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Andrew Toniolo is the co-director of The Chorus Line, a Metea production.

Humans of Metea: Andrew Toniolo

Sofia Jubraj, Diversity Editor
April 22, 2022

Andrew Toniolo is the new choir teacher this year. He teaches Music Production, Bass Chorus, Treble Choir, Chamber Singers, and also serves as a director for Metea’s a cappella ensembles Apollo and Muses,...

Citizens of Metea is a political and civic club that encourages students to do acts of service and get involved with their community.

Citizens of Metea: Student voices project on important topics

Christina Guckel and Tanay Pant
April 21, 2022

Citizens of Metea is a club that allows students to get involved in their community. It is an outlet to voice opinions from each member. Specifically, this club encourages speaking about current events...

Sleep deprivation in teenagers causes them to lose energy and motivation.

School versus sleep: Which is more important?

Allison Davids, Headlines Reporter
April 18, 2022

As the bell rings to begin first period at 7:25, bleary-eyed teenagers stumble over their feet into the classrooms. Many of them then lay their heads down and close their eyes due to the lack of sleep...

ASL student Autumn Zayas signs “Deaf History Month” to celebrate the closing of 2022 Deaf History Month

Deaf history is American history

Ollie Shuminas, Spotlight Reporter
April 14, 2022

“Deaf History Month to me recognizes all of the accomplishments of deaf individuals throughout history and It helps current deaf individuals, especially deaf students, recognize that the deaf can do...

Students are hard at work performing and reciting lines for the musical coming up next week.

Performers in ‘A Chorus Line’ gear up for upcoming performances

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
April 12, 2022

Metea Valley will be hosting its first live spring musical from April 21 to April 23 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The musical will be ‘A Chorus Line,’ and over 80 actors, tech crew, and musician students...

Junior Madelyne Lowe hikes through Grand Canyon National Park.

Mustangs share their spring break adventures

Christina Guckel and Sofia Jubraj
April 6, 2022

Walking to class on the first day back from spring break, students shared what they did with their week off. Whether it was a much-needed vacation or simply spending time with friends and family, almost...

People wave the Ukrainian flag during a protest in Chicago.

Month of war takes its toll

Christina Guckel and Sofia Jubraj
March 26, 2022
“When I first saw that Russia was declaring war on Ukraine, it did not hit me right away,” Lisle High School junior Nick Yasinski said. “It is just a really atrocious thing that is happening right now. It is a lot to deal with.”
Members of the Speech team raise a glass to an amazing season.

An end of the season celebration: Speech team celebrates their accomplishments

Last night, the Speech Team celebrated their 2021-2022 season together at the Stonebridge Country Club. During the ceremony, members received awards, took photos, and socialized with one another over...

The popular daily word game Wordle has people obsessed with figuring out the correct answer.

Wordle sparks a new obsession in all generations

Allison Davids, Headlines Reporter
March 2, 2022

Millions of players hop onto their web browser to play the viral word game Wordle every day. The game is free to access within a web browser where players attempt to guess the daily five-letter word. The...

Every day students enter their school in hopes of getting an education, but some students suffer from drug abuse and have lost interest in their studies. Using drugs can impact the way people act and perform during their high school years. Even though buying and selling drugs on school grounds is uncommon, some students still commonly vape in school bathrooms according to health teacher Lauren Reineking.

Hooked to the high: Over half of teens have used illegal substances

Christina Guckel, Spotlight Editor
February 23, 2022

Some students’ names have been changed for this article, since they are candidly discussing drug use. “My first time using drugs was weed,” John, a junior who has his own experience on drug use...

State competitors Saish Pothina and Lauren Verthein perform their HDA piece in a pep assembly days before the tournament.

Metea Valley Speech team breaks yet another record at the state competition

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Writer
February 23, 2022

The Speech Team’s postseason has finally come to a close, and Metea Valley has placed sixth overall at the state tournament held at the Peoria Civic Center. This year’s postseason has been record-breaking...

Performance in the Round celebrates their accomplishments at the 2022 IHSA Regionals held at Wheaton-Warrenville South High School.

Metea Valley speech team maintains momentum through sectionals

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Writer
February 18, 2022

After winning the regionals competition at Neuqua Valley, Metea Valley’s speech team has continued to breeze through the competition after placing second at Wheaton-Warrenville South sectionals. Placing...

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