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METEA MEDIA

Seniors are working to find the best way of communication to plan out events like prom, senior road trip, etc. It has been a challenge to communicate about these events than in any other past years.

Seniors struggle to find a mode of communication for planning future events

Megan Drake
February 24, 2021

As students step into their fourth year of high school, the excitement of senior year begins. Traditional senior events like senior road trips, prom, and graduation begin to be on the radar for seniors...

Due to COVID-19, many, changes have been made to how AP testing is done. Digital exams may also continue to be an option in the future for the Mustangs.

College Board provides new updates for AP testing

Sydney Burleyson
February 22, 2021

As the second semester progresses, AP testing begins to be on the radar for students taking AP exams. Many changes have been made for AP testing this year to assure that students are able to effectively...

Speech team invites all to attend the 2021 State Showcase via Zoom on Thursday at 2:30 p.m where the Mustangs will perform before heading off to the state tournament.

Mustang Speech Team takes regional victories over online competitions

Iman Hamid
February 16, 2021

While this year’s speech regionals may have been free of microphone malfunctions and live audiences, the competitions still challenged the Mustangs to create compelling works that could stand against...

Students and staff begin to head back into the building after fire department clears the building.

Fire alarm causes sudden building evacuation

Jessica Velazquez
February 12, 2021

Students and staff evacuated the building on Thursday at 11:00 a.m nearing the end of the third period due to the fire alarm going off. The alarm was unanticipated and students quickly gathered their belongings...

Junior Sean Hickey works on his Eagle Scout Project at Gigis Playhouse.

Junior Sean Hickey funds Eagle Scout project through fundraising at Chipotle

Megan Drake
February 2, 2021

One of the final steps for an Eagle Scout is to demonstrate their leadership skills through a project that benefits the community. Sean Hickey, an Eagle Scout, is creating, funding, and building a merchandising...

Staff welcomes back students at the main entrance and helps guide new students in the right direction.

In-person students share initial thoughts on hybrid learning

Christina Guckel, Spotlight Reporter
January 27, 2021

As students return to the building this week, 204 set rules in place to ensure safety for those who will be attending school in person. For those attending school, there is a self-certification form in...

Updates on IPSD school board, e-learning, TCD virtual open house and clubs.

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News Department
January 26, 2021

IPSD School Board Updates (Jessica Velazquez): The school board held their meeting at Metea last night. The return to school was the main topic throughout the meeting since the trend for COVID-19 cases...

On Jan. 25, Metea will reopen for hybrid learning students. This is the first time students have attended classes after a full semester of remote learning.

Teachers express their opinion on the upcoming hybrid schedule 

Sydney Burleyson
January 21, 2021

*Two of the teacher interviewees in this article chose to remain anonymous. They will be referred to as a Social Studies teacher and an English teacher. The hybrid schedule for high school students...

Students begin finals as they finish their first remote learning semester.

Students scale down stress as teachers administer new adjustments to final exams

Iman Hamid
January 20, 2021

The semester is coming to an end, and finals are resuming, but this year, they are all online. As students adjust to this new format, they all ask a similar question to Metea teachers: What will finals...

Freshmen were able to tour the school this week. The freshmen were separated by groups throughout the week.

Fresh Connect holds freshmen building tours

Jessica Velazquez
January 15, 2021

Whether it is adjusting to a new building, new people, or a new environment, moving to a bigger environment is a great change. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the freshmen at Metea have not yet experienced...

Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna developed the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 20. The vaccine distribution has created discussion questioning the safety of the vaccine. Every day more healthcare workers are receiving the newly developed vaccine.

A healthcare worker’s perspective on the COVID-19 vaccine

Iman Hamid, Headlines reporter
January 11, 2021

Since March 13, America has been battling the coronavirus. Since then, Americans have been seeking a solution. However, now that the FDA approved two vaccines for public distribution, Americans are getting...

Ashley Hallissey and her mother, Pamela Hallissey at Illinois State University.

Hallissey family creates a Go-Fund-Me to purchase wigs for cancer patients 

Megan Drake
December 18, 2020

After a long fight with breast cancer, Pamela Hallissey, Ashley Hallissey’s mother, passed away on Nov. 29. After her mother’s passing, Ashley and her family started a memorial fund through Go-Fund-Me...

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