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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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[Photo] Finals should be before winter break

Nafisa Chowdhury, Opinions Editor
January 12, 2024
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[Photo] BLACK OPS GULF WAR

Jake Lee, News Writer
January 9, 2024
Freshman Mukund Udayakumar qualified to participate in the National History Bee which will take place Sunday, April 28, 2024.

[Photo] FVHS freshman qualifies for National History Bee

Jackson Page, News Writer
December 12, 2023
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[Photo] ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ is out now

Stephany Ortiz, Features Writer/Multimedia Editor
November 21, 2023
There are now warnings in the elevators for misuse.

[Photo] Students asked to stop misusing elevator

Kiya Holland, News Writer
October 31, 2023
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[Photo] Mr. Beast sponsors the Charlotte Hornets

Kiya Holland, News Writer
October 20, 2023
FVHS 2022-23 football team.

[Photo] Football season has tough start

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
October 4, 2023
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[Photo] ‘Mortal Kombat One’ is stellar new edition to the 31 year-old franchise

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
October 3, 2023
Top-Hat the chicken on FVHS campus.

[Photo] Chickens are no longer on campus

Paisley Koch, Features Editor
September 27, 2023
Carson Bilger listening to music.

[Photo] Laufey releases new “Bewitched” album

Stephany Ortiz, Features Writer
September 27, 2023
Here's the Girls Tennis team getting ready to practice.

[Photo] Girls tennis team starts season

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
September 22, 2023
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[Photo] Lights, camera, fashion

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
September 15, 2022
Graphic design made by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's presentation software

[Photo] The dress code dilemma

Atlas Clark, Opinions Writer
September 16, 2022
Graphic design made by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's presentation software

[Photo] Fall Sports Playoffs

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
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[Photo] Underdog flavors need a chance to shine

Keenen Langley, Opinions Writer
February 23, 2023
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[Photo] A new species of fish was recently discovered

Dylan Barbeau, Features Writer
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Modern day heros

Caitlyn Horton, News Writer
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Animals that no one expects to have malicious intent

Dylan Barbeau, Features Writer
February 10, 2023
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[Photo] Celebrity baby names keep getting weirder

Atlas Clark, Features Editor
February 10, 2023
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[Photo] Logan Livingston

February 10, 2023
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[Photo] Origin of chocolate

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
February 8, 2023
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[Photo] “The Last of Us” looks promising

Dylan Barbeau, Features Writer
February 3, 2023
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[Photo] Tiffany Diamond continues to leave a legacy

Atlas Clark, Features Editor
February 3, 2023
Christian Helfrich at Carolina Hurricanes game. The poster is made to root on Brent "The Wookie" Burns.

[Photo] Coliseums of unison

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
January 11, 2023
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[Photo] New Year resolutions for the NFL’s bottom 10 teams

Sam Prestipino, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2023
Companies that are currently being affected by scalpers in 2023

[Photo] Scalpers are ruining what toys are meant to be

Maya Kopczak, Opinion Writer
January 9, 2023
Mia Mancini and Emily McWhirter show their Christmas spirit with festive holiday sweaters

[Photo] Students show their Christmas spirit during spirit week

Aynsleigh Penland, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
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[Photo] Letters to Santa

Caitlyn Horton, News Writer
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Christmas and the NBA

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Scare at Fuquay Middle raises new safety questions

Anna-Grace Medlin, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Monster High reboot: Fierce or frightening?

Atlas Clark, Features Editor
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Books challenged for offensive actions

Keenen Langley, Opinions Writer
November 17, 2022
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[Photo] The ‘Florida Man’ stereotype is completely justified

Dylan Barbeau, Opinions Writer
November 14, 2022
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[Photo] Fashion opinions on campus

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
October 24, 2022
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[Photo] Team Sports stays active

Ralph Philips, Sports Writers
October 21, 2022
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[Photo] Hidden Heroes at FVHS

Atlas Clark, Opinions Editor
October 21, 2022
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[Photo] Speaking truthfully is beneficial to your health

Dylan Barbeau, Opinions Writer
October 20, 2022
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[Photo] FVHS Cross Country

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
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[Photo] Halloween creeps over Fuquay

Sasha Kaiser, Features Writer
October 19, 2022
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[Photo] Festival of Bands hosted on campus

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
October 19, 2022
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[Photo] Chickens raised on campus

Jamie Chaney, Features Writer
October 13, 2022
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[Photo] Where is this in the school?

October 7, 2022
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[Photo] Social media guilty of self image sabotage

Atlas Clark, Opinions Editor
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] Hurricanes season preview

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] Homecoming: Highlights of 2022

Katrina Guillen, News Writer
October 5, 2022
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[Photo] Students react to representation in Disney

Alissa Martinez, Features Editor
October 5, 2022
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[Photo] Homecoming court announced

Katrina Guillen, News Writer
September 29, 2022
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[Photo] Students celebrate spirit week on campus

Al Curle, News Writer
September 28, 2022
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[Photo] Online vs. In-Person Instruction

Dylan Barbeau, Opinions Writer
September 27, 2022
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[Photo] Men’s soccer strives for improvement

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
September 23, 2022
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[Photo] Learning valuable lessons through school clubs

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
September 23, 2022
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[Photo] Farewell Mr. McCotter

Anna-Grace Medlin, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2022
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[Photo] Tennis season rolls around

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
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[Photo] Spooky season movie selections

Sasha Kaiser, Features Writer
September 22, 2022
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[Photo] Not so new dress code

Selena Butler, News Editor
September 19, 2022
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[Photo] Students share their knowledge about war in Ukraine

Al Curle, News Editor
September 9, 2022
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[Photo] A debate as old as time: chicken or the egg

Patrick Eckert, Features Writer
September 16, 2022
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[Photo] Bus shortages at FVHS

Katrina Guillen, News Writer
September 16, 2022
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[Photo] Bengals crush the Titans

Anna D’Abruzzo, Sports Writer
September 15, 2022
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[Photo] The Orange Crush: Bengal Out

Alissa Martinez, Features Editor
September 15, 2022
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[Photo] Can the Bengals turn it around

Rhys Patterson
September 12, 2022
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[Photo] Phone jail armageddon approaches

Keenen Langley, Features Writer
September 9, 2022
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[Photo] Keenen Langley

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Anna D’Abruzzo

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Riley Wiggins

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Caitlyn Horton

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Erick Machado

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Alissa Martinez

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Maya Kopczak

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Patrick Eckert

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Jamie Chaney

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Dylan Barbeau

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Katrina Guillen

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Ralph Philips

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Al Curle

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Atlas Clark

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Sasha Kaiser

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Sam Prestipino

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Rhys Patterson

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Anna-Grace Medlin

September 6, 2022
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