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In recent years, people buy trinkets and low quality items that serve no purpose and typically end in waste.

Younger generations are the biggest buyers in overconsumption

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Editor
September 24, 2025

Overconsumption has become normalized and a growing habit among younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, driven largely by digital culture, influencer marketing, and algorithm-driven trends....

Political polarization has been more prevalent in recent years, rising in debate on how to end the divide between the two parties.

Political polarization has reached new extremes

Mansi Bajaj and Joseph Pedersen
September 23, 2025

Polarization has been an ongoing issue in the American political climate for a while. However, to many Americans, right-wing activist and founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) Charlie Kirk's murder on Sept....

Senior Lilly Thorson standing in front of Metea’s flag gallery.

Humans of Metea: Lilly Thorson

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Editor
September 22, 2025

Lilly Thorson is a senior at Metea Valley High School and is an aspiring educator who is excited about working on new projects and playing softball. What role(s) do you play at Metea? I am the co-president...

Senior Tommy King standing in front of Metea's flag gallery.

Humans of Metea: Tommy King

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Editor
September 15, 2025

Tommy King is a 17-year-old senior at Metea Valley High School who likes to sew, craft, and even has his own tailoring business. Some of his favorite hobbies include gardening, social studies, and making...

Asian American Club let's students have a chance to play a fun Asian themed jeopardy.

The activity fair offers students new opportunities

Saavi Krishnan, News Reporter
September 12, 2025

On Sept. 11, Metea Valley’s Activity Fair took place during all lunch periods. With the kickstart into the new year, many clubs use this fair to attract new members for the upcoming school year. Clubs...

The demanding nature of today's economic landscape is changing how parents raise their kids, resulting in a permanently changed family dynamic.

How modern families strive for connection in a digital age

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Editor
September 12, 2025

In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, the traditional image of the nuclear family: one parent working, the other nurturing at home, is fading fast. Replacing it is a more fluid, collaborative, and...

Naperville honors the victims of 9/11 with memorial, where many meet in remembrance to the victims of the attack.

The stories of 9/11 will never be forgotten

9/11 was a very impactful day in this nation’s history. While it may not have happened on Illinois ground, Downtown Naperville commemorates that day with a Memorial of faces and multiple plaques dedicated...

Teachers assistant Sunanda Das standing in front of Metea’s flag gallery.

Sunanda Das: A day in the life of a teacher assistant in Metea 

Srinithi Krishna Krishnadas, Spotlight Reporter
September 9, 2025

Sunanda Das is a teacher's assistant (TA) in the special education department who has been working in Metea for the past eight years. What role do you play in Metea?   I've been here in Metea as...

The consumption of kids collectibles is rapidly growing as teens and adults stay close to their childhoods

Gen Z are the new ‘Kidults’

Sakeenah Amatul and Mansi Bajaj
September 8, 2025
The kidult trend reflects our generation’s difficulty with identity and maturity in a world that no longer clearly defines what adulthood even is.
Students dive into the first week of school with teamwork icebreakers, piecing together puzzles and new friendships during activities designed to spark connection and collaboration.

Breaking the ice before hitting the books

Rameen Fatima, Spotlight Reporter
September 3, 2025

At Metea, the staff and students work together to make a safe and educational environment. This year,  instead of unloading assignments, one of the ways that Metea’s staff has been making students comfortable...

The graduates throw their caps, marking an end to the ceremony.

Class of ’25 graduates with determination and joy

As we wrap up another year, another class of seniors graduate. On Sunday, May 25, families, faculty, and students came together to celebrate the end of this year, hearing speeches from 5 speakers, listening...

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