Students voiced their opinion using #MVVotes16 on Twitter during CNN's Democratic Debate Tuesday, here are some of the most memorable practices of students' freedom of speech.                                                        

[quote]By Prashant Shankar Online Writer Photo courtesy of Mike Morbeck[/quote] As a Bears fan, it’s painful to look back at what happened in the 2014 season. Fans were promised a playoff team with...

[quote]By Drew Danko Photo courtesy of Chicago Tribune (Sean King)[/quote] Four years, four sectionals, and four chances for senior Katelyn Kline to make it to the state championship at Red Tail Run...

Boys’ Golf The boys’ golf team finished their season with strong showings at regionals and sectionals. Seniors David Lipan, who was crowned individual regional champion, and Mark Prakash helped...

[quote]By Drew Danko Online Editor Photo courtesy of sheknows.com[/quote] What is feminism? Bidisha: It's the pursuit of equal rights. People believe that it's just for women's rights, but we're...

By Sushmitha Suresh Online Writer Graphic by Sushmitha Suresh Students all around the world are always looking for active ways to help make a global difference, but students at Metea Valley have already...

[quote]By Lucas Rhamy Sports Writer Photo courtesy of Associated Press[/quote] Lights out pitching Starting on the mound tonight for the Cubs is Jake Arrieta, and the Cy Young nominee was the first...

[quote]By Alex Bosworth News Writer Graphic by Drew Danko[/quote] Every fall, teenage girls make the pilgrimage to their local Starbucks in search of a Pumpkin Spice Latte. And every fall, so does...

Boys’ Golf Boys’ golf ended their regular season play on a high note. At senior night, the team won 161-164 over Lake Park. At conference, the boys finished 4th with a score of 324, led by senior...

By Kiera Donovan Online Writer Photo by Jack Heerhold Performances, crownings, contests, and Mustang spirit were a few of the many great things at Friday’s Homecoming pep assembly on the football...

[quote]By Drew Danko Photo courtesy of Adam Perkins[/quote] What is Young Life? It is a Christian-based organization and we meet every Monday and Wednesday, play games, and have fun. Then, we usually...

[quote]By Turner Smith Editor-In-Chief Photo by Drew Danko[/quote] There were two major wins at the Second Annual Metea Valley High School Powderpuff Game Wednesday: first and foremost, over $2200...

By Lanie Lobdell Features Writer Photo by Drew Danko Chalk the walk proved to be a newfound tradition for homecoming week Wednesday, as all the fall clubs and sports designed a space on the sidewalk...

[quote]By Kiera Donovan Photo by Alexis Rizzi [/quote] Boys’ soccer shut out Waubonsie Valley 3-0 at Mustang Stadium on Tuesday night. The team celebrated its third conference win, defeating its...

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Best Homecoming Proposal Contest! The winners are: Grady Raines and Hannah Gabaldon, Joey Coryell and Francesca Senese, and Lucas Welsh and Karsen Dang. They...

[quote]By Lucas Rhamy Sports Writer Photo courtesy of The Daily Herald[/quote] Oh, Naperville. The beautiful suburb of Chicago which graced the top spot on niche.com’s safest city ranking in America...

[quote]By Nikki Roberts Online Writer Photo courtesy of BuzzFeed[/quote] The archetype of a homecoming or prom court is well-known due to its tradition in schools across America, as well as its dominance...

Congratulations to these six finalists! Make sure to get your votes in by 1:00 p.m. Sept. 29. The winners will be announced on Sept. 30 during third period announcements. Tickets will be delivered Thursday...

[quote]By Drew Danko Online Editor Photos courtesy of MV Yearbook and Allison Ruden[/quote] Throw on your pink, tie up your flags, and fight for the bedazzled football trophy, it’s almost powderpuff...

This letter is a response to online writer Sushmitha Suresh's article "YouTube video sparks controversy over fat shaming" [quote]By Joel Nanni Guest Writer Graphic by Drew Danko[/quote] I'd like...

This letter is a response to online writer Sushmitha Suresh's article "YouTube video sparks controversy over fat shaming" [quote]By Mackenzie Winkler Guest Writer Graphic by Drew Danko[/quote] For...

[quote]By Drew Danko Photos courtesy of Medha Rajashankar[/quote] What is the app you created? It's called "SafeMe" and it's a safety app. You can preset up to five contacts and if you are in a...

Boys' Golf Once again, the boys’ golf team had a very busy week, as the team had 3 games in a 3 day stretch. In their first match against St. Francis, the team won their match 154-159 led by three...

By Nirmal Mulaikal Photo courtesy of MV Yearbook (Madison Mohns) Under the bright lights of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium at North Central College, the Mustangs shined in a 19-7 victory against Waubonsie...

By Drew Danko Online Editor Photo by Jack Heerhold Students in advanced health and anatomy and physiology travelled into the operating room of an aortic valve replacement, via Skype, Wednesday morning...

[quote]By Ashvini Kartik-Narayan Features Writer Photo courtesy of Pitchfork[/quote] Described by the Daily Californian as a having a blend of Rihanna-esque vocals and Swift style storytelling, the...

By Alex Bosworth News Writer Photo by Drew Danko Tuesday, students who will turn 18 before the 2016 general election had the opportunity to register to vote during lunch periods. This seems early...

[quote]By Prashant Shankar Online Writer Photo by Jack Heerhold[/quote] The world is always looking forward to the invention of hoverboards, holograms, and virtual reality, but there’s a new technology...

[quote]By Stephanie Sorich Profiles Editor Photo courtesy of The Mirror[/quote] It seemed like the weekend was going as any usual September weekend does: the weather was nice, the homework was ignored,...

[quote]By Sushmitha Suresh Online Writer Photo courtesy of Nicole Arbour[/quote] Youtuber Nicole Arbour has managed to offend millions around the world with her so-called “comedy”. On Aug. 6,...

Boys' Golf The boys’ golf team had a busy week. On Monday, the team fell short against Wheaton Warrenville South in a tight contest. With only one day off, JV bounced back and captured first place...

[quote]By Drew Danko Online Editor Photos courtesy of Matt Hammerly and tpcclothing.com[/quote] What is the name of your clothing company?  We are The Phi Concept, and we just started up, so we're...

By Alicia Diaz News Editor Photos courtesy of Erin Swanson and HR Imaging Special education teacher Christa Wunderlich remembers her by the nickname “Honey Child.”  Senior Tim Gibbas remembers...

[quote]By Nurah Lambert Entertainment Editor Photo courtesy of Reuters[/quote] Who doesn’t love good reality television every once in awhile? “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” “Big Brother,”...

By Hailey Hagemaster News Writer Photo by Jack Heerhold Metea added new stops for the activity buses that run after school to accommodate more students involved in extracurriculars. These new routes...

It’s almost that special day! With homecoming right around the corner, the pressure is on to create the best HC proposal! Take a video or picture of the proposal and post it to Instagram using the hashtag...

[quote]By Stephanie Sorich Profiles Editor Photo courtesy of thomasefranklin.com[/quote] Last Friday marked the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Though most students were either too young...

What exactly is it that you are involved in? I go to Brookdale Fire Station for the first four periods of the school day for a class run by the Technology Center of DuPage. The instructors are lieutenants...

Boys' Soccer Although the student section had a remarkable turnout, the Mustangs were defeated by rival Neuqua 2-1 at home on Tuesday in a sudden-death overtime round. Michael Lothridge scored first...

[quote]By Drew Danko Online Editor Photo courtesy of Grant Bolle[/quote] The intramural program is looking to build and attract new students with new sport offerings and incentives for this school...

Congratulations to Megan Archey and Shelby Adamchik for winning our Ed Sheeran concert ticket contest! Shelby and Megan are winning a pair of tickets to Ed Sheeran’s concert at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre...

By Alex Bosworth News Writer Photo by Alex Bosworth On Friday nights, after the football players are done playing, cheerleaders are done cheering, the marching band is done marching, and the fans...

[quote]By Sushmitha Suresh Online Writer Graphic by Sushmitha Suresh[/quote] Mr. Daugherty said it best at College Application Night, “It’s senior year. It probably went by faster than you thought.”...

[quote]By Ashley Walker Social Media Editor Photo courtesy of Google[/quote] Despite Oct. 3 being named "National Mean Girl's Day", for all three District 204 schools, this year marks a second national...

[quote]By Nikki Roberts Online Writer Graphic by Drew Danko[/quote] If you happen to take a Snapchat selfie around Metea Valley, there’s many options to add to your photo. You can zap the color...

[quote]By Prashant Shankar Online Writer Photo courtesy of Heavy.com[/quote] The 2014 NFL Season ended with a Super Bowl that kept Americans on the edge of their seat until the very end, where the...

[quote]By Drew Danko Online Editor Photo courtesy of Madison Mohns[/quote] When did you start making YouTube videos? I posted my first cover video in eighth grade, which was the first time I had...

[quote]By Drew Danko Online Editor[/quote] Boys' Golf The team took second out of 18 teams with a score of 58 in the Oswego Panther Scrambler Invite Tuesday at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course. Freshman...

[quote]By Drew Danko Online Editor Photo courtesy of MV Yearbook (Madison Mohns) Gallery by Drew Danko and Alexis Rizzi[/quote]   After a thrilling fourth quarter comeback, the BG Stampede...

[quote]By Kiera Donovan Online Writer Graphic by Drew Danko [/quote] Much like President’s Day, Memorial Day, or Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there are holidays that are remembered simply because...

Enter for a chance to win tickets to the Ed Sheeran concert on Wednesday, September 16, at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre ! Do you love Ed Sheeran? Do you want to take him into your loving arms?...

[quote]By Lucas Rhamy Sports Writer Photo courtesy of Deadline[/quote] The essence of competition and gambling between tens of millions of classmates, coworkers, and neighborhood dads has finally...

[quote]By Brianna Powell Editorial Editor Photo courtesy of Red Bull[/quote] When Abel Tesfaye dropped out of high school, left for the weekend, and never came back, the mystery also known as The...

Social media contest giveaway for singer Ed Sherran's concert is coming Thursday, September 3. Stay tuned for your chance to win! Concert is Wednesday, September 16, 2015 @ 7:00 pm at the Hollywood...

[quote]By Megan Arnold (Features Editor)                                                             Photo by Megan Arnold[/quote] The DuPage county NAACP hosted the fifth...

Boys' Soccer The team fell to Jacobs High School 2-0 in its season opener Aug. 24. Thursday, the team played defending state champion Hinsdale Central and were shut out again 2-0.  The Mustangs' next...

By Drew Danko                                                                                                                 Online Editor  ...

[quote]By Megan Arnold (Features Editor) Photo courtesy of fmdos.cl[/quote] High school’s many stereotypical aspects have been documented and exaggerated through many movies, tv shows, music, and...

[quote]By Nikki Roberts (Online Writer)                                                                    Photo by Nikki Roberts[/quote] As the 2014-15 school year...

By Drew Danko                                                                                                                        Online Editor ...

As the summer of 2015 comes to a close, it is important that we reflect on the time we spent with friends, family, and fictional characters. The movies of the summer were both equally amazing and inspiring,...

The Booster club hosted its annual Mustang Mania Friday night as fans, athletes, and staff members sported their black and gold gear and watched their favorite fall sports compete in a preview of the upcoming...

Before Metea, where did you begin your work in education? I started in the Chicago Public School System, then I went to West Chicago High School, where I taught English, P.E., and driver’s education....

Earlier this week, Newsweek ranked Metea Valley as No. 497 on its annual list of America’s top 500 high schools. After not being named to the list in 2014, the Metea community is proud to be recognized...

MVStuGo sponsors and students worked together to plan and host the first annual Senior Sunrise Thursday morning, an event where seniors could listen to music, enjoy breakfast, and socialize with their...

Welcome back! It’s been awhile, although it certainly doesn’t feel like it has been almost three months, does it? Summer has a weird way of making it seem a lot quicker than it really was - school...

The Class of 2019 gathered in the gym on Tuesday to chant the Mustang fight song for the first of many times throughout their high school careers. The day of freshman orientation was packed with information...

Thousands of party-goers came together last weekend in Grant Park to attend Chicago’s largest annual music festival, Lollapalooza. Through stifling heat, people hopped from stage to stage with their...

Student Jeffery Whittington and other volunteers banded together on July 25 to finish a bench by Lake Wegrzyn, in memory of science teacher Mike Wegrzyn, who passed away June 6, 2014. “He was a science...

New athletic director Daniel DeBruycker wants to promote positive leadership in student athletes by introducing a new club for the upcoming school year, the Student Athlete Leadership Team. SALT is...

It has been quite the summer for the LGBTQ+ community. Its issues have been emphasized more than ever, as their march towards acquiring civil liberties becomes a reality. One woman has a lot to say for...

The face of Metea’s athletic facilities could radically change for athletes and spectators, as District 204 looks to act on a policy allowing corporate sponsorships and advertisements in all three district...

On Friday, football participated in another 7 on 7 event where they faced off against district 203 and 204 rivals in 30 minute scrimmages at Naperville Central’s Memorial Stadium. The Mustangs ended...

Needless to say, it has been a tough couple of weeks for some of our friends south of the Mason-Dixon line. From the recent Supreme Court ruling to the extended absence of college football, things have...

As the last few weeks of school for seniors come to an end, students may feel a lack of motivation, “done with school”, restless in class, irritable, and just not interested in being in school. Some...

District 204 and building administrators decided to forgo Mustang Hour for the upcoming school year last Monday, citing uniformity issues between the district's three high schools. Although the data...

With just under two weeks remaining until the last day of finals, summer break is quickly approaching. The increasing anticipation is clearly shown throughout the halls of Metea Valley, as students long...

Seniors made a slippery mark May 11 by coating tarps in water and dish soap, then converting the senior locker banks into a slip-n-slide. Many people laughed and enjoyed the show, but it raises the question...

As the announcer counted down the final seconds of the 3A Girls’ Soccer Regional Final Friday night, students cheered and stormed the Waubonsie Soccer Field in celebration of girls' soccer's first win...

During the weeks before the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao match, as millions waited in anticipation of what was hyped up to be the biggest boxing match in history, the National Domestic Violence Hotline reported...

AP Psychology students transformed the library into a clinical laboratory at the annual psychology fair Wednesday. After learning about different psychological behaviors within the class, students were...

Juniors took, or rather endured, the final Language Arts assessment of the new, pilot online standardized test, the PARCC, on April 28. I put emphasis on "pilot," because many students chose not to...

Business professionals from the community shared their experiences and activities in the world of business with students during lunch periods last Friday in the large forum room. Presenters in the...

Last weekend, MV Theatre presented its production of “Pirates of Penzance,” sailing into new waters with its first-ever operetta. Directed by Jay Fontanetta and Nathan Bramstedt, the spring musical...

As the dust settled Saturday night, unbeaten Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. stood alone as the unanimous, conclusive winner of HBO and Showtime’s supposed “fight of the century” by defeating Filipino...

Connor Cast leads his crew in his final show at Metea Valley. Pirates of Penzance continues Friday and Saturday night at 7:00 pm.   Photo by Brittany Coates

The annual Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association conference, NISPA, was held Friday, April 24, at the College of DuPage. Student journalists from Northern Illinois, including Metea Valley’s...

After District 204 and other suburban districts dodged the negative fiscal implications of Senate Bill 16, the School Funding Reform Act of 2015, also known as Senate Bill 1, has been submitted and discussed...

Girls’ softball is hosting their cancer awareness game this Thursday, April 23, against Waubonsie Valley at 4:30. They are raising money for Smashing Walnuts, an organization that fights childhood brain...

April 3, 2015 - the seventh Fast & Furious film came out, Furious 7. Although the movies are very well known and highly anticipated due to their action and adventure filled drama, incredible stunts,...