Olivia Gaziano Archives

GSA Club, a place where all are accepted

Jane Shiff and Olivia Gaziano
March 25, 2022

Gender Sexuality Alliances Club's next meeting is on 4/11 directly after school in room H201. GSA is a friendly environment where you will feel accepted immediately. If you have any questions regarding...

[Photo] A smoking toaster set off fire alarm during third period

Sarah Holzman, Headlines Reporter
March 22, 2022

Aurora fire department shows up after the fire alarm goes off during third period.

[Video] Vlog: Iowa State University College Visit

Olivia Gaziano, Social Media Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022

This is the time of year when seniors are starting to make their post-high school decisions. With the stress of all the options in front of you, visiting colleges can put you at ease. This is my second...

[Video] Metea Valley hosts first ever cultural fair

Olivia Gaziano, Social Media Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2022

Here's Metea Valley's first cultural fair to celebrate diversity and culture! Clubs like Asian American Club, Organization of Latin Students (OLAS), Black Student Alliance, Muslim Student Association,...

[Video] Chinese Honors Society hosts a successful candy gram event

Olivia Gaziano, Social Media Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022

See something, say something: administrators take no action

Olivia Gaziano, Social Media Editor
November 15, 2021

As I glanced over my right shoulder, I saw a blurry figure from a distance scurry towards me. I was sitting down on the cool gym floor as I quickly got up on my feet. My friend's voice trembled, as she...

Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks fall face off

Olivia Gaziano and Sanjana Kakanur
October 22, 2021

As the leaves turn colors and the weather starts to become chilly, people turn to their favorite fall-flavored drinks during the autumn season. Your fellow newspaper staff turned to long-time rivals Starbucks...

[Video] Students’ hopeful return for the 2021-2022 year

Tanmayi Sharat, Headlines Reporter
September 3, 2021

Many students, while happy, were skeptical of their return to school for the following year when the school bell rang on March 13. As the 2021-2022 school year has started as of Aug. 19, new and old students...

The first Friday night lights of the season

Olivia Gaziano and Caleb Birch
August 30, 2021

Senior Sunrise for the class of 2022

Olivia Gaziano, Social Media Editor
August 20, 2021

The tradition of senior sunrise on the first Friday of the school year is now back. The faculty and staff gave the class of 2022 the opportunity to take photos with friends and partake in free breakfast...

Senior Prom 2021, a night to remember

Olivia Gaziano, Bella Myers, and Pravalika Balajivaishnavi
May 4, 2021

The class of 2021 seniors got to attend prom last Friday. The senior prom took place at Bobak's Signature Events where they were greeted by Metea staff and photographers as they walked along the red carpet....

[Photo] PTSA hosts new end of year Senior Celebration

Sydney Burleyson
April 19, 2021

Students gather to celebrate coming towards the end of the year.

[Photo] Discussing Women’s experience in a High School setting

Autumn Zayas, Caleb Birch, Christina Guckel, and Aiden Spenner
March 26, 2021

Discussing the joy that Valentines Day bring

Olivia Gaziano, Caleb Birch, Aiden Spenner, and Autumn Zayas
February 12, 2021

Olivia Gaziano 0:00 Hi everyone, and welcome to another podcast. My name is Olivia Gaziano, and I am a junior in the photography and media editor, and we are all here to talk about Valentine's Day. Autumn...

[Photo] Looking into the life of a lifeguard at Metea

Grace Davidson, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2021

Grace's love for being in the water is what fuels her love for lifeguarding.

[Photo] Students and staff continue to adjust to hybrid learning

Cache Merriweather
February 3, 2021

Teachers and students follow classroom procedures in order to keep each other safe.

[Photo] Struggles of maintaining a New Year’s resolution

Bela Sanchez, Perspectives Reporter
January 29, 2021

People who set New Year's Resolutions have a tendency of failing them because they set goals that are impossible to achieve in 365 days.

[Video] In-person students share initial thoughts on hybrid learning

Christina Guckel, Spotlight Reporter
January 27, 2021

As students return to the building this week, 204 set rules in place to ensure safety for those who will be attending school in person. For those attending school, there is a self-certification form in...

Students discuss returning to school

Olivia Gaziano, Caleb Birch, Aiden Spenner, Megan Drake, Autumn Zayas, and Pravalika Balajivaishnavi
January 15, 2021

Olivia Gaziano 0:00 It was just announced that we are for sure heading back to school. On January, 26, but students have the options to either go to the hybrid option or also stay remote. We are here...

Photography and media team visits winter lights around town

Olivia Gaziano, Pravalika Balajivaishnavi, Aiden Spenner, Autumn Zayas, Christina Guckel, and Megan Drake
December 18, 2020

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[Photo] 204 parents and students rally to re-open schools

Jessica Velazquez
December 14, 2020

Parents and students gather with signs for wanting kids to go back to school as soon as possible.

[Photo] The process of obtaining a 504 plan in high school

Cache Merriweather
November 30, 2020

Students with 504 plans have had different experiences when obtaining one.

Taking the time to reflect on what to be grateful for

Olivia Gaziano, Aiden Spenner, Autumn Zayas, Megan Drake, Christina Guckle, Pravalika Balajivaishnavi, and Caleb Birch
November 20, 2020

Olivia Gaziano : As we all know, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Now it may look different for us this year, but we just wanted to take a moment to reflect on what we're thankful for and how we...

[Photo] Fall Sports Recap

Tyler Perry, Grace Davidson, and Max Berglind
November 20, 2020

The fall sports exceeded expectations and proved that student athletes can play in a functioning season this year.

Clubs continue to adjust during remote learning

Olivia Gaziano, Autumn Zayas, Caleb Birch, Pravalika Balajivaishnavi, and Aiden Spenner
November 11, 2020

[Photo] Teachers continue to struggle with new challenges of remote learning

Michelle Serna and Cache Merriweather
November 10, 2020

Teachers continue to struggle with changes fue to remote learning.

[Photo] Diverse shows struggle to keep their spots on Netflix

Bela Sanchez, Perspectives Reporter
October 28, 2020

In many Netflix movies, there is unfortunately a lack of representation in the films.

[Photo] Counselors’ advice on filling out the FAFSA

Iman Hamid
October 14, 2020

FAFSA application has been open for two weeks. Seniors are encouraged to fill out the form as soon as possible.

[Photo] Students divided over prospect of the return of sports

October 12, 2020

District 204 is slowly bringing students back starting on Nov. 2 with the first half of the alphabet of juniors and seniors

[Photo] Class of 2021 has a senior parade to kick off their senior year

Megan Drake
October 2, 2020

Seniors celebrate as they go through the parade.

[Photo] IHSA updates student athletes on new changes

Tyler Perry
September 24, 2020

IHSA is going back to their previous Phase 4 guidelines for the upcoming seasons.

[Photo] The LMC gives students the ability to check out books through curbside pickup

Megan Drake
September 15, 2020

LMC director Amy Madzinski gives students the opportunity to check out library books during remote learning.

‘To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love you’ Review: Another sequel that does not live up to the hype

Olivia Gaziano and Madison McCalley
February 19, 2020

Spoiler free Review

Olivia Gaziano, Photographer
February 19, 2020

The long-awaited sequel release “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” has many fans talking. The previous movie left with Peter Kavinsky and Laura Jean Covey on the lacrosse field sharing a special...