December 16, 2019
2010 (Jada Jones): The largest and most devastating oil spill in United States history occurred on April 20th. The BP’s Deep water Horizon Oil Spill killed 11 people, injured 17, and was located...
December 16, 2019
Metea Speech students were anxious to see who would break into the final round at the Tournament of Roses hosted at Naperville Central High School on Dec. 14. The final scoring in the tournament placed...
December 16, 2019
The lights dim as a full stage of viewers are taken back in time to a place where people cry over boars, jesters fight over who is the best, and figgy pudding is an actually popular dessert item. This...
Two students arrested following bathroom stall threats
December 13, 2019
The Aurora Police Department arrested two Metea Valley students after they wrote shooting threats on bathroom walls. The students' names are not being released because they are juveniles. Three threats...
Seniors say goodbye to a beloved tradition
December 10, 2019
With the holidays around the corner, students from the Fine Arts department begin to prepare for their biggest concert of the year: Collage. This event takes place on two days with two shows a night. Families...
Students absent after threats made against Metea
December 6, 2019
Approximately 2,000 students were absent by midday Thursday due to two threats against the school, according to Principal Dr. Darrell Echols. The original shooting threat was written in school bathroom...
Chess team pawn off their plans for the season
November 22, 2019
Metea has numerous clubs, teams, and activities. One of the less popular but great strategic teams Metea has is the chess team. Metea’s own chess team competes in state competitions and has done great...
November 22, 2019
Government students gathered in the Large Forum Room to watch the Democratic debate on Wednesday, when a racial slur, written backward, appeared on a Kahoot screen in front of the approximately 140 students....
Bleeding trauma kits distributed to schools in Illinois
November 19, 2019
Illinois school districts are receiving materials for emergency situations that involve uncontrollable bleeding, to take part in the National Stop the Bleeding campaign. Once involved, each school receives...
Police report sheds new light on Buffalo Wild Wings incident
November 16, 2019
A Naperville Police investigation reveals a more complicated picture of what happened inside the Buffalo Wild Wings on 75th Street on Oct. 26. The Stampede obtained a copy of the police report created...
Gallery: Veterans Day assembly
November 12, 2019
Respect in the lunch room becomes a concern as students harass unsuspecting peers
November 12, 2019
Metea is school with something happening nearly every week, whether that be a sports event, guest speaker, or even a music or theater event. One of the ways to get the word out about new events is through...
‘Figments’ comically captivates Metea’s invested audience
November 8, 2019
As the lights dimmed in the auditorium and the stage lit up, Metea actors filled the theater with humor and passion as they expressed themselves through their roles and characters. Through Metea's...
SCAN MV discuss the many possibilities for the future
November 7, 2019
The Metea Valley ‘Save the Children Action Network’, also known as SCAN MV, held a meeting with special guest Bill Foster to discuss early childhood education on Wednesday. In hopes of improving the...
A wonderful winter dance is coming to Metea
November 7, 2019
This year Metea Valley is putting on a winter dance for its students. Following several requests, the faculty and student government members created a way for the dance to become a reality. “Some...
Cafeteria implements new lunch line system to curb theft
November 7, 2019
Students encountered a new system for purchasing chips and drinks when they entered the cafeteria on Tuesday. Instead of three lines for all purchases, chips and drinks now need to be bought at a separate...
DMMV takes its first step to pay it forward
November 6, 2019
The annual hunger drive has come to an end with an overall abundance of success. The total amount raised was $3,363 this year. Food pantries in the community like Loaves and Fishes will receive the money...
