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...

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,...

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 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”....

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...

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...

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

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 never-ending. A quality that...

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. With good advice to anchor...

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. Many are raised on this...