Katrina Viloria, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2022
In a few weeks, over 700 seniors are graduating in Metea’s class of 2022. Some may enlist in the military. But most students will attend a four-year university, and many...
Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
May 2, 2022
Metea Mic’d is a poetry club that participates in slam poetry competitions, coaches each other’s poetry, and interacts with creative writers from all different corners...
Sofia Jubraj, Diversity Editor
April 22, 2022
Andrew Toniolo is the new choir teacher this year. He teaches Music Production, Bass Chorus, Treble Choir, Chamber Singers, and also serves as a director for Metea’s a cappella...
Citizens of Metea: Student voices project on important topics
April 21, 2022
Citizens of Metea is a club that allows students to get involved in their community. It is an outlet to voice opinions from each member. Specifically, this club encourages...
School versus sleep: Which is more important?
April 18, 2022
As the bell rings to begin first period at 7:25, bleary-eyed teenagers stumble over their feet into the classrooms. Many of them then lay their heads down and close their...
Deaf history is American history
April 14, 2022
“Deaf History Month to me recognizes all of the accomplishments of deaf individuals throughout history and It helps current deaf individuals, especially deaf students, recognize...
Performers in ‘A Chorus Line’ gear up for upcoming performances
April 12, 2022
Metea Valley will be hosting its first live spring musical from April 21 to April 23 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The musical will be ‘A Chorus Line,’ and over 80 actors,...
Mustangs share their spring break adventures
April 6, 2022
Walking to class on the first day back from spring break, students shared what they did with their week off. Whether it was a much-needed vacation or simply spending time...
March 26, 2022
“When I first saw that Russia was declaring war on Ukraine, it did not hit me right away,” Lisle High School junior Nick Yasinski said. “It is just a really atrocious thing that is happening right now. It is a lot to deal with.”
An end of the season celebration: Speech team celebrates their accomplishments
March 25, 2022
Last night, the Speech Team celebrated their 2021-2022 season together at the Stonebridge Country Club. During the ceremony, members received awards, took photos, and...
Wordle sparks a new obsession in all generations
March 2, 2022
Millions of players hop onto their web browser to play the viral word game Wordle every day. The game is free to access within a web browser where players attempt to guess...
Hooked to the high: Over half of teens have used illegal substances
February 23, 2022
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...
Metea Valley Speech team breaks yet another record at the state competition
February 23, 2022
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...
Metea Valley speech team maintains momentum through sectionals
February 18, 2022
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...
Metea Valley speech team dominates regionals competition
February 11, 2022
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...
President Biden’s first year has been one of ups and downs
February 3, 2022
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...
Kobe Bryant’s two-year death anniversary brings back nostalgic memories
February 2, 2022
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....
Ollie Shuminas, Spotlight Reporter
May 23, 2022
Senior Rachel Byrne is involved in many activities including Varsity Choir, Book Club, Speech, Mustang Comedy, Tri-M Honors Society, and Drama Club. Keep reading to learn...
Ollie Shuminas, Spotlight Reporter
May 11, 2022
Saish Pothina is a senior who is involved in chamber singers, off the record vocal jazz ensemble, Apollo, the speech team, ILMEA, Tri-M honors music society, and Metea’s...
Ollie Shuminas, Spotlight Reporter
May 3, 2022
Ananya Gondesi is a junior at Metea Valley who has been very involved in this year's theater department. She did this as both a stage manager for the fall play “Clue: On...
Humans of Metea: Roman Newhouse
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