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From comfy pajamas to sparkly formal wear, Metea Mustangs are ready for the upcoming spirit week.

Lights, camera, Homecoming: Metea students prepare for spirit week

Ell Macias, Spotlight Reporter
September 25, 2023

As the beginning of Spirit Week approaches, the Metea Valley student body is counting down the days until Homecoming on Sept. 30th. In anticipation for the dance, mustangs are coordinating not just their...

Beginning in 2024, the SAT will be a wholly digital assessment.

The SAT turns fully digital as College Board removes the written test option

Ritika Khurana, Spotlight Reporter
September 21, 2023

College Board announced their decision to remove the written SAT option and turn fully digital starting January 2024. Students are now required to use laptops and tablets to take the test, even during...

New and old members of NEHS play Jeopardy during their first meeting in the forum room.

National English Honors Society launches an exciting kickoff event

The National English Honors Society hosted a kickoff meeting on Sep. 19, which brought in a larger turnout than in previous years. The group’s leaders chose the theme of Percy Jackson for the first meeting,...

The cancellation of SAT scores for students who took it at Naperville Central has been a confusing and frustrating experience for all involved.

SAT Cancellation at Naperville Central evokes irritation in students affected

Tanay Pant, Online Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2023

Collegeboard has made the decision to cancel the scores of students who took the SAT at Naperville Central on Aug. 26. While they have not given an official reason, students believe that the cancelation...

The name change within the Guidance department ensures that all staff feel properly represented for their exceptional work for the METEA community.

Guidance department changes name in order to better reflect staff positions

Lindsey Hall, Spotlight Editor
September 11, 2023

The guidance department announced a name change, transitioning from ‘guidance’ to the  ‘counseling services department.’ Individual guidance staff also received a new title, and are now known...

Voter turnout has been decreasing in recent years, most notably in local and state elections.

Democracy’s missing piece: Local and state elections suffer from voter apathy

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
May 30, 2023

Ron DeSantis, Republican governor of Florida since 2019, announced his bid for the presidency last week. Since then, several media outlets have covered his policies, his connection to multi-billionaire...

Gun violence in American schools has been increasing in recent years, spurring anxiety among students and parents alike.

More than twenty years after the Columbine Massacre: Gun Violence is the biggest issue facing American schools

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
May 27, 2023

Two teenagers walked into Columbine High School and killed 13 people with assault rifles in 1999. Since the Columbine High School massacre, gun violence in schools has skyrocketed. There have been over...

Metea Valley administrators say that in-school suspension is beneficial for correcting student behavior.  Students, however, believe the program is harmful for their education.

In School Suspension: Discipline in the absence of intervention

Isabelle Leofanti and Madison Moon
May 26, 2023

In the confines of the in-school suspension room, silence hangs in the air, stifling any hope for a collective and positive learning environment. It is as if the time itself has slowed, with students sitting...

Metea hosts its second Lip Sync Battle.

Metea Mane hosts Lip Sync Battle 2k23

Namashritha Koganti, Spotlight Reporter
May 22, 2023

Metea’s broadcast journalism class hosted their second annual lip sync battle this past Wednesday in the auditorium. This year, eight acts competed for the $500 cash prize. Though it had the same...

Sophomore Abigail Hervey is involved in the school community through her passion for music and water sports.

Humans of Metea: Abigail Hervey

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
May 18, 2023

Sophomore Abigail Hervey is involved in the school community through her passion for music and water sports. Keep reading to learn more about her experiences at Metea.   What activities or sports...

Pooja Nadiger enjoys badminton, robotics, and Youth and Government

Humans of Metea: ‘Pooja Nadiger’

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
May 11, 2023

Junior Pooja Nadiger enjoys robotics, Youth & Government and badminton. Keep reading to hear about her experiences at Metea.   What is your favorite thing about badminton? I like the...

Foreign student exchange programs have many positives, from improving foreign-language skills to learning about other cultures.

Foreign exchange programs allow students to grow their language skills and learn about different cultures

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
May 5, 2023

A few weeks ago, students welcomed German students into their homes and showed them around the school as a part of a foreign exchange program offered at Metea. While this opportunity was only available...

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