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For years, many have been unable to peruse their dreams because of their origins.

Affirmative action ban alters college admissions process

Emily Peña and Amenah Allami
October 3, 2024

In a 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court, Colleges are no longer allowed to consider race when admitting students. The reversal of affirmative action was due to the policies being seen as unconstitutional....

Students attend UNICEF Club's interest meeting last Monday after school.

Activity fair aims to help long-term engagement in clubs

Emma Nicholls, News Reporter
October 3, 2024

Metea Valley’s activity fair showcases around 60 of the 100 clubs. This advertisement gains new members and promotes their goals. While the fair aims to recruit new members, the effectiveness in the...

In ALICE training, students must practice what they would do in case there is an intruder in the building.

ALICE training prepares students for the unexpected

Emma Nicholls and Bella Sieben
September 30, 2024

The nationwide school safety ALICE practice is a lockdown protection method to prepare for an unexpected armed intruder or threat. Metea Valley administration has conducted many of these drills in the...

Attendees at DNC had a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The DNC provided opportunities for many attendees

Isabelle Leofanti and Dhiya Ashlyn D.S.
September 12, 2024

Individuals unrelated to politics were guaranteed an opportunity at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC, held by the United States Democratic Party, was hosted in Chicago, from Aug. 19-22....

At the end of the Uncommitted movement, participants gathered in a circle.

Uncommitted delegate members link arms for Palestine

Dhiya Ashlyn D.S. and Emily Peña
August 22, 2024

Uncommitted delegate members linked arms and sang “ceasefire now” on the last night of the Democratic National Convention. At the end of their march, they gathered in a circle and multiple speakers...

Metea L.I.F.E Abroad dives into Europe’s culture and history

Metea L.I.F.E Abroad allowed students to travel around Europe this past summer. This program gives students the chance to explore different social experiences in various locations.  France was the...

Metea students open up a new discussion

Metea students open up a new discussion

Emily Peña, Headlines reporter
May 23, 2024

Metea students will be given the opportunity to join in on an Israel-Palestine forum that is not exclusively for current students, but for those who have recently graduated. The discussion is open to all...

Illinois has switched from the SAT to the ACT as a graduation requirement. (Images from College Board and ACT)

Illinois students required to take the ACT starting next year

Isabelle Leofanti, Headlines Editor
May 22, 2024

High school juniors will be required to take the ACT instead of the SAT to graduate in Illinois starting next school year. This decision was finalized by the Illinois State Board of Education last Wednesday,...

Preschool graduation brings smiles to students faces

Preschool graduation brings smiles to students faces

Yesterday, during the third period, a Mini-Mustangs Preschool graduation sendoff took place. The graduating preschoolers walked around school wearing gowns and caps. And as they were walking, high...

A pipe burst at Neuqua Valley high school last winter, causing damage in the school. Indian Prairie is asking the community to approve a limiting tax rate increase to hire additional mental health professionals and address building needs.

District asks community to approve new funding proposal

Isabelle Leofanti, Headlines Editor
May 17, 2024

Indian Prairie School District 204 is looking to implement the “Safer, Stronger 204” limiting rate tax referendum to improve buildings within the district structurally, add more mental health resources,...

Freedom Golf sets up golfing activities for Peer Partners Adaptive

Peer Partners Adaptive hosts Freedom Golf for students

Bella Sieben, Headlines reporter
May 6, 2024

During periods two through six each Monday, Peer Partners Adaptive hosts Freedom Golf, an event that allows students to learn different golf skills and play games against each other. The main goal of Freedom...

Literary Magazine organizes on-demand poetry

Literary Magazine organizes on-demand poetry

Dhiya Ashlyn D.S., Spotlight Reporter
May 1, 2024

The Literary Magazine put together a poetry stand on Monday, and students received personalized poetry based on prompts that they came up with.

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