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METEA MEDIA

Whether to build responsibility or simply to earn some extra cash, students are looking to gain employment during the summer.

As school comes to an end, the search for summer jobs begins

Mansi Payal Narayanan, Copy Editor
April 14, 2024

Summer vacation is getting closer and many seniors and juniors are looking to spend their upcoming summer with a part-time job. However, some students are lost when it comes to starting the job-hunting...

Belize travelers pose with the Belize flag before going ziplining.

Metea travelers enjoyed their EF trip to Belize, Central America

Ritika Khurana, Social Media Editor
April 12, 2024

The Metea L.I.F.E. Abroad program allowed students to experience mountains, coral reefs, orange farms, and ancient ruins.. A total of 10 people went on the trip to Belize, Central America, including...

Culture and trends endured sweeping changes since the start of Covid, but they are only a small piece of the shift in society the virus caused.

The pandemic is still impacting people’s lives even four years later

Ritika Khurana, Spotlight Reporter
April 2, 2024

COVID-19 was a pandemic that swept the entire world. People were stuck at home for months at a time and spent an entire year learning online. This has impacted many people’s perceptions of time that...

With prom approaching, students are faced with the anticipation of activities such as dress or outfit shopping.

The upcoming prom sparks both stress and excitement in seniors

Mansi Payal Narayanan, Copy Editor
April 1, 2024

The prom, which is held on April 26th, is right around the corner, and seniors' preparations are underway. Although, there’s a lot to get done before the event, such as Promposals, dress shopping, after-party...

JN.1, the now-dominant variant that accounts for nearly 86% of all circulating SARS-CoV-2 strains.

Student safety measures against JN.1

Dhiya Ashlyn D.S., Spotlight Reporter
March 21, 2024

The COVID variant JN.1 is a dominant strain. However, the strain’s symptoms are easily detectable and treatments are straightforward.  Viruses are infectious microscopic organisms that invade and...

Field trips have the potential to interfere with important events such as quizzes, tests, or reviews in class. Its up to the student to communicate as well as balance classwork with their field trips.

Keeping up with schoolwork is important, even during field trips

Ritika Khurana, Spotlight Reporter
March 14, 2024

Field trips are a part of academics that many students look forward to. Because, let’s be honest, being able to skip class for a fun trip for a special event makes nearly every teen happy. However,...

Teen Advisory Board members listen to the librarian sponsor walk through the agenda, pitching ideas throughout the meeting

Aurora Public Library’s Teenage Advisory Board Grows in Popularity

Mansi Payal Narayanan, Copy Editor
March 6, 2024

A common problem among high school students is gathering enough volunteering hours. Especially in junior year, students scramble to get their community service hours done for upcoming college applications....

Scholastic Bowl continues to persevere

Scholastic Bowl continues to persevere

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Multimedia Editor
February 28, 2024

Scholastic Bowl, or Trivia Team, continues to work hard despite challenges in being a lesser known club among Metea's extracurriculars. Background music: We Could Be Anything by Baby Queen

Senior burnout negatively impacts productivity and attendance

Senior burnout negatively impacts productivity and attendance

Lindsey Hall, Spotlight Editor
February 23, 2024

Seniors experience a lack of motivation as they start committing to their post-secondary plans. Senior burnout, also known as “senioritis”, refers to a decline in both academics and attendance. “My...

New Psychology Club unites student interests

New Psychology Club unites student interests

Four Metea students started a Psychology Club which meets every other Thursday in the large forum room. The newly established Psychology Club had their first meeting on Feb. 8. The founders worked...

Throughout Metea Valley, Valentines Day celebrates love, both romantic and platonic.

Students across Metea get into the Valentine’s Day spirit

Mansi Payal Narayanan, Copy Editor
February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day — a day of love, friendship, and admiration ー is widely celebrated throughout the world and is now being recognized within the school. Metea Valley students make an effort to showcase...

The NEHS book drive offers an opportunity for students to donate any unused books, giving them a new home.

National English Honor Society begins its book drive

Isabelle Leofanti and Bella Sieben
February 7, 2024

Metea Valley’s National English Honor Society kicks off its book drive today, February 7, through the 16. Throughout the Book Drive, students will have the opportunity to drop off new or gently used...

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