Christina Guckel is a senior and currently the Online Editor in-Chief for the Stampede. If she is not at school, she will usually be traveling or hanging out with her friends. She also loves the fall season and chai tea lattes.
In this episode, seniors Christina and Ayaana reminisce on their experiences at Metea before giving parting advice to Tanay, Ven, and underclassmen in general for the future.
The world has yet another public health emergency. Monkeypox is a new virus that is thought to have originated in Central and West African countries. The source of the disease remains unknown, however,...
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...
The end of the year is almost here, and students are wrapping up their in-school activities. Following the well-performed shows of “CLUE: on stage,” Winter Scenes, and “A Chorus Line,” theater...
Senior Saish Pothina is involved in many activities, but one thing that he is most proud of is placing fourth in state for his humorous duet speech with his partner Lauren Verthein.
Best Buddies is a nationwide organization built upon friendship. Metea’s Best Buddies pairs a student with an intellectual or developmental disability with another Metea student. Before COVID-19,...
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Beautiful dancing, choreography, lights, and live music fill up the auditorium. Following Metea Theater’s production of “CLUE: On Stage,” “A Chorus Line” took place in Metea’s...
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...
Walking to class on the first day back from spring break, students shared what they did with their week off. Whether it was a much-needed vacation or simply spending time with friends and family, almost...
“When I first saw that Russia was declaring war on Ukraine, it did not hit me right away,” Lisle High School junior Nick Yasinski said. “It is just a really atrocious thing that is happening right now. It is a lot to deal with.”
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...
Some students’ names have been changed for this article, since they are candidly discussing drug use.
“My first time using drugs was weed,” John, a junior who has his own experience on drug use...
Sydney Philo is a junior here at Metea. She is involved in many activities, including theater and music. She is a part of the clubs: Off The Record, Chamber Choir, and the Mental Health Matters Club. She...
Last week, the varsity cheer team placed first in conference. With teamwork and dedication, the team also hopes to win sectionals. Varsity cheer captain Paige Foxhall describes the team's daily practices...
Tiya Kumar is a senior here at Metea. She studied abroad in South Korea and is currently involved in the Chinese Honor Society, Madrigals, Muses, and UVE. To learn more about her, keep reading!
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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....
Anabel Orchard is a junior here at Metea Valley. She is involved in cheerleading during the fall season, but when she is not at cheer, she contributes to clubs such as Student Government, Special Olympics,...
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...
There have been many accounts utilizing Metea Valley’s name and logo that are active daily on Instagram. These accounts post a combination of anonymous messages from Metea students and other neighboring...
This week's Human Of Metea is Shreya Balaji. Balaji is a part of Metea Valley's school spirit by participating in school events as an emcee. She also spends time being an intern at ESPN. Keep reading to...
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.
The fall season has rolled in, and the students of Metea Valley are starting to see the leaves fall and change to different colors. Some students are most excited to sip on their first pumpkin spice...
Chalk the Walk is a grand yearly event where students from Metea Valley gather with their club outside Metea’s athletic entrance and create a colorful drawing representing their group and what they...
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...
Since District 204 announced the return of football season, students have felt that it is a great start to a normal school year. Gladly, all Metea families are allowed and encouraged to attend this year’s...
Many students did not return to the building for in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This makes it the first year of in-person classes at Metea for sophomores and freshmen. This can be scary...
As COVID-19 vaccinations are distributed, tests are more accessible, and cases are decreased, places in the United States are now able to host summer festivities. Lollapalooza and Summer Smash are two...
Wearing masks may statistically reduce the risk of getting others infected with viruses such as COVID-19, but recently, debates have spread around the United States about whether masks should still be...
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Hi my name is Autumn and I'm here with
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Christina.
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And we're gonna be talking about the woman experience in a high school setting.
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So the first...
As students return to the building this week, 204 set rules in place to ensure safety for those who will be attending school in person. For those attending school, there is a self-certification form in...
