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A peaceful lake scene reflects the calm and freedom that students are looking forward to this summer.
Fuquay-Varina High School students are kicking off summer 2025 with a bang
Cade Bookout, News Writer • June 5, 2025

As the school year comes to a close, students at Fuquay-Varina High School are eagerly making plans to make this the best summer ever. Whether...

Students (left to right) Sophia Matthews, Maimouna Diallo, Ivy Reeves, Brady Starler, Savannah Kurtz, Amelia Fruend, Jakeem Stewart, and Izzy McFalls work on their One Act “Gee!”
Students direct one act plays as their last time on stage this year
Sara Anderton, News Writer • June 4, 2025

One acts are student-directed, sometimes student-written, plays which also feature student stars. One acts are informal plays that can make audiences...

Apex is planning to build a new train station to give people better ways to travel.
Big changes coming to Apex
Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer • May 30, 2025

In the past few years, the Town of Apex has had some serious growth, and it doesn't look to be stopping anytime soon. It used to be a quiet place,...

Matt Edwards and his students performing the final band concert for the year.
Band teacher Mr. Edwards retires in June
Sara Anderton, News Writer • May 29, 2025

After 23 years of working at FVHS, band teacher Matthew Edwards is retiring. Edwards is FVHS’ amazing band director who has gotten more awards...

Stanley Cup playoff logo seen on ice during a match against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals.
Oilers dominate Panthers in game one of Stanley Cup Final
Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor • June 5, 2025

The 2025 NHL season is wrapping up, as they play the final round of games over the next few days. The Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers played at Rogers Place...

The Thunder and Pacers will compete for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
NBA Finals Preview
Josh Williams, Sports Writer • June 5, 2025
Stunt is one of the fastest growing womens sports in the U.S. Over 70 colleges participate in the sport with 100 programs coming in the future.
Stunt continues growing
Ashantee Adams, Sports Writer • May 30, 2025
Teachers can lighten up the class with some jokes.
Students share the funniest thing their teachers have said
Beth Ann Giordano, Features Writer • June 5, 2025

When the school day seems to feel long, sometimes the unexpected jokes or slip-ups from our teachers is what makes the day feel lighter. These...

Having your own sense of transportation for college is recommended, yet expensive. Ultimately, if the negatives outweigh the positives, public transportation could be better.
Should you bring your car to college?
Tatiana Castro, Features Writer • June 4, 2025
These super cool DIY pants were made by Jesse Toscano.
Rise of DIY fashion at FVHS
Brock Bookout, Features Writer • June 2, 2025
Eid prayer is the most important part of Eid. Students shouldn’t have to choose between honoring their faith and participating in school traditions.
Students face unfair choice between participating in Eid or Senior Day
Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor • June 4, 2025

Depending on who you are, Friday, June 6, either marks a long awaited celebration or a frustrating choice no student should have to make.  For many Muslim students...

Boring times are the best for self reflection.
Boredom is good for you
Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor • June 4, 2025
Innovation is booming — but Google and Microsoft still run the game.
Same giants, new tech
Joshua Martinez, Opinions Writer • June 3, 2025
Deltarune warriors plus Undertale classics duel.
Why Undertale is better than Deltarune
Kiki Quinteros, Opinions Writer • June 3, 2025
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