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Two students walk down the runway of the Afrofuturism showcase, displaying high fashion and the creativity of other students.

Metea celebrates Black History Month with Afrofuturism showcase

Metea’s annual Black History Month showcase makes its return this week. The student-led event aims to celebrate Black culture by allowing students to explore and express their talents in various...

Many characters from the scene "Margot" work together to push the character Delta (Ava Taylor) out of the window, attempting to make her reveal her secret.

Metea’s annual Winter Scenes Showcase returns

The stage is set, the lights dim and anticipation fills the air as Metea students present their Winter Scenes showcase. Winter scenes is an opportunity for students to produce, direct, act, write, and perform their works in front of a crowd.
Girl waiting to get into the queue on Ticketmaster to buy concert tickets.

The great Ticketmaster war continues

Nama Koganti and Elliott Thacker
February 13, 2025

Buying concert tickets in recent years has become an extremely difficult task. Fans are struggling to see their favorite artists live due to an unreasonably competitive and expensive process. While...

Young Hearts For Life will take place on February 4th.

Young Hearts for Life to offer free ECGs

Nama Koganti and Elliott Thacker
February 3, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb. 4, gym classes will pause to allow students to take an Electrocardiogram (ECG) screening. Every year, thousands of young student-athletes unknowingly carry heart diseases that could...

Jan. 29 2025 marks the official start of this year's Chinese New Years. Families join together and celebrate the year of the snake.

Why Lunar New Year still matters

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
January 28, 2025

The year of the Wood Snake begins this Wednesday, Jan. 29. Lunar New Year is celebrated for two weeks, and many cultures consider it one of the biggest celebrations of the year.   Lunar New Year is...

Student opening the TikTok App after it has been banned.

We survived 12 hours without TikTok (barely)

Sweeti Patel and Elliott Thacker
January 23, 2025

A couple of days after the TikTok ban was temporarily implemented, students are expressing their opinions on the ban. “I was very upset,” Junior Shami Pandey said.  This weekend, students spent...

RAD teachers, Jenny Oas, Ashley Abruscato, Meghan Flannagan, pose next to the Auxilary gym

Why you should take RAD

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
January 22, 2025

As a high school student, you probably do not think about the possibility of being in violent situations often. However, preparing for self-defense and personal safety is crucial, and one of the best ways...

Students are excited about the new courses coming to Metea, including criminal law.

New classes will be introduced to students next year

Elliott Thacker and Nama Koganti
January 15, 2025

Starting the 2025-2026 school year, Metea will offer new elective courses to give students more opportunities to explore unique interests. During the current course selection process, students can now...

Metea Valley's Snowball Participants at the October, 2024 Retreat.

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 peers—they found themselves. For attendees of October’s...

Final showing for the Madrigal 14th Annual Yuletide feaste where the MadriGALs pulled out their weapons when men were suspected of plotting a coup.

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 the light dims, the king, queen, the court, jesters,...

Mustangs gather to participate in the big finale, A Christmas Festival.

The music program hosts their annual Collage concert

Elliott Thacker, Spotlight Reporter
December 10, 2024

Music students performed at the annual Collage Concert last Thursday and Friday. “Collage was such a remarkable experience for me,” freshman Claire Tracy said. The Collage Concert features...

Holidays express the world's culture.

Winter holidays around the globe

Struan Somerville, Graphic Designer
December 2, 2024

As winter rolls around, many different holidays are celebrated. People celebrate by holding parties, gifts, ceremonies, and/or giving food. In the end, these celebrations always bring people from everywhere...

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