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Adult expectations tend to shift away from the childhood expectations at the age of eighteen.

The expectations that come with adulthood

John Wafula Ojwang, Perspective Reporter
February 15, 2022

Once one turns 18, a lot of responsibilities are expected from them. Some parents will allow their kids to have their freedom at that age after they finish school. While others do not. But, young adults...

Valentine's Day is a holiday made for celebrating love with a significant other despite all the single people out in the world.

The reality of what happens on Valentine’s Day

Allison Davids, Headlines Reporter
February 14, 2022

Once January ends, dread starts to fill the air. This dread is due to the approach of Valentine's Day. The holiday has a great message of love, but the holiday is also a reminder that people are still...

Depop is an app where people can either sell or buy clothing. This can be harmful to the environment and low-income families.

Second hand shopping holds a moral dilemma for shoppers

Isabela Sanchez, Perspective Editor
February 11, 2022

Second hand shopping is starting to become more popular and the app, Depop, is for people to sell their old clothes or buy second hand, is thriving because of this. Shopping second hand clothing is a great...

District 204 should take advice from many different sources and come up with a better plan to keep students and staff safe during adverse weather conditions.

District 204 disregards the safety of their students during Wednesday’s snowstorm

Sydney Burleyson, Headlines Editor
February 4, 2022

I woke up to check Twitter on Wednesday, in hopes that 204 came to their senses and chose to cancel school due to the massive snowstorm that was hitting us.  Instead I woke up to a tweet which read,...

Corporate feminism hit its peak after Sophia Amoruso's book "#GIRLBOSS" became a New York Times Bestseller.

Corporation feminism is not actual feminism

Isabela Sanchez, Perspectives Editor
January 26, 2022

Corporate feminism, mainly known as “Girlboss feminism,” really came into the spotlight in 2014 due to Sophia Amoruso’s book “#Girlboss.” This tells the story of Amoruso becoming the founder...

Brandy Melville’s clothes are marketed as  one size fits all despite people being all different shapes and sizes.

Brandy Melville’s one size fits all standard is outdated

Allison Davids, Headlines Reporter
December 16, 2021

Fashion is a big part of how people express themselves. A popular clothing brand that students wear is Brandy Melville. The company is an international Italian clothing company directed to teen girls for...

A spirit week has been held this week to celebrate the holiday season. But some argue spirit weeks should include broader themes.

Spirit week themes are starting to become repetitive

Allison Davids, Headlines reporter
December 15, 2021

This week the school is hosting spirit week before the approach of finals. The Metea Valley student government organizes and plans activities for the school. One of those activities is planning the theme...

In 2019, Metea provided something known as Mustang 30. Mustang 30 gave students a 30 minute break to, catch up on late work, get extra help in classes, or a chance to just relax

The discontinued Mustang 30 provided various benefits to students

Isabela Sanchez, Perspectives Editor
November 19, 2021

Every Wednesday after second period, Metea allowed 30 minutes of free time to students back in 2019. With this time, students had a chance to catch up with work or relax with various resources available....

Through the years of me being at Metea, I have lost trust in the administrators. Important issues are  pushed underneath a rug for far too long.

See something, say something: administrators take no action

Olivia Gaziano, Social Media Editor
November 15, 2021

As I glanced over my right shoulder, I saw a blurry figure from a distance scurry towards me. I was sitting down on the cool gym floor as I quickly got up on my feet. My friend's voice trembled, as she...

Frances Haugen, ex-product manager of Facebook, comes forward to the public with the infamous 'Facebook Papers.' The social media giant became the spotlight of national news stations for months, as the papers revealed information concerning the privacy of Facebook users.

Whistleblower reveals the ‘Facebook Papers’ to protect America’s youth

Sanjana Kakanur, Copy Editor
November 12, 2021

Ex-Facebook product manager Frances Haugen came forward with the “Facebook Papers,” a series of internal Facebook documents and research, in May 2020. As the product manager of the company, Haugen...

A brilliantly-lighted set put up prior to a new performance.

‘CLUE: On Stage’ shatters expectations

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
November 4, 2021

*MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD* Metea Valley’s first post-pandemic play kicked off last week, and emotions and expectations were soaring high for everyone involved. After a year and a half of slogging through...

Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks fall face off

Olivia Gaziano and Sanjana Kakanur
October 22, 2021

As the leaves turn colors and the weather starts to become chilly, people turn to their favorite fall-flavored drinks during the autumn season. Your fellow newspaper staff turned to long-time rivals Starbucks...

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