Leland Pan, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Adrian Talley delayed the start of hybrid learning, referencing the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. He announced the change in a message to families Monday afternoon. All students will continue remote learning until at least Nov. 13. Some students with special needs, however, will continue receiving services from their schools.
Jessica Velazquez and Leland Pan
October 20, 2020
School Principal Dr. Darell Echols sent out a message to families yesterday regarding two new positive COVID-19 cases in the school. The two individuals were instructed to...
October 15, 2020
IPSD held a virtual meeting discussing the district's plans to return back to school on Oct. 5. This plan involves students coming back to an in-person environment in patterns...
204 Schools initiate hybrid instruction plan for students
October 8, 2020
IPSD Board members discussed their plan on Monday to get high school students back into the building by Nov. 2. Illinois is currently in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan...
IHSA updates student athletes on new changes
September 24, 2020
IHSA had previously put upon restrictions for the 2020-2021 year that included modifying and shortening the seasons. They made a list for the different sports and what their...
Metea Valley proceeds to take safety precautions for students and staff in the building
September 18, 2020
This year has seen a significant amount of changes in the way the world works. One of these being an introduction to a new way of schooling. Athletes and clubs are also having...
Social life of teens affected by the pandemic
September 10, 2020
Throughout history pandemics have caused a plague of negative impacts and challenges. COVID-19 is in the media daily with its impacts on physical health, loss of life, and...
Seniors discuss the first couple days of E-Learning
September 8, 2020
Social distancing has slowed down life, redefining normal
April 21, 2020
The Coronavirus outbreak has changed the way the world operates, at least for the time being. Families are spending more time indoors, surrounded by each other. Gone are the...
Illinois schools to suspend in-person instruction for the 2019-2020 school year
April 17, 2020
Governor Pritzker announced on Friday that all Illinois schools would suspend in-person learning for the remainder for the 2019-2020 school year. Remote learning will be in...
Girls’ soccer finds a different kind of win during COVID-19
April 16, 2020
During times of uncertainty, the entire community is increasingly hesitant to step outside and many are losing the touch of the ‘normal routine.’ “Even as a coach,...
Coronavirus broke the country, and the Government is failing to fix it
April 14, 2020
When the news first started reporting on a new strain of coronavirus found in Wuhan, China, it seemed like the same old fearmongering that had been seen countless years before....
Mental health youtube channels are great resources during quarantine
April 9, 2020
If you are looking for something great to do during quarantine you have come to the right article. Isolation is amazing for self inquiry and deep introspection. Spending time...
Changes in learning and testing shift to a new normal
April 9, 2020
With the comfort of working in pajamas, students are gaining momentum in remote learning. Students have had to adapt to these new changes and make new routines to make sure...
The postponement 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics sparks uneasiness for spectators and athletes
April 7, 2020
COVID-19 has affected the world tremendously since the start of this horrific epidemic, but the extent that it has impacted the realm of sports is truly unimaginable. I remember...
Governor Pritzker extends stay at home order until April 30
March 28, 2020
At a press conference on Tuesday, Governor Pritzker announched that the stay at home order for Illinois residents will remain in place until April 30, keeping schools closed...
03.27.20 The Mane – Quarantine Edition
March 27, 2020
