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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
A drawing of one of the courtroom sketches depicting Cassandra Ventura being sworn in with Sean Combs watching.
P. Diddy reaches second week in federal court trial
The Brooklyn Bridge, which carries thousands of vehicles over the water on a daily basis, was struck by a Mexican Navy ship.
Crash on Brooklyn Bridge leads to boat, bridge safety concerns
People now need a Real ID for domestic travel on planes.
Real IDs, passports are required for airport safety
Out with the old and in with the new flavors, including jumbo rainbows and sprinkle surprises.
Lucky Charms levels up, introducing new limited edition flavors
AI will never be able to connect with humans on a deeper level.
AI can never replace the human mind
Duolingo is going AI first.
People go wild over AI taking over duolingo
Gym class is more than just a free period, so it deserves to be graded like a real class.
Gym class should be graded
Natural hair texture is beautiful.
People should embrace their natural hair
The strength it takes to be a dancer will never be easy.
Dance should be considered a sport
FVHS dancers put on a showcase for friends and families.
FVHS dance concert showcases talent
Demetrius McKoy’s favorite memory is playing varsity football.
Students’ favorite memories of sports seasons
Belicheck was hired as the coach of the UNC Tar Heels at the end of last season and is already creating controversy.
Bill Belicheck’s relationship with his girlfriend is a bit odd
Senior Ella Hess moved with speed and determination during her events.
Two FVHS athletes qualified for states at the 4A East Regional Meet
Senior Connor Everett scores on Cornith’s goalie Maximus Gladwell.
Bengals mens lacrosse wins two games back-to-back
FVHS teacher Kelly Elliott’s foods & nutrition class cooks on Fridays to put the techniques they learn in class to use.
Life skill classes should be more accessible
Nichol’s Studio has a wide variety of apparel.
Students manage being both students, business owners
Teacher Summer Plans
Teacher Summer Plans
Two FVHS students using slang in an everyday conversation.
A look into FVHS students’ favorite slang words
Junior Cassi Maruna works at Pooch Pad. Working at a dog care and grooming business can be the perfect start to saving money for your future.
What are the best first jobs as a teenager?
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Teacher Summer Plans
Teacher Summer Plans
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: Fake it till you make it
Bengal Buzz: Fake it till you make it
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: Fake it till you make it
Bengal Buzz: Fake it till you make it
Bengal Buzz: Beauty is subjective
Bengal Buzz: Beauty is subjective
Teacher Summer Plans
Teacher Summer Plans
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
Teachers Hobbies
Teachers Hobbies
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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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
Members of the Teen Council lead the way to help bring their community together.

[Photo] Local Teen Council officially chartered

Pyper Penland, News Writer
April 25, 2024
The Spanish Honor Society is selling bracelets to help raise money to support artisans and Central American communities. Juniors Gabriella Franks and Izzy Mcfalls helped to sell the bracelets at lunch this past week.

[Photo] Spanish Honor Society presents Pulsera Project

Kayper McKinnon, News Writer
April 19, 2024
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