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Emma Nicholls

Emma Nicholls

Emma is a Junior and this is her second year on staff and first year as Headlines Editor. When she doesn’t have her nose in a book, she is re-watching Gilmore Girls, acting in a theater show, or planning the next big event for one of her many clubs.

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Naperville honors the victims of 9/11 with memorial, where many meet in remembrance to the victims of the attack.

The stories of 9/11 will never be forgotten

9/11 was a very impactful day in this nation’s history. While it may not have happened on Illinois ground, Downtown Naperville commemorates that day with a Memorial of faces and multiple plaques dedicated...

The dance team performs together to the audience as the American football scrimmage happens behind them, awaiting for the half-time stop.

Mustang Mania showcases fall sports

Metea launched its fall sports season with Mustang Mania on Friday, August 22, an annual showcase where teams exhibited their offseason progress to a crowd of enthusiastic students from 4 to 8 p.m....

Teachers are no longer allowed to write passes for students to go to different classes during M30.

Student Tardiness prompts changes by administration

In response to an increase in tardiness and truancy among Metea students, the administration is adding new policies for the upcoming school year to lower the rates of absent or late students overall. This...

Terrorist attack in Kashmir results in families with young children being affected poorly.

The conflict over Kashmir

Emma Nicholls and Sakeenah Amatul
May 23, 2025

A terrorist attack in Kashmir led to a recent escalation between India and Pakistan, sparking aerial attacks between the two countries. The attack in Pahalgam, part of the Indian-administered side...

Senior Send-off celebrates senior’s final day

Emma Nicholls and Struan Somerville
May 21, 2025

The end of the school year brings a bittersweet feeling for seniors as they end their last day of classes and prepare for graduation. Celebrations like Senior Send-off recognize the hard work the seniors...

The College Board released a statement on the AP psychology test.

Breaking News: AP psychology test delayed nationwide

Emily Peña and Emma Nicholls
May 16, 2025

The AP Psychology exam, originally set to begin at noon, faced a 45-minute delay due to technical issues. Students were granted access to communicate with parents and after-school commitments, informing...

 Many clubs search for a new executive board before the beginning of next school year.

Clubs use differing methods for board selections

Amenah Allami and Emma Nicholls
May 16, 2025

Club executive boards are a vital part of what keeps the clubs organized and running smoothly. At the beginning of spring, the majority of Metea clubs open up board applications for the current members...

Metea is exchanging their paper passes for digital passes.

Metea bathroom passes going digital

Emma Nicholls, News Reporter
May 15, 2025

Metea Valley’s hall passes will be digital, replacing the traditional paper passes. These new passes will allow teachers to monitor students when they leave the classroom, whether it’s for the bathroom...

Let's Talk Podcast(s)

Let’s Talk Podcast(s)

Emma Nicholls and Ryder Preston Brown
November 22, 2024

If you liked these episodes, then be sure to check in every month for our new releases!! Thank you!

Even though it's only November, Chirstmas is approaching faster than ever.

Christmas is coming sooner than we think

Emma Nicholls, News Reporter
November 20, 2024

Christmas in July is a popular advertisement in the U.S. Many television channels show holiday movies throughout the month, and stores like Hallmark will temporarily put out holiday-themed merchandise....

Students plan for homecoming.

Students try to find the perfect dress for Homecoming

Emma Nicholls, News Reporter
October 10, 2024

Homecoming season at Metea is sparking a frenzy amongst almost all the students. Homecoming itself is on October 12, but the week of homecoming brings assemblies and activities to rally the spirit of the...

Students attend UNICEF Club's interest meeting last Monday after school.

Activity fair aims to help long-term engagement in clubs

Emma Nicholls, News Reporter
October 3, 2024

Metea Valley’s activity fair showcases around 60 of the 100 clubs. This advertisement gains new members and promotes their goals. While the fair aims to recruit new members, the effectiveness in the...

In ALICE training, students must practice what they would do in case there is an intruder in the building.

ALICE training prepares students for the unexpected

Emma Nicholls and Bella Sieben
September 30, 2024

The nationwide school safety ALICE practice is a lockdown protection method to prepare for an unexpected armed intruder or threat. Metea Valley administration has conducted many of these drills in the...

Students gather at the activity fair.

The activity fair gives clubs a chance to recruit new members

Emma Nicholls, Pahi Tiwari, and Amenah Allami
September 15, 2024

Metea Valley’s activity fair occurred on September 16th throughout all lunch periods. Clubs promote themselves and attract new members during the fair. All clubs are given a table where they place...

Students cope with new school policies and changes

Students cope with new school policies and changes

District 204 along with many schools nationwide have introduced various new policies for the 2024-2025 school year that have sparked conversations among students...

Only Books in the Building Episode 1

Emma Nicholls and Juliet Rosenberg
February 1, 2024

In this episode of Only Books in the Building, our hosts, Emma and Juliet, get together with some friends and discuss how they like the adaptations of books into movies. Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings...

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