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Issue 3: January 7, 2025

In this issue… Academic Cheating… 2024 News Recap… Rom-Coms… New Years Resolutions… and more!

Breaking the ice: How Snowball reshapes students’ lives

William Donofrio, Spotlight Reporter • December 19, 2024

In a dimly lit room filled with laughter, tears, and heartfelt conversations, students from Naperville area high schools discovered more than just new...

The Madrigals wish Metea Valley a Merry Christmas

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter • December 17, 2024

After being ushered into the gates of Metea Valley Castle by the court jesters, you're swept into a fantastical night of music and joy. When...

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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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Issue 2: November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023
In this issue... Brest Cancer Awareness, Top Fall Movies, Diwali, Athletes' Playing in Multiple Positions, Art Corner, and more!
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News

An increase in crime rates has lead to concerns for safety.

Recent gun violence trends spark safety issues

Pahi Tiwari, News Reporter • December 11, 2024

A large number of shootings have occurred in Chicago over this past month, instilling fear among Illinois...

Students broke up into smaller groups to discuss different political topics.

Citizens of Metea hosts engaging political discussion

Emily Peña, News Editor • December 5, 2024

Citizens of Metea held a political extremism discussion that brought students together to talk about...

Parents can report student absences with one of the five options on ParentVUE.

IPSD 204 introduces new student attendance procedure

Amenah Allami, News Reporter • November 14, 2024

Indian Prairie School District 204 rolled out a new procedure for student attendance, sending an email...

Sports

Senior Tyler Miller shoots three pointer.

Boys basketball defeats Tomcats in dominant fashion

Gino Colasanti, Sports Reporter • December 12, 2024

The Metea boys’ basketball team hosted their first game against the East Aurora Tomcats, resulting...

Mustangs use momentum after firing a mid-range shot during a dominant quarter by the Warriors.

Girls basketball thrives defensively despite tough loss

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Editor • December 12, 2024

In a challenging matchup, the girls' basketball team fell 23-56 to the Waubonsie Valley Warriors, one...

Mustangs' bowling get ready to face the Oswego East Wolves

Boys’ bowling claims third game after two losses to Oswego East Wolves

Carlos Sanchez, Sports Reporter • December 11, 2024

The Metea Valley boys’ bowling team lost 2-1 to the Oswego East Wolves in their match of the season. On...

The Mane

The Mane – S9 E7
December 13, 2024
The Mane
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!
The Mane – S9 E4
October 30, 2024
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In this episode, we take a look at a Halloween Debate, Hurricane Milton, Shadow a Student Day, and more!

Podcasts

Teenage Dirtbags Ep 7
December 13, 2024
In episode 7, we talk about the joy of Festivities! With our home stories during the holidays, it's an episode to enjoy (: Happy Holidays and enjoy your break!
Under The Light Ep 7: Traveling With Metea
December 9, 2024
In episode seven of Under The Light, hosts Apurva Kashyap and Zoe Rountree expand on their travel experiences with Metea. Learn more about these fun travel trips in this new episode of Under The Light!
Teenage Dirtbags Episode 6
December 6, 2024
It's time for Episode 6 of Teenage Dirtbags! Me and our dirtbag, Quinny, talk about the stress and pressure being a music student. We also talk a little bit about what's going on behind the scenes of collage!
Reining It In Episode 5
December 6, 2024
In episode 5, Grey and Tenaya talk about their progress in deadline #2 for Vol.16 of the Rein, cap&gowns for seniors, the upcoming collage concerts, and this week’s tangent topic theme, childhood stories. Order your yearbook today! https://prod.yboc.varsity.com Seniors order your cap and gown!! https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home Instas: @reiningitin.mv @mv.publications
In and Out of Our Walls Season 2 Ep4
December 6, 2024
In this decently proportioned recap episode, Ryder and Azaa do a bit of catching up from the small hiatus, a bit of looking to the future of the podcast, explore teeny tiny sidetrack topics, and I think a ghost farts in this one?? Yeah…? Enjoy everyone!! The credit of music: Tropical Elevators
Under The Light Episode 6 – College Apps Are Done…Now What?
November 23, 2024
In episode six of Under The Light, hosts Apurva Kashyap and Zoe Rountree share a conversation with Yusra Mulla, a current senior at Metea...