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Nate Burleyson

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor

Nate Burleyson is the Sports Editor and the local blog boy of Meteamedia.org. He is commonly found writing, watching movies, or napping. You can follow him on twitter @NBurleyson for tweets about his awkward interactions, movie thoughts, and sports hot takes. He also helps run the Mane and is a member of the community crew at Naperville Community Television.

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The need for drug decriminalization in our country

The need for drug decriminalization in our country

Nate Burleyson
May 22, 2019

America has had a rich history of drug use on mainstream and hidden market level. And for a long time, there wasn’t a lot of regulation on drug use. There is a Sears catalog from the 1890s that sold...

Marketing Classes Sandwich Creations Compete at Firehouse Subs

Nate Burleyson
May 15, 2019

The varsity team won 4-3 over Glenbard in double overtime after an exhilarating finish.

Varsity Hockey prevails against Glenbard to win state championship

Nate Burleyson and Leland Pan
March 24, 2019

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...

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‘Us’ Review: Jordan Peele avoids sophomore slump with exhilarating force

Nate Burleyson
March 22, 2019

Spoiler Free! hen you first start to understand the premise of Us, you are immediately thrust into the mind of director Jordan Peele. Each turn in the story is premeditated. In a movie that’s more...

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[Photo] Weekly Sports Update 3/10 – 3/16

Sports Department
March 18, 2019

Apple's screen time statistics can be found in the settings. You get a weekly summary and can check hour by hour.

Adults and teens anxious about effects of smartphone reliance

Nate Burleyson
March 15, 2019

Every day we might perceive events as problems that might not really be an issue. Today, adults will see a group of preteens around a table engrossed in their phones, and jump to the conclusion that those...

A faceoff in the second period after a Justin Howard save. He had 23 saves on the night.

Varsity Hockey rolls through Leyden, heads to state championship

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
March 13, 2019

Once the game was pushed in the favor of the Warriors there was nothing Leyden could do. A goal six minutes into the game by Waubonsie junior Will Troy opened the scoring and the goal 18 seconds later...

[Video] Gallery: Special Olympics Swim Meet

Various Contributers
March 7, 2019

The Illinois Special Olympics Region A Swim Meet was held at Metea yesterday. The swim meet featured swimmers from all around the Chicagoland area, swimmers who placed first qualified for the Illinois...

Oscar Week: Why each best picture nominee can win

Oscar Week: Why each best picture nominee can win

Nate Burleyson and Lauren Coates
February 22, 2019

Black Panther - Lauren Coates A virtually seamless blend of big-budget action and deeply meaningful drama, Black Panther defied genre conventions by rooting itself in the rich history of African culture....

Oscar Week: The Academy is just as confused as we are

Oscar Week: The Academy is just as confused as we are

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
February 21, 2019

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, responsible for the Oscars, are having a crisis. One that comes with the organization's age of 91, confusion as to whether or not their awards show is in...

Oscar Week: Minding the Gap’s Documentary nomination is perfect recognition

Oscar Week: Minding the Gap’s Documentary nomination is perfect recognition

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
February 18, 2019

The best documentary category at the Oscars is packed with interesting and personal subjects. The kinds of people being documented, and the stories they tell, are compelling. One of those nominees, Bing...

Gallery: Wrestling DVC Championship meet

Gallery: Wrestling DVC Championship meet

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
January 28, 2019

VIDEO: Oscar Nominations Reaction

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
January 25, 2019

Senior Jack Flood off a face-off on Sunday night. He scored to make it 3-1 in the second period.

Varsity Hockey eviscerates Neuqua at turning point in season

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
January 22, 2019

“Win or lose, at least we don’t go 2 Neuqua Valley.” That’s what a sign read at All Season's ice rink Sunday night, as the Waubonsie/Metea Warriors hockey team evaporated Neuqua 5-2. The sign represents...

'If Beale Street Could Talk' finds it's strength in every character's story

‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ finds it’s strength in every character’s story

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
January 18, 2019

The beauty of If Beale Street Could Talk is in the unembellished study of each character. They are presented as is, with no ambiguity and are all stricken with the burden of what is out of their control,...

Senior Ethan Helwig going up for a lay-up early in the second quarter.

Boys’ basketball late surge falls short against #20 Waukegan

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
January 16, 2019

The varsity boys’ basketball team (9-9) took on #20 Waukegan(14-4) in a non-conference home match last night. After Waukegan went up 18-9 in the first, the Mustangs crawled back into the game and kept...

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Kicks the Butts of Previous Installments

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Kicks the Butts of Previous Installments

Kennedy Homan, Esther Whang, and Nate Burleyson
December 18, 2018

Warning! This review will be the Ultimate compilation of game-ruining spoilers. he Super Smash Bros. series has brought gamers together since the days of the Nintendo 64. As the franchise grew, so did...

Senior Ethan Helwig scored 24 points during Friday's contest. He holds the school record for points in a game with 38.

Boys’ Basketball dominates Naperville Central in home opener

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018

One of the best motivators in sports is redemption. The varsity boys’ basketball team had a chip on their shoulder going into Friday’s home opener versus Naperville Central (0-5). Just two days earlier...

Junior Ethan Wipff faces off in the first period against Neuqua on Thursday night.

Varsity Hockey trounces Neuqua, heads to finals of Carillon Cup

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
November 15, 2018

The first period isn’t the whole game. But Thursday night it told the whole story. A power-play goal by senior Will Naffziger opened the scoring with 6:14 to go in the first, a quick one right after,...

Senior Abbey Malbon shared a few excerpts from the law to school board members on Monday, Nov. 12.

[Photo] Students speak to D204 school board on lack of compliance with state law

Alexandra Guckel, Headlines Reporter
November 14, 2018

Senior Abbey Malbon shared a few excerpts from the law to school board members on Monday, Nov. 12.

Alice in Wonderland Promo from The Mane on Vimeo.

[Video] Video: Production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ takes place this weekend

The Mane
October 31, 2018

Metea Valley's fall play is a production of "Alice in Wonderland." The directors, cast, tech crew and more have been putting in hours of work each day since the school year started. Tickets for the show...

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[Photo] Weekly Sports Update 10/22-10/27

Sports Department
October 29, 2018

Overtime goal lifts boys' soccer to regional final

Overtime goal lifts boys’ soccer to regional final

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
October 16, 2018

Tuesday night the varsity soccer team took on Plainfield North at the IHSA regional semi-final hosted by PNHS. The Mustangs had their sights on winning a second regional in a row and the PNHS Tigers looked...

This photo was taken at the Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans game in November 2016.

NBA season preview: predictions, storylines, and more

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
October 16, 2018

It’s finally that time of year. When I can spend any evening I wish watching the greatest sports league in the world. Where I can struggle to stay up to watch west coast games, enjoying every minute...

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[Photo] 10.12.18 Mane

The Mane
October 12, 2018

A pair of second period goals lift varsity hockey over Glenbard

A pair of second period goals lift varsity hockey over Glenbard

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
October 9, 2018

Every sports game has a narrative. There is something deeper than wins and losses. There is a history that adds more to a match than a final score. For the varsity Warriors hockey club, Sunday’s game...

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[Photo] Weekly Sports Update 10/1-10/6

Sports Department
October 9, 2018

Previewing the Cubs wildcard game

Previewing the Cubs wildcard game

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
October 1, 2018

October is great for baseball. Every game becomes an under-the-lights game. It’s tense, every ball and strike provides relief or discouragement. Although for the Chicago Cubs, that feeling started a...

Varsity Hockey wins season opener in outlandish fashion

Varsity Hockey wins season opener in outlandish fashion

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
October 1, 2018

Hockey is officially back and the joint Waubonsie/Metea Warriors’ Hockey Club is gearing up for another run at a state championship. After losing in the United Center in the state finals last year, the...

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[Photo] Weekly Sports Update 9/24 – 9/29

Sports Department
October 1, 2018

Gallery: Girls' Tennis vs Waubonsie Valley

Gallery: Girls’ Tennis vs Waubonsie Valley

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
September 28, 2018

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[Photo] Girls’ Tennis vs Waubonsie

September 27, 2018

'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' starts host's posthumous season

‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’ starts host’s posthumous season

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
September 24, 2018

nthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown aired its first episode of season 12 last night. It will be one of the last few episodes with his narration. On June 8, Bourdain hung himself in a hotel in France, he was...

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[Photo] Cross Country teams show off skill for fundraiser

Madison McCalley, Sports Writer
September 21, 2018

Senior Evan Lang scored the game winner under the lights.

Late goals fuel boys’ soccer over rival Waubonsie

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018

The biggest factor that helps a team in a close game is experience. The varsity soccer team has plenty of it. The boys’ team played a home conference match against rival Waubonsie Valley last night....

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[Photo] Weekly Sports Update: 9/10-9/15

Sports Department
September 17, 2018

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[Photo] 09.14.18 Mane

The Mane
September 14, 2018

Eli Oakes hits the driving range during a Monday practice.

Golf team readying up for postseason play

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
September 12, 2018

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, there is a rush to schedule the boys’ golf postseason. The IHSA regional meet is on October 3. The team has multiple golfers with state-level scores,...

Senior Hannah Hutzler runs out for the starting lineup, she is one of eight seniors on the team.

Girls’ volleyball falls in down-to-the-wire home opener

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
September 10, 2018

n Monday the girls’ volleyball team played Plainfield East in their home opener. The Mustangs were going into the game on a three-game winning streak. A first set went the way of Plainfield East but...

NFL season preview: MVP, Super Bowl, and other predictions

NFL season preview: MVP, Super Bowl, and other predictions

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
September 5, 2018

213 days have passed since the last NFL season ended, I am 45 dollars deep into fantasy football leagues, and I’m ready to spend my Sunday’s watching a type of football from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m....

Defense shines in boys' soccer conference opener

Defense shines in boys’ soccer conference opener

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
September 4, 2018

When you lose three teams in a conference, every game means a bit more. The varsity soccer team began their Dupage Valley Conference run with a game Tuesday night at Naperville Central. The defense was...

Junior Alex Lafferty and Senior Thomas Klapp helped hype up the student section during the first home game of the year.

Gallery: Varsity Football vs Lake Park

Nate Burleyson, Leland Pan, and Madison McCalley
September 3, 2018

Senior Alyssa Pellegrini putting yesterday against Naperville North at Orchard Valley Golf Club in Aurora. The team lost 180-168.

Girls’ Golf values practice and improvement in the swing of new season

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
August 28, 2018

 It’s only August 29 and the end of the season feels like a chip and a putt away. With the conference tournament in less than a month, the Girls’ golf team is spending their afternoons working hard...

Metea Valley is one of 800 schools nationwide using Guardian Caps, soft shell caps to reduce head impact.

Varsity Football uses ‘one team, one fight’ as motivation for new season

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
August 24, 2018

ne team, one fight. It’s the mantra that head coach Ben Kleinhans has used to rally his team together. It’s the kind of mantra that keeps the spirits high for a team coming off a 1-8 season. The kind...

Boys' Soccer won 2-1 last night against Hinsdale Central.

Boys’ Soccer takes first win of the season

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
August 23, 2018

Last night Boys’ Soccer played their second game of the season in a non-conference home game vs Hinsdale Central. Metea won 2-1 after letting up the first goal of the game in the second half. The...

Dr. Echols talked to student journalists about Metea's 10th year last Monday.

Tenth year anniversary brings celebration, nostalgia, and hope for principals

Alyssa Ayala, Nate Burleyson, and Gabrielle Morin
August 20, 2018

hen he first walked into Metea Valley ten years ago as the principal of Hill Middle School, Darrell Echols was in awe. “I remember coming to the first football game, Mr. Schmid and Dean Rowe were...

Boys' Volleyball record season comes to a close

Boys’ Volleyball record season comes to a close

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter
May 28, 2018

he Boys’ Volleyball team took on Neuqua Valley in the Sectional Semi-Final last Friday. Neuqua won in three tight sets and advanced to the Sectional final. The game was a testament to the hard work...

Girls’ varsity soccer wins fifth straight regional championship

Girls’ varsity soccer wins fifth straight regional championship

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
May 21, 2018

The Girls’ Varsity Soccer team faced Plainfield South in the finals of their own regional. The Mustangs won 2-0 and will go on to face Neuqua Valley in the Sectional semi-final. This was their fifth...

Metea vs Lake Park 5-8 Highlights from Nathan Burleyson on Vimeo.

[Video] Boys’ volleyball celebrates senior night against Lake Park

Myra Bajwa, Sports Reporter
May 9, 2018

oys’ volleyball held their senior night against Lake Park on Thursday, losing in three sets. Seniors Tim Medina, Cayden Reigle, Jeremy Garcia, Matt Nealon, Joey Kisiel, Andrew Kohut, and Eddie Forsythe...

'My Dear Melancholy' reveals The Weeknd's biggest flaw

‘My Dear Melancholy’ reveals The Weeknd’s biggest flaw

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter and Web Manager
April 6, 2018

The Weeknd released a six-track EP on Friday, March 30. The artist hinted it through his Instagram not long before. It has been well received by old-school Weeknd fans (depending on how far the term ‘old-school’...

Revisiting Wes Anderson's eight feature films

Revisiting Wes Anderson’s eight feature films

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter and Web Manager
April 5, 2018

ith the director’s ninth feature film “Isle of Dogs” opening wide in theaters soon, I thought it would be customary to revisit Wes Anderson’s distinct and stylish filmography. His flashiness and...

Students start club that helps make a difference

Students start club that helps make a difference

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter
March 23, 2018

A selfless vision of how to better the world, Sophomore Myra Bajwa and Dean Rowe began a club to support girls on a local and global level. Their motivation? Other people. “I know a lot of people in...

'The Hurricane Heist' is a category 5 disaster

‘The Hurricane Heist’ is a category 5 disaster

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter
March 20, 2018

I’m not sure if this movie is so far away from what it was trying to be, or close to it. All the qualities that go into making a movie great lack in Rob Cohen's Hurricane Heist. Not only were there somehow...

Growing Population Calls for Change from The Mane on Vimeo.

Growing population calls for change

Nate Burleyson, Community Coordinating Producer
February 27, 2018

Proudly produced in the classes, Broadcast Journalism and Media Communications. IPSD Course Codes, TEE2007 and TEE1014

Coco: how Pixar creates a story

Coco: how Pixar creates a story

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter
December 19, 2017

ineteen films. 22 years. No one does animation better than Pixar. Their films speak to all ages and create a great movie-going experience for parents and children alike. There is a formula known as the...

'Lady Bird' is the coming of age movie we need

‘Lady Bird’ is the coming of age movie we need

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter
November 28, 2017

ften times coming of age films can be routine and repetitive, but what Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” does is fresh. The movie has the basics of a coming-of-age flick. It shows someone grows up in an...

Hidden Netflix gems: Sing Street

Hidden Netflix gems: Sing Street

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter
November 14, 2017

hen I watch a film on Netflix for the first time, it usually is not an accident. To find Sing Street, I literally googled “best movies on Netflix.” Something I do to save myself from watching...

NBA 2K18's MyCareer is a step up from previous years

NBA 2K18’s MyCareer is a step up from previous years

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter and Web Manager
September 21, 2017

Graphic by: Zainie Qureshi It’s a thursday night, around 8:53 PM. I'm standing outside along with 30 other people waiting at the doors of the Route 59 Gamestop. Sent outside by the staff, we all sit...

Hidden Netflix Gems: 'Ping Pong Playa'

Hidden Netflix Gems: ‘Ping Pong Playa’

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter and Web Manager
September 19, 2017

Graphic By: Kennedy Homan Ridiculous, obnoxious, and for sure a good time. 2007’s second biggest Table Tennis related movie. “Ping Pong Playa” is a low budget indie film I stumbled upon on Netflix....

The happy medium in the 'should college athletes get paid' debate

The happy medium in the ‘should college athletes get paid’ debate

Nate Burleyson, Perspectives Reporter
September 13, 2017

Graphic by: Trinity Powell For a long time, people have argued over one question: should NCAA Division 1 athletes get paid to play? This is a topic that springs up every now and then. I even remember...

Nate's take: The most important college football game of every week

Nate’s take: The most important college football game of every week

Nate Burleyson, Website Manager & Perspectives Reporter
August 31, 2017

Photo by Nate Burleyson. The College Football season starts on Saturday. Every year one can look at the preseason AP rankings and put their finger on the best looking match ups. Although, what is it...

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