Sam Patil Archives - METEA MEDIA

In defense of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Lindsey Hall, Dhiya Ashlyn D.S., and Sam Patil
April 22, 2024

Taylor Swift released “The Tortured Poets Department: An Anthology” last Friday, a collection of 31 intimate songs that cemented Swift’s spot as a master storyteller. While the album has divided both fans and critics, it is an incredibly rewarding experience if listeners are patient enough to see it.

Your FOMO is why you’re missing out

Sam Patil, Perspectives Editor
February 12, 2024

The only time I have ever felt like I was missing out on something, was when I saw that all of my friends were in AP and honors classes and I was not in even one. When I looked up AP classes, almost every...

Where Presidential Candidates stand on major issues

Sam Patil, Perspectives Editor
January 18, 2024

[Photo] Medical Field Career Panel brings attention to important work in the community

Bella Sieben, Dhiya Ashlyn D.S., and Lily Senese
November 7, 2023

Career panels offers all students the ability to expand their view on future career opportunities.

Students express frustration over new first-period tardy policy

Sam Patil, Perspectives Editor
November 7, 2023

Observing a rise in the number of tardies, a new policy has been set in place to reduce the number of students who are late to class during the first period. Now, when a student is late to class, they...

Let the light in: coping with seasonal depression

Sam Patil
November 6, 2023

With the seasons changing, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[Photo] Metea Valley clubs and activities use a variety of strategies to promote their content

Ritika Khurana, Spotlight Reporter
October 24, 2023

Social media is an easy way for clubs to spread the word about their activities or promote their club to others.

Let’s Chat Episode 1

Mansi Payal Narayanan, Mansi Bajaj, Ritika Khurana, and Sam Patil
October 23, 2023

In this episode, Mansi Narayanan, Mansi Bajaj, Ritika Khurana, and Sam Patil discuss the stress that comes with high school, clubs, and other's expectations.

Stampede Staff Playlist: October Edition

Sam Patil and Sarah Holzman
October 16, 2023

Get ready to embrace the cozy vibes of fall with our October Staff Playlist. The Stampede’s carefully curated collection of songs will transport you to a world of crisp leaves, warm sweaters, and pumpkin-spiced...

[Photo] Stampede October Staff Playlist

October 16, 2023

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Muslim Student Association condemns Quran burning committed by WV Student

Tanay Pant, Emily Peña, Mansi Payal Narayanan, and Sam Patil
October 13, 2023

Metea’s Muslim Student Association (MSA) held a meeting last Friday to open a discussion after a video of a Waubonsie Valley student burning a copy of the Quran resurfaced on social media. The Waubonsie...

Bomb threats shutdown local libraries

Sam Patil
October 3, 2023

Libraries in Aurora, Evanston, Addison, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Hanover Park, and Chicago received unfounded bomb threats over the past month. According to the police, the libraries received threats from...

[Photo] The Homecoming assembly inspires spirit among students

The Stampede Photographers
October 2, 2023

The Metea Valley Orchesis performs.

[Photo] Chalk The Walk shines a light on a variety of clubs and activities

Stampede Photographers
October 2, 2023

The TED-Ed club's passion attracts a lot of public speaking enthusiasts.

The Marching Band prepares for performance with dedication and passion

Dhiya Ashlyn D.S. and Sam Patil
September 29, 2023

[Photo] Mustangs showcase their school spirit in the first Homecoming assembly

The Stampede Photographers
September 27, 2023

The MCs huddle up with Marty Mustang.

The Flat Earth belief: beyond shape and magnitude

Sam Patil, Perspectives Reporter
September 19, 2023

If you were able to look through the perspective of a person who thinks the Earth is flat, here is how you would see the world. The North Pole is right in the center, the continents splayed out over...