After 18 years since voters last approved funding for school improvements, the District 204 Bond referendum, “Safer, Stronger 204,” has successfully passed. This funding proposal will enhance safety...

Metea Valley’s Youth and Government Club hosted its first mock trial of the year on Oct. 24. Students who participated in this event simulated being in court and learnt what government looks like. The...

Fox Valley mall was put on lockdown from approximately 4:30 pm to 4:50 pm on Saturday, October 19 after a man with an imitation firearm had dropped his weapon accidentally, causing a sound, mistaken to...

Metea Valley introduced a new bathroom policy which was implemented on October 16. Bathrooms around the school will be locked if there aren’t bathroom monitors stationed outside as well as once school...

Local fire authorities responded to a fire alarm at Metea.

Citizens of Metea, a non-partisan civic organization at Metea Valley, hosted their annual Candidate Fair on October 7. The club invited local political candidates to talk about the value of being politically...

In a 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court, Colleges are no longer allowed to consider race when admitting students. The reversal of affirmative action was due to the policies being seen as unconstitutional....

Aurora’s Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Board is working towards creating stress-free, accessible trails that allow residents to bike safely. The board’s goal of prioritizing the overall...

Attendees wear various apparel to the DNC.

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...

Metea L.I.F.E Abroad allowed students to travel around Europe this past summer. This program gives students the chance to explore different social experiences in various locations.  France was the...

Metea students will be given the opportunity to join in on an Israel-Palestine forum that is not exclusively for current students, but for those who have recently graduated. The discussion is open to all...

The senior road trip for the class of 2024 will be taking place on May. 11. Metea’s PTSA sponsored the annual trip which will be filled with fun activities such as going to Six Flags, student lounge,...

Growing up as a sister to both an older and younger brother, I have had the opportunity to experience the various stages of their lives. I have witnessed firsthand my brothers' different phases in life,...

Como hermana de un hermano mayor y otro menor, he tenido la oportunidad de vivir las diferentes etapas de sus vidas. He sido testigo de las diferentes fases de la vida de mis hermanos, desde su complicada...

The Indian Prairie School District 204 hosted a resource fair aimed at immigrant families within the community on April 17. Multiple organizations were there providing essential information, tools, and...

Around 150 Neuqua Valley High School students walked out of school, held up signs, and recited slogans as they went down 95th St. on April 6 to show support and solidarity with Palestine.    NVHS...

El examen para el Sello de Alfabetización Bilingüe tendrá lugar el 3 de febrero para reconocer a los estudiantes que demuestran un dominio intermedio-alto, no sólo del inglés, sino también de otro...

Metea’s Muslim Student Association (MSA) held a meeting last Friday to open a discussion after a video of a Waubonsie Valley student burning a copy of the Quran resurfaced on social media.  The Waubonsie...

OLAS is the organization of the Latin American Students. Its mission is to unite Latino students and anyone willing to learn more about their culture. OLAS is a student-run club that provides an opportunity...

If you look around our community you will see a variety of flags beginning to rise, food being prepared, and communities uniting. It is all in preparation for Hispanic Heritage Month, where it gives the...