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Luisa Bernardino

Luisa Bernardino

Luisa is a Junior in her second year in the Journalism Staff. Now as the Graphic Design and Photography Editor, she can be found throughout many school events reporting. When she isn’t feeling burnt out, she may be drawing, reading, or listening to music.

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The Junior section is shocked from the impressive performance that teachers and students gave in the volleyball match.

Students gather at the Homecoming Week Pep Assembly

Luisa Bernardino, Ryder Preston Brown, and Braiden Stone
October 8, 2024

Color guard and dance team perform during the first pep assembly for homecoming.

Two of the cast members sway together in the final moves of the ball dance.

[Photo] Theater students prepare for the fall play

Nama Koganti and Elliott Thacker
October 7, 2024

Two of the cast members sway together in the final moves of the ball dance.

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[Photo] Fed interest rate cut could mean lower student loan debt

Riaan Kaushik and Jayin Preetham Konduru
October 2, 2024

Teens are encouraged to be organ donors.

[Photo] New Illinois program encourages teens to become organ donors

Elliott Thacker, Spotlight Reporter
October 1, 2024

Teens are encouraged to be organ donors.

Chappell Roan, a new pop sensation turned heads with her hit “Good Luck Babe!” over the summer.

[Photo] Chappell Roan does not owe you anything

Mia Murphy and Esther Kabanda
September 26, 2024

Chappell Roan, a new pop sensation turned heads with her hit “Good Luck Babe!” over the summer.

The Great Gatsby is an essential novel read by students nationwide and now students will find a musical with this theme.

From a great party to tragedy: Great Gatsby the Musical

Luisa Bernardino, Photos and Graphics editor
September 24, 2024

“In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since,” are the words that begin one of the most famous American books of all time....

Relationships may always seem sweet, but gen-z standards have made into a worry.

[Photo] No, your situationship wasn’t real

Esther Kabanda and Sweeti Patel
September 19, 2024

Relationships may always seem sweet, but gen-z standards have made into a worry.

The events of 9/11 have happened two decades ago and yet still affect Americans deeply.

[Photo] 9/11 has an enduring impact even today

Samruddhi Patil, Managing Editor
September 11, 2024

The events of 9/11 have happened two decades ago and yet still affect Americans deeply.

Members of Metea Theater rehearse for the children's show Beauty is the Beast.

[Photo] Students feel stressed due to rushed theater schedule

Mia Murphy and Saavi Krishnan
September 6, 2024

Members of Metea Theater rehearse for the children's show Beauty is the Beast.

Perspectives about Labor Day have shifted over the years.

[Photo] Labor Day focuses mostly on family celebrations now

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
September 3, 2024

Perspectives about Labor Day have shifted over the years.

Perspectives about Labor Day have shifted over the years

Perspectives about Labor Day have shifted over the years

Metea Valley football players prepare for another scrimmage.

Mustang Mania unites the Metea community

Luisa Bernardino, Graphics and Photography Editor
August 25, 2024

Bustling with all the pent-up excitement from the summer, Mustang Mania was filled with wonderful events such as football matches, a performance from the marching band, and the Varsity dance team....

Student athlete from Metea shields the football from a West Aurora athlete.

Summertime is crucial for preparing student athletes

Talula Hayes, Rayma Miller, Jordan Hill, and Luisa Bernardino
July 25, 2024

Student athletes are always looking to challenge themselves no matter the season. Athletes must work to balance their time between scheduling drills and their social life. Training as a student-athlete...

All graduates cheer in unison as they throw their caps.

The Class of ’24 graduate with beauty and grace

Luisa Bernardino and Ryder Preston Brown
May 30, 2024

   

Seniors ecstatically cheer as activities happen during the assembly.

The Junior and Senior Assembly showcased many talents while recognizing accomplishments

Ell Macias, Luisa Bernardino, Ritika Khurana, Ryder Preston Brown, and Azaa Battsogt
May 22, 2024

  The Junior and Senior Assembly on Friday, May 17, included a large number of performances, including a song by Muses and Apollo, a tumbling performance from the Jesse White Tumblers, dances...

Israel-Palestine forum graphic

[Photo] Metea students open up a new discussion

Emily Peña, Headlines reporter
May 23, 2024

Oppression, no matter how far away, is doomed to affect all those who have a relationship to the place and people involved in the conflict.

[Photo] Conflict between Israel and Hamas increases attention with students

Isabelle Leofanti, News Editor
February 14, 2024

Oppression, no matter how far away, is doomed to affect all those who have a relationship to the place and people involved in the conflict.

AP psychology students dress up and display their excitement throughout the psychology fair.

AP Psychology fair brings joy to students

Luisa Bernardino and Ell Macias
May 17, 2024

On May 15, the AP Psychology classes hosted their yearly Psych Fair, where students could create a board and experiment of their choice relating to any psychology term they learned in the year. The...

underworld SAGA

The ‘Underworld Saga’ was a rollercoaster of emotions

Luisa Bernardino, Diversity Editor
May 14, 2024

AP testing can bring anxiety and stress to students due to the challenge of balancing schoolwork and studies.

[Photo] Developing healthy study strategies can lower stress over AP exams

Lindsey Hall, Spotlight Editor
May 10, 2024

AP testing can bring anxiety and stress to students due to the challenge of balancing schoolwork and studies.

To make the Prom a special and memorable night, seniors go to extraordinary lengths to prepare.

[Photo] Students work hard so that they can enjoy Prom

Ritika Khurana, Spotlight Reporter
April 25, 2024

To make the Prom a special and memorable night, seniors go to extraordinary lengths to prepare.

Alex Vierling and Cael Morrow, who understudy Shrek and Fiona, escape the princess' tower.

[Photo] Theater students prepare for the upcoming Shrek musical

Dhiya Ashlyn D.S., Spotlight Reporter
April 25, 2024

Various members of the ensemble act as many fairy-tale characters entering Shrek's home.

Naperville central student athlete gracefully pole-vaults without touching the bar.

Boys’ track and field meet fosters healthy competition

Luisa Bernardino, Diversity Editor
April 15, 2024

Whether to build responsibility or simply to earn some extra cash, students are looking to gain employment during the summer.

[Photo] As school comes to an end, the search for summer jobs begins

Mansi Payal Narayanan, Copy Editor
April 14, 2024

Whether to build responsibility or simply to earn some extra cash, students are looking to gain employment during the summer.

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