Ron DeSantis, Republican governor of Florida since 2019, announced his bid for the presidency last week. Since then, several media outlets have covered his policies, his connection to multi-billionaire...

One of the contributors to voter apathy may be the sensationalism that a presidential election brings. Social media and news channels help spread soundbites and catchy headlines about each candidate, riling...

    In this episode, Ven, Tanay, and Ayaana discuss the role of artificial intelligence in peoples' social lives moving forward.

Members of the boys tennis team practice as their season wraps up.

Junior Pooja Nadiger enjoys robotics, Youth & Government and badminton. Keep reading to hear about her experiences at Metea.   What is your favorite thing about badminton? I like the...

Imagine sitting down with friends in a movie theater right before the trailers play. Looking around, there are kids running around in the back rows, parents with smiles on their faces, an old man patiently...

Another Nas song produced by Hit-Boy off of King’s Disease III, “Hood2Hood” starts with an entrancing, airy, almost spacey beat. Later on, it mellows out and allows Nas’ expert lyricism to...

Nas is a great rapper by himself, and “Ghetto Reporter” is a great starting single to his album “KDIII.” It has no features, it has fairly minimalist production and flows well. The lyricism...

In this episode, Ven and Tanay discuss the role of objectivity in film and art.

The Olympic Games has recently introduced an Esports section, a global virtual and simulated sports competition that will be live-streamed across the globe. There are a wide array of different games, but...

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, Ayaana, and Isaac discuss standardized testing. Corrections: Ven claims that this is Episode 8 of the Black and Gold podcast. It is Episode 6, not Episode 8.

Juniors across Metea Valley took the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) on Wed. March 8. The test was administered to gauge the school’s overall proficiency in scientific classes like biology, chemistry,...

This past Saturday, 28 students from Metea advanced to the state level of the club Business Professionals of America (BPA) at Oakbrook. BPA offers students the chance to explore their interests in business-related...

In recent years, students, teachers and college admission officials alike have begun to debate the effectiveness of the SAT as a measure of academic competence and prowess. With the SAT being the most...

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, and Ayaana talk about upcoming movies!

Sophomore Muthamizh Arrasu Kamaraj is a taekwondo black belt, regular volunteer, and chess enthusiast. Keep reading to learn more about his experiences here at Metea.   How has your experience...

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, and Ayaana discuss AI Seinfeld, Valentines Day, and privacy concerns in Big Tech.

The chess team will be leaving for the state tournament at Peoria Civic Center this Thursday. After qualifying for Sectionals, the team managed to break free from their losing streak and achieve the minimum...

 In this episode, Ven, Tanay, and Ayaana discuss ChatGPT, award-winning movies, and the return of Mustang 30.

Junior Vivek Panse is a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo, captain of Metea’s Scholastic Bowl team, and a violinist for chamber strings. Keep reading to learn more about his experiences here at Metea.   What...

ChatGPT, an intelligent chatbot created by OpenAI, was launched on Nov. 30 2022, and has since taken the world by storm. For years, people have pondered whether any computer can pass the Turing test and...

*MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD* A team of master thieves, a nemesis decades in the making, and seven billion dollars in bonds ready to be stolen. It sounds like your typical American heist drama, but there is...

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, Ayaana, and Isaac discuss the aftermath of Covid-19, finals week, Will Smith's new film Emancipation, and Netflix Games.

As finals season rapidly approaches, students feel the burden of stress continues to accumulate. These three days of testing right before winter break have the ability to alter (sometimes dramatically)...

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, Ayaana, and Ollie discuss streaming service price hikes, the Mario movie's second trailer, and hot chocolate in December.  

Sophomore Liam Pummer, also known as ‘Kirby,’ is involved with Marching Band, Tri-M Music Honors Society and other personal hobbies. He has also recently been diagnosed to be on the autism spectrum....

Artemis I, an uncrewed lunar exploration rocket, launched from the Kennedy Space Center at 1:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 16, 2022. Artemis I is a part of the larger Artemis program, whose long-term mission is...

While all my friends were sleeping during their mid-week vacation, I was shoveling cold eggs into my mouth at 4 a.m. Even so, I was late. As I entered the Nancy Young gymnasium, I saw my fellow election...

Junior Srivatsa Vokkarane is a part of chess club, cricket club, and plays the violin. Keep reading to learn more about his experiences here at Metea.   What is chess club all about? Chess...

Junior Vishruth Gonur is involved with SkillsUSA, the Math Honor Society, and Chess Club. He is also involved in many sports including basketball, football, and volleyball. Keep reading to learn more about...

Metea Valley hosted Jack and the Magic Beans play from Oct. 7-9. Emotions and expectations were running rampant for everyone involved, as it was the first children’s play to be performed by Metea theater....

Hello, Mustangs! I’m Tanay Pant And I’m Kayla Clark and here is your Metea Minute for the week of Monday, October 10th The Dance Team invites you to audition for their Winter & Competition...

The sticks and branches on the forest floor scratch at his legs as he claws through, but junior Ayush Jain ignores the pain. After all, if his phone’s GPS tells him to go forward, that’s where he will ...

Students gather at and around the DJ at the homecoming dance.

Learning about the experience of transfer students at Metea Valley is crucial for understanding how welcoming and functional the school is overall. A transfer student is someone who unenrolls from one...

Hello, Mustangs! I’m Tanay Pant And I’m Kayla Clark and here is your Metea Minute for the week of Monday, September 19th Are you planning on attending the Homecoming dance on Saturday? Then don’t...

Hello, Mustangs! I’m Tanay Pant. And I’m Kayla Clark and here is your Metea Minute for the week of Monday, September 12th The first Model UN meeting of the school year is happening on Tuesday...

The theater program kicked off its season with an orientation meeting last Thursday. The upcoming plays and performances were revealed as hundreds of potential tech workers, actors, and actresses gathered...

As the new school year starts, the implementation of new bathroom policies has concerned some students. Unlike last year’s policy of locking the bathrooms so that custodians can clean messes left by...

The name of the student mentioned has been changed for this article since they are candidly discussing sexual abuse in depth. This article candidly discusses sexual assault. “I do not think that...

A sophomore was injured in a fight in the boys bathroom in the commons during fifth period yesterday. Nobody was seriously injured in the incident, and the victim was able to return home, according to...

Hello, Mustangs! I’m Tanay Pant. And I’m Brennan Lockwood. Here is your Metea Minute for the week of Monday, May 9. Students, were you involved in anything theater-related this year at Metea?...

Metea Mic’d is a poetry club that participates in slam poetry competitions, coaches each other’s poetry, and interacts with creative writers from all different corners of Metea Valley. The club only...

Citizens of Metea is a club that allows students to get involved in their community. It is an outlet to voice opinions from each member. Specifically, this club encourages speaking about current events...

Metea Valley will be hosting its first live spring musical from April 21 to April 23 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The musical will be ‘A Chorus Line,’ and over 80 actors, tech crew, and musician students...

Last night, the Speech Team celebrated their 2021-2022 season together at the Stonebridge Country Club. During the ceremony, members received awards, took photos, and socialized with one another over...

Junior Jyotika Jadhav is involved in Mustang Wild, Metea Mic’d, the Speech team, and much more. Keep reading to learn more about her experiences here at Metea Valley. What is Mustang Wild? Mustang...

Sophomore Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, also known as Ven Chelliboyina, is involved in National English Honors Society, TED-Ed, and Mustang Wild. He is also involved in a large personal writing project....

The Speech Team’s postseason has finally come to a close, and Metea Valley has placed sixth overall at the state tournament held at the Peoria Civic Center. This year’s postseason has been record-breaking...

After winning the regionals competition at Neuqua Valley, Metea Valley’s speech team has continued to breeze through the competition after placing second at Wheaton-Warrenville South sectionals. Placing...

For the first time in Metea Valley’s speech history, the Mustangs won the regional tournament that took place at Neuqua. Placing five points above the host school, Metea started  the postseason with...

Joe Biden was inaugurated into the presidency during a turbulent era filled with resentment, radicalization, and worry surrounding COVID-19. After a year of service, it is time to look back at how the...

Hello, Mustangs! I’m Tanay Pant. And I’m Ollie Shuminas. Here is your Metea Minute for the week of January 31st. The French Club will meet on February 1st after school in H104. Mustang wild...

“After Hours” was an absolute megahit in 2020, dominating the billboard charts for an entire month consecutively. “Blinding Lights” played everywhere: in coffee shops, Walmarts, and every music...

Betty White's death along with a new COVID-19 variant has been some of the many events throughout this past year. Students and teachers are impacted tremendously by this year and what it has brought us....

Finals are coming up in less than a week, and teachers and students alike are preparing intensely for the following week. Finals can carry a great deal of stress on students, as they often make up a major...

The staff of Metea Valley has put up several large Christmas trees in the halls and rooms of the school to celebrate the approaching winter season. Christmas trees are an icon and an integral part of the...

Metea Valley’s literary magazine ‘Mustang Wild’ has been active for five years, and its editors have produced several different editions of their magazine within that time. Mustang Wild gave opportunities...

Since schools in District 204 started preparing for students to return to school, many procedures have been put in place to make this transition as smooth as possible. Self-certification, a checklist that...

*MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD* Metea Valley’s first post-pandemic play kicked off last week, and emotions and expectations were soaring high for everyone involved. After a year and a half of slogging through...

Metea Valley hosted the first post-pandemic Homecoming for its students on Oct. 2. The Weather Channel predicted rain three days beforehand, causing concerns about Homecoming activities and food...

  The activity fair took place last Thursday, giving students the chance to start their club career over with a brand new year. With more than 70 clubs for students to join this year, there...

While the presence of COVID-19 finally begins to fade away from our daily lives, the impact of academic isolation and lost opportunity lives on. With college admissions approaching and months of unproductivity...