When freshman Emma Nicholls began her first year at Metea, she observed a need for book-related extracurriculars for students to participate in. In collaboration with the library staff, Nicholls is working...

Nine years after its initial release, “1989” is still considered one of Taylor Swift’s most iconic albums. Not only did it shift the trajectory of her music from country to pop, but it also propelled...

Snapchat released a free Chatbot feature last winter, which allows users to communicate with an AI through the app. However, after reported instances of glitching and unsettling responses, students are...

The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) of Metea held its first general member meeting of the year Thursday, Oct. 4. The club works to support and advocate for children in need through fundraisers,...

The guidance department announced a name change, transitioning from ‘guidance’ to the  ‘counseling services department.’ Individual guidance staff also received a new title, and are now known...

District 204 schools are participating in the annual Fine Arts Festival on Sat. May 20. The festival is free to the public and will include musical performances from each ensemble and contributions by...

Students enrolled in German classes hosted German exchange students from a bilingual college prep school. Participants were assigned one student to live with for two weeks and had the opportunity of...

When I was a sophomore, my friend introduced "Steamroller" to me by saying "it changed my life." This was the first Phoebe Bridgers song I listened to, and will always remain one of my favorites. "Steamroller"...

As the end of the school year approaches, many events and activities for seniors are nearing. The student government (StuGo) plans and contributes to these events year-round. Senior Sunrise took place...

Beabadoobee’s sophomore album, “Beatopia,” showcased a variety of new sounds and styles. However, Lovesong, a song that returns to her bedroom pop roots, stood out to me as an instant favorite....

Metea celebrated the annual World Language/ESL Week from Mon. March 20 to Fri. March 24. The world language and ESL departments planned various activities for students, such as a trivia competition, special...

Gracie Abrams' new album "Good Riddance" details heartbreak, being a young adult and the realization that you are inevitably going to make mistakes.

College Board has developed an AP African American studies course, which is now being piloted across select schools. The course provides students with an introduction to the experience of Black Americans....

Metea hosted the Young Hearts 4 Life cardiac screening on Feb. 7 in the main gym. The program offered a free and painless electrocardiogram (ECG), which flagged students who may be at risk for certain...

“Pancakes for Dinner” by Lizzy McApline is a realistic depiction of developing a crush. Throughout the song, McAlpine struggles to confess her true feelings, going off on tangents to avoid the truth....

Arguably one of Swift’s best love songs, ‘Daylight’ puts into words the pure bliss of meeting your soulmate. Throughout the song, Swift reflects on her past relationships, some she describes as “black...

The social studies department announced possible new courses for the 2024-25 school year. Students were asked to share their interest levels for each potential class, which will play a determining role...

Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr. Nicole Howard sent out an email to the Metea Valley community Friday afternoon, announcing the recommendation of Daniel DeBrucker to become Metea Valley’s...

With the approach of final exams, many students are reporting elevated stress levels and anxiety. Mental health days serve as an available tool to allow students time to recharge and focus on their emotional...

As the end of semester one approaches, a surge in the number of student absences has been reported. After returning from COVID-19-affected school years, some students are concerned about the recent trends. According...

Fewer Metea students have been getting in fights this year, according to Principal Darrell Echols. After a return to a more “normal” school semester, Echols connects the decrease in fights to the new...

The 2023 midterm elections determined congressional and local positions in the government.  Illinois voting took place in polling stations across the state on Nov. 8, or, before election day through mail-in...

The Student Voice Committee hosted a lunch-and-learn centered around student belonging, which invited students to discuss multiple Metea-related issues. The discussion was part of a wider initiative to...

In a 60-minute interview on Sep. 18, President Joe Biden made an unanticipated announcement on the status of COVID-19, declaring the pandemic over. Although the President acknowledged the continual presence...

Metea Valley’s “out of this world” homecoming dance is approaching fast. The student government announced the themes for spirit week at the beginning of September. the first of many school-wide festivities...

District 204 reported a sharp rise in positive COVID-19 cases throughout the week of 8/30-9/6. In the week alone, 285 cases were confirmed across all district schools, bringing the total to 449 positive...

District 204 announced an online ALICE training course tailored to parents and guardians to achieve an understanding of the ALICE principles. The course is led by Navigate 360, which trains schools and...

Known to only a fraction of students, Aug. serves as Woman in Translation Month for the literary world. The purpose of this celebratory month is to elevate the international stories of women as well as...

Walking inside the local Target to find a section of school supplies can only mean one thing. School is approaching sooner than expected. For some students, it can be difficult to change their mindset...