Jan. 6, Washington D.C., the sight of the U.S. Capitol Insurrection. While the rioters who stormed the building that day were out trying to stop Congress from ratifying the 2020 presidential election,...

In honor of Student Press Freedom Day, The Stampede staff spent time reflecting on why journalism is important.

Low-risk winter sports include girls' badminton, boys' swim and dive, dance, cheerleading, girls' bowling, and girls' gymnastic. High risk winter sports include boys' and girls' basketball.

Ranked-choice voting is a different method of voting in which candidates are chosen in order of preference.

Low-risk winter sports include girls' badminton, boys' swim and dive, dance, cheerleading, girls' bowling, and girls' gymnastic. High risk winter sports include boys' and girls' basketball.

As the American people and the Biden administration opens a new chapter, the call for unity and progress continues.

Boys' baseball (pictured in spring 2019) is one of the spring sports that will be planning to begin in April.

The school board meeting was held Monday night on Zoom. The next regular meeting will be on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.

I never intended to be a sports reporter for the Stampede during my sophomore year. While filling out my course selection form, I was confident in taking four years of Orchestra with a world language....

IHSA has yet to receive guidance from Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Health regarding the new guidelines. This photo was taken in Jan. of 2019.

School Principal Dr. Darell Echols sent out a message to families yesterday regarding two new positive COVID-19 cases in the school. The two individuals were instructed to seek medical care, immediately...

This summer consisted of binge-watching Netflix, doing yoga, and playing dozens of video games. Those who recently got into playing games may find this compiled reviews of four games from Nintendo helpful. 

The murder of George Floyd on May 25 sparked global protests against racism and police violence, including protests in Naperville and Aurora. Weeks of ongoing protests stimulated conversations about racism...

Students who are interested in the virtual summer camp, they can fill out a Google Form in the article. The deadline to register is next Friday. The virtual parent/dancer meeting will be on June 1st at...

During times of uncertainty, the entire community is increasingly hesitant to step outside and many are losing the touch of the ‘normal routine.’ “Even as a coach, I am struggling with what the...

With the comfort of working in pajamas, students are gaining momentum in remote learning. Students have had to adapt to these new changes and make new routines to make sure their assignments are completed. “I...

The Big Ten was the first to cancel their games. Other conferences quickly followed.

The Illinois State Board of Education issued a written statement regarding this time: “An Act of God Day is a day that is used for a condition beyond the control of the district that poses a hazardous...

The Mustangs capped off the winter season at the end of February.

A new athletic season often comes with an evaluation with the new team, powerful ambitions, and an action plan. However, the bowling team looked for more than just a drive up to Rockford. The Mustangs...

  Caught in the adrenaline rush of early election mayhem, 45 high school students from District 204 who received financial support from the Mikva Challenge, IPEF, and League of Women Voters...

The sea of red-clad fans filled the Hard Rock Stadium last night for Superbowl LIV.

Forward Tony Campise during the Wheaton West game last Thursday

Center-man Trent Kenyon looks to gain control of the puck and pass to another teammate.

There are 1,420 minutes in a day. The National Science Foundation states that humans can have up to 60,000 thoughts each day. A decent fraction of those thoughts typically includes a couple of tests, along...

Not every sport has the Mustangs’ next-door neighbor on Eola Road merge into a co-op team. And it is not every day spectators can see a teams’ bond stronger than the smell of chalk padded on the grips. The...

The Mustangs kicked off the schools year with a strong fall sports season. There were nine total sports in the fall.

On a seemingly normal October morning, a media onslaught would begin. Over the course of the month, endless headlines in blazing bold font would scream of money-hungry teachers and kids not getting the...

The sound of a kill is music to every team's ears, and both Metea and Neuqua have strong outside hitters that racked up plenty of kills last night. Despite both of the teams' intensities, the Mustangs...

  Metea took on a fandom frenzy during the annual Author Fest last Friday and Saturday. Students were able to meet authors such as Elizabeth Eulberg, Annie Sullivan, Amber Smith, and five other...

Gender identity can be a difficult concept to comprehend in secondary education. And the people who have gone through the bridges, proceed to tell their personal story. With the help of the Sexuality and...

The new school year brings recent changes to the athletic department. Earlier this year, Metea announced Assistant Athletic Director and football coach Matthew Fehrmann as the new athletic director. Although...

On April 22nd, the boys played against Willowbrook High School. In the second set, outside hitter Ryan Owens blocks the ball.

The Valley Girls’ Lacrosse team wrapped up their regular season last week 12-5, and 4-2 in the DuPage Valley Conference. With second place in the conference, the heat does not end there. They took home...

Junior Rissa Bajusz up to bat during the first inning.

Last night’s game for the boys ended in a close two-set loss against Naperville Central. A battling season to find their momentum this year made them want to push through the boundaries. The first...

Three games into the Dupage Valley Conference 2-1, girls’ lacrosse is continuing to fight their way to the top. Last night against Naperville North was a continuing success. It was a win for a lacrosse...

There comes a time when a comeback is what makes sports an empowering concept. The game is a reminder of why athletes should never get discouraged. Varsity volleyball player Brandon Long is one of many...

The Mustangs were in a tough spot playing rival Waubonsie Valley last night, leading up to a heart-wrenching final score of 1-0. The contrast in gravity, however, between both teams’ powerful response...

As temperatures rise, the intensity increases for the boys' tennis team. The Mustangs played against St. Charles North High School yesterday afternoon. Winning sets from tonight included with the help...

There comes a time in every champions’ run when they hit a bump in the road. A bump that might knock them off course, and put them into a new position where they have to prove they are capable. That...

The boys’ varsity volleyball team played their home opener against Downers Grove North last night. They fell in 3 sets. Starters from last night’s game were juniors Christopher Edelman, Ryan Owens,...