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On the evening of Sept. 11, Aurora Mayor John Laesch sent the order to the fire and police departments to raise the flags following the annual lowering to half mast in honor...

Overconsumption has become normalized and a growing habit among younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, driven largely by digital culture, influencer marketing,...
Political polarization has reached new extremes
September 23, 2025
Polarization has been an ongoing issue in the American political climate for a while. However, to many Americans, right-wing activist...
Humans of Metea: Lilly Thorson
September 22, 2025
Lilly Thorson is a senior at Metea Valley High School and is an aspiring educator who is excited about working on new projects...

Anti-wrinkle cream, hair dye, sideways sipping straws… the list goes on for products to “reduce aging.” Everywhere you turn, there is another message to tell you to...
September 24, 2025
Can a dog have pretty privilege? Probably not, but this sassy beagle has a serious case of it. Snoopy is a character who...
They never asked to be martyrs
September 22, 2025
There is a strange formula in the way we grieve publicly—how death, especially one steeped in controversy or cause, transforms...
The girl group KATSEYE made their debut on the big stage on June 24, 2025, but they didn’t just start there. “Dream Academy” was a survival show in which 20 girls competed...
2025 Staff Playlist: Summer Edition
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Met Gala tailored to perfection
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City hosted the annual Met Gala on May 5th, spotlighting the theme of “Tailored for...

Hoco Season! Would you rather...
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President Trump announced the potential deployment of the National Guard to Chicago in early August....

In response to an increase in tardiness and truancy among Metea students, the administration is adding...

Beautiful blue skies, a light breeze, and sun shining onto the grassy hills. All these combine to create...

The hype has never been this big. Friday, Aug. 29, was Metea Valley football’s debut game against...

As the crisp, cool fall air blows into Metea, it is clear that football is here. The excitement of the...
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Lilly Thorson is a senior at Metea Valley High School and is an aspiring educator who is excited about...

Tommy King is a 17-year-old senior at Metea Valley High School who likes to sew, craft, and even has...

On Sept. 11, Metea Valley’s Activity Fair took place during all lunch periods. With the kickstart into...

There is a strange formula in the way we grieve publicly—how death, especially one steeped in controversy...

When people hear “Hispanic,” they often picture one culture, one language, one history— but being...

I want to be a good person. So, I walk my dogs after school and try to show up to my shift on time. Good...
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The girl group KATSEYE made their debut on the big stage on June 24, 2025, but they didn’t just start...


The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City hosted the annual Met Gala on May 5th, spotlighting the...

Despite a tough loss in a pre-season scrimmage against the Geneva Vikings, the Metea Valley boys...

As we wrap up another year, another class of seniors graduate. On Sunday, May 25, families, faculty,...

The end of the school year brings a bittersweet feeling for seniors as they end their last day of classes...