Working high school teens find it difficult to balance academics and part-time jobs

October 23, 2019

Life for teens belonging to the up and coming generation can be astoundingly hectic as it is. Given the demands of school, sports, and other responsibilities, just the thought...

District 204 Schools introduce E-Learning programs

October 18, 2019

Vlog: Ninja Warrior Maggie Owen shares her skills

October 16, 2019

Mustang Comedy prepares for a new year of comedy

October 11, 2019

Mustang Comedy has recently rebranded away from Mustang Improv. This recent change happened due to new teachers and students from last year who brought new ideas and practices...

Instagram implements new policy over posts containing weight loss products

October 2, 2019

With growing concerns about how social media platforms affect teen’s mental health, Instagram is taking steps to change perceptions and promote positive feelings and attitudes....

Ameer Vann’s EMMANUEL is a mixed album with a mixed reception

October 2, 2019

Ameer Vann has returned to the media after a 2-year hiatus from the online world. His revival started with an online post, where he stands below an advertisement for a solo...

Vlog: Musicians audition for All-State Band

October 2, 2019

Every year, students from across Illinois audition for the All-State Band, known as Illinois Music Education Association, or ILMEA. Spotlight reporter Amber Corkey was one...

Metea tries to strengthen school spirit in various departments

October 2, 2019

Metea has been a school now for ten years. However, an issue that the school often ignores is a lack of collective school spirit. Yes, there is Marty the Mustang, the pep...

Metea reviews Homecoming

October 1, 2019

Homecoming season at Metea has officially passed. Here’s what some students thought about the dance, spirit week, and the pep assemblies. 

People Tree producer Claire Dee shares how to tell a great story

September 24, 2019

Storytelling is something that has been relevant in human culture before it could be written down. It is a process where it can be reciprocated or passed down; essentially...

Mental health coordinator shares her advice for staying healthy through hard times

September 18, 2019

Mental health is extremely important. What’s life without emotions, ups, downs, and especially, happiness? The ultimate goal to achieve happiness will always be a struggle....

Is a gap year right out of high school worth the risks?

September 16, 2019

For most seniors at Metea, the next step after graduation usually involves attending a university or college and continuing their studies through the first four years of school....

Musical memories: the music of your childhood

September 11, 2019

Research says that the music you listen to in middle school is the music you listen to for the rest of your life. This is called your listening biography. Most people stick...

Labor Day Parade Vlog: A look inside the Marching Mustangs

September 4, 2019