
The tragedy of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas occurred on May 24, 2022, when 18-year-old Salvador Ramos opened fire killing 19 children and two teachers...
A sophomore was injured in a fight in the boys bathroom in the commons during fifth period yesterday. Nobody was seriously injured in the incident, and the victim was able...
2021-2022 school year news in review
May 24, 2022
With a memorable year nearing its end, some students are moving toward new adventures and some still have a few years left of...
The Mane awards $500 to The Black Aces for winning the lip sync battle
May 19, 2022
Metea’s media and production class, the Mane, hosted their first lip sync battle last night. With $500 on the line, 10 acts...
Boys' Baseball (Grace Cronin) The boys' played in the DVC tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday. Their next game is against Kaneland today. Boys' Lacrosse (Max Berglind) The...
May 20, 2022
Win-or-go home. Playoff soccer. The Metea Valley Mustangs and the West Aurora Blackhawks. This high stake game was played on Metea's...
Serving at state: Girls’ badminton place fifth in doubles and sixth as a team
May 18, 2022
The girls' badminton team has ended their 2022 season after an exciting performance at state. Sophomore Sri Lakshmi Battula...
The name of the student mentioned has been changed for this article since they are candidly discussing sexual abuse in depth. This article candidly discusses sexual assault. “I...
Theater students celebrate with an end of the year red carpet themed banquet
May 18, 2022
The end of the year is almost here, and students are wrapping up their in-school activities. Following the well-performed shows...
Best Buddies creates a fun and friendly environment for all members
May 10, 2022
Best Buddies is a nationwide organization built upon friendship. Metea’s Best Buddies pairs a student with an intellectual...
One in four pregnant women chooses to end their pregnancy in abortion worldwide. It is a hard decision, but she has to make that choice. However, would it be as hard if women...
The 2022 Met Gala: How to not follow a dress code
May 9, 2022
The 2022 Met Gala theme was “Gilded Glamor-White Tie,” meaning that all celebrities have to do is dress as if they were a...
Dunkin’s recent advertising strategies are effective but questionable
May 5, 2022
Coffee and donuts are not all Dunkin have to their name. Earlier this year, Dunkin released a small makeup collection with e.l.f...
To honor the concept of a multiverse, seven writers from four different schools decided to collaborate on this review. You can read from the Echo, the North Star, and the...
Stampede Staff Playlist: May Edition
May 13, 2022
Here are the staff’s top songs for the month of May. Whether you are looking for an upbeat and bubbly song to lighten your mood,...
‘Moon Knight’ properly spotlights a superhero dealing with mental illness
May 6, 2022
Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight” brings a different kind of superhero that Marvel has never done before. Moon Knight is not...
February 26, 2020
Como la ayuda financiera es un visto para estudiantes yendo para la universidad
January 13, 2020
La conversación de qué universidad es mejor para cada estudiante es algo que es determinado con muchos factores. Uno de esos...
According to my screen time, I am on my phone for five hours and 50 minutes. With those five hours and 50 minutes, I have seen videos of people reflecting on their social...
In this issue ... Euphoria. Columbine High School shooting. Mask mandate. March Madness. News on social media. Quizzes. And more!

The name of the student mentioned has been changed for this article since they are candidly discussing sexual abuse in depth. This article...
A sophomore was injured in a fight in the boys bathroom in the commons during fifth period yesterday. Nobody was seriously injured in the incident, and...

The tragedy of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas occurred on May 24, 2022, when 18-year-old Salvador Ramos opened fire killing 19 children...

One in four pregnant women chooses to end their pregnancy in abortion worldwide. It is a hard decision, but she has to make that choice. However, would it be as hard if women had...

With a memorable year nearing its end, some students are moving toward new adventures and some still...

Metea’s media and production class, the Mane, hosted their first lip sync battle last night. With $500...

Scientist Rebellion leaks IPCC Report to “show that scientists are willing to disobey and take personal...

Boys' Baseball (Grace Cronin) The boys' played in the DVC tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday. Their...

Win-or-go home. Playoff soccer. The Metea Valley Mustangs and the West Aurora Blackhawks. This high stake...

The girls' badminton team has ended their 2022 season after an exciting performance at state. Sophomore...
May 20, 2022
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April 7, 2022

The end of the year is almost here, and students are wrapping up their in-school activities. Following the well-performed shows of “CLUE: on stage,” Winter Scenes, and...

The 2022 Met Gala theme was “Gilded Glamor-White Tie,” meaning that all celebrities have to do is dress as if they were a part of the late 19th century. Period pieces...


To honor the concept of a multiverse, seven writers from four different schools decided to collaborate on this review. You can read from the Echo, the North Star, and the...

Senior Rachel Byrne is involved in many activities including Varsity Choir, Book Club, Speech, Mustang Comedy, Tri-M Honors Society, and Drama Club. Keep reading to learn more about her! What is your favorite memory from your school activities? My favorite memory would definitely be my experience...

According to my screen time, I am on my phone for five hours and 50 minutes. With those five hours and 50 minutes, I have seen videos of people reflecting on their social media cleanse and the benefits...

The class of 2022 attended prom last Friday at Bobak's Signature Events. This year's theme was Masquerade. Students were greeted by Metea Staff when walking down the red...