Some students’ names have been changed for this article, since they are candidly discussing drug use. “My first time using drugs was weed,” John, a junior who has his own experience on drug use...

The Speech Team’s postseason has finally come to a close, and Metea Valley has placed sixth overall at the state tournament held at the Peoria Civic Center. This year’s postseason has been record-breaking...

After winning the regionals competition at Neuqua Valley, Metea Valley’s speech team has continued to breeze through the competition after placing second at Wheaton-Warrenville South sectionals. Placing...

For the first time in Metea Valley’s speech history, the Mustangs won the regional tournament that took place at Neuqua. Placing five points above the host school, Metea started  the postseason with...

Joe Biden was inaugurated into the presidency during a turbulent era filled with resentment, radicalization, and worry surrounding COVID-19. After a year of service, it is time to look back at how the...

Two years since the death of Kobe Bryant. 33,643 points scored. Five championships collected. 18 all-star appearances amassed. The 2007-08 NBA MVP. The date is Jan. 25, 2020. Location: Kobe Bryant's hometown...

The first day of in-person training for Youth Mental Health First Aid classes began on Jan. 18, School Improvement Day. Introduced in 2017, this course has been brought back by District 204 after a year...

Winter Scenes is a place for students to direct, act, and do behind-the-scenes work. With both comedy and drama, these shows will be in the black box theater at Metea Valley from Jan. 27-29 at 7 p.m. While...

Betty White's death along with a new COVID-19 variant has been some of the many events throughout this past year. Students and teachers are impacted tremendously by this year and what it has brought us....

Finals are coming up in less than a week, and teachers and students alike are preparing intensely for the following week. Finals can carry a great deal of stress on students, as they often make up a major...

The staff of Metea Valley has put up several large Christmas trees in the halls and rooms of the school to celebrate the approaching winter season. Christmas trees are an icon and an integral part of the...

There have been many accounts utilizing Metea Valley’s name and logo that are active daily on Instagram. These accounts post a combination of anonymous messages from Metea students and other neighboring...