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Shae Bass and Ralph Philips were voted as Prom queen and king at Fuquay Varina High School.
Prom king, queen crowned
Dance students at FVHS eagerly wait for the arrival for the Spring concert, May 2, 2024.
Annual dance concert taking place May 2
Money is being put towards making cleaner energy in North Carolina, this includes offering more jobs to work in an energy manufacturing facility that will help reach the goal of cleaner energy at a faster rate.
Investments in cleaner energy in NC will grow economy
Members of the Teen Council lead the way to help bring their community together.
Local Teen Council officially chartered
Writing club announces contest winners
Writing club announces contest winners
Amusement parks offer entertainment to people of all ages. Carowinds especially does a great job at being fun and inclusive for everyone.
What is the best amusement park for a day trip?
The internet can be negative and isn’t appropriate for children to be using due to the possible side effects.
Children shouldn’t be on the internet
Pints ice cream shop in downtown Varina offers a wide variety of homemade ice cream options.
Students debate the best dessert place in Fuquay-Varina
Students at Fuquay-Varina High School think that late arrival should be implemented.
FVHS should have late arrival option
The Fuquay-Varina bengal resembles the mascot of Fuquay-Varina High School.
High school is not overrated
Fuquay-Varina High School sports, such as mens tennis, softball, womens lacrosse, mens lacrosse, baseball, womens soccer, and track and field will be competing in playoffs this year.
FVHS springs into playoffs
Ryan Garcia beat Devin Haney on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Ryan Garcia shocks the world
Tiger Woods had a large impact on golf, but recently, he hasn’t been performing well.
A star’s decline: has Tiger Woods fallen off?
Sixteen teams are vying for Lord Stanleys Cup.
Early Stanley Cup playoff matches shock fans everywhere
Caitlin Clark is currently selling more jerseys than the professional football team, Dallas Cowboys combined.
Caitlin Clark selling more jerseys than Cowboys sold entire season
Comedy movies like No Hard Feelings, Napoleon Dynamite, Superbad and Bottoms are starting to die out.
A concerning fall: are comedy movies dying?
There are multiple streaming platforms that are open to use and offer a variety of options. Max has a lot to offer and for a good price.
Best streaming services based on affordability
Fans get excited to see their favorite artists in concerts nearby.
Concerts coming to NC in the summer
Which spicy snack food is the best: Takis or Flaming Hot Cheetos?
Takis vs. Hot Cheetos
Coastal Cool and CDR Automotives put on a Fundraiser together to benefit Military Missions in Action.
Cruisin’ event held at Fuquay Varina High School
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Several unfortunate events occurred recently at the local Holly Springs Bojangles. Created on Canva.
Bojangles scandal blows up
Students have received their scores after taking the ACT. Jason Smith Williams, a student attending Willow Springs High School, was overjoyed by the score he managed to get.
Willow Springs High School student scores perfect zero on ACT
For the first time, the Wake Tech Ticklers have made it to March Madness.
Wake Tech Basketball makes March Madness

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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
Fans are excited to see how their teams will play in the 2024 MLB season.

[Photo] MLB World Series, MVP predictions for 2024

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
Five students, Shelby Schneider, Addison Smith, Naomi Grace Tate, Brooke Dilley, and Ajike Olborounto, from Fuquay Varina High school got accepted into Governor’s School.

[Photo] Five FVHS students accepted into Governor’s School of North Carolina

Kayper McKinnon, News Writer
April 12, 2024
Senior Riley Congdon was given a media pass to cover a Charlotte Hornets game.

[Photo] Riley Congdon invited to Charlotte Hornets game with media pass

Madi Leland, News Editor
April 12, 2024
Students enjoy time off from school during their spring break. Although it’s nice to get a break, is one week enough time off?

[Photo] Spring break should not be longer than one week

Leina Howard, Opinions Writer
April 11, 2024
When ‘Late Night with the Devil’ first came out, it was very well liked. Recently, people have become upset after they learned some of the images were created by A.I.

[Photo] ‘Late Night with the Devil’ slammed for controversial use of artificial intelligence

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 9, 2024
The Soda March Madness has been completed and a winner has been announced.

[Photo] Soda March Madness Part Three: Who will fall flat before the championship?

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
April 8, 2024
Fuquay Varina theatre department is performing ‘The Sound of Music’ starting on April 18 and will continue having shows until April 20.

[Photo] FVHS Theatre Department presents ‘The Sound of Music’

Kayper McKinnon
April 8, 2024
Fuquay-Varina has many residents and is need of more entertainment options.

[Photo] Students in Fuquay-Varina want more entertainment

Rein Petitt, Opinions Writer
April 5, 2024
The Fuquay Cruisin event is a car show that will give back to people who served with Military Missions in Action and raise money for FVHS athletics.

[Photo] FVHS presents Fuquay Cruisin’ Wheels for a Cause

Pyper Penland, News Writer
April 5, 2024
School meals sometimes don’t provide students with a sufficient amount of nutrients to get them through the day.

[Photo] Are students getting enough nutrients?

Alida Stuber, Opinions Writer
April 4, 2024
The soda march madness bracket has moved on to the second and third round.

[Photo] Soda March Madness: Part Two

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
April 2, 2024
For many people, a sixteenth birthday is a day to throw a large celebration. But not everyone may believe in throwing a large party in order to celebrate a sixteen year old.

[Photo] Turning 16: Is It Important?

Madi Leland, News Editor
March 22, 2024
There’s a large debate over which brand is the best and most reliable.

[Photo] Students have many options to choose from in the 450 class of dirt bikes

March 22, 2024
All of the 2024 FVHS Prom court candidates include Shae Bass, Pamela Schneider, Madison Bandarra, Abigail Adams, Dylan Finch, Devin Perry, Ralph Philips, and Mwenda Murungi.

[Photo] FVHS prom court nominees released

Riley Congdon and Noah Dawley
March 22, 2024
Students have received their scores after taking the ACT. Jason Smith Williams, a student attending Willow Springs High School, was overjoyed by the score he managed to get.

[Photo] Willow Springs High School student scores perfect zero on ACT

Noah Dawley and Riley Congdon
April 1, 2024
The new series, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, premiered on Feb. 25, 2024 and has been very well-liked.

[Photo] New ‘The Walking Dead’ spin-off breaks records at AMC+ Studios

Iva Ramos, Features Writer
March 20, 2024
There are many shoe brands that are liked and disliked for different reasons. A majority of students from Fuquay Varina High School said their favorite shoe brand was Nike.

[Photo] What’s the best shoe brand?

Ava Bridegan, Opinions Writer
March 20, 2024
A majority of the House of Representatives decided to pass a bill that would ban the use of TikTok.

[Photo] House of Representatives pass the Tik Tok ban bill

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
March 20, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School offers many ways to receive the information on how to apply for college level courses at Wake Tech. This includes bringing in someone who works in a specific department that can give students a lot of useful information.

[Photo] Are Wake Tech CCP classes worth it in the long run?

Faith Lasko, Sports Writer
March 19, 2024
Fans were excited to see the new Avatar the Last Airbender Netflix show after the live action had been a let down for many.

[Photo] ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Live-Action Review

Rein Petitt, Opinions Writer
March 19, 2024
Lucas Prestipino and Lily Key designed a bracket inspired by March Madness. It starts with 68 different sodas and will ultimately be narrowed down to one, which will win the title of the best soda.

[Photo] Soda March Madness part one

Lucas Prestipino and Lily Key
March 13, 2024
Are the prices on Lululemon products overpriced or just right?

[Photo] Is Lululemon overpriced?

Ava Bridegan, Opinions Writer
March 18, 2024
Viewers get excited for new movies to come out later in the year.

[Photo] Five Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
Meat grown in labs are safe and have proven to be beneficial in the sense that it doesnt require more animals to die.

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Meat grown in labs are safe and have proven to be beneficial in the sense that it doesnt require more animals to die.

[Photo] Is lab grown meat safe?

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
March 13, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School celebrates Black History Month with a presentation on Feb 29, 2024.

[Photo] FVHS presents Black History Month Celebration

Kayper McKinnon, News Writer
March 12, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School students vote on their favorite music genre.

[Photo] What’s the best music genre?

Ava Bridegan, Opinions Writer
March 8, 2024
The decline in student athletes puts JV teams at risk due to not having enough people to make two full teams.

[Photo] Why is there a decline in student athletes?

Faith Lasko, Sports Writer
March 7, 2024
Senior Patrick Eckert works as a cashier at Harris Teeter after school.

[Photo] Should students have jobs while in school?

Rein Petitt, Opinions Writer
March 6, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School chamber choir, prepares for their choral festival on Feb. 29, 2024.

[Photo] Upcoming choral festival lifts spirits around FVHS

Noah Wyatt, News Writer
February 29, 2024
There has been an increase in the production of electric cars. These cars have been proven to be better for the environment than gas powered cars.

[Photo] Electric cars are better for the environment

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
February 28, 2024
Movie fans are excited for the possibility to hear their favorite movie announced at the Oscars.

[Photo] 96th Academy Awards preview: who’s favored to win?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
February 27, 2024
Social media plays a large role in todays world. Many people depend on social media as a form of entertainment and a way to keep themselves updated with what is happening around the world.

[Photo] What would life be like without social media?

Ava Deinarowicz, Copy Editor
February 26, 2024
Students at Fuquay Varina High School express negative opinions about the 2024 prom theme: Beach

[Photo] Theme for Prom is beach

Alida Stuber, Opinions Writer
February 22, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School varsity cheerleaders perform a double liberty at a recent basketball game.

[Photo] FVHS cheer has another stellar season

Ralph Philips, Layout Editor
February 22, 2024
A shooting occurred in front of Fuquay Varina Elementary school on Dec. 7, 2023.

[Photo] Road rage incident engulfs local media

Noah Wyatt, News Writer
February 16, 2024
Seniors Zoe Chesson, Andrew Keller, and Tripp Buddin have commited to continue their athletic careers in college.

[Photo] FVHS senior athletes committed to college

Kaley Drumgoole, Sports Writer
February 16, 2024
Since Jan. there has been a large increase in sickness around the school.

[Photo] Sickness is worse this season

Ava Deinarowicz, Copy Editor
February 16, 2024
Students walking to their next period are more likely to be on time because of the new tardy bell.

[Photo] New tardy bell policy at FVHS

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
February 15, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School Students are excited about prom for 2024. Picture taken by Anthony Forzaglia.

[Photo] FVHS releases information about Prom 2024

Kayper McKinnon, News Writer
February 15, 2024
Fuquay Varina High Schools new womens flag football team competed against Knightdale High School on Feb. 4, 2024.

[Photo] Womens flag football team launches inaugural season

Ralph Philips, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School winter guard, competed against multiple different schools on Saturday, January 27 at Willow Springs High School. Photo credit to Teke Davidson.

[Photo] Winter guard places fifth in last Saturday’s event

Stephany Ortiz, Multimedia Editor/Features Writer
February 2, 2024
Ethan Fairbairn (pictured center) competes in the TAC event on December 5, 2023. Photo credit to Lily Key.

[Photo] FVHS swimming into regional competition

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
February 2, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School womens varsity basketball team.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team

Javi Fernandez Alvarez, Sports Writer
January 16, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School womens varsity basketball game against Clayton High School.

[Photo] Women’s sports are underappreciated

Kiya Holland, Sports Writer
January 16, 2024
Music is something people all over the world can enjoy and connect through.

[Photo] Is too much music bad?

January 12, 2024
Fuquay Varina High Schools lunch menu tries to replace chicken sandwiches with new entrees.

[Photo] Chickens are still kickin’ at FVHS

Jack Kelly, Features Writer
January 12, 2024
Students prepare for the beginning of their new semester.

[Photo] Students get excited for new semester, prepare for finals

Jackson Page, News Writer
January 12, 2024
For an article to be published it must go through a long process to ensure it’s perfect.

[Photo] Why hasn’t the Roaring Bengals published anything since last year?

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
January 9, 2024
Families looking for the best spot to hide their elves in their homes to surprise their kids.

[Photo] Best Elf on the Shelf spots

Paisley Koch, Features Editor
December 20, 2023
A majority of students at Fuquay Varina High School, agree the lunches should be combined.

[Photo] Lunches should be combined

Salma Abdous, Opinions writer
December 19, 2023
Chick-fil-A has allowed many teenagers to experience work life.

[Photo] Chick-fil-a is a great job for teens

Nafisa Chowdhury, Opinions Editor
December 19, 2023
Fuquay Varina High Schools men’s varsity basketball team won against Willow Springs High School, resulting in much excitement from viewers in the stands.

[Photo] FVHS mens basketball team defeats Willow Springs, wins another Bell

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
December 19, 2023
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[Photo] FVHS defeats rival Willow Springs in key matchup for Victory Bell

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
December 14, 2023
The student council has a table set up for both lunches, selling candy canes that will get passed on to their friends.

[Photo] Student Council hosts Winter Wonderland, sells candy grams

Jackson Page, News Writer
December 14, 2023
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December 12, 2023
Students at Fuquay Varina High School, work towards getting a girls flag football team.

[Photo] Womens flag football comes to FVHS

Kiya Holland, News Writer
December 12, 2023
The hidden opponent is a club at Fuquay Varina High School, dedicated to focusing on the mental health of athletes.

[Photo] The Hidden Opponent advocates for student-athlete mental health

Paisley Koch, Features Editor
December 12, 2023
Harvey Johns Steakhouse is opening in a new location, in Angier NC.

[Photo] New Steakhouse Opens in Fuquay Area

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
December 12, 2023
The head captain for the Fuquay Varina High School varsity football team. Tripp Buddin, Gates Hinton, Miles Gaddy, and Malcolm Ziggler.

[Photo] End of fall sports marks beginning of the end for FVHS seniors

Perle Fwamini, Copy Editor
December 12, 2023
Students and staff participate in the last spirit week before the holiday break.

[Photo] FVHS presents Winter Spirit Weeks

Kaitlyn Matthews, News Editor
December 11, 2023
DECAs most recently included meeting the Mayor, now theyre preparing for their competition next week. Blake Massengill, Jessica Doble, Reve Dontha, and Tara Patel.

[Photo] DECA Chapter participating in Ethical Leadership Challenge

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
December 11, 2023
Teachers decorate their doors for the door decorating contest while spreading joy for the upcoming holidays.

[Photo] FVHS presents first door decorating competition.

Kiya Holland, News Writer
December 11, 2023
Stephanies poll

[Photo] Hardest class at FVHS

Stephany Ortiz, Features Writer/Multimedia Editor
December 11, 2023
Students continue to not pick up after themselves, leaving the custodians with more to clean up.

[Photo] Keeping our school clean

December 8, 2023

[Photo] FVHS Arts Winter Concerts

Melany Martinez-Herrera, News Writer
December 7, 2023
Fuquay Varina High Schools 2023 Swim team.

[Photo] Swim season in session

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
December 7, 2023
The town of Fuquay Varina 2021 Christmas parade. Photo courtesy of Nicole Roseman.

[Photo] Students participate in Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
December 4, 2023
Benny the Bengal appears at many school events such as sports games and works towards getting everyone in the audience excited.

[Photo] Who is Benny The Bengal?

Jack Kelly, Features Writer
December 4, 2023
Fuquay Varina Men’s varsity basketball team, had a game against Holly Springs High School on November 28th, 2023.

[Photo] Mens basketball team looks to turn season around in game at Apex

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
December 1, 2023
Southeast Raleigh High School is on high alert after a tragic incident.

[Photo] Local high school student killed in on-campus stabbing

Kaitlyn Matthews, News Editor
November 30, 2023
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[Photo] Cafeteria makes eggciting changes to chicken sandwiches

Jack Kelly, Features Writer
November 20, 2023
The long debate about whether books or movies are more entertaining continues.

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Many people debate what should and should not be considered a sport, such as dance and cheerleading.

[Photo] What is a sport?

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
November 18, 2023
After a very successful first night of Sherlock Holmes, the cast and crew prepare to make the last two shows even better.

[Photo] The Clever Crew Behind The Scenes of Sherlock Holmes

Jack Kelly, Features Writer
November 18, 2023
The chamber choir, directed by Tyler Cole, continues practicing for their performance at the Christmas tree lighting.

[Photo] Town of Fuquay Varina hosts annual Christmas tree lighting

Kaitlyn Matthews, News Writer
November 16, 2023
Actors get more excited as they reach the final rehearsal days before the show opens.

[Photo] Crew and cast get excited for Sherlock Holmes opening night

Jackson Page, News Writer
November 14, 2023
Fuquay Varina High School went up against Jack Britt High School on November 3rd 2023. Fuquay will now advance to the second round of playoffs.

[Photo] FVHS defeats Jack Britt High School in first round of NCHSAA 4A playoffs

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
November 9, 2023
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[Photo] Recent rule changes cause havoc in professional sports

Riley Congdon, News Writer
November 9, 2023
Fuquay Varina High School gymnastics team. Mae Sokoloowki, Savannah Smith, Evie Buccafusca, Laniyah Montgomery, Parya Siamaki, Deborah Orr, Pyper Penland, and Reagan Zigler.

[Photo] FVHS Gymnastics team wins Conference

Kaitlyn Matthews
November 3, 2023
Many people question if there should or should not be an age limit to go trick or treating.

[Photo] How old is too old to trick treat?

October 30, 2023
Rick Rordan’s five books that complete his popular series known as Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

[Photo] Percy Jackson TV series being released in December 2023

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
October 27, 2023
Fuquay Varina High School gets ready for its festival and haunted trail on Oct. 28th, 2023.

[Photo] Interact Club hosts Fright Night, FCCLA holds Trunk or Treat

Jackson Page, News Writer
October 27, 2023
Fuquay Varina High Schools Student Council, makes the final preparations needed for their pep rally on Oct. 27 2023.

[Photo] FVHS hosts pep rally this Friday

Kaitlyn Matthews, News Editor
October 24, 2023
Fuquay Varina High School Cheerleaders performed at the Fuquay-Varina Bengals vs Corinth Holders on Oct 6, 2023.

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People worldwide, including students and teachers, were alerted on their phones as phone companies were testing the alerts to make sure they worked.

[Photo] Nationwide alert leaves some alert and others amused

Jack Kelly, Features Writer
October 17, 2023
Clubs are preparing to get their club picture taken to show and promote their clubs on Oct. 23, 2023.

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Fuquay Varina High School Cheerleaders performed at the Fuquay-Varina Bengals vs Corinth Holders.

[Photo] FVHS Cheerleaders are ready for the new football and basketball season

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
October 10, 2023
The argument on whether cats or dogs are better continue as people spread their opinion.

[Photo] Cats are better than dogs

Alex Dixon, Opinions Writer
October 6, 2023
Children and adults have so many sources of social media open to them.

[Photo] Parents should supervise children’s social media

Nafisa Chowdhury, Opinions Editor
October 6, 2023
Many students want remote learning Wednesdays to come back. Take Oct. 4, 2023.

[Photo] Bring back online school Wednesdays

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
October 6, 2023
Band continues to practice after their successful competition. Taken Oct. 5 2023.

[Photo] Fuquay Varina Marching Bengals place in multiple categories in band competition

Kaitlyn Matthews, News Editor
October 5, 2023
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