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Noelle Smagala

Noelle Smagala, Website and Social Media Editor

Noelle Smagala is a senior, and this is her second year on staff now as social media Editor and website manager of Metea Media. Though she has loved writing all her life, other passions of hers include taking selfies with her spaz of a cat, taking spontaneous trips, and asking 100 questions during a movie. 

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Office visitors capture a shot of themselves in front of Andrew Yang's tour bus.

IPSD students experience firsthand chaos of the 2020 Iowa Caucus

Leland Pan and Noelle Smagala
February 6, 2020

Office visitors capture a shot of themselves in front of Andrew Yang's tour bus.

The Life360 app is growing in popularity among parents as it introduces more advanced features through its plans.

Debate over Life360 app rules it both an invasion of privacy and a necessary safeguard

Noelle Smagala, Website Manager/Social Media Editor
December 12, 2019

Doodoodoo! Mom arrived at home. Doodoodoo! Angela left Bryan’s house. By the end of 2018, approximately 18 million users were receiving alerts like these each month on the popular tracking app Life360....

Working high school teens find it difficult to balance academics and part-time jobs

Working high school teens find it difficult to balance academics and part-time jobs

Noelle Smagala
October 23, 2019

Life for teens belonging to the up and coming generation can be astoundingly hectic as it is. Given the demands of school, sports, and other responsibilities, just the thought of adding a job into the...

Widespread teen hospitalization and deaths reveal the gruesome effects of vaping

Widespread teen hospitalization and deaths reveal the gruesome effects of vaping

Noelle Smagala, Website and Social Media Editor
September 16, 2019

Vaping: years before the popularization of JUUL at the hands of adolescents, it was assumed to be a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes. The majority of consumers considered that inhaling nicotine...

Is a gap year right out of high school worth the risks?

Is a gap year right out of high school worth the risks?

Noelle Smagala, Website and Social Media Editor
September 16, 2019

For most seniors at Metea, the next step after graduation usually involves attending a university or college and continuing their studies through the first four years of school. Many are raised on this...

Metea implements new mental health coordinator position to assist students' specific needs

Metea implements new mental health coordinator position to assist students’ specific needs

Noelle Smagala
May 29, 2019

Metea Valley has always placed emphasis on the mental health of its students, whether through groups such as Mental Health Club, to various workshops discussing the experiences of students. But the school...

YouTube controversy sparks global discussion surrounding male sexual harassment

YouTube controversy sparks global discussion surrounding male sexual harassment

Noelle Smagala
May 23, 2019

On May 10, makeup enthusiast Tati Westbrook released a video on her YouTube channel containing serious allegations about another popular guru who has gained a significant following this past year, James...

Some students are turning to ADHD stimulant medicines, to enhance their focus and academic performance, and increase general motivation. These drugs, however, can come with serious consequences and side effects.

Stimulated problems: Stimulants cause more harm than good

James Turnbull, Riley Burgoon, and Noelle Smagala
May 16, 2019

You’ve heard the names: Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta. You know what they do: give a boost of energy, help you focus, and keep you awake. At least, that’s what they’re prescribed to do. They can be...

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[Photo] German Students Experience the Customs of American Schools

Tanvi Pant
April 25, 2019

Students are prioritizing their rights and trailblazing the discussion on the Pledge of Allegiance

Students are prioritizing their rights and trailblazing the discussion on the Pledge of Allegiance

Noelle Smagala, Photographer
March 8, 2019
In 1944, the United States' Supreme Court ruled that requiring to recite the Pledge of Allegiance is a violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
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Metea student offers up peer art class to provide unique learning opportunities for students with special needs

Noelle Smagala, Photographer
March 6, 2019

Metea Valley has made great strides toward providing opportunities for students with special needs through programs such as Special Olympics, Peer Partners, and even a new culinary course specifically...

Saloni Garg listens to her fellow Indian Prairie scholars speak.

Gallery: Indian Prairie Scholars

Noelle Smagala and Noelle Pryor
March 5, 2019

Why Metea's late policy needs to change

Why Metea’s late policy needs to change

Noelle Smagala, Photographer
February 11, 2019

istrictwide, high school students are dealing with a number of things in their lives, many of which they are unable to control. However, in many cases, the school system apparently seems to prioritize...

Adulting 101: Taxes

Adulting 101: Taxes

Noelle Smagala, Photographer
February 6, 2019

ost all high schools offer consumer economics. The majority of students in the United States have access to family consumer science classes and receive a standard education providing them with concepts...

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[Photo] Blackfishing: A social media trend

Esha Mandadi, Spotlight Reporter
February 6, 2019

Largest U.S. cigarette provider Altria places stake in “anti-tobacco” company Juul

Largest U.S. cigarette provider Altria places stake in “anti-tobacco” company Juul

Noelle Smagala, Photographer
January 24, 2019

t all started with a cause to help cigarette smokers end what people deem an outdated habit, but what CNBC calls the “e-cigarette empire” that is JUUL has now compromised this grand mission. As of...

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[Photo] Stress busters in the library help students unwind before finals

Lauren Coates, Headlines Reporter
December 13, 2018

A couple contributes to the round of applause as the assembly comes to a close.

[Photo] Veterans Day Assembly honors veterans and future service members

Avani Shah, Headlines Editor
November 14, 2018

A couple contributes to the round of applause as the assembly comes to a close.

Growing up with my a sibling with Asperger’s syndrome has been fun. It has taught me tremendous patience and empathy.

Growing up with a twin who has Asperger’s syndrome

Noelle Smagala, Photographer
October 29, 2018

The majority of people living in the United States have likely heard about Asperger's syndrome, but don’t know its severity or what exactly it is. While creators within the entertainment industry are...

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[Photo] Weekly Sports Update 10/15-10/20

Sports Department
October 21, 2018

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[Photo] New Powderpuff rules include underclassmen

Alexandra Guckel, Headlines Reporter
September 24, 2018

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