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Maddie Crabtree, Metea Media Editor-in-Chief

Maddie Crabtree is a Senior and the Editor-in-Chief of Metea Media. She has been on staff for three years and has a huge passion for all things journalism. She placed first in Illinois and third in the nation for review writing this past year. Besides journalism, Maddie has also been on cheer for the last three years. Maddie is almost always at a Warriors Hockey game too. If she’s not in the newsroom or cheer, she’s probably just scrolling through Twitter (@omgeemaddie) or Instagram (@maddie_crabtree).

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[Photo] Stampede Staff Playlist: October Edition

Stampede Staff
October 1, 2019

[Photo] Stampede Staff Playlist: April Edition

Stampede Staff
April 23, 2019

[Photo] Stampede Staff Playlist: February Edition

Stampede Staff
February 14, 2019

[Photo] Student Submission: Lupus Documentary

Akayla Jackson, Guest Reporter
February 8, 2019

[Photo] Family Guy will no longer be making jokes around the LGBT community

Ben Weiss and Kennedy Homan
January 29, 2019

Gallery: Boys’ hockey senior night

Riley Burgoon and Maddie Crabtree
January 29, 2019

[Photo] Behind the scenes of the Young Hearts for Life heart screening

Bella Myers, Spotlight Reporter
January 24, 2019

[Photo] Stampede Staff Playlist: December Edition

Stampede Staff
December 14, 2018

[Photo] Gallery: Collage 2018

December 3, 2018

Mr. Devany opens Collage by telling the audience the of Collage. No clapping between songs!

[Photo] Varsity Hockey trounces Neuqua, heads to finals of Carillon Cup

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
November 15, 2018

Junior Ethan Wipff faces off in the first period against Neuqua on Thursday night.

[Photo] Stampede Staff Playlist: October Edition

Lauren Coates, Headlines Reporter
October 29, 2018

[Photo] Varsity Hockey wins season opener in outlandish fashion

Nate Burleyson, Sports Editor
October 1, 2018

[Photo] Humans of Metea: Macy Margherio

Juthi Saha, Profiles Editor
September 26, 2018

[Photo] The Stampede selected as 2018 Pacemaker finalist

James Turnbull, Headlines Reporter
September 14, 2018

[Video] Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery takes up too much energy

Kennedy Homan, Graphic Editor
May 21, 2018

et again, the Harry Potter fandom is becoming relevant due to the recent release of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. This game app already has a large community creating memes and discussions from the experience...

Infinity War unites fans from all Marvel films SPOILERS

Brittany Coates and Maddie Crabtree
May 15, 2018

WARNING: This review of “Infinity War” contains spoilers from the movie. If you do not wish to continue to read, please redirect yourself to the front page. Marvels highly anticipated Infinity War...

[Video] Brittany and Maddie take on: The Food Truck Festival

Brittany Coates and Maddie Crabtree
May 7, 2018

What was the experience like? Brittany: I had a really fun time with all my friends and it was really cool to see all these people come together and have such a fun time just talking and enjoying the...

[Video] LMC holds author visit with actor Keegan Allen

Kellie Foy, Sports Writer
April 29, 2018

The Library Media Center presented Pretty Little Liars actor, Keegan Allen, during seventh period on Thursday. This author visit was a part of Allen’s book tour which started on Tuesday, April 24 in...

Inclement weather causes scheduling issues for athletes

Myra Bajwa and Maddie Crabtree
April 24, 2018

he definition of ‘April Showers’ has been an understatement this year. Snow covering the grounds in the early mornings is a mild annoyance for most, but for Athletic Director Daniel Debruycker, there...

[Photo] Spirit week pep assembly canceled

Laurel Westphal, Headlines Reporter
April 13, 2018

There isn’t a method to the (March) madness

Maddie Crabtree, Social Media Editor/Photographer/Public Affairs
April 4, 2018

s March Madness came to an end so did our brackets. Some brought us joy, and maybe a few bucks, while others left us upset and out a couple dollars. Although the chances of creating a perfect bracket are...

Dog rescue event to be held at Metea

Maddie Crabtree, Social Media Editor/Photographer/Public Affairs
April 4, 2018

CPR Fund K9 Rescue will be hosting a Dog Rescue Event at Metea Saturday, April 14 during the badminton tournament. There will be a few dogs at the event to meet and interact with. Although not all dogs...

Is there a method to the (March) madness?

Maddie Crabtree, Social Media Editor/Photographer
March 22, 2018

s March Madness starts up, you'll hear the talk of brackets from students to teachers buzz around. Whether it's playing with friends for fun or even with money on the line, it's always a rush to see your...

[Photo] Warriors Hockey Club shows how teamwork translates to performance

Myra Bajwa, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2017

Brittany and Maddie take on: Massacre Haunted House

Maddie Crabtree and Brittany Coates
October 31, 2017

With “Basement of the Dead” already under our belts, we thought it would be a great idea to go to yet another haunted house and review it. Last weekend we visited the terrifying “Massacre Haunted...

Brittany and Maddie take on: Basement of the Dead

Brittany Coates and Maddie Crabtree
October 20, 2017

As Halloween approaches, many teens go out to haunted houses for thrills and a fun time with their friends. In the spirit of all things Halloween, we decided we had to visit at least one haunted house....

Marching Mustangs set sail over spring break

Maddie Crabtree
April 5, 2017

Co-written by Prashant Shankar and Zainie Qureshi. Over spring break, the Metea Valley Marching Mustangs along with the Jazz Collective went on a trip to Florida and the Bahamas to perform at Disney...

Chicago Auto Show unveils major innovations with its latest vehicles

Maddie Crabtree
February 23, 2017

Over the weekend, I attended the Chicago Auto Show, and I have to say that I was impressed. Whether you're looking for a car of your own, or just browsing for fun, you’re sure to have a great time. Some...

A recap of the Warriors’ hockey playoff season

Maddie Crabtree
February 13, 2017

While the regular season came to an end for the Warriors Hockey Club, they continue to excel during the playoff season. The Warriors played in a Round Robin tournament for their league playoffs, where...

M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film causes a ‘Split’ in opinion

Maddie Crabtree
January 26, 2017

As a fan on M. Night Shyamalan movies, I have to say I was unimpressed with his latest film “Split.” The movie is about a man named Kevin who has split personality disorder, with a total of 23 personalities,...

The Walking Dead continues to excel in plot and character development SPOILERS

Maddie Crabtree
December 14, 2016

WARNING: This review and recap of "The Walking Dead" contains spoilers from the newest season. If you do not wish to continue to read, please redirect yourself to the front page. Last Sunday,...

Metea Galleries: Collage

Maddie Crabtree
December 7, 2016

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Warriors Hockey Club continues to excel on the ice

Maddie Crabtree
December 1, 2016

The Warriors Hockey Club, comprised of Metea, Waubonsie, Oswego East and Oswego High School, attended the Stevenson tournament last weekend, while their Junior Varsity Gold team attended their PREP Hockey...

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Are Metea students becoming more disrespectful?

Maddie Crabtree
November 16, 2016

Some students see school as a dreadful experience full of unfair grades given out by mean and unfair teachers, but unfortunately, as much as teens like to blame someone or something else for their troubles,...

Why is our generation so involved with this election?

Maddie Crabtree
October 27, 2016

The 2016 election has caused a lot of reaction throughout America, but a lot of the political discussion has been coming from millennials. Many teens have had a huge voice within this election, even though...

The best Halloween movies worth watching this October

Maddie Crabtree
October 18, 2016

Halloween is just around the corner, and since many students don’t trick or treat anymore, a fun way to spend Halloween is by having a scary movie marathon. Personally, I love Halloween, and I especially...

Stranger Things lives up to its critical acclaim

Maddie Crabtree
September 16, 2016

This past summer, Netflix came out with the new suspenseful drama series, Stranger Things, which captured the attention of many. The show incorporates many different aspects that make it enjoyable for...

Has nostalgia provided an easy sell for companies everywhere?

Maddie Crabtree
September 14, 2016

Nostalgia has been and will always be around, but recently, it has noticeably started to shape our society. Nostalgia is defined as “a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically...

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