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Claire sports her fandom spirit with buttons and trinkets adorning her backpack.

Fandoms represent a new 21st century culture

Claire Baffes
December 4, 2019

The general enjoyment of a topic or subject is a sensation that most people can relate to. However, that public enjoyment moves on to something else once someone begins to define themselves by it. Which...

CTU Teachers strike as they clash with Mayor Lightfoot

The Chicago Teachers Union strike highlights an underlying message among educational equity

Marco Rivero and Leland Pan
November 15, 2019

On a seemingly normal October morning, a media onslaught would begin. Over the course of the month, endless headlines in blazing bold font would scream of money-hungry teachers and kids not getting the...

AirPod users share their opinions of AirPod Pros

AirPod users share their opinions of AirPod Pros

Paige Friedlander
November 7, 2019

Apple has recently released its AirPod Pros. The new set of wireless earbuds comes with a variety of new features. At a price of around $250, the AirPod Pros are sweat and water-resistant, have a battery...

Metea tiene la reputación de siendo la escuela más diversa, pero la representación de estudiantes Latino/Hispanos todavía está subrepresentada en las clases de AP.

Las clases de AP en Metea todavía tienen una brecha en representación y éxito con los estudiantes Latinos/Hispanos

Isabella Villalobos
October 30, 2019

Cuando entras a una clase en una escuela pública, no piensas que la diversidad va a ser un problema.  Hay carteles que muestran mensajes de inclusión, pero en las clases de AP todavía no hay suficientes...

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

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

Noelle Smagala
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 of adding a job into the...

Senior Elizabeth Livorsi asks club sponsor Rebecca Walker a question

Mustang Comedy prepares for a new year of comedy

Amber Corkey
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 to the group. Rebecca Walker,...

Instagram implements new policy over posts containing weight loss products

Instagram implements new policy over posts containing weight loss products

Paige Friedlander
October 3, 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. The popular social media...

Ameer Vanns EMMANUEL is a mixed album with a mixed reception

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

Harrison Linden and Noelle Pryor
October 3, 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 album called “EMMANUEL”....

Vlog: Musicians audition for All-State Band

Amber Corkey
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 of them.  She talked to Metea...

Sophomore Amy Hannapel gets ready to perform.

Metea tries to strengthen school spirit in various departments

Claire Baffes
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 assemblies, Mustang Fridays, and...

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