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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
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
Apex is planning to build a new train station to give people better ways to travel.
Big changes coming to Apex
Matt Edwards and his students performing the final band concert for the year.
Band teacher Mr. Edwards retires in June
From Vegas to venues across the globe, summer 2025 is set to be unforgettable.
Lights, Sound, Action: This summer is sure to turn up the volume
As seniors leave school one last time, they leave with memories, mixed emotions, and hopes for what’s next.
More than just a goodbye
Labubus are overrated and not worth it.
Labubus are products of rapid consumerism
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
Boring times are the best for self reflection.
Boredom is good for you
Innovation is booming — but Google and Microsoft still run the game.
Same giants, new tech
Junior Amirrah McFarland runs in a track meet.
What has being an athlete taught you?
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
The Thunder and Pacers will compete for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
NBA Finals Preview
Liverpool plays Tottenham at Anfield during their championship winning season.
Lunatic runs over fans at Liverpool FC championship parade
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
The student entrance of FVHS on a clear day.
Most memorable moments of the 2025 school year
Teachers can lighten up the class with some jokes.
Students share the funniest thing their teachers have said
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?
These super cool DIY pants were made by Jesse Toscano.
Rise of DIY fashion at FVHS
The price of senior year adds up rapidly.
Senior year: the most expensive year of high school
Prearing for a new school year
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
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Teacher Summer Plans
Teacher Summer Plans
Confidence in fashion
Confidence in fashion
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Prearing for a new school year
Prearing for a new school year
Teacher Summer Plans
Teacher Summer Plans
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
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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[Video] Prearing for a new school year

Brianna Negron, Features Editor
June 6, 2025

Confidence in fashion

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
June 2, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
May 27, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
May 20, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer

Brianna Negron, Features Editor
May 14, 2025
Schools teach us how to take tests, and maintain academic standards, but what happens when new graduates need to navigate adult life on their own, like changing their car’s oil?

Students aren’t prepared for the real world

Brianna Negron, Opinions Writer
May 5, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
May 5, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Fake it till you make it

Brianna Negron, Features Writer
April 28, 2025
Students are tuning out lessons, and some believe it's time to rethink how schools teach the curriculum.

Kids aren’t excited about learning

Brianna Negron, Features Writer
April 21, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Beauty is subjective

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
April 17, 2025

[Video] What to do when theres nothing to do

Brianna Negron, Features Writer
April 14, 2025
As more young YouTube stars expose what it’s really like being in the public eye, it’s time to reconsider allowing children to have an internet presence.

Kidfluencing steals childhoods

Brianna Negron, Opinions Writer
March 24, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Effects of isolation

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
March 24, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Prioritizing yourself

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
March 21, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Unlocking open mindedness

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
March 14, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Boredom is beneficial

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
March 7, 2025
Discover FVHS' favorite item at Costco’s iconic food court.

Best Costco food court item

Brianna Negron, Opinions Writer
March 7, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Acceptance and forgiveness

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
February 26, 2025
2025 Super Bowl commercials have decreased in quality.

Are Super Bowl advertisements effective?

Brianna Negron, Opinions Writer
February 14, 2025

Bengal Buzz: The power of positivity

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
February 14, 2025

[Video] Bengal Buzz: Positive media to consume

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
February 7, 2025

[Video] Bengal Buzz, Episode 10

Brianna Negron, Features Writer
January 13, 2025

Bengal Buzz: Advice from staff to students

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
January 10, 2025

Bengal Buzz: New Year’s resolutions

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
December 20, 2024

Bengal Buzz: Overthinking (ft. Hayden Folan)

Brianna Negron, Podcast Editor
December 9, 2024

What is game day etiquette?

Brianna Negron and Abby Hills
November 26, 2024

Bengal Buzz: Can people really change?

Brianna Negron
November 22, 2024

Bengal Buzz: What’s your dream job?

Brianna Negron
November 21, 2024

Bengal Buzz: Bullying and discrimination (with guest co-host Satvi Patel)

Brianna Negron
November 4, 2024

Bengal Buzz: Individuality

Brianna Negron
October 24, 2024
When you think of 70s or 90s fashion, a general image pops into your head, but what will future generations think of the 2020s? With so many fast fashion trends and aesthetics, it’s difficult to grasp an idea of what this decade's collective style is.

Trends fade faster than ever

Brianna Negron, Features Writer
October 18, 2024

Bengal Buzz: Healthy and unhealthy relationships (with guest co-host Lena Vecchione)

Brianna Negron and Lena Vecchione
October 11, 2024
The 2024 Homecoming court, prepares to walk the field tonight. Pictured from left to right: Jaya Cureton (senior), Aiden Russell (freshman), Violetta Stratis (junior), Elaina Cox (freshman), Lucas Roten (senior), Brooke Fuquay (sophomore), Luke Hessing (junior), Jordan Enwereuzor (senior) and Ella Wachtel (senior).

FVHS spirit week leads up to Homecoming game

Sara Anderton, Celine Mena, and Brianna Negron
October 4, 2024
As fall rolls in, music changes with the atmosphere. What are students listening to this season?

Students recommend fall music

Brianna Negron, Features Writer
October 1, 2024

Bengal Buzz: Brianna’s tips to improve productivity

Brianna Negron
September 25, 2024
Fuquay-Varina has introduced several new teachers and subjects to our school this year.

Meet FVHS’s new teachers

Brianna Negron, Features Writer
September 17, 2024
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