Why did you choose to go to Purdue? I choose Purdue because I really loved their Computer Science program. The students and faculty there were so kind & helpful. I also loved the campus when I visited....

What made you choose Ohio State University? Ohio State University gave me a lot of opportunities, it is located in a city, and has a large population. To me, that's what I looked for in a college. Along...

Why did you choose to go to Illinois State? I chose to go to ISU because it’s not too far from home but it’s far enough. I love the college town it has. What do you plan on majoring in? I...

How did you come to be a part of this? Freshmen year, my dad got a job to teach at a university in Seoul, South Korea and we stayed there for a year. I went to an international school and it was all...

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What do you plan on majoring in? I am going to major in Business. How did you get interested in that career choice? I thought it was best for me because I have the same work ethic as my mom and...

Seniors Deysi Paniagua and Brian Casares have been enlisted or beginning the process of enlisting into the United States National Guard, who train part-time, close to home, but are ready when they are...

Jeremy Jung is the president of the Merry Tutor’s Aurora Chapter, along with other Metea students Swaapnik Choda, Sumukh Kak, Adhi Karthik, and Abhishek Vadlamannati. The Merry Tutor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...

Senior Macy Margherio is one of the teen directors for Operation Snowball, a weekend retreat that is focused on empowering youth and an international AOTD-free program. She has influenced this program...

The school year has started. Along with the new year and opportunities, students strive to balance the stress of homework, grades, and social lives. Music is one of the best ways our staff unwinds and...

he PTSA hosted its first Coffee with the Principal event in the LMC on Tuesday. Teachers, parents, and students were welcome to come to the event and discuss concerns and comments they might have had about...

Amy Klimkowski How long have you been teaching? This will be my ninth year teaching. I worked at Eisenhower Cooperative before that in Eisenhower Illinois. What classes are you teaching? I...

Sophomore Jorge Samayoa has been on his karate journey for 14 years. He practices every day after school and has the opportunity to teach. In addition, Samayoa travels nationally and even internationally...

Where do you plan on going to college? Harvard University. What do you plan on majoring in, and why did you choose it? Government! I’ve always been interested in history, policy, and foreign...

Minorities, women, and sexualities have been discriminated and underrepresented in the entertainment industry for decades. Diversity in media has been something Hollywood has struggled with for many years,...

A doorbell system has been implemented in the school where guests have to ring in, state their name and purpose, and then proceed after communicating with administration through the system recently. Previously,...

This Friday and Saturday, the Orchesis Dance Company presented its annual “Under the Lights” showcase. This year was different than previous years because they performed last Thursday during lunch...

During the Super Bowl, the halftime show is something most viewers watch and pay attention to aside from the game. This year, singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake performed old hit songs such as “Suit...

The Mini-Mustang Preschool is a lab-class offered to juniors and seniors want to be involved in a future career involving educating young minds. The program is increasingly becoming a great opportunity...

ver the weekend, the music department hosted its annual Madrigal dinner which represented the true Renaissance Era. The shows took place on Dec. 14, Dec. 15, and Dec. 16.  The audience had a choice of...

The I Am Initiative Student Committee initially held an event called “Beyond the Mask” on Halloween day after school on Tuesday. I Am collaborated with the Gay/Straight Alliance club, Young Mustangs...

For years, trick or treating has been the most popular Halloween event for children all over the nation. It has been the annual event that brings communities closer together, and sometimes, the only time...

he Halloween season has become a favorite holiday season among Metea students. Several students have already been stocking up on spooky socks, decorations, and costumes. Many students are going to...

Graphic by: Trinity Powell As homecoming approaches, people are forgetting what it’s really about. Homecoming is designed to welcome back students and celebrate a new school year. It is a tradition...

Graphic by Trinity Powell As the latest Snapchat update takes over, most users are either weirded out or use it to their advantage. Many memes are taking over social media of friends getting food at...