As seniors are about to graduate, some of them are heading to college where the atmosphere is much different than what they are used to. The overwhelming rush of independence that students feel at college...

Mental health is an important issue in our society today. This song is a reminder that you are not alone and there is someone out there fighting for you. The hardships of life can overtake our lives...

Chelsea’s and Jeremy’s collaborations are some of the best songs by both artists because their voices flow so well together. This gentle song in particular describes what it is like to be in love,...

Everything about this song explains how teenage girls think when they are infatuated with someone. Unlike boys, girls are more in tune with their emotions and feelings. The chorus of this song says “Lookin'...

While this song has catchy lyrics that make people want to dance, the meaning behind the song is that humans want to be wanted by someone. The first verse starts with the lyrics “I just wanna be someone....

After a long day, the decision of what to watch may be a stressor for some people. The endless minutes spent scrolling looking for something to watch can be painful. However, Netflix has recently released...

Students got the opportunity to learn more about college and what their future might hold on Dec. 7. Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, Kaci Abolt and Coordinator of Undergraduate...

Walking inside a retail store at the mall and looking at the jean section can be overwhelming. In the fitting room, one will try on different sizes and styles, yet a size eight fits too loose, and a size...

From amazing performances to awards, the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) did not disappoint this year. Popular artists from all genres of music came together to award one another for the talent they have...

The sophomore volleyball team huddle up for a team discussion after their last match at the Batavia Quad Tournament last week.

Walking inside the local Target to find a section of school supplies can only mean one thing. School is approaching sooner than expected. For some students, it can be difficult to change their mindset...

Metea’s media and production class, the Mane, hosted their first lip sync battle last night. With $500 on the line, 10 acts went against each other. Each act was required to lip sync, dance, and dress...

Coffee and donuts are not all Dunkin have to their name. Earlier this year, Dunkin released a small makeup collection with e.l.f cosmetics, and last week another collection with the clothing brand, Carter....

As the bell rings to begin first period at 7:25, bleary-eyed teenagers stumble over their feet into the classrooms. Many of them then lay their heads down and close their eyes due to the lack of sleep...

Ariana Grande has been a pop icon for years. Her career jump-started with her role as Cat Valentine on “Victorious.” The Nickelodeon show was about teens attending a performing arts school where her...

With masks optional now, the policy affects businesses, schools, and other indoor areas. This leaves managers, superintendents, and other authorities to decide if they want to have their staff and customers...

Millions of players hop onto their web browser to play the viral word game Wordle every day. The game is free to access within a web browser where players attempt to guess the daily five-letter word. The...

District 204 Superintendent Adrian Talley sent out a  message to the community about the new mask mitigation updates, this past Sunday. The district has looked over the data and will start using the mask...

Once January ends, dread starts to fill the air. This dread is due to the approach of Valentine's Day. The holiday has a great message of love, but the holiday is also a reminder that people are still...

Approximately 30 Metea Valley students were unable to return home after school this past Friday. Naperville Police officers responded to the fatal shooting of a man at 8:30 a.m in an apartment located...

Spirit week is back again but with new themes like Country vs Country Club, and Groutfit! The student government and emcees are who come up with the theme ideas for each day during their meetings. Spirit...

With the new semester rolling in, Metea performance training (MPT) classes are changing. Last semester, MPT classes used Train Heroic, an app for students to perform a certain workout. The app has been...

The country has seen a massive spike in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant. Before District 204 students returned from winter break, District Superintendent Adrian Talley sent out an e-newsletter...

Fashion is a big part of how people express themselves. A popular clothing brand that students wear is Brandy Melville. The company is an international Italian clothing company directed to teen girls for...

This week the school is hosting spirit week before the approach of finals. The Metea Valley student government organizes and plans activities for the school. One of those activities is planning the theme...

The Student Voice Committee is a team of students who want to promote student advocacy. The committee hosted an open discussion in the LMC collaboration room during all lunch periods on Oct. 20. The open...

Aidan’s selection  ‘Get Out’ (R) This debut film by Jordan Peele is a great choice if you are looking for something terrifying that tackles the idea of racism. The story follows the main...

Metea Valley administrators have seen a rise in verbal altercations and physical altercations this school year with 28 fights happening so far this year. Two years ago, there were only six fights reported...

Meredith Jordan is a health and physical education teacher here at Metea Valley. She has been teaching for over 17 years, and teaches the peer partners program. This past month she was named the 2021 Northeastern...

This article mentions suicide and mental illness.   This year students noticed a big change with their IDs. Displayed on the back of all Metea ID cards is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline,...

To reduce overcrowding in the commons, the District 204 school board is temporarily allowing seniors to go off-campus during their lunch period. This year students can grab lunch or stop at home anytime...