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METEA MEDIA

Your World. Your Stories. Everyday.

METEA MEDIA

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...

Metea invites German foreign-exchange students

Metea invites German foreign-exchange students

Lindsey Hall, News Reporter
April 25, 2023

Students enrolled in German classes hosted German exchange students from a bilingual college prep school. Participants were assigned one student to live with for two weeks and had the opportunity of...

While the school bathroom situation is messy, there are efforts being made to improve the conditions.

Administrators encourage students to use bathrooms responsibly

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Spotlight/Perspective Reporter
April 21, 2023

Vandalism, vaping, substance use, graffiti and garbage are among the most common incidents in school bathrooms. Mischievous students even worked around vape detectors installed in some schools. Trash being...

Among other things, news journalism members love the student-leadership opportunities and connections made with each other.

Inside the journalism room

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
April 14, 2023

Although the journalism program only consists of 22 students, students enrolled in Newspaper Journalism have made a huge impact on our school through their dedication to reporting, clarifying and sharing...

The Olympics new eSports division has opened up opportunities to everyone to be featured in the Games.

The Olympic Games Esports division receives poor reception from students

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
March 22, 2023

The Olympic Games has recently introduced an Esports section, a global virtual and simulated sports competition that will be live-streamed across the globe. There are a wide array of different games, but...

Many students have not found the ISA to be a useful or necessary assessment.

Students feel apathetic to the recent Illinois Science Assessment

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
March 9, 2023

Juniors across Metea Valley took the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) on Wed. March 8. The test was administered to gauge the school’s overall proficiency in scientific classes like biology, chemistry,...

Despite the challenges from the BPA state competition, participants feel that the experience was overall positive.

BPA State was an event to remember for attending students

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
February 28, 2023

This past Saturday, 28 students from Metea advanced to the state level of the club Business Professionals of America (BPA) at Oakbrook. BPA offers students the chance to explore their interests in business-related...

The SAT is a crucial part of the college admissions process, but some students believe that it has run its course as a factor in applications.

Students debate the effectiveness of the SAT

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
February 27, 2023

In recent years, students, teachers and college admission officials alike have begun to debate the effectiveness of the SAT as a measure of academic competence and prowess. With the SAT being the most...

Sophomore Ellie Penich is a dancer on orchesis and a regular volunteer at Loaves and Fishes.

Humans of Metea: Ellie Penich

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
February 25, 2023

Sophomore Ellie Penich is a dancer on orchesis and a regular volunteer at Loaves and Fishes. Keep reading to learn more about her experiences at Metea.   How has Metea helped you grow as a person? Metea...

The Turkey-Syria earthquake has left thousands dead and begun a new humanitarian crisis.

Turkey and Syria earthquake: 36,000 casualties leave students in fear for loved ones

Chloe Stables
February 21, 2023

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the region of Turkey and Syria on Monday, Feb. 6, leaving devastating destruction. Although rescue operations are currently underway, over 36,000 people are confirmed...

Sophomore Muthamizh is a taekwondo black belt, chess enthusiast, and regular volunteer.

Humans of Metea: Muthamizh Arrasu Kamaraj

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
February 19, 2023

Sophomore Muthamizh Arrasu Kamaraj is a taekwondo black belt, regular volunteer, and chess enthusiast. Keep reading to learn more about his experiences here at Metea.   How has your experience...

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