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Tanay Pant

Tanay Pant

Tanay is the online Editor-In-Chief, and this is his third year on the News Journalism team. He loves writing, speaking, and creating new things in general. When he’s not telling stories or furiously doing his homework, you’ll find him listening to music way louder than he reasonably should.

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North Carolina rapper, J. Cole takes a moment to address the noise on the surprise EP “Might Delete Later.”

J. Cole responds to Kendrick Lamar on surprise album ‘Might Delete Later’

Jordan Jones and Tanay Pant
April 8, 2024
With excellent plotlines and boring tropes alike, Kung Fu Panda 4 strikes the balance to serve as an ultimately uninventive movie.

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ is an entertaining but unnecessary entry to the franchise

Tanay Pant, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2024
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 10

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 10

Tanay Pant and Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina
December 10, 2023
Mustangs celebrate Diwali by showcasing their traditional attire

Mustangs celebrate Diwali by showcasing their traditional attire

Ritika Khurana, Tanay Pant, Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, and Mansi Bajaj
November 15, 2023
Julián Jerónimo Sánchez Popayán passed away due to a brain aneurysm on Oct. 17, 2023. He was 14 years old.

Metea community commemorates the life of Julián Jeronimo Sanchez Popayan

Tanay Pant and Carlos Sanchez
October 25, 2023
Members of the Muslim Student Association board celebrate their club together.

Muslim Student Association condemns Quran burning committed by WV Student

Tanay Pant, Emily Peña, Mansi Payal Narayanan, and Sam Patil
October 13, 2023
The cancellation of SAT scores for students who took it at Naperville Central has been a confusing and frustrating experience for all involved.

SAT Cancellation at Naperville Central evokes irritation in students affected

Tanay Pant, Online Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2023
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 9

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 9

Tanay Pant, Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Ayaana Pradhan, and Christina Guckel
June 4, 2023
Voter turnout has been decreasing in recent years, most notably in local and state elections.

Democracy’s missing piece: Local and state elections suffer from voter apathy

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
May 30, 2023

How Elections Work

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
May 30, 2023

The Disparity between Presidential and Non-Presidential Elections

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
May 30, 2023
Voter apathy has many causes, ranging from time-constraints to a lack of interest in the democratic process in general.

Voter Apathy’s Impact on Elections

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
May 30, 2023

The Cause of Voter Apathy

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
May 30, 2023

The Solution to the Voter Apathy Epidemic

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
May 30, 2023
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 8

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 8

Tanay Pant, Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, and Ayaana Pradhan
May 26, 2023
Members of the boys tennis team practice as their season wraps up.

[Photo] Sophomore Mihir Arya talks about tennis’ amazing season

Isaac Ruiz, Sports Reporter
May 13, 2023
Pooja Nadiger enjoys badminton, robotics, and Youth and Government

Humans of Metea: ‘Pooja Nadiger’

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
May 11, 2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a celebration of a franchise millions of people love, and more people should acknowledge that

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is fan-service at its finest

Tanay Pant and Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina
April 22, 2023
'Hood2Hood' by Nas

‘Hood2Hood’ by Nas

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
April 19, 2023
'Ghetto Reporter' by Nas

‘Ghetto Reporter’ by Nas

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
April 19, 2023
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 7

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 7

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina and Tanay Pant
April 5, 2023
The Olympics new eSports division has opened up opportunities to everyone to be featured in the Games.

The Olympic Games Esports division receives poor reception from students

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
March 22, 2023
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 6

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 6

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Ayaana Pradhan, Tanay Pant, and Isaac Ruiz
March 13, 2023
Many students have not found the ISA to be a useful or necessary assessment.

Students feel apathetic to the recent Illinois Science Assessment

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
March 9, 2023
Despite the challenges from the BPA state competition, participants feel that the experience was overall positive.

BPA State was an event to remember for attending students

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
February 28, 2023
The SAT is a crucial part of the college admissions process, but some students believe that it has run its course as a factor in applications.

Students debate the effectiveness of the SAT

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
February 27, 2023
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 5

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 5

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Tanay Pant, and Ayaana Pradhan
February 21, 2023
Sophomore Muthamizh is a taekwondo black belt, chess enthusiast, and regular volunteer.

Humans of Metea: Muthamizh Arrasu Kamaraj

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
February 19, 2023
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 4

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 4

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Tanay Pant, and Ayaana Pradhan
February 13, 2023
Emotions run high as chess team prepares to go to Peoria for the state tournament

Chess team returns to the state tournament with enthusiasm

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
February 9, 2023
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 3

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 3

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Tanay Pant, and Ayaana Pradhan
February 3, 2023
Junior Vivek Panse enjoys taekwondo, music, and trivia competitions.

Humans of Metea: Vivek Panse

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
January 31, 2023
ChatGPT offers a wide array of different features, some of which can be used by students to cheat on homework and exams.

ChatGPT’s release sparks concern over academic dishonesty

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
January 25, 2023
Kaleidoscope offers a new non-linear method of watching its show

‘Kaleidoscope’: A brilliantly bland heist story

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
January 18, 2023
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 2

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 2

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Tanay Pant, Ayaana Pradhan, and Isaac Ruiz
December 21, 2022
Students must study long hours for their finals, which can lead to stress and burnout over time

Finals week prompts discussion on how to prepare and the necessity of finals as a whole

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
December 16, 2022
Black and Gold podcast: Episode 1

Black and Gold podcast: Episode 1

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Tanay Pant, Ayaana Pradhan, and Ollie Shuminas
December 12, 2022
Sophomore Liam Pummer enjoys drumming and video games.

Humans of Metea: Liam Pummer

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
December 8, 2022
Artemis I is part of the larger Artemis Program, a NASA endeavor with the main goal of returning to the surface of the moon, possibly to stay, in the coming decade.

The launch of Artemis I revitalizes discussion on the future of space exploration

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
December 5, 2022
Students and adults from all across the community come together to monitor and judge elections.

Student election judge recounts experience at the polls

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
November 10, 2022
Junior Srivatsa Vokkarane enjoys chess and cricket.

Humans of Metea: Srivatsa Vokkarane

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
November 6, 2022
Vishruth is involved with chess club, PLTW, and other Metea extra-curriculars.

Humans of Metea: Vishruth Gonur

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
November 3, 2022
Jack and the Magic Beans was the first children's play Metea Valley has performed.

Performers and directors feel positive about Jack and the Magic Beans

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
October 18, 2022

This Week’s Metea Minute

Tanay Pant and Kayla Clark
October 12, 2022
Geocaches can be found anywhere, sometimes right under your nose.

The Joy of Geocaching

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
October 6, 2022
Students gather at and around the DJ at the homecoming dance.

[Photo] Mosh pit and music are popular homecoming highlights

Chloe Stables, Spotlight Reporter
September 27, 2022
Gaby, a transfer student from France, walks the art hallway with international flags swaying above her.

Transfer Students have had positive experiences at Metea

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
September 22, 2022

This Week’s Metea Minute

Tanay Pant and Kayla Clark
September 19, 2022

This Weeks Metea Minute

Tanay Pant and Kayla Clark
September 12, 2022
A student reads a script provided by their theater instructor.

Students are feeling positive about this year’s theater program

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
August 31, 2022
A student walks to the restroom holding a required pass.

New bathroom policies spark discussion among students

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Editor
August 25, 2022
Survivors of assault face much more than the event itself.

Surviving Assault: The obstacles to coming forward about sexual abuse

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
May 26, 2022
BREAKING NEWS: Student injured in school bathroom fight

BREAKING NEWS: Student injured in school bathroom fight

Christina Guckel and Tanay Pant
May 26, 2022

This Week’s Metea Minute

Tanay Pant and Brennan Lockwood
May 9, 2022
Metea Mic'd members take a group picture after a long day participating in a poetry event.

Metea Mic’d fosters growth and competition for poets

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
May 2, 2022
Citizens of Metea is a political and civic club that encourages students to do acts of service and get involved with their community.

Citizens of Metea: Student voices project on important topics

Christina Guckel and Tanay Pant
April 21, 2022
Students are hard at work performing and reciting lines for the musical coming up next week.

Performers in ‘A Chorus Line’ gear up for upcoming performances

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
April 12, 2022
Members of the Speech team raise a glass to an amazing season.

An end of the season celebration: Speech team celebrates their accomplishments

Christina Guckel, Ollie Shuminas, and Tanay Pant
March 25, 2022
Jo Jadhav is involved in Mustang Wild, Metea Mic'd, Metea Citizens, and plenty of personal projects. Keep reading to learn more about her experiences and how she manages her time here at Metea.

Humans of Metea: Jo Jadhav

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
March 18, 2022
Sophomore Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina has been involved in many activities, ranging from Ted, NEHS, and even reviewing movies critically.

Humans Of Metea: Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Writer
March 11, 2022
State competitors Saish Pothina and Lauren Verthein perform their HDA piece in a pep assembly days before the tournament.

Metea Valley Speech team breaks yet another record at the state competition

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Writer
February 23, 2022
Performance in the Round celebrates their accomplishments at the 2022 IHSA Regionals held at Wheaton-Warrenville South High School.

Metea Valley speech team maintains momentum through sectionals

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Writer
February 18, 2022
Metea’s speech team moves all 15 categories on to sectionals for the first time in Metea history.

Metea Valley speech team dominates regionals competition

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
February 11, 2022
President Biden has been in office for a full year now, and his administration has been forced to tackle many ups and downs throughout 2021.

President Biden’s first year has been one of ups and downs

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Writer
February 3, 2022

Metea Minute: Week of Jan. 31

Ollie Shuminas, Isabela Sanchez, Grace Cronin, and Tanay Pant
January 31, 2022
The Weeknd's influence on music has been tremendous, and his new album Dawn FM continues that trend.

The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM’ is impressive but not extraordinary

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
January 21, 2022
2021 had many events that impacted some of our student body.

The impact of 2021’s politics, music, and COVID-19 waves on students and teachers

Christina Guckel, Ollie Shuminas, and Tanay Pant
January 13, 2022
Students study diligently in class in preparation for finals week.

Teachers and students offer insight over upcoming finals week

Christina Guckel and Tanay Pant
December 14, 2021
Collage performs a series of winter songs to welcome the seasonal holiday season.

Metea’s emphasis on holiday decorations

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
December 8, 2021
Mustang Wild staff collaborating and discussing what should be included in the next magazine.

‘Mustang Wild’ literary magazine persists despite obstacles

Tanay Pant
November 17, 2021
Students and parents have been required to perform a self-certification at the beginning of each month before going to school. Self-certification checkups take place in StudentVUE and ParentVUE.

Self-certification measures attract debate about its effectiveness

Tanay Pant and Brennan Lockwood
November 10, 2021
A brilliantly-lighted set put up prior to a new performance.

‘CLUE: On Stage’ shatters expectations

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
November 4, 2021

Columbus Day is a necessary holiday despite the actions of Columbus himself

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
October 11, 2021
For the first time, Indian Prarie School District changed "Columbus Day" to "Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day." This change is not only limited to us but across the United States in which we question if we should celebrate Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day.

The Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day debate perpetuates discussion just like its history

Katrina Viloria, Ollie Shuminas, Sarah Holzman, and Tanay Pant
October 11, 2021
Dr. Echols poses with a group of students on the football field during Homecoming.

Homecoming resumes despite various challenges

Tanay Pant
October 5, 2021
Students walked around while eating lunch and enjoyed the mass amount of informative posters around the school.

Metea clubs are represented in this year’s activity fair

Tanay Pant
September 13, 2021
As college and the future loom around the corner for seniors, stress and anxiety have become a wide spread problem.

The pandemic’s affect on students’ college admissions and future

Tanay Pant and Christina Guckel
September 3, 2021
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