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Metea is exchanging their paper passes for digital passes.

News

Metea Valley’s hall passes will be digital, replacing the traditional paper passes. These new passes will allow teachers to monitor students...

Mustangs lose hard-fought battle in double overtime to Naperville North

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter • May 14, 2025

In a tense and thrilling matchup that stretched into overtime, Metea girls’ soccer fell just short against the Naperville North Huskies, losing 3-2 on...

VEI open house offers insight into the world of business

Nama Koganti and Elliott Thacker • May 12, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29, VEI students participated in their final trade show of the year: an open house where visitors could "shop" from companies. VEI...

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BMO-sponsored volunteers build garden beds, fostering hope and supporting the community

Spotlight

MV and local nonprofit team up to fight food insecurity

Bella Sieben, Headlines Reporter

A local nonprofit, OLI Gardens, has teamed up with Metea Valley High School to install raised garden beds on campus as part of a larger effort to fight...

Issue 5: March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025
In this issue … Daylight Savings … Spring Sports … Shamrocks Shakes … March Madness and more!
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Issue 4: February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025
In this issue… High School Dating… Rom Coms… Social Media Relationships… Football Themes… and more!
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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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News

Metea bathroom passes are going digital

Emma Nicholls, News Reporter • May 15, 2025

Metea Valley’s hall passes will be digital, replacing the traditional paper passes. These new passes...

Original paper box from Chronicle Media, with the latest issue of the Dupage County Chronicle.

Journalists celebrate World Press Freedom Day

Emma Nicholls, Pahi Tiwari, Emily Peña, and Amenah Allami • May 3, 2025

World Press Freedom Day, on May 3, is dedicated to celebrating and defending the freedom of the press. It is a time of remembrance, advocacy, celebration, and reflection of past journalists and the role they play in society.

USC helps raise awareness to mental health and gain donations for their cause.

USC Ice Bucket Challenge advocates for mental health

Pahi Tiwari, News Reporter • April 30, 2025

As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches, many organizations and individuals are taking action to...

Sports

Girls' Valley Lacrosse team posing with joy on Metea Valley's football field

Girls’ Valley Lacrosse falls short on Senior Night

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Editor • May 6, 2025

The Metea Valley/Waubonsie Valley co-op varsity girls lacrosse team hosted Naperville Central in a high-energy...

Isabelle Leofanti's cleat in Metea's turf field showcasing the condition of the turf.

Safety concerns rise as turf field deteriorates

Isabelle Leofanti, Lead Investigative Reporter • April 28, 2025

“I was running down the left sideline and planted my foot to cut inside, and my knee popped,” senior quarterback Jake Macleod said. “My teammate did the same thing a week before...

Boys varsity baseball celebrates senior night with a win against Roberto Clemente High School.

Varsity baseball stomps Roberto Clemente for Senior Night

Olivia Hernandez, Sports Reporter • April 16, 2025

The boys' baseball team delivered a dominant 16-2 victory over Roberto Clemente, making it a night to...

The Mane

The Mane – S9 E12
May 9, 2025
The Mane
In this episode, we take a look at Helping the Janitors, Get Involved, Barnes & Noble, and more!
The Mane – S9 E11
March 28, 2025
The Mane
In this episode, we take a look at NFL Trades, Filling Hearts with Hope, Teachers reading Brain Rot, and more!
The Mane – S9 E10
March 14, 2025
The Mane
In this episode, we take a look at the Multicultural Fair, The Mane Mini Games, St. Patrick's Day Trivia, and more!
The Mane – S9 E9
February 26, 2025
The Mane
In this episode, we take a look at Presidential Executive Order Recap, Day of Life, Rap Battle, and more!

Podcasts

Under The Light Episode 12
April 30, 2025
Tune in for a fun and short episode discussing a senior assassin! Let the games begin! Listen to episode 12 of Under The Light!
Reining It In Episode 9
April 11, 2025
In episode 9, Grey and Tenaya announce the main book submission of Vol. 16 of The Rein!!(YAY!!), the final deadline for the book(spring supplement), upcoming senior events, and more. Yearbook Distribution: May 12th-16 In the commons during ALL lunch periods! A limited amount of books will be available for purchase through cash or check Order your yearbook today! https://prod.yboc.varsity.com
In and Out of Our Walls Season 2 Ep 10
April 8, 2025
In our 40th episode, Ryder and Azaa discuss the dangers of being online, voice chats when it comes to games, Discord creeps, online dating, and the integrity of a journalist when it comes to spreading the truth in a sea of misinformation! (TLC is indeed a deep part of the internet, and I beg you all to prove us wrong…Enjoy this one!) The credit of music: Tropical Elevators
In and Out of Our Walls Season 2 Ep 9
March 28, 2025
In this brain-searching episode, Ryder and Azaa discuss deja vu, Starbucks delicacies, how particular objects can trigger memories, and what it’s like to visit your middle school as a junior! (Going back to your middle school is really interesting, though; y’all should try it someday…HAPPY SPRING BREAK EVERYONE!! P.S. If you stalk your middle school teachers on Facebook, don’t say anything about it…) The credit of music: Tropical Elevators
Under The Light Episode 11 – Senior Festivities to Look Forward to
March 28, 2025
Wondering about how seniors feel at this point in the school year? Do you know what senior events are coming up? Listen to episode 11 of Under The Light to find out more about everything going on for seniors at Metea Valley! The credit of music: PBMWTI (Youtube)
Teenage Dirtbags Episode 13
March 26, 2025
In this episode, I and our returning dirtbag, Elle, chat about the topic of sexism and how it affects today's society. This episode does also have some political strains in it too so just make sure you are ok with this content before listening, enjoy! Music Credit: Orignal Sound by Struan Somerville