie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer
• April 22, 2022
Senior ball and Junior prom are approaching for PHS students. One of the most memorable parts of these school dances is the outfits and attire. However, deciding what to wear and where to get it from can...
Story by Ava Conn, Messenger feature editor
• April 22, 2022
For 125 years, Placer is known for its unique history and traditions that bind the school together. As new classes come and go, which traditions will stay and which will fade away?
The Leadership elective...
Story by Keara Chorn, Messenger Staff Writer
• March 22, 2022
Gasoline prices have already been increasing gradually each year in California, however, there has been a dramatic increase in its cost recently.
The average regular gas prices in our state have reached...
Story by Rylee Yetka, Messenger Staff Writer
• March 18, 2022
With the passage of Senate Bill 328 all schools in California, including Placer High will need to begin school no earlier than 8:30 a.m. As expected, there are many mixed opinions regarding this...
Story by Keara Chorn, Messenger Staff Writer
• March 16, 2022
A surge of hate crimes against Asian Americans has become prevalent over the years, especially during the pandemic.
People of the Asian American community have been subjected to not just hate crimes...
Story by Ava Conn, Messenger Staff Writer
• February 17, 2022
As we approach two years into the pandemic, the debate over masks in schools continues to spike controversy from parents and students alike.
While there is a huge divide amongst parents...
Story by Addie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer
• February 10, 2022
Every year, Black History Month is celebrated in the month of February. It is used to commemorate African-American history and achievements, and to recognize their impact on the U.S. itself and it's history....
Story by Marilyn Schackner, Hillmen Messenger Staff
• January 28, 2022
With 11 wins and one loss, the boy’s varsity soccer team has high hopes for the rest of the season and making it to the playoffs. Since the beginning of the season, the team has been playing amazingly...
Story by Keara Chorn, Messenger Staff Writer
• January 28, 2022
Some students in the Placer FFA will be competing in various speaking competitions between January 25th to January 29th.
The FFA, which stands for Future Farmers of America, is the largest student or...
Story by Leilani Mourier, Messenger Staff Writer
• January 26, 2022
Staff and students share concern over the increasing number of absences owed to the latest variant, and contemplate what it may mean for the future. In January of 2022 cases took a dramatic spike which...
Story by Sierra Delp, Editor-In-Chief
• February 9, 2021
The updated Learning Commons- or cafeteria- will become a new and important feature on Placer’s campus despite the distant projected completion date.
Placer Union High School District assistant...
