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Ayaana Pradhan

Ayaana Pradhan

Ayaana Pradhan is a senior and this is her third year on the Stampede. Now the print Editor In-Chief, she loves drawing and anything that involves graphics and painting. She spends most of her time rewatching and rereading her favorite books and movies. Her first love is food; she may seem antisocial at first, but she loves talking to and meeting new people.

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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
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 8

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 8

Tanay Pant, Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, and Ayaana Pradhan
May 26, 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
Black and Gold Podcast Episode 5

Black and Gold Podcast Episode 5

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Tanay Pant, and Ayaana Pradhan
February 21, 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
'Love on Top' by Beyoncé

‘Love on Top’ by Beyoncé

Ayaana Pradhan, Print Editor In-Chief
February 7, 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
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
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
What is the reward of leaking content?

[Photo] Leaking content online benefits no one

Venkata Sri Saiveer Chelliboyina, Perspectives Reporter
September 30, 2022

[Photo] Mustangs Gear up for Spirit Week

Lindsey Hall and Nama Koganti
September 15, 2022
Students were able to shine a spotlight on their clubs during the Activity Fair

[Photo] Students showcase their clubs in the activity fair

Chloe Stables
September 9, 2022
Umbrella Academy season three leaves us with more questions than answers

Umbrella Academy season three leaves us with more questions than answers

Ayaana Pradhan, Killian Johnson, and Ven Chelliboyina
August 25, 2022
The names of the victims from the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas are listed illustrating the number of lives lost in a singular school shooting.

[Photo] Editorial: We need to end Gun Violence in schools

The Stampede Editorial Board
May 26, 2022
Survivors of assault face much more than the event itself.

[Photo] Surviving Assault: The obstacles to coming forward about sexual abuse

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
May 26, 2022
The News team takes time to reflect on some of the biggest moments in school News from the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] 2021-2022 school year news in review

News Department
May 24, 2022
Climate change is defined as "long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns" by the United Nations. Due to human activities and behaviors, such as burning fossil fuels, the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has increased to the point where natural processes cannot fight them off.

[Photo] A rundown on one of the Earth’s most fixable problems: climate change

Sarah Holzman, Headlines reporter
May 19, 2022

[Photo] School administrators re-enforce school rules

Tanmayi Sharat, Headlines reporter
May 18, 2022
Gas prices should not be very high because fuel poverty increases.

[Photo] Rising gas prices are completely insane

John Wafula Ojwang, Perspective Reporter
April 19, 2022
For years, Ariana Grande has been influential in pop culture for her music.

[Photo] 10 underrated Ariana Grande songs

Allison Davids, Headlines Reporter
April 6, 2022
Even though adults are meant to be mature sometimes they act like kids.

[Photo] Adults’ actions have an influence on children

John Wafula Ojwang, Perspectives Reporter
March 9, 2022
Alexander Twilight was a huge advocate for African Americans receiving education in the 1800s.

[Photo] Alexander Twilight: The education advocate

Madison Moon, Assistant Social Media Editor
March 2, 2022
Peacemaker first appeared in Fightin' 5 #40 by writer Joe Gill and artist Pat Boyette. He was organically owned by Charlton Comics, but DC Comics later purchased him in the mid 80's with many other characters.

[Photo] ‘Peacemaker’ is a fun comedy series that highlights a more unknown character in the DC universe

Aidan Renteria, Photographer
February 25, 2022
Starting February 22nd masks will become optional for staff and students.

[Photo] Mask recommendation strategy makes masks optional

Allison Davids, Headlines Reporter
February 17, 2022
The number of COVID-19 cases has increased, but the overall average positivity rate and new cases per one hundred thousand people has decreased.

[Photo] COVID-19 cases falling as district changes mitigation strategies

Sarah Holzman, Headlines reporter
February 14, 2022
Kobe Bryant had a legendary career not only as a basketball player that included five championships, but as a director for his short film, "Dear Basketball"

[Photo] Kobe Bryant’s two-year death anniversary brings back nostalgic memories

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2022
The Weeknd's influence on music has been tremendous, and his new album Dawn FM continues that trend.

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

Tanay Pant, Spotlight Reporter
January 21, 2022
Bryce Young, Dick Butkus, Aidan Hutchinson, and Ahmad Gardner made themselves known by everyone on their path to the College Football Playoff.

[Photo] No words can describe as Georgia wins first NCAA championship in 42 years

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
January 14, 2022
The threat assessment team was created to assess and treat threats made against individual schools, students, and staff.

[Photo] Threat assessment team is created to protect staff and students

Sydney Burleyson, Headlines Editor
November 16, 2021
The film adaption of "Dune" left a positive impact. The storyline was unique and immersed the audience into a science fiction world.

[Photo] Science-fiction film, ‘Dune,’ is an intriguing start to the franchise

Aidan Renteria, Photographer
November 8, 2021
Students practice their speeches during club meetings.

[Photo] Speech Team positions are filled, and students are ready to start the new season

Brennan Lockwood, Spotlight Reporter
November 5, 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.

[Photo] 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
Lorde released her album "Solar Power" on Aug. 20, 2021 covering various topics like fears and the environment

[Photo] Lord’s experimental album, ‘Solar Power’

Bela Sanchez
August 25, 2021
Dodie's debut album features of her singles from the past few years.

[Photo] Dodie’s “Build a Problem” narrates the emotional journey of drama and relationships

Gray Corkey
May 20, 2021
NASA's Voyager mission is acknowledged as one of humankind’s greatest achievements.

[Photo] The Voyager’s achievements rocket beyond the stars to spark interest in aerospace

Pravalika Balajivaishnavi
May 7, 2021
The new wave of players will change the future of the NFL.

[Photo] 2021 NFL draft predictions: Talent showcased is best in a decade

Max Berglind, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2021
Every disabled person, as human beings, deserve respect, we need to learn to respect autistic people regardless of how useful and convenient they are to us personally.

[Photo] The conversation around autism needs to focus on acceptance, not compensation

Ursula Sturgeon, Perspectives Reporter
April 8, 2021
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ poses an accurate representation of its historical background.

[Photo] Weekly Movie Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ poses an accurate representation of its historical background

Katrina Viloria and Autumn Zayas
March 19, 2021
The district will hold the school board election on April 6. Despite there being 11 candidates, there are only four seats open on the school board. Meet the candidates below.

[Photo] Meet the school board candidates running for office

Jessica Velazquez
March 17, 2021
"Judas and the Black Messiah" portrays a great historic drama about the 1968 Illinois Black Panther Party starring Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield.

[Photo] Weekly Movie Review: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ shows complexity of a ‘just’ society but gives justice to the 1968 event

Katrina Viloria, Perspectives Editor
March 5, 2021
Former president Donald Trump's second impeachment trial starts today, and the House of Representatives has a strong case against him.

[Photo] Opinion: Trump’s impeachment trial begins today and the House of Representatives’ argument is strong

Pravalika Balajivaishnavi, Perspectives Reporter
February 9, 2021
The 2021 College Football National Championship brought along a lot of highlights and crazy plays.

[Photo] Analysis: Alabama vs Ohio State

Tyler Perry and Max Berglind
January 20, 2021
Gender stereotypes have existed for a long time, and gender stereotypes must be broken for society as a whole to move forward. "She's the Man" makes a good effort in presenting a film about breaking gender stereotypes through a teenage romantic comedy sports film.

[Photo] Weekly Movie Review: ‘She’s the Man’ makes a good effort in discussing a societal idea about breaking gender stereotypes

Pravalika Balajivaishnavi, Perspectives Reporter
December 4, 2020
Metea Valley received the School of Distinction Award from The Illinois Art Education Association.

[Photo] The art and music department recognized by the Illinois Art Education Association  

Madison Moon, Headlines reporter
November 20, 2020
Learning about mental health is necessary for students of all ages.

[Photo] The Stampede teaser: The PE department implements new mental health lessons for online learning

Emily Veenstra, Spotlight Reporter
November 12, 2020
District 204 implements a new Monday schedule to take in place of the old one created on Oct. 26.

[Photo] District 204 high schools creates a new Monday schedule for remote and in person learning

Madison Moon and Iman Hamid
November 6, 2020
Feminists vouch for social equality in both genders, but specifically females due to their prolonged oppression including underrepresentation in the media.

[Photo] Women continue to tackle the oppression in media

Katrina Viloria, Perspectives Editor
October 23, 2020
‘Warrior Cats’, a 2003 book series, is often seen as "cringy" due to its young target audience, but in reality it has fans of all ages.

[Photo] On fictional fighting felines, and the flaws of cringe culture

Ursula Sturgeon, Perspectives Reporter
October 1, 2020
Students and staff remain cautious when leaving and entering the building.

[Photo] Metea Valley proceeds to take safety precautions for students and staff in the building

Cache Merriweather and Mishal Nizar
September 18, 2020
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