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Gray Corkey

Gray Corkey

Gray is the longform Editor and a copy Editor enjoying their second year on staff. They are an enthusiastic writer who will always sneak Oxford commas into your writing and fix your punctuation. They are part of the LGBTQ+ community, participate in Tri-M and robotics, and are a professional at splitting apples in half with their bare hands. When not in the newsroom, Gray is probably playing Dungeons & Dragons or buying more dice they don’t need. 

 

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Moonlight/Sunrise by Rope and Ladder

Moonlight/Sunrise by Rope and Ladder

Gray Corkey, Longform Editor
April 26, 2021

Sticking with the theme, “Moonlight/Sunrise” takes melodic inspiration from Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata.” It is the third song of Rope and Ladder’s self-titled  rock opera. It starts off...

For Elise by Saint Motel

For Elise by Saint Motel

Gray Corkey, Longform Editor
April 26, 2021

The theme for my chosen songs this month is classical music, starting with “For Elise” by Saint Motel, which is based on “Für Elise” by Ludwig van Beethoven. There is a break in the song where...

I Hear a Symphony by Cody Fry

I Hear a Symphony by Cody Fry

Gray Corkey, Longform Editor
April 26, 2021

“I Hear a Symphony” is inspired by George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” It became a popular song on TikTok recently, but I have had this song in my Liked Songs playlist since 2019. I do not...

Players use the d20 dice the most often. It determines attack rolls, skill checks, and saving throws.

Power of the nerd: Dungeons & Dragons

Gray Corkey, Longform Editor
March 26, 2021

The rogue creeps around the corner, keeping an eye out for traps. The ranger has an arrow notched. The wizard is ready with a Fireball. The cleric is prepared for a Healing Word if anything goes wrong....

The base three books are "Player's Handbook," "Dungeon Master's Guide," and "Monster Manual." They include everything a game master needs for a game. The screen provides at-a-glance information, mostly for combat mechanics.

[Photo] Fantasy life lessons

March 26, 2021

The base three books are "Player's Handbook," "Dungeon Master's Guide," and "Monster Manual." They include everything a game master needs for a game. The screen provides at-a-glance information, mostly...

During quarantine, players moved to virtual tabletops, like Roll20, to continue their campaigns.

[Photo] The social aspect

March 26, 2021

During quarantine, players moved to virtual tabletops, like Roll20, to continue their campaigns.

One year after the world shut down, pandemic living is becoming a new normal.

One Year Later

Gray Corkey
March 23, 2021
The cancellation of concerts, clubs, and competitions. The paranoia of communication. The excitement of a continuous spring break. As the two-week spring break turned into a one-year remote experience, all was changed.
Gray edits a vlog in their PJ day spirit wear.

Why I joined News Journalism

Gray Corkey, Copy Editor
December 14, 2020

I walked into the News Journalism during eighth period on the first day of my junior year. Little did I know that it would be the best part of my day for the rest of the year.  Most people join the...

Farewell Friday: Robotics Seniors

Farewell Friday: Robotics Seniors

Amber Corkey
April 27, 2020

Sam Hus What college have you committed to and for what major? Michigan state university for Computer Science. What was the process getting accepted there like? I applied super early, so I...

Humans of Metea: All-State Musicians

Humans of Metea: All-State Musicians

Amber Corkey
February 7, 2020

Thirteen Metea students ventured down to Peoria for the ILMEA All-State event and Future Music Educators Seminar. These students include Akhil Avasarala, Emma Carlson, Dylan Catapat, Preetish Chakraborty,...

Sophomore Preetish Chakraborty

Sophomore Preetish Chakraborty

Amber Corkey
February 7, 2020

What ensemble were you in? I was in the All-State Choir. What songs did you sing? Our concert had six pieces. Four of them were mixed. One was an all guys piece, and one was an all girls piece.  What...

Senior Cara Neidenbach

Senior Cara Neidenbach

Amber Corkey
February 7, 2020

What ensemble were you in? I was in Honors Orchestra on trumpet. I had to audition on Thursday, and I made third chair. What was the audition process like? It was really weird because I had to...

Junior Dylan Catapat

Junior Dylan Catapat

Amber Corkey
February 7, 2020

What ensemble did you perform in? I was in the All-State Choir. I was a Tenor I. What was the weekend like? All the All-State people took a trip to the city of Peoria. We stayed at this hotel...

Senior Haley Hsu

Senior Haley Hsu

Amber Corkey
February 7, 2020

What did you participate in? I was part of the FMES program What is the FMES program? FMES stands for Future Music Educators Seminar. You basically go to class for 14 hours. You also get to choose...

Junior Poorna Kumar

Junior Poorna Kumar

Amber Corkey
February 7, 2020

What ensemble were you in? I played third trombone in the Honors Jazz Band. What pieces did you play? We played “Low-Down”, “Run For Your Life”, “Out the Window” which our director...

Junior Enzo Nigro

Junior Enzo Nigro

Amber Corkey
February 7, 2020

What ensemble were you in? I was in Honors Orchestra. What was your favorite part of the weekend? The final performance. What pieces did you play? We played “1812 Overture” by Tchaikovsky...

Humans of Metea: Mission Impossible

Humans of Metea: Mission Impossible

Amber Corkey
December 6, 2019

Many may wonder what magic goes on behind the scenes of the Collage concerts. Little do they know that, with a little help from Devany Clause, a team of students under the name Mission Impossible are always...

Humans of Metea: Carter Wijangco

Humans of Metea: Carter Wijangco

Amber Corkey
September 20, 2019

Almost everyone in high school finds something they are passionate about. Carter Wijangco, a sophomore at Metea, found his passion for fishing. He’s participated in numerous fishing competitions over...

Humans of Metea: Rí Pritchard

Humans of Metea: Rí Pritchard

Amber Corkey
August 29, 2019

Marching Band is a huge production of music and visuals. It requires strength, endurance, and composure to get through a show. Although the band mostly consists of music students, many non-music students...

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