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The School Newspaper of Placer High School

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The School Newspaper of Placer High School

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Josie Jackson, freshman, attempts to cool off in front of one of the temporary AC units in the art building.

Students struggle in uncomfortable classes due to lack of air conditioning

Story by Katie Rector and Halynne Hethcock October 2, 2024

Major improvements to Placer High School’s air conditioning units were not completed over the summer resulting in uncomfortable temperatures in some classrooms.  This raises the question of how hot...

The varsity football team lines up against Rio Linda.  (Courtesy 2024-25 Placer yearbook staff)

Do student athletes struggle with pressure and high expectations?

Story by Amaya Zebroff and June Gallo September 27, 2024

Student-athletes put countless hours into their sport and schooling, and they are expected to have a great work ethic and the ability to manage their time well. Being a high school student with such high...

Harper Winans and Keffer Abs enjoy the bouncy houses at Palooza.

Placer High palooza makes a comeback.

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,...

The American high school experience vs other countries’ high school experience

Story by Ava Conn, Features Editor April 22, 2022

As teenagers all across the world attend high school, their day-to-day experiences may differ tremendously. Everything from classes, to extracurricular activities, is uniquely different at every high school....

Students share the impacts Covid has had on Placer's sense of community

Students share the impacts Covid has had on Placer’s sense of community

Story by Addie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer March 18, 2022

The pandemic has changed many things about Placer’s environment from students and teachers being quarantined, students having to wear masks, and the loss of indoor rallies and events. The big question...

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