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McWallys makes a grand opening in Fuquay -Varina bringing in lots of positive reviews.
New McWally’s opens in Fuquay Varina
Grazer won the fat bear competition in 2024.
Students vote on bears for Fat Bear Week
Concept of the new Vectis drone, which is planned to be flying within the next two years.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils first of its kind Vectis drone
Kissing bug rests on a brick wall.
Kissing bugs spreading illness across states
Violence has been on the rise recently.
Country faces rising incidents of violence
Videogames are one of the most popular free time activities, but many people assume it's a factor that leads to violence in adolescents.
The assumption of videogames causing violence
Feminism in motion: The WHOA pad drive empowers women by addressing basic needs, reinforcing the feministic values of support and equity.
Society must embrace feminism to secure true equality
An unfiltered and an original photo taken by Lakshya Bobbili, compared to the filtered one, which was taken by Meghana Reddy Mallireddy.
Are AI beauty filters destroying self-esteem?
My Clash profile showing my win streak and battles won.
Why Clash Royale is the best mobile game
Teenagers create collages.
The creative process: how do artists make art?
Basketball goes through the net.
How basketball shapes character throughout the preseason in the NBA
Color guard performs at halftime on a Friday night FVHS home game.
Color guard paints the sky at FVHS football game
The gymnastics team gathers on the gym floor in their leotards with their coach.
FVHS gymnastics team season starts strong
The Fuquay-Varina Bengals mens soccer program has grown stronger this fall, with both varsity and JV squads improving their chemistry and stepping up through injuries and tough matches.
Mens soccer overcomes challenges as conference play begins
Harrington shares a special moment with his daughter Aevri.
Harrington reflects on coaching
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
What would students change about their school? At FVHS, the answer often involves more time for lunch and greater recognition for seniors, as students voice their desire for more freedom and flexibility in their school day.
Students speak out: what they would change about FVHS
A collection of fidget toys spills out of a bucket.
Ranking the best fidget toys for school
Fuquay-Varina locals wait hours at the DMV for walk-in appointments, with some arriving as early as 3 a.m. to reserve a spot in line.
Systematic delays stall teen drivers in North Carolina
Beth Ann Giordano asks FVHS students and teachers about their hot takes.
Hot Takes
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Beth Ann Giordano asks FVHS students and teachers about their hot takes.
Hot Takes
Brooke Ellis ask FVHS students about their favorite fall activities.
Students favorite fall activities
Autumn Ellis asks FVHS students what stereotypes they would be in a TV show.
What stereotype would students be if they were in a TV show?
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Prearing for a new school year
Confidence in fashion
Confidence in fashion
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
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Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
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Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Beth Ann Giordano asks FVHS students and teachers about their hot takes.
Hot Takes
Brooke Ellis ask FVHS students about their favorite fall activities.
Students favorite fall activities
Autumn Ellis asks FVHS students what stereotypes they would be in a TV show.
What stereotype would students be if they were in a TV show?
Prearing for a new school year
Prearing for a new school year
Booth of work created by Xavier Houston.
FVHS students present their work in art show
Students can use individual welding stations in the Ag mechanics shop to home their skills.
FVHS students enjoy fun activities in FVHS classes
It's a tradition for law enforcement to come to the school hosting Special Olympics and carry the eternal flame.
FVHS Special Olympics brings students together
Young, inspiring cheerleaders were taught new skills such as a full extension and had a full day learning new tricks and movements.
FVHS varsity cheer team hosts cheer clinic themed as Eras Tour
The dance team puts on a well done performance for their audience at our home football games.
Dance team turns heads
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Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)

Edgar Duran-Ruiz, Features Writer • September 29, 2025
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Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Edgar Duran-Ruiz

A discussion between new podcast host Edgar Duran-Ruiz and friend Haily Orozco about changing in healthy or unhealthy ways and how these shifts can affect our well being.

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