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District 203 might change their start times.

News

203 new schedule proposal sparks mixed reactions from 204 students

The Naperville Community Unit School District 203 has proposed changes to school schedule times and implementing a block schedule. Metea students...

Metea’s annual Winter Scenes Showcase returns

Sakeenah Amatul, Ryder Preston Brown, and Luisa Bernardino • February 14, 2025

The stage is set, the lights dim and anticipation fills the air as Metea students present their Winter Scenes showcase. Winter scenes is an opportunity for students to produce, direct, act, write, and perform their works in front of a crowd.

Teenage Dirtbags Episode 10

Struan Somerville • February 14, 2025

In this episode, I'm joined by our dirtbag, Isabelle!! We talk all about college applications for upcoming seniors and how to manage stress. This episode...

Your World. Your Stories. Everyday.

Ashley placed 4th overall in the sectional tournament hosted by Shaumburg High School, punching her ticket to a trip down to state.

Sports

Historic season for girls’ wrestling as Ashley Basmajian qualifies for state

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Editor

Metea Valley High School has made history as junior Ashley Basmajian became the first girls' wrestler in DuPage Valley Conference history to qualify for...

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Issue 3: January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025
In this issue… Academic Cheating… 2024 News Recap… Rom-Coms… New Years Resolutions… and more!
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Issue 2: November 21, 2024
November 22, 2024
In this issue… Weather Safety… Election Results…Black Friday…Jon Jones’ Legacy
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Issue 1: October 17, 2024
October 24, 2024
In this Issue… Artificial Intelligence… Election Overview… Fall Overconsumption… Fall Writing Contest… and More!
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Issue 6: May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
In this Issue .... Friendships and the High School Experience ... Student Athlete of the Month ... Energy Drinks Market ... Android vs Apple ... K-Pop and the Music Industry ... and more!
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Issue 5: March 20, 2024
March 23, 2024
In this issue... Weather Outside, Adaptive Theater, Coquette Core, Seasonal Depression, Student Sections, Art Corner, and more!
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Issue 4: February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024
In this issue... Platonic Relationships, Israel and Palestine Update, Award Show Season, Pros and Cons of Teenage Dating, Sport Sponsorships, Art Corner, and more!
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Issue 3: December 15, 2023
December 19, 2023
In this issue... ALICE Drills, School Dress Code, Teen Christmas, Holidays in December, Rise on TRT, Art Corner, and more!
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News

Despite the possible funding cuts, 204 insists on inclusions.

District 204 remains supportive despite Trump’s plans for DEI and LGBTQ+

Pahi Tiwari, News Reporter • February 7, 2025

President Trump signed an executive order on January 29, seeking to withhold federal funding from public...

Students collaborate on a brainstormed list of activities for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Wellness Forum preps for Mental Health Awareness Week

Isabelle Leofanti and Bella Sieben • January 31, 2025

Metea Valley's Mental Health Matters Club hosted the DVC Wellness Forum, bringing together students from...

The new bathroom policies sparked a plethora of opinions from both students and staff, making changes to how monitoring occurs both through passing period and classes.

Metea Valley’s bathroom policies a semester later

Emily Peña, News Editor • January 30, 2025

A semester after Metea Valley High School implemented its new bathroom policies, mixed reactions remain...

Sports

Historic season for girls’ wrestling as Ashley Basmajian qualifies for state

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Editor • February 20, 2025

Metea Valley High School has made history as junior Ashley Basmajian became the first girls' wrestler...

Coach Sheehan will bring new philosophies to Metea's football program, as well as emphasis on team culture.

New head coach to reshape Metea’s Football program

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Editor • February 10, 2025

A major shift in the football program has come about after Metea Valley hired Patrick Sheehan to take...

The Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a shocking deal driven by concerns over Dončić's conditioning and a desire for defensive strength.

Dončić-for-Davis trade left Lakers and NBA fans disheartened

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter • February 8, 2025

In a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks have traded their star guard, Luka...

The Mane

The Mane – S9 E8
January 31, 2025
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In this episode, check out Guess the Celebrity, Purple Dog Records, Chili's, and more!
The Mane – S9 E7
December 13, 2024
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In this episode, we take a look at Spreading Holiday Cheer, Study Tips, JoJo's Shake Bar, and more!
The Mane – S9 E6
November 20, 2024
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In this episode, we take a look at Ranking Thanksgiving Dishes, World News, Collage, and more!
The Mane – S9 E5
November 13, 2024
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In this episode, we take a look at Liam Payne's Legacy, Puffs, Halloween Bash, and more!

Podcasts

Reining It In Episode 8
February 12, 2025
In episode 8, Tenaya and Grey talk about their upcoming deadline for the yearbook(which is this week), senior superlatives, candy grams, PSTA selling Crumbl cookies, and this week’s tangent topic: Valentine’s Day history fun facts. The two of them might also get a little distracted towards the ending with Tenaya talking about her Valentine’s baked goods and Grey with a song from Lazytown. Vote on senior superlatives! Senior Superlatives Order your yearbook today! https://prod.yboc.varsity.com Instas: @reiningitin.mv @mv.publications
Reining It In Episode 7
February 7, 2025
In episode 7, Grey and Tenaya welcome back Reining it in for 2nd semester, talk about the progress of vol. 16 of the Rein, the winter pep assembly, senior superlatives, and this week’s tangent topic: random things, including Tenaya introducing her brand new Stanley and Grey talking about their visit to the Catcade. Vote on senior superlatives! Senior Superlatives Order your yearbook today! https://prod.yboc.varsity.com Instas: @reiningitin.mv @mv.publications
In and Out of Our Walls Season 2 Ep 7
February 4, 2025
In this particularly charismatic but sentimental interview episode, Azaa invites Kyle, Matthew R., and Frank, to explore the world of Senior memories through Polaroids, some fears of graduating, birthdays, small TikTok addictions, saving tears for another day and more! (This is a beautiful episode, thank you to everyone involved!! <3) The credit of music: Tropical Elevators
Let’s Talk Podcast(s) Episode 3
February 3, 2025
Teenage Dirtbags Episode 9
January 31, 2025
In this episode, we talk about many topics. Stress over track, what it's like with siblings and twins, and my personal favorite, My Birthday! Hope you all enjoy this episode as I had a lot of fun recording it.
In and Out of Our Walls Season 2 Ep 6
January 28, 2025
In this mildly informative episode, Ryder and Azaa explore the recent TikTok Ban, the after-effects, and some TikTok trends to think about in case something were to happen again….Also, Ryder pronounces “Chobani” weirdly in this one The credit of music: Tropical Elevators