Two teenagers walked into Columbine High School and killed 13 people with assault rifles in 1999. Since the Columbine High School massacre, gun violence in schools has skyrocketed. There have been over...

Sophomore Abigail Hervey is involved in the school community through her passion for music and water sports. Keep reading to learn more about her experiences at Metea.   What activities or sports...

A few weeks ago, students welcomed German students into their homes and showed them around the school as a part of a foreign exchange program offered at Metea. While this opportunity was only available...

 "Cardigan" is the lead single to Taylor Swift’s eighth album “Folklore” which, throughout its songs, tells the story of love and heartbreak. “Cardigan” is one of my favorite songs because...

Although the journalism program only consists of 22 students, students enrolled in Newspaper Journalism have made a huge impact on our school through their dedication to reporting, clarifying and sharing...

Citizens of Metea just hosted their second local candidate fair in preparation for the election last Wednesday evening. The City Council Candidate Forum hosted running school board candidates, Aurora alderman,...

Sophomore Ellie Penich is a dancer on orchesis and a regular volunteer at Loaves and Fishes. Keep reading to learn more about her experiences at Metea.   How has Metea helped you grow as a person? Metea...

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the region of Turkey and Syria on Monday, Feb. 6, leaving devastating destruction. Although rescue operations are currently underway, over 36,000 people are confirmed...

Sophomore Tiffy Bouquet is a member of the Varsity Cheerleading squad who has a passion for soccer and socializing. Continue reading to learn more about her experiences at Metea.    What are...

With the start of the second semester comes the course selection process in which students will decide what classes to take next year. There are many things to consider while choosing classes. Students...

Mustang 30 will return for the first time since the pandemic on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Although the policy started in 2019, Mustang 30 was terminated during quarantine. Now that Metea has returned to a level...

For some, moving across the world and joining a new school can be challenging, especially with a language barrier. The library is actively working to diversify its book selection and encourage students...

Volunteers in the Metea community bring in therapy dogs on the first Thursday of every month. This past Thursday, students were able to spend time with the therapy dogs during their lunch period. As the...

Darrell Echols has been the principal of Metea Valley high school for the past eight years and plans to retire at the end of this school year. Although Echols’s legacy is irreplaceable, the search to...

The Aspiring Health Professionals Club is a hands-on club that inspires students to take initiative in exploring the medical field. The club works to prepare students who are interested in pursuing health...

The grow-your-own-teacher program is a district-wide initiative aimed to encourage students to become educators. The program has only been around for two years and is district-led. Currently, the program...

This past week, students from the Citizens of Metea Valley, a non-partisan political action club encouraged Waubonsie and Metea students to attend the candidate fair on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Metea. The...

Darrell Echols has been the principal at Metea Valley high school since 2014 and plans to retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Echols believes that the past eight years working at Metea have...

As the homecoming season comes to an end, Metea Valley students enjoyed their time dancing and socializing at this year’s dance. Homecoming has a well-known reputation for being a night to remember....

For some students, attending college has always been a priority because of the extensive education you receive and the many new experiences that follow. For others, going to college is a nonviable option...

This year’s activity fair took place on Thursday, Sept. 8, allowing students the opportunity to pursue their interests while contributing to the school community. Over 70 clubs participated in this event,...

Walking inside the local Target to find a section of school supplies can only mean one thing. School is approaching sooner than expected. For some students, it can be difficult to change their mindset...