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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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Every Adam Sandler movie ranked worst to best

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
February 6, 2025
FVHS students are enthusiastic about the new year and what it will bring.

[Photo] What should you expect from 2025?

Jack Kepke, Features Writer
January 10, 2025
D.B. Cooper parachuted off of a plane to escape authorities.

New evidence may solve D.B. Cooper mystery

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
December 16, 2024
Students can use individual welding stations in the Ag mechanics shop to home their skills.

[Photo] FVHS students enjoy fun activities in FVHS classes

December 13, 2024

[Video] New cell phone policy for FVHS students

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
December 12, 2024

Black Ops 6 is latest entry in Call of Duty franchise

Dean Barbeau and Devan Langlois
November 26, 2024
The Costco Guys are some of the biggest stars to come out of 2024.

The Costco Guys mainly visit Costco

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
November 15, 2024
Venom is the main protagonist in the film.

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ is a disappointing finale

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
November 8, 2024
Streaming services show up on the homescreen of most TVs

Streaming services have started negative trends among movie industry

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
October 25, 2024
Bottles of Prime next to Mr. Beast’s chocolate bar.

Lunchly, “Thick of It” and Hailey Welch’s podcast started a new viral trend.

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
October 18, 2024
2024 was a great year for horror movies.

Great horror movies released this year

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
October 11, 2024
The main character of “Transformers One” is Optimus Prime.

“Transformers One” is latest, best entry in Transformers franchise

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
October 2, 2024
Zombies trying to break into a room during the apocalypse.

How FVHS students would survive the zombie apocalypse

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
September 30, 2024
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” just released in theaters and fans are revisiting the original film to prepare.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” almost reaches same level of original

Dean Barbeau, Features Editor
September 16, 2024
MatPat retires

MatPat retires

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
January 16, 2024
2023 recap

2023 recap

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
January 10, 2024
Harvey Johns Steakhouse is opening in a new location, in Angier NC.

New Steakhouse Opens in Fuquay Area

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
December 12, 2023
DECA's most recently included meeting the Mayor, now they're preparing for their competition next week. Blake Massengill, Jessica Doble, Reve Dontha, and Tara Patel.

DECA Chapter participating in Ethical Leadership Challenge

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
December 11, 2023
Producers and viewers are overjoyed after the actor's strike ended and the amount of actors continues to grow back.

Actor strike ends after five months

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
November 21, 2023
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a movie for the fans

“Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a movie for the fans

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
November 16, 2023
New Horror Movies to Watch this Halloween Season

New Horror Movies to Watch this Halloween Season

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
October 13, 2023
‘Mortal Kombat One’ is stellar new edition to the 31 year-old franchise

‘Mortal Kombat One’ is stellar new edition to the 31 year-old franchise

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
October 3, 2023
Actors and Actresses begin to prepare to put on a spectacular show.

Sherlock Holmes is the next play to get adapted at FVHS

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
September 28, 2023
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