Dhiya is the Online Editor-In-Chief, and she is a junior at Metea. She enjoys music, art, cinema, being nosy, and bharatanatyam. She continues to spend an unnecessary amount of time daydreaming about and watching Tamil movies.
A member of the Metea Valley community has been diagnosed with pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough.
Whooping cough is a highly contagious airborne disease that spreads easily. Principal...
Students evacuated the school due to a fire emergency response in which the fire alarms were set off due to smoke detectors picking up smoke in the school kitchen.
“[We] identified that there was...
Individuals unrelated to politics were guaranteed an opportunity at the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
The DNC, held by the United States Democratic Party, was hosted in Chicago, from Aug. 19-22....
District 204 along with many schools nationwide have introduced various new policies for the 2024-2025 school year that have sparked conversations among students...
Attendees of the 2024 Democratic National Convention equipped different paraphernalia to showcase their various interests and associations. Attendees of the DNC varied from content creators to state...
The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held at United Center in Chicago. Supporters, politicians, creators, and reporters gathered for the historical event. Vice President Kamala Harris offically...
Uncommitted delegate members linked arms and sang “ceasefire now” on the last night of the Democratic National Convention. At the end of their march, they gathered in a circle and multiple speakers...
Administration and teacher mentors dedicate themselves to welcoming new teachers through the New Teacher Induction program (NTI).
NTI is a summer program tailored to new and incoming teachers. On August...
Senior class of 2024 pulled a prank on May 21, their final day at school. Seniors TP-ed the courtyard and were responsible for cleanup at the end of the day.
In this episode, Dhiya, Mansi B., and Ritika host a farewell party for Mansi N., which includes sweets, a game, and some (fake) tears. GOODBYE MANSI N. WE LOVE YOU!!
A majestic-haired machine of masculinity hacking down dozens of masked goons while his supporting cohorts, instead of aiding him in his slaughter, stand back to sing an anthem of savagery… is not something...
In this episode, Dhiya, the Mansi’s, and Ritika talk about both reachable and unattainable goals as well as what people should always keep in mind when making and achieving their goals.
The cast of Shrek prepares for their upcoming shows with dedication. Shrek is a story revolving around being true to oneself and accepting others as they are. Students at Metea will be performing Shrek...
Student participation in senior assassination led to Principal Daniel DeBruycker sending correspondence home to parents. Students may consider implementing additional regulations to make the game safer.
As...
Metea Valley hosted the annual Special Olympics regional swimming competition on March 21.
Special Olympics Illinois collaborated with District 204 to host the Region C regional...
The COVID variant JN.1 is a dominant strain. However, the strain’s symptoms are easily detectable and treatments are straightforward.
Viruses are infectious microscopic organisms that invade and...
Moral ambiguity is too often thrown around as a way to easily introduce nuance to any character. It may increase audience engagement if they are kept unaware of who is “good” and who is “evil,”...
Metea Valley’s badminton program seeks to form bonds between players and reach great heights.
Metea Valley’s badminton program has evolved immensely since its founding. School counselor and...
Four Metea students started a Psychology Club which meets every other Thursday in the large forum room. The newly established Psychology Club had their first meeting on Feb. 8. The founders worked...
In this episode, Dhiya, the Mansi’s, and Ritika talk about some of the sweetest things in life…love and chocolate. Happy Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day from us all!!
Metea Valley’s Theatre Department provides leadership opportunities to students through the Winter Scenes program.
Winter Scenes is a student-directed play showcased on Feb. 8-10 at...
In this episode, Dhiya, the Mansi’s, and Ritika talk about life, movies, TV shows, and more in what’s basically just them normally talking in an unplanned episode.
Metea Valley’s Winter Pep Assembly, taken place on January 19th, effectively reveals the true spirit behind both students and teachers as they all cheer and shout in excitement. Additionally, teachers...
Due to the current weather conditions in Aurora, the staff of Metea Valley have to work diligently in order to maintain the temperature and carbon monoxide levels inside the school building.
Despite...
In this episode, Dhiya, the Mansi’s, and Ritika talk about breaks from school, enjoying the holidays, and changes between childhood and being a teen. Enjoy our last episode before winter break and happy...
Metea Valley High School and First Student work collaboratively to ensure that students who take buses to and from school are safe.
Throughout the school year, there have been seven reported bus accidents,...
UrbanUplift is a local non-profit that aims to uplift businesses around Aurora and Naperville.
Four Metea Valley students – Yusra Mulla, Zoe Rountree, Madison Monroe, and Veda Kodithala – took the...
In this episode, Dhiya, the Mansis, and Ritika try to talk about their favorite Bollywood movies and songs…before getting sidetracked and chatting about Spotify Wrapped, streaming platforms, and music...
Metea Valley’s music students performed the Tamil song ‘Balleilakka’ on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 during the Collage concert.
A Tamil, a Southern Indian language, the song was performed in Collage. The...
The new cafeteria policy on providing utensils to students has met negative reception. Reportedly, many students who brought lunch from home and requested utensils at school have been turned down and were...
In this episode, Dhiya, Mansi B., Mansi N., and Ritika discuss Indian holidays, their favorite sweets, and their favorite kids’ TV shows. WARNING: They all get a little too excited at some point.
The Metea Valley Mustang Career Partnership Program is ecstatic to host their latest event, the Medical Field Career Panel. The program provides these different job opportunities to give the students a...
Principal Dan DeBruycker directed teachers to close and lock classroom doors at 7:25 starting Monday. Students will go to their class house to get a tardy pass if they arrive to their first period class...
*MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD*
The recently released Tamil film "Leo" was the revitalization of the Tamil actor Vijay ‘Thalapathy’ Chandrasekhar’s film career, and a trendsetter movie that will...
Transfer students in Metea Valley undergo various unique procedures in order to get acclimated to the school atmosphere.
Along with selecting classes, transfer students may be required to...
Metea Valley’s Indian Student Association (ISA) hosted Naperville city councilman Ian Holzhauer on Oct. 10, in order for the congressman to gather information for his State Department - sponsored trip...
The National English Honors Society hosted a kickoff meeting on Sep. 19, which brought in a larger turnout than in previous years. The group’s leaders chose the theme of Percy Jackson for the first meeting,...
