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Senior Jeremy Campbell is already wearing his crown.
Seniors create new tradition at FVHS
The media center created a stand for students to showcase banned books.
Amnesty Club works to get banned books read
President Alekhya Makineni presents her slide show at the interest meeting.
FVHS welcomes Women in STEM club
The Homecoming court nominees represent the class of 2026.
Homecoming court released for 2025
Student drawing in art club.
Students participate in Arts Support the Arts, Inktober
The negative aspects of true crime are affecting the community as a whole.
The negative impact of the true crime community
The data of 4th and 8th grade reading NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card) depicted using a line graph. The scores can range from zero to 500, and the averages have been decreasing since 2012, showing the collective decline in people’s intelligence.
Society needs to start thinking more independently to reclaim intelligence
Infinite Campus displayed on a chromebook.
Users’ thoughts on Infinite Campus
Henry (left) and Lizzie (right) sniffing each other’s noses.
Why cats are better
Fashion once screamed rebellion, now it whispers sameness.
Why do new styles and trends feel lifeless and grey?
Sports trainers prepping for games in the training room.
Behind the Scenes: Fuquay-Varina High School’s Sports Trainers
The junior team celebrates their hard-fought win.
Juniors defend their title in annual FVHS powderpuff game
Bragging rights on the line: Grade-level rivalries ignite as FVHS prepares for its annual Powderpuff games.
Powderpuff brings spirit, rivalry and friendly competition
Cheerleaders Ava Medlin, Maddie Hunt, Emma Baker and Abi Brockway running down the track at a football game.
Varsity, JV cheer bring pride to FVHS
Student section showing school spirit during the FVHS vs. Willow game.
Inside the Student Section: The OC
The popular indie production, Glitch on YouTube is starting to gain a large amount of popularity.
Glitch Production gaining mass popularity
Captain Pikachu, drawn by Lottie Yates, sits with his captain’s hat.
FVHS student shares thoughts on the new season of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua.’
Latin singer Bad Bunny performing live on stage.
Potential future Super Bowl Halftime performers
FVHS students express themselves through their artwork, which helps tell each of their individual stories.
Censorship threatens art’s role in preserving history
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Me when we win the football game:
Me when we win the football games: – Comic #4
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Benny and Thomas meet Professor Cadaver.
Professor Cadaver – Comic #3
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Beth Ann Giordano asks FVHS students and teachers about their hot takes.
Hot Takes
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
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Bengal Buzz intro screen
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?
The football team celebrates their big win over Willow Spring with the Victory Bell.
Bengals bring home Victory Bell after 20-7 win over Willow
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
Benny and Thomas meet Professor Cadaver.
Professor Cadaver – Comic #3
Benny and Thomas prepare for their first quiz.
The Quiz – Comic Strip #2
Benny the Bengal arriving at FVHS for his first day of school.
Bennys First Day at School – Comic #1

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Matt Edwards and his students performing the final band concert for the year.

[Photo] Band teacher Mr. Edwards retires in June

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 29, 2025
The Pagoda at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Pagoda is a central control tower for the track.

[Photo] IndyCar hosts 109th annual Indianapolis 500 race

Jackson Page, News Editor
May 29, 2025
Whether it's a football game or a chance to walk down the stage, FVHS events create memories that last a lifetime.

[Photo] Best events at FVHS

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
May 2, 2025
Being sure to have enough funds is especially important in college. Make life easier for yourself in the long run and choose wisely what you spend on.

[Photo] Invest in your future, responsibly save your money

Tatiana Castro, Features Writer
May 2, 2025
Social media may bring us closer online, but at what cost to our relationships in real life?

[Photo] Social media ruins relationships

Halie Gallagher, Copy Editor
April 17, 2025
Sarah Strong previously went to Fuquay-Varina High School and is now playing basketball at the University of Connecticut.

[Photo] Past Bengal Sarah Strong wins National Championship with UConn

Halie Gallagher, Copy Editor
April 11, 2025
Teachers are implementing a new policy for their students as a way of decreasing distractions. This policy includes students putting their phones in a place that is unreachable to help them focus. Photo edited by Ashantee Adams

[Photo] After one quarter, phone policy meets mixed reviews from staff, students

Halie Gallagher, Copy Editor
March 25, 2025
Some students prefer comfy clothes while others prefer stylish.

[Photo] Comfy or stylish: Which one would you choose?

Joshua Martinez, Opinions Writer
March 18, 2025
Though many people are conflicted with the weather, something so uncommon shouldn’t be so normal here in North Carolina.

[Photo] Indecisive weather in NC confusing many people

Tatiana Castro, Features Writer
March 14, 2025
People in Wake County got alerts like these a few weeks ago.

[Photo] Amber Alerts are more common than ever

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 14, 2025
Climate change is increasing daily on our planet and humans are the biggest cause.

[Photo] Climate change increasingly worse

Tatiana Castro, Features Writer
March 13, 2025
Bhad Bhabie and Alabama Barker are in the middle of a heated feud, sparking debate online.

[Photo] Bhad Bhabie drops diss tracks about Alabama Barker

Cade Bookout, News Writer
March 7, 2025
Discover FVHS' favorite item at Costco’s iconic food court.

[Photo] Best Costco food court item

Brianna Negron, Opinions Writer
March 7, 2025
After finishing school work, it is common for students to look on social media out of boredom.

[Photo] Is boredom good for you?

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
March 6, 2025
SNO is used to publish stories for our school newspaper website.

[Photo] Wake County eliminating SNO, leaving journalism students without options to publish

Sara Anderton, News Writer
February 18, 2025
2025 Super Bowl commercials have decreased in quality.

[Photo] Are Super Bowl advertisements effective?

Brianna Negron, Opinions Writer
February 14, 2025
Senior Ava Mitchell celebrates with her family on Senior Night.

[Photo] FVHS dance team celebrates senior night

Ashantee Adams, Sports Writer
February 9, 2025
Sophomore Abigail Meaney celebrates with Coach Harrington and the team after her game winning basket.

[Photo] Womens varsity basketball stuns Cleveland with buzzer-beater

Brianna Veltre, Sports Writer
February 9, 2025
A young cheerleader plays rock, paper, scissors with Benny the Bengal.

[Photo] Tiny cheerleaders bring big spirit to halftime show

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Young, inspiring cheerleaders were taught new skills such as a full extension and had a full day learning new tricks and movements.

[Photo] FVHS varsity cheer team hosts cheer clinic themed as Eras Tour

Ava Bordelon, Sports Writer
September 23, 2024
Christmas trees are a popular way to celebrate and set your house in a festive mood.

How do FVHS students celebrate Christmas?

Jack Kepke and Ella Wachtel
December 10, 2024
Many volunteers helped with Special Olympics which allowed for more fluidity and the event to go more smoothly.

[Photo] FVHS Special Olympics brings students together

Brooke Dilley, News Editor
December 4, 2024
The dance team puts on a well done performance for their audience at our home football games.

[Photo] Dance team turns heads

Violetta Stratis, Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
The sky shines with colors as the northern lights are able to be seen in the Carolinas

Northern Lights return to Fuquay-Varina

Sara Anderton and Ella Wachtel
October 11, 2024
Deborah Gray, Jordan Enwereuzor

[Photo] FVHS spirit week leads up to Homecoming game

Sara Anderton, Celine Mena, and Brianna Negron
October 4, 2024
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[Photo] New Wake County measures aim to prevent school shootings

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2024
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” received a lot of good feedback from viewers.

[Photo] ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
June 3, 2024
Many people have different opinions on which season is the best.

[Photo] What is the best season?

Ava Bridegan, Opinions Writer
June 3, 2024
Noah Dawley, Riley Congdon, and Ralph Philips recently got accepted into the honor society for student journalists.

[Photo] Three FVHS students get accepted into Quill and Scroll honor society

Preston Kruse, News Writer
June 3, 2024
The 2024 Met Gala offered a variety of different outfits showcasing different interpretations of the theme.

[Photo] 2024 Met Gala

Iva Ramos, Features Writer
May 31, 2024
FVHS is updating our former chicken coop in preparation for our newest animals on campus.

[Photo] FVHS coop shows off new polish

Noah Wyatt, News Writer
May 31, 2024
“The Notebook” and “Titanic” are some of the most well-known romance movies, but many people argue over which one is best.

[Photo] ‘The Notebook’ vs ‘Titanic’

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
May 28, 2024
This year’s exam schedule is different compared to what it has been in previous years.

[Photo] Is two finals in one day too much?

Ava Bridegan, Opinions Writer
May 28, 2024
This year’s exam schedule is different compared to what it has been in previous years.

The schedule for the 2024 exam schedule has been released.

[Photo] Fuquay-Varina High School has new final exam schedule

Kayper McKinnon, News Writer
May 28, 2024
It has been decided that taking pre calculus won’t transfer any college credit.

[Photo] Precalculus equals no college credit

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
May 24, 2024
Over time, many records have been set for multiple different sports, and some of them are so crazy they will never be broken.

[Photo] Craziest sports records in history

Brody Heline, Sports Writer
May 23, 2024
Although Caitlin Clark is an amazing athlete and contributes a lot to women’s basketball, she isn’t ready to be crowned as the GOAT.

[Photo] Caitlin Clark not ready to be crowned the GOAT

Faith Lasko, Sports Writer
May 23, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School is holding a physical night for athletes to have an easy way to get their physical done in order to tryout for their desired sports.

[Photo] In-school physicals offered for student-athletes

Pyper Penland, News Writer
May 22, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School band will be performing at their last 2023 - 2024 season concert on May 21, 2024.

[Photo] Last FVHS concert of school year preparing to end strong

Noah Wyatt, News Writer
May 22, 2024
At this year’s Met Gala, there were many extravagant outfits, most of which were centered around the theme, “The Garden of Time".

[Photo] Which celebrity wore the best Met Gala outfit?

Leina Howard, Opinions Editor
May 22, 2024
Over the years many popular TV shows have been canceled for different reasons.

[Photo] Canceled TV shows that deserve a revival

Lily Key, Features Writer
May 21, 2024
More spicy food products are being made due to how likeable spicy foods are for consumers.

[Photo] America crazed by spicy food

Matthew Carrington, Features Writer
May 17, 2024
Over the years, there have been many people who have changed football, basketball, and baseball for the better.

[Photo] Greatest impact on American sports

Connor Doherty, Sports Writer
May 17, 2024
Fuquay-Varina police officers came out to Fuquay Varina High School, supporting the 2024 Special Olympics.

[Photo] Fuquay Varina Police offers cadet program

Ava Deinarowicz, Copy Editor
May 17, 2024
Sport injuries can cause many setbacks for athletes as they recover.

[Photo] Top Five Worst Injuries in Sports History

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
May 16, 2024
Bolts Drinks located in Fuquay Varina, is a very well-liked place to go and grab a coffee.

Bolts Drinks located in Fuquay Varina, is a very well-liked place to go and grab a coffee.

[Photo] Best coffee in Fuquay-Varina

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
May 15, 2024
The Got To Be NC Festival allows families to learn about the agriculture around them.

[Photo] Got To Be NC Festival being held May 17-19

Madi Leland, News Editor
May 13, 2024
FVHS hosted its' first very own Special Olympics on May 3rd, 2024.

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Students came out to support and cheer on the student athletes who participated in our Special Olympics.

[Photo] Fuquay-Varina Special Olympics 2024 inspires inclusivity

May 9, 2024
Dev Patel has acted in many different movies but has never written and produced a big film up until “Monkey Man” was released.

[Photo] Dev Patel’s directorial debut ‘Monkey Man’ leaves audiences stunned

Devan Langlois, Features Writer
May 8, 2024
A new movie will be coming to theatres on July 26, 2024, "Deadpool and Wolverine."

[Photo] New ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ trailer reveals exciting new details

Devan Langlois, Features Writer
May 8, 2024
Musicals have been made for many years and continue to be an activity many people enjoy seeing.

[Photo] What's the best musical?

May 2, 2024
Shae Bass and Ralph Philips were voted as Prom queen and king at Fuquay Varina High School.

[Photo] Prom king, queen crowned

Kayper McKinnon and Pyper Penland
April 30, 2024
Dance students at FVHS eagerly wait for the arrival for the Spring concert, May 2, 2024.

[Photo] Annual dance concert taking place May 2

Madi Leland, News Editor
April 26, 2024
Tiger Woods had a large impact on golf, but recently, he hasn’t been performing well.

[Photo] A star’s decline: has Tiger Woods fallen off?

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
April 26, 2024
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