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Francesca Tolentino

Francesca Tolentino

Francesca is a senior, and this is her second and final year on The Stampede. She works alongside the visuals team, creating the best graphics and photos ever seen. Outside of journalism, she enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with friends.

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With stricter school policies this year, students find them to be too excessive and unnecessary.

[Photo] How safe is too safe?

Joseph Pedersen, Perspectives Reporter
September 10, 2025

With stricter school policies this year, students find them to be too excessive and unnecessary.

Boys soccer scrimmage raises morale for upcoming season

Boys soccer scrimmage raises morale for upcoming season

Struan Somerville, Gino Colasanti, Francesca Tolentino, and Elizabeth Maher
July 24, 2025

Despite a tough loss in a pre-season scrimmage against the Geneva Vikings, the Metea Valley boys varsity soccer team remains optimistic about their upcoming season. The match, which was a crucial process...

Metea players watch the game from the bench.

Metea players watch the game from the bench.

Geneva player attempts to pass the ball to teammate.

Geneva player attempts to pass the ball to teammate.

Geneva player takes shot on the Metea goalie.

Geneva player takes shot on the Metea goalie.

The show "Yellowjackets" rises in popularity as it has been renewed for a fourth season.

[Photo] Yellowjackets, the propaganda I am falling for

Mia Murphy, Perspectives Reporter
May 28, 2025

The show "Yellowjackets" rises in popularity as it has been renewed for a fourth season.

James Charles faces a new controversy, ruining his reputation once more.

[Photo] Oh, here we go again

Saavi Krishnan, Perspectives Reporter
May 23, 2025

James Charles faces a new controversy, ruining his reputation once more.

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

[Photo] Clubs use differing methods for board selections

Amenah Allami and Emma Nicholls
May 16, 2025

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

College Board has shifted AP exams from testing on paper to fully digital.

[Photo] AP is going online

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
May 9, 2025

College Board has shifted AP exams from testing on paper to fully digital.

Celebrities stood out in fashion for this year's Met Gala theme of "Tailored for You."

[Photo] Met Gala tailored to perfection

Jordan Jones, Magazine Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2025

Celebrities stood out in fashion for this year's Met Gala theme of "Tailored for You."

Tanning can lead to permanently damaged skin and being at risk for health issues.

[Photo] Protect your skin

Rayma Miller, Perspectives Editor
May 6, 2025

Tanning can lead to permanently damaged skin and being at risk for health issues.

Upcoming indie-pop artist, Malcolm Todd, continues to stand out in the music industry with his new releases.

[Photo] Malcolm Todd is the next Harry Styles

Jordan Jones, Magazine Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2025

Upcoming indie-pop artist, Malcolm Todd, continues to stand out in the music industry with his new releases.

Each year, Lollapalooza's lineup allows people to listen to the popular and growing artists that they know and love.

[Photo] Lollapalooza and its Rock Roots

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
April 10, 2025

Each year, Lollapalooza's lineup allows people to listen to the popular and growing artists that they know and love.

The Department of Education's new portal for reporting DEI in public schools raises concerns for the future of education.

[Photo] District 204 stands ground as new DEI reporting portal unfolds

Emily Peña and Isabelle Leofanti
April 10, 2025

The Department of Education's new portal for reporting DEI in public schools raises concerns for the future of education.

Students typically lack motivation before school breaks, causing them to fall short on completing assignments.

[Photo] I don’t care anymore

Mia Murphy, Perspectives Reporter
March 27, 2025

Students typically lack motivation before school breaks, causing them to fall short on completing assignments.

Video game adaptations are becoming more successful with their rise in quality.

[Photo] How to make a good game adaptation

Mia Murphy, Perspectives Reporter
February 14, 2025

Video game adaptations are becoming more successful with their rise in quality.

Self-love is essential for maintaining a healthy well-being and relationships.

[Photo] Love yourself before you love someone else

Sweeti Patel, Perspectives Reporter
February 5, 2025

Self-love is essential for maintaining a healthy well-being and relationships.

Calendars are mainly used for daily life, but they are also used for different cultures and religions.

[Photo] How calendars shape our time and memories

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
February 3, 2025

Calendars are mainly used for daily life, but they are also used for different cultures and religions.

Most of Gen Z is concerned and anxious for what the future will look like regarding career paths.

[Photo] Passion doesn’t pay the bills

Esther Kabanda, Perspectives Reporter
January 31, 2025

Most of Gen Z is concerned and anxious for what the future will look like regarding career paths.

The well known franchise, The Muppets, has been losing popularity in media each year.

[Photo] This can’t be the end of the Muppets

Mia Murphy, Perspectives Reporter
January 24, 2025

The well known franchise, The Muppets, has been losing popularity in media each year.

Jayce and Viktor combine as one after destroying Hextech.

[Photo] The Animeaissance: An Arcane Review

Esther Kabanda and Mia Murphy
January 22, 2025

Jayce is traumatized after being trapped in the Arcane.

Conan Gray's song "Heather" provides a significant meaning towards the tradition of sweater giving.

[Photo] Did you really want that sweater?

Esther Kabanda and Saavi Krishnan
December 3, 2024

Conan Gray's song "Heather" provides a significant meaning towards the tradition of sweater giving.

Parents can report student absences with one of the five options on ParentVUE.

[Photo] IPSD 204 introduces new student attendance procedure

Amenah Allami, News Reporter
November 14, 2024

Parents can report student absences with one of the five options on ParentVUE.

Lt. Col. Anna Adams gives a speech about her life experiences.

Students gather to honor veterans

Luisa Bernardino, Francesca Tolentino, and Braiden Stone
November 13, 2024
On Nov. 11, students gathered honor Veterans during the Veterans day assembly. Keynote speaker, Lt. Col. Anna Adams gave a speech about her life in the U.S. Air Forces, which was followed by a performance of America the Beautiful.
Fast fashion has been poorly affecting clothing quality for years, resulting in consumers to be ripped off.

[Photo] The down(fall) of sweater weather

Mia Murphy and Esther Kabanda
November 6, 2024

Fast fashion has been poorly affecting clothing quality for years, resulting in consumers to be ripped off.

Juniors prepare for the upcoming digital PSAT/NMSQT on October 23.

[Photo] Juniors prepare for upcoming PSAT

Elliott Thacker, Spotlight Reporter
October 21, 2024

Juniors prepare for the upcoming digital PSAT/NMSQT on October 23.

According to Niche, Metea Valley is ranked 14th best public school in Illinois along with the Indian Praire School District 204 being ranked 10th best district in Illinois and 29th best district in the United States.

[Photo] Metea and IPSD 204 ranked top in the state

Elliott Thacker and William Donofrio
October 18, 2024

According to Niche, Metea Valley is ranked 14th best public school in Illinois along with the Indian Praire School District 204 being ranked 10th best district in Illinois and 29th best district in the...

Image from Live MTV.

[Photo] Fall Playlist

October 3, 2024

Image from Live MTV.

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

[Photo] ALICE training prepares students for the unexpected

Emma Nicholls and Bella Sieben
September 30, 2024

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

Taylor Swift endorses presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

[Photo] Celebrities have heavy influence on politics

Saavi Krishnan, Perspectives Reporter
September 18, 2024

Taylor Swift endorses presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

The Moon festival is a celebration of family and the harvest.

[Photo] The Moon Festival is a symbol of unity and peace

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
September 17, 2024

The Moon festival is a celebration of family and the harvest.

Principal Daniel DeBruycker talks with office secretary, Cathy Ellison, about Metea Valley’s future plans.

Metea Valley introduces exciting changes within the building

Jordan Jones, Janya Gopi, Saavi Krishnan, Francesca Tolentino, and Sofiia Chapovenko
July 25, 2024

As summer break comes to an end, the teachers and staff of Metea Valley have been coming back into the building in preparation for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. With these preparations, there have...

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