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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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As the 2023-24 school year ends, some of our best memories include football games and flag football.

[Photo] Best 2023-24 school year memories

Faith Lasko, Sports Writer
June 4, 2024
Which goldfish flavor is the best one?

[Photo] The best goldfish

Alida Stuber, Opinions Writer
June 3, 2024
There are loads of fun, family-friendly pools in NC for this upcoming summer!

[Photo] Best pools to go to in NC

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
June 3, 2024
If yellow lights were longer, could it prevent accidents?

[Photo] Should yellow lights be longer?

Ava Deinarowicz, Copy Editor
June 3, 2024
Fourth of July is around the corner and so are exciting holiday traditions like fireworks.

[Photo] Fuquay-Varina celebrates Fourth of July

Kayper McKinnon, News Writer
May 31, 2024
Senior Gates Hinton won the North Carolina state championship for discus for the second year in a row and broke records for the NCHSAA.

[Photo] FVHS senior Gates Hinton crowned state champion

Madi Leland, News Editor
May 24, 2024
Bowling, MMA, breakdancing, and pickleball are possible sports to be added to the Olympics.

[Photo] What sports could the Olympics add?

Kaley Drumgoole, Sports Writer
May 23, 2024
Fuquay-Varina offers many opportunities for people of all ages to get exercise locally.

[Photo] Gyms you should try in Fuquay

Ava Deinarowicz, Copy Editor
May 22, 2024
Fuquay-Varina High School softball team closes up the season.

[Photo] FVHS softball slides to end of season

Faith Lasko, Sports Writer
May 21, 2024
Fuquay-Varina Middle School current location, which is soon to be moving.

[Photo] FVMS campus moving from historical location after 100 years of education

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
May 17, 2024
FVHS holds rising ninth grade athletics night.

[Photo] FVHS holds rising ninth grade athletics night

Madi Leland, News Editor
May 17, 2024
Are movie adaptations or books better?

[Photo] Are books always better than film adaptations?

Rein Petitt, Opinions Writer
May 16, 2024
What color do you assign to what subject?

[Photo] Math should be blue, English should be red

Leina Howard, Opinions Writer
May 14, 2024
There are many different pathways a student can take while in high school including early graduation, tech school, mechanics and first responder occupations.

[Photo] How to find your thing in high school

Iva Ramos, Features Writer
May 14, 2024
Some sports leagues offer alternatives to mainstream entertainment.

[Photo] Alternate professional sports leagues make for interesting spring, summer sports

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
May 13, 2024
Fuquay-Varina High School is hosting Volley Bros on May 24, 2024.

[Photo] Volleybros coming to FVHS on May 24

Brody Heline, Sports Writer
May 13, 2024
What are some of the biggest “what-ifs” in sports history?

[Photo] Biggest “what-ifs” in sports history

Connor Doherty, Sports Writer
May 13, 2024
What is the safest, most affordable first car for teenagers?

[Photo] Best first car

Alida Stuber, Opinions Writer
May 13, 2024
Fuquay-Varina High School math teacher, Mrs. Carole Barber, is retiring from teaching.

[Photo] It’s official: Mrs. Barber is retiring

Pyper Penland, News Writer
May 9, 2024
What car brand is better for gas mileage, safety, value, and resale for mainstream and luxury cars?

[Photo] Best brands of cars

Matthew Carrington, Features Writer
May 7, 2024
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.

[Photo] FVHS springs into playoffs

Faith Lasko
April 30, 2024
Comedy movies like "No Hard Feelings," "Napoleon Dynamite," "Superbad" and "Bottoms" are starting to die out.

[Photo] A concerning fall: are comedy movies dying?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 30, 2024
Pints ice cream shop in downtown Varina offers a wide variety of homemade ice cream options.

[Photo] Students debate the best dessert place in Fuquay-Varina

Rein Petitt, Opinions Writer
April 26, 2024
Students at Fuquay-Varina High School think that late arrival should be implemented.

[Photo] FVHS should have late arrival option

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
April 26, 2024
The Fuquay-Varina bengal resembles the mascot of Fuquay-Varina High School.

[Photo] High school is not overrated

Leina Howard, Opinions Editor
April 26, 2024
What is the best college in North Carolina, Duke, NC State, UNC, or ECU?

[Photo] Best North Carolina college

Ava Bridegan, Opinions Writer
April 25, 2024
Caitlin Clark is currently selling more jerseys than the professional football team, Dallas Cowboys combined.

[Photo] Caitlin Clark selling more jerseys than Cowboys sold entire season

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
April 25, 2024
Sophomore Adithi Balaji, a student at Fuquay-Varina High School, was accepted into The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.

[Photo] Adithi Balaji accepted to NC School of Science and Mathematics

Noah Wyatt, News Writer
April 19, 2024
Senior Gates Hinton is currently ranked first in the nation for discus.

[Photo] Gates Hinton ranks #1 in nation

Pyper Penland, News Writer
April 19, 2024
Fuquay-Varina High School’s free prom dress rack is located in student services.

[Photo] Students should buy prom dresses at reasonable price

Leina Howard, Opinions Editor
April 19, 2024
Target supplies its shoppers with anything they would need and is now limiting self check out to 10 items to limit stealing.

[Photo] Target limits self-checkout items

Matthew Carrington, Features Writer
April 17, 2024
Fuquay-Varina High School nurse’s bed provides local medical attention, but now students have another option for affordable, local health care.

[Photo] Wake County Health Clinic reopens in Fuquay Varina

Madi Leland, Opinions Editor
April 15, 2024
Fuquay-Varina High School varsity baseball team plays against South Garner High School on April 2.

[Photo] FVHS Baseball team on their way to great playoff season

Brody Heline, Sports Writer
April 8, 2024
Some childhood TV show favorites span across generations.

[Photo] FVHS students reflect on childhood TV shows

Matthew Carrington, Features Writer
March 20, 2024
Two mass product stores go at each other in this week's edition of This Or That

[Photo] This or That: Walmart vs Target

Matthew Carrington, Features Writer
March 20, 2024
NCAA Football logo

[Photo] College football embraces crazy traditions

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
Student Council sold less than 50 tickets for the Spring Dance which led to its cancellation.

[Photo] Spring Dance canceled after low ticket sales

Madi Leland, News Editor
March 7, 2024
The FVHS band continues in its award winning tradition, with several students earning honors.

[Photo] Upcoming spring band news and updates

Noah Wyatt, News Writer
March 7, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo Guts Tour will come to Charlotte, NC, on Friday, March 8.

[Photo] Olivia Rodrigo GUTS Tour Opens in California

Iva Ramos, Features Writer
March 7, 2024
Hot Takes Around School

[Photo] Hot Takes around the School

Alida Stuber, Opinions Writer
March 6, 2024
Students and staff often debate about the benefits of a singular lunch. Students often prefer a single, extended lunch.

[Photo] Should we only have one lunch period?

Leina Howard, Opinions Editor
March 6, 2024
Fuquay-Varina High School has a rich history which extends for over a hundred years. The media center keeps a collection of yearbooks including these from 2023, 2000, and 1967.

[Photo] Why are we celebrating 50 years of being integrated now?

Madi Leland, News Editor
March 4, 2024
Senior Brian Oakley steps up to the plate as the varsity baseball team faces Holly Springs High School in their first game of the season.

[Photo] Spring sports starting up again at FVHS

Brody Heline, Sports Writer
February 28, 2024
We are the 'quay since 1925 t-shirts are available for sale from the Fuquay-Varina High School school spirit store.

[Photo] Is it truly the 100th anniversary of Fuquay Varina High School?

Madi Leland, News Editor
February 27, 2024
Celsius energy drinks are a popular choice for both students and staff at FVHS.

[Photo] What is the best energy drink in 2024?

Lily Key, Features Writer
February 26, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School, Home of the Bengals celebrates their 100 year anniversary.

[Photo] Committee plans for 50th anniversary of consolidation

Madi Leland, News Editor
February 15, 2024
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