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Major NCAA changes aim to give student athletes more equality and fairness, hoping to reshape college sports.
NCAA clears the runway with new NIL deals expanding possibilities for athletes
A movie theater sit empty near Oahu, Hawaii.
Disney hits pause on live-action remakes following recently released ‘Snow White’
SNO is back for one year so there is a reason to celebrate.
Wake County School Board lets SNO stay for another year
Easter is a spring celebration of life for Christians.
Celebrating religions this spring- Part 4
Pictured left to right: Ivy Reeves, Nyla Robinson-Partridge and Izzy McFalls are main cast actors reading their scripts on one of the sets during a rehearsal.
FVHS theatre performs ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Standardized tests aren't an accurate way to measure a student's knowledge.
Standardized tests are a broken way to measure learning
Social media may bring us closer online, but at what cost to our relationships in real life?
Social media ruins relationships
Students show their appreciation for “Smiling Friends.”
Why ‘Smiling Friends’ should have 27 seasons
Graduation day marks the final privilege for seniors.
Seniors deserve special privileges their final year of high school
The debate about whether or not Tyla is an industry plant is settled.
Is Tyla an industry plant?
The Thunder committed a 130-81 massacre against the Grizzlies.
Josh’s Take- Thunder whip Grizzlies in all time massacre
Paige Bueckers’ hard work pays off as she is the number one draft pick in 2025.
Paige Bueckers honored by hometown being named after her for a day
Senior softball player Julie Selig has worked tirelessly this year with her softball coaches Robbie Wray and George Newton.
WRAL ‘Extra Effort’ award presented to Julie Selig
FVHS stunt team celebrates after win against Cleveland High School.
Small team, big dreams
Sarah Strong previously went to Fuquay-Varina High School and is now playing basketball at the University of Connecticut.
Past Bengal Sarah Strong wins National Championship with UConn
Students are tuning out lessons, and some believe it's time to rethink how schools teach the curriculum.
Kids aren’t excited about learning
Good qualities in friends bring out the best in people, while negative ones damage relationships.
What makes someone a good person?
Adam Stransky and a shark that he caught as his lockscreen on his iPhone.
A look into the meaning behind students’ lockscreens at FVHS
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
Unlocking open mindedness
Unlocking open mindedness
Boredom is beneficial
Boredom is beneficial
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
Teachers Hobbies
Teachers Hobbies
There are so many different styles at FVHS. Sophomore Brock Bookout asks different students their preference of what they like to wear.
Fuquay fashion
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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Adam Sandler plays hockey in “Happy Gilmore.”

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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
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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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