As Summer Break approaches, it is customary for students to begin making plans with friends and family to fill the next three months. For many, one of the most exciting and beloved summer traditions is...

t’s no secret that superstar Justin Timberlake enjoys performing. Last Wednesday, I attended the second of two nights of his “Man of the Woods Tour” at United Center and the entire performance was...

For the second consecutive season, the Special Olympics unified basketball team competed in the annual Illinois High School Association Unified Basketball tournament in Peoria this past March 16 and 17....

As a passionate Chicago Blackhawks fan, one word comes to mind without much thought to describe the team’s 2017-18 season: mediocre. A 22-17-6 record may seem respectable with 37 games remaining....

This past Friday, veteran Irish alternative rock band U2 released its highly anticipated album “Songs of Experience”. The album was released as a companion album to 2014’s “Songs of Innocence”,...

ince 1938, Veterans Day has been a significant holiday for several Americans. Unlike Memorial Day, the day pays tribute to all veterans who have fought for America, living or dead. Originated as “Armistice...

When theatre director Nathan Bramstedt chose the timeless horror comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” as Metea’s first ever fall musical, he knew it would be a significant addition to the school’s collection...

Photo by: Brittany Coates October has arrived, which means that a new season of Chicago Blackhawks hockey is finally here. While all 82 games definitely matter, it can be a challenge for most fans to...

Photo Courtesy of Chicago Fire When senior Thomas Kuhn first came to Metea Valley High School as a freshman, he wasn’t sure what path he wanted to take to get involved.     As a lifelong...

Dr. Echols provided an enthusiastic welcome to a new school year during Metea Valley’s inaugural readiness days last week to prepare the entire student body for the 2017-18 school year. The days included...

Since March, Metea Valley’s Ultimate Frisbee teams have continued to sustain the dynamic success that the program has been accustomed to over the years. Although this season has had some strange effects...

Since January, one group of athletes has consistently been giving its strongest effort. Throughout endless practices and hard-work both on and off the track, both the varsity and junior varsity boys'...

Girls’ varsity soccer opened its season with a dominating 4-1 win over DuPage Valley Conference rival Wheaton North at Mustang Stadium on Saturday. The entire game was filled with action and intensity,...

Each March, sports fans make brackets, bet money, and create fantasy leagues with friends and family for one of America’s most popular and intriguing sports tournaments: March Madness. Although NCAA...

Since 2008, former NFL fullback J.R. Niklos has co-owned Acceleration Sports, a local business in Naperville. The facility is dedicated to helping local athletes achieve their full potential and setting...

This past Saturday, the boys wrestling team participated in the annual DuPage Valley Conference meet at Lake Park High School. While the team showed tireless effort throughout the day, notable...

TWednesday, the Special Olympics basketball program hosted its annual "Pack the Stands" game in the main gym on Wednesday. The game lived up to the excitement of previous years' games, with a 67-57 victory...

Although there's still three weeks to go this year, 2016 has been a year full of memorable sports moments. From broken championship droughts to new records, there have been plenty of highlights for fans...

Game 7. A championship on the line. Two teams, the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs, whom have had amazing playoff runs, had the two longest championship droughts in baseball. In a back and forth...

As the fall sports season quickly comes to an end, one group of athletes has experienced great success in the past few months. Having just came off a 3rd place finish at the DuPage Valley Conference Championships...

"Try not to suck." It's safe to say the 2016 Cubs have definitely lived up to manager Joe Maddon's expectations, as he is well known for motivating the club with the above slogan. It's also a fair...

It's no secret that the music department has often been regarded as one of the best in the business. Having won a Grammy for music education last year, it has proved that every ensemble and director takes...

This past Saturday, the varsity boys' soccer team traveled to downtown Chicago for what would be a morning full of helpfulness. The team paired up with Chicago's St. Patrick High School for a team-building...