Francesca Tolentino Archives

[Photo] Don’t watch it

Azaa Battsogt, Visuals Editor
May 10, 2026

Zuko has transitioned from prince to king of the Fire Nation.

[Photo] The Mane segment illegally censored

Struan Somerville, Multimedia Editor
February 24, 2026

A segment for The Mane, Metea's broadcast team, was censored by administration due to sensitive political events.

[Photo] Culture of the Valley: How mascots are more than a costume

Gino Colasanti, Sports Editor
February 20, 2026

Neuqua's mascot, Willie the Wildcat, represents the school's pillars of access, advocacy, and academics, aiming for student growth and success.

[Photo] Fixing the cycle of broken resolutions

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Editor
January 9, 2026

New Year's resolutions tend to not be achieved each year but can be seen as a way to make progress.

‘Wicked: For Good’ or for worse?

Francesca Tolentino, Val Ortega, Makenzie Aquino, and Netra Nalubolu
December 9, 2025

[Photo] Illinois launches new Mobile ID feature

Pahi Tiwari, News Reporter
December 3, 2025

Illinoisans are now able to add and access their driver's license or state ID through Apple Wallet.

[Photo] Locker Talk Ep. 2

Rameen Fatima, Spotlight Reporter
November 21, 2025

Government shutdown results in SNAP cuts nationwide

Francesca Tolentino, Graphics Designer
November 7, 2025

SNAP benefits were cut nationwide on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. The USDA, which manages these benefits, issued a notice stating that federal food aid will not be provided for the upcoming month...

[Photo] Locker Talk Ep. 1

Rameen Fatima, Spotlight Reporter
November 5, 2025

[Photo] Bus time changes cause more issues for students

Ryder Preston Brown, Website Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2025

Arrival and drop off times for some bus stops have changed.

[Photo] Metea Valley celebrates tradition and friendships at homecoming

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Editor
October 14, 2025

Students raise their hands with enthusiasm while dancing along to the music.

[Photo] Who even is Snoopy?

Saavi Krishnan, News Reporter
September 24, 2025

Snoopy, from the well known Peanuts franchise, is loved by many but often has characterized misconceptions.

[Photo] Political polarization has reached new extremes

Mansi Bajaj and Joseph Pedersen
September 23, 2025

Political polarization has been more prevalent in recent years, rising in debate on how to end the divide between the two parties.

[Photo] How safe is too safe?

Joseph Pedersen, Perspectives Reporter
September 10, 2025

With stricter school policies this year, students find them to be too excessive and unnecessary.

Boys soccer scrimmage raises morale for upcoming season

Struan Somerville, Gino Colasanti, Francesca Tolentino, and Elizabeth Maher
July 24, 2025

Despite a tough loss in a pre-season scrimmage against the Geneva Vikings, the Metea Valley boys varsity soccer team remains optimistic about their upcoming season. The match, which was a crucial process...

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Metea players watch the game from the bench.

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Geneva player attempts to pass the ball to teammate.

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Geneva player takes shot on the Metea goalie.

[Photo] Yellowjackets, the propaganda I am falling for

Mia Murphy, Perspectives Reporter
May 28, 2025

The show "Yellowjackets" rises in popularity as it has been renewed for a fourth season.

[Photo] Oh, here we go again

Saavi Krishnan, Perspectives Reporter
May 23, 2025

James Charles faces a new controversy, ruining his reputation once more.

[Photo] Clubs use differing methods for board selections

Amenah Allami and Emma Nicholls
May 16, 2025

Many clubs search for a new executive board before the beginning of next school year.

[Photo] AP is going online

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
May 9, 2025

College Board has shifted AP exams from testing on paper to fully digital.

[Photo] Protect your skin

Rayma Miller, Perspectives Editor
May 6, 2025

Tanning can lead to permanently damaged skin and being at risk for health issues.

[Photo] Malcolm Todd is the next Harry Styles

Jordan Jones, Magazine Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2025

Upcoming indie-pop artist, Malcolm Todd, continues to stand out in the music industry with his new releases.

[Photo] Lollapalooza and its Rock Roots

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
April 10, 2025

Each year, Lollapalooza's lineup allows people to listen to the popular and growing artists that they know and love.

[Photo] District 204 stands ground as new DEI reporting portal unfolds

Emily Peña and Isabelle Leofanti
April 10, 2025

The Department of Education's new portal for reporting DEI in public schools raises concerns for the future of education.

[Photo] I don’t care anymore

Mia Murphy, Perspectives Reporter
March 27, 2025

Students typically lack motivation before school breaks, causing them to fall short on completing assignments.

[Photo] How to make a good game adaptation

Mia Murphy, Perspectives Reporter
February 14, 2025

Video game adaptations are becoming more successful with their rise in quality.

[Photo] Love yourself before you love someone else

Sweeti Patel, Perspectives Reporter
February 5, 2025

Self-love is essential for maintaining a healthy well-being and relationships.

[Photo] How calendars shape our time and memories

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
February 3, 2025

Calendars are mainly used for daily life, but they are also used for different cultures and religions.

[Photo] Passion doesn’t pay the bills

Esther Kabanda, Perspectives Reporter
January 31, 2025

Most of Gen Z is concerned and anxious for what the future will look like regarding career paths.

[Photo] This can’t be the end of the Muppets

Mia Murphy, Perspectives Reporter
January 24, 2025

The well known franchise, The Muppets, has been losing popularity in media each year.

[Photo] The Animeaissance: An Arcane Review

Esther Kabanda and Mia Murphy
January 22, 2025

Jayce is traumatized after being trapped in the Arcane.

[Photo] Did you really want that sweater?

Esther Kabanda and Saavi Krishnan
December 3, 2024

Conan Gray's song "Heather" provides a significant meaning towards the tradition of sweater giving.

[Photo] IPSD 204 introduces new student attendance procedure

Amenah Allami, News Reporter
November 14, 2024

Parents can report student absences with one of the five options on ParentVUE.

Students gather to honor veterans

Luisa Bernardino, Francesca Tolentino, and Braiden Stone
November 13, 2024

On Nov. 11, students gathered honor Veterans during the Veterans day assembly. Keynote speaker, Lt. Col. Anna Adams gave a speech about her life in the U.S. Air Forces, which was followed by a performance of America the Beautiful.

[Photo] The down(fall) of sweater weather

Mia Murphy and Esther Kabanda
November 6, 2024

Fast fashion has been poorly affecting clothing quality for years, resulting in consumers to be ripped off.

[Photo] Juniors prepare for upcoming PSAT

Elliott Thacker, Spotlight Reporter
October 21, 2024

Juniors prepare for the upcoming digital PSAT/NMSQT on October 23.

[Photo] Metea and IPSD 204 ranked top in the state

Elliott Thacker and William Donofrio
October 18, 2024

According to Niche, Metea Valley is ranked 14th best public school in Illinois along with the Indian Praire School District 204 being ranked 10th best district in Illinois and 29th best district in the...

[Photo] Fall Playlist

October 3, 2024

Image from Live MTV.

[Photo] ALICE training prepares students for the unexpected

Emma Nicholls and Bella Sieben
September 30, 2024

In ALICE training, students must practice what they would do in case there is an intruder in the building.

[Photo] Celebrities have heavy influence on politics

Saavi Krishnan, Perspectives Reporter
September 18, 2024

Taylor Swift endorses presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

[Photo] The Moon Festival is a symbol of unity and peace

Sakeenah Amatul, Spotlight Reporter
September 17, 2024

The Moon festival is a celebration of family and the harvest.

Metea Valley introduces exciting changes within the building

Jordan Jones, Janya Gopi, Saavi Krishnan, Francesca Tolentino, and Sofiia Chapovenko
July 25, 2024

As summer break comes to an end, the teachers and staff of Metea Valley have been coming back into the building in preparation for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. With these preparations, there have...

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