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With bated breath

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January 29, 2014

MVHS cheerleaders wait anxiously together during the Upstate Eight Conference cheerleading awards ceremony. Photo by Gianna Salerno

Nothing But Net

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January 20, 2014

Jack Szott shoots a basket for his winning team in the boys' intramural championship basketball game. Photo by Grant Bolle

As Seen On TV

As Seen On TV

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January 20, 2014

Metea and Waubonsie students joined other Chicagoland high schoolers in a Republican Gubernatorial candidate debate on WTTW's Chicago Tonight as part of the Mikva Challenge. Check out WVTV's Instagram...

Time to get down to business

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January 16, 2014

Mock job interviews give sophomores a feel for the future. Photo by: Taylor Mansmith

BPA: Out For Blood

BPA: Out For Blood

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January 15, 2014

Students take time out of their lunch period to go to BPA's annual blood drive with Heartland Blood Centers. Photo by Elizabeth Kluge

The Fight Against the Heroin Epidemic

The Fight Against the Heroin Epidemic

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January 14, 2014

Cody and Nick, two recovering heroin addicts, founder of the LTM foundation, and sister of Louie Miceli, a young boy who overdosed on heroin, came in to speak to sophomore health students on the dangers...

Interested in Media Communications?

Interested in Media Communications?

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January 8, 2014

Click through to watch a video for more information! [vimeo http://vimeo.com/81646626]

Madrigals bring their annual dinner and concert to a whole new level

Madrigals bring their annual dinner and concert to a whole new level

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December 18, 2013

While snow lightly fluttered down on the evening of Dec. 13, MVHS Madrigals invited family and friends to their second annual holiday feast – with a show. “A Madrigal dinner is like a dinner theater...

The Shifter's Trail puts a twist on the usual sci-fi plot

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December 17, 2013

Imagine the life of an everyday suburban teenager... Now flip it upside down and throw in some aliens and you can get an accurate representation of the novel The Shifter's Trail. Adam Alexander's book...

Beyoncé's new surprise album reigns over iTunes sales records

Beyoncé’s new surprise album reigns over iTunes sales records

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December 16, 2013

Music lovers everywhere got lucky this Friday the 13th with a surprise album from seventeen-time Grammy award winner Beyoncé. The “visual album” has fourteen tracks, each with its own corresponding...

Students take on this year's Mikva Challenge

Students take on this year's Mikva Challenge

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December 13, 2013

Seniors chattered excitedly as Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti took the microphone, "The safety net is fine- the safety net saved me, but Illinois has to be so much more than just a safety net." On...

Chess team clinches seed above Neuqua and Waubonsie Valley

Chess team clinches seed above Neuqua and Waubonsie Valley

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December 12, 2013

The chess team clinched a top spot above both Neuqua and Waubonsie Valley at Elgin High School on Dec. 7. With a big win over Neuqua Valley, the team clinched their top spot. “Our team has gone 6-0,...

The Stampede Survey

The Stampede Survey

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December 10, 2013

Click here to take The Stampede Survey and help give feedback on the school newspaper. [googleapps domain="docs" dir="forms/d/129PaAJtqPliqeXs42yHtezrmgSfMMTR2Wle5Y_J97o8/viewform" query="embedded=true"...

Health Department wins Blue Ribbon Award

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December 6, 2013

The Metea Valley Health department received its first Blue Ribbon Award from the IAHPERD/ISHA Joint Blue Ribbon Committee for Health Education. The status of a Blue Ribbon Award recipient lasts from 2013...

Teen community center opens in downtown Naperville

Teen community center opens in downtown Naperville

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December 3, 2013

On Nov. 21, the board of directors of NaperBridge came together for the grand opening of their new teen center. While this has been an on going plan throughout the NaperBridge community over the past three...

Editorial: Gay marriage passes in Illinois, but not in schools

Editorial: Gay marriage passes in Illinois, but not in schools

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November 26, 2013

On Nov. 20, Illinois legalized gay marriage. Although this marked a great day for gay rights activists, their race for equality has not ended here. Just because gay marriage is legal, does not mean a...

Editorial: Gay marriage passes in Illinois, but not in schools

Editorial: Gay marriage passes in Illinois, but not in schools

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November 26, 2013

On Nov. 20, Illinois legalized gay marriage. Although this marked a great day for gay rights activists, their race for equality has not ended here. Just because gay marriage is legal, does not mean...

First Semester Finals Schedule

First Semester Finals Schedule

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November 26, 2013

It's that time of year again! http://www.ipsd.org/Uploads/news_58780_1.pdf

D204 high schools show support for move to DuPage Valley Conference

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November 24, 2013

As the doors closed at the Nov. 18 weekly district 204 Board of Education meeting, the six men and women representing Waubonsie, Neuqua, and Metea laid the foundations for a massive shakeup in our district’s...

Bowlers spare an afternoon for try-outs

Bowlers spare an afternoon for try-outs

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November 21, 2013

Bowling try-outs kick off the new season on Monday. Photo by Taylor Mansmith

Metea Valley student newspaper ranked ‘All American’ by the National Scholastic Press Association

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November 20, 2013

Metea Valley High School’s student-run newspaper, The Stampede, was designated an All-American publication by the National Scholastic Press Association on Oct. 29. All-American is the highest ranking...

Pokémon X and Y lives up to its legacy

Pokémon X and Y lives up to its legacy

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November 20, 2013

New generations connect with the old in a nostalgic, yet, brand-new game in the new Pokémon X and Y video games released on Oct. 12 worldwide for the 3D DS. With the release of Pokémon X and Y came seventy...

A Most Rare Vision

A Most Rare Vision

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November 19, 2013

Metea's theater department presents Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Iza Mikus

Jake Bugg's new album Shangri La released

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November 19, 2013

At the age of 19, Jake Bugg has had his debut album at number one on the UK chart, successfully finished his first North American tour, and headlined the iTunes festival in England. The Nottingham,...

Girls' varsity basketball rebuilds after loss of seniors

Girls' varsity basketball rebuilds after loss of seniors

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November 18, 2013

The girls’ basketball team is on their way to starting a new season, meaning the team has to deal with the loss of players from last year. The team lost several players from last year’s team that...

What's cooking, good looking?

What's cooking, good looking?

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November 14, 2013

Vote for the Metea Art Honor Society's gingerbread man at http://downtownnaperville.com/gingerbread! Photo by Taylor Mansmith

Light Up the Night

Light Up the Night

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November 12, 2013

ISA celebrates Diwali at the Festival of Lights. Photo by Andrea Lin

Took the Burger Challenge

Took the Burger Challenge

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November 7, 2013

The results are in: the Pure 'Murican Burger won! Photo by Taylor Mansmith

Take the Burger Challenge!

Take the Burger Challenge!

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November 4, 2013

Come to Tom & Eddie's (Ogden & Naper Blvd.) on Nov. 6 from 5-9 PM to support the MVHS Marketing and International Food classes.

It's Metea, not Metea

It's Metea, not Metea

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November 1, 2013

(It's Levi-OH-sa, not Levio-SA.) This article was revised and corrected on Nov. 15 to appeal to a broader audience. Before Metea’s opening, school administrators voted on how “Metea” would officially...

Editorial: Compromise is the key to a successful environment

Editorial: Compromise is the key to a successful environment

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October 31, 2013

The recent government shutdown has everyone arguing over who is to blame, but there is a bigger underlying issue - our elected leaders’ inability to compromise. Democracy is a key value to our society,...

Schweer's work ethic captures team

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October 30, 2013

Assistant Coach Tom Schweer has brought a new level of expectation and intensity that is resulting in a payoff for the program. From the Illinois Swimming Association Hall of Fame, to the Metea Valley...

Pie in the Sky

Pie in the Sky

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October 30, 2013

It's unpacking time when Youth and Government's annual fundraiser pies arrive.  By Grant Bolle

Getting "Physics" -al

Getting "Physics" -al

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October 30, 2013

Physics cars race down the hall as students see their handiwork put to the test. Photo by Grant Bolle

Metea Choirs bring diversity through music

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October 28, 2013

On Oct. 17, the Metea Valley music department had its first concert of the year starting off on a high note. The auditorium traveled around the world that night as the Metea choirs sang the guidance to...

Photo by Gianna Salerno

Mustang Strong

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October 28, 2013

Check out photos from the last football game of the year!

So Many Books, So Little Time

So Many Books, So Little Time

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October 26, 2013

Students enjoy food and books during the first Metea Read-In. By Grant Bolle

#DM30

#DM30

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October 23, 2013

A sea of purple washes over Metea on the anniversary of Devin Meadows' death.  By Elizabeth Kluge

Robbie Gould gives back to community

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October 22, 2013

On September 17th, students from Metea Valley and other local schools took a trip to the North Illinois Food Bank, where they got the opportunity to hold a press conference with NFL Kicker and CEO of the...

Hail, Metea Valley!

Hail, Metea Valley!

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October 20, 2013

Principal Schmid leads the school through Metea's Fight Song at the Homecoming game. Photo by Tom Musch

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HC Pep Assembly Photo Gallery

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October 18, 2013

View photos from the 2013 Homecoming Pep Assembly, taken by Elizabeth Kluge and Iza Mikus.

The Art of Contemplation

The Art of Contemplation

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October 17, 2013

MVHS art teachers display their personal work with other District 204 art teachers at the Art Educators Show. Photo by Grant Bolle

The Bully Problem: A Call to Action

The Bully Problem: A Call to Action

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October 9, 2013

With big black boots and a burly stature, Phil Chalmers’s voice boomed through Metea’s gym: “This is not a normal assembly.” And although it was a Wednesday morning like any other, students sat...

Happy Birthday, Mr. Candidate

Happy Birthday, Mr. Candidate

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October 8, 2013

Seniors campaign for their candidates running for Chief Executive and Speaker of the House as part of their Government class project. Photo by Iza Mikus

Editorial: New technology policy continues tradition of cooperation

Editorial: New technology policy continues tradition of cooperation

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September 30, 2013

In recent years, students have been increasingly distracted by their phones in class, and the staff and administrators took notice and made a change for the better. This year, the administration decided...

All About That Young Adult Life

All About That Young Adult Life

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September 30, 2013

Terra McVoy and other young adult authors connect with students on real life issues displayed in  their novels. Photo by Grant Bolle

Beatlemania comes to Metea

Beatlemania comes to Metea

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September 27, 2013

On Sep. 21, Marching Mustangs filled the auditorium with the sound of the Beatles, showcasing their entertaining half-time show Beatlemania. “We began working on these songs for about two weeks before...

MVHS Named #20 Most Beautiful High School Campus in the World

MVHS Named #20 Most Beautiful High School Campus in the World

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September 26, 2013

Social media has been atwitter about Metea Valley High School being on the 30 Most Beautiful High School Campus in the World. While the campus been nominated for other architectural awards, like AIA Chicago’s...

Diet soft drinks raises health concerns among students

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September 23, 2013

While it’s true diet soda has less calories, those calories come at a cost. Most students know of the new cafeteria policy, with different food options, most notably, the inclusion of sodas sold during...

Neuqua's got nothing on them!

Neuqua's got nothing on them!

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September 18, 2013

Girls' Varsity Volleyball become the first team to beat Neuqua in a close match. Photo by Iza Mikus

Heart of Gould

Heart of Gould

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September 17, 2013

Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould asked students to kick hunger - and that they did. Altogether, Mustangs packed 1,350 pounds of food providing 1,180 meals for people in need. Photo by Iza Mikus

Ye Olde College Fair

Ye Olde College Fair

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September 17, 2013

Students attend CTP's college fair, discovering new schools and exciting opportunities. Photo by Taylor Mansmith

I Will...

I Will…

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September 13, 2013

Mustangs pledge to perform good deeds on 9/11 Day of Service.               Photo by Taylor Mansmith

Jordan Sonnenblick visits Metea

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September 13, 2013

Young adult author, Jordan Sonnenblick, spoke to our students in the library September 5 about his books, his writing process, and his own personal life experiences. “Being an author is the best way...

New Bell Schedules

New Bell Schedules

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September 12, 2013

Beginning on Monday (9/16), third period will be five minutes longer to accommodate for daily announcements.

Pass the Pump - "cans"!

Pass the Pump – "cans"!

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September 11, 2013

Staff and students work together to re-label  and pack over 20 tons of canned pumpkin in memory of 9/11 and the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Photo by Elizabeth Kluge Panorama by Iza Mikus

March of the Mustangs

March of the Mustangs

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September 9, 2013

It's game time for the marching band too as Mustangs play against Glenbard South for the first home game of the year. Photo by Grant Bolle

Woodstock, Boys, and Dangerous Time Travel

Woodstock, Boys, and Dangerous Time Travel

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September 6, 2013

Author Jordan Sonnenblick reads aloud an excerpt from his new book that he named after Jimi Hendrix's debut album, Are You Experienced? Read Metea Media's new article for more on Sonnenblick and his...

Opinion: Egypt's political turmoil could have been avoided

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September 6, 2013

Frankly, Egypt is a mess. Since 2011, the country has struggled with political turmoil. It began with a fight for democracy and ultimately a more westernized governmental system. Before 2011, Hosni Mubarak...

Metea sports kicks off with the Mustang Mania showcase

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September 4, 2013
August 23rd marked the true beginning of the sports season for Metea students. While many student athletes have been practicing for several weeks, this event showcased the many of the fall athletic events that will take place at Metea Valley. Even some sports coming later this year were presented, including both boys’ and girls’ sports. At Mustang Mania, soccer, basketball, tennis, badminton, lacrosse, water polo, track and field, golf, and football were featured at this event.

New athletic director steps in

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August 30, 2013

Rob Lathrop stepped in for Tom Schweer as the new director of athletics for Metea Valley this school year. Mr. Lathrop has been in the education field for over twenty years, and his vast array of experience...

New technology policy gives students more freedom

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August 29, 2013

A new technology policy has been implemented this year, detailing acceptable electronic usage throughout the school day. That is, texting, games, and headphones used in “non-instructional” areas will...

Mustangs savor the moment

Mustangs savor the moment

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August 27, 2013

Metea students enjoy their first lunch of the school year the first lunch period of the day. Photo by Elizabeth Kluge

Tanning beds banned for teenagers

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August 27, 2013

On Aug. 22 Governor Pat Quinn passed a law banning the use of tanning beds by persons under the age of 18. In effect January 1 of 2014, this new regulation has stirred much controversy among the teenage...

The One Direction craze hits the big screen

The One Direction craze hits the big screen

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August 27, 2013

Thousands of screaming hysterical girls can only mean two things – the world is ending, or One Direction is in town. Fortunately, the world is not coming to an end. Centered around the lives of five...

Meet Matt Grumbine

Meet Matt Grumbine

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August 26, 2013

This summer, junior Matt Grumbine (second from right), as well as students from other schools in the area, took a trip to Nicaragua in hopes to help the community. What did you do in Nicaragua? In...

Super stoked.

Super stoked.

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August 25, 2013

Mustang Mania starts off the year with a burst of love. Photo by Iza Mikus

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

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August 20, 2013

The Petersen sisters put up posters for the new school year.

Fresh new start.

Fresh new start.

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August 20, 2013

Empty of books, but full of high hopes.

Reserved – just for you.

Reserved – just for you.

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August 20, 2013

These seats can't wait to see what exciting events will happen in the auditorium this year.

Genres galore perform at Lollapalooza

Genres galore perform at Lollapalooza

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August 20, 2013

It’s a common scene - a stage set up in a park with some brightly costumed band preforming for a sea of look-a-likes, but it’s one you won’t see at Lollapalooza. Since its conception in 1991, Lollapalooza...

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