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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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There are loads of fun, family-friendly pools in NC for this upcoming summer!

Best pools to go to in NC

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
June 3, 2024
“The Notebook” and “Titanic” are some of the most well-known romance movies, but many people argue over which one is best.

‘The Notebook’ vs ‘Titanic’

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
May 28, 2024
It has been decided that taking pre calculus won’t transfer any college credit.

Precalculus equals no college credit

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
May 24, 2024
Bolts Drinks located in Fuquay Varina, is a very well-liked place to go and grab a coffee.

Best coffee in Fuquay-Varina

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
May 15, 2024
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

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

FVHS should have late arrival option

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
April 26, 2024
Technology has evolved in many different ways. It has many positive uses but can also cause more negative effects on people the more they use technology.

Technology makes us more alone

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Editor
April 9, 2024
A majority of the House of Representatives decided to pass a bill that would ban the use of TikTok.

House of Representatives pass the Tik Tok ban bill

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
March 20, 2024
Meat grown in labs are safe and have proven to be beneficial in the sense that it doesn't require more animals to die.

Is lab grown meat safe?

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
March 13, 2024
The intelligence of a student is not determined by the GPA of the student. Created on Canva.

Grades don’t determine student’s knowledge

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
March 7, 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.

Electric cars are better for the environment

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
February 28, 2024
Students walking to their next period are more likely to be on time because of the new tardy bell.

New tardy bell policy at FVHS

Fiorella Mena, Opinions Writer
February 15, 2024
FVHS Logo on an orange background, February 2, 2024

Bengal Talk recap

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
February 5, 2024
Families gather around the table to celebrate the holidays.

Top foods around the world for the holidays

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
December 14, 2023
FVHS teacher of the year awarded to Ms.Elliott

FVHS teacher of the year awarded to Ms.Elliott

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
December 12, 2023
New restaurants opening in North Carolina

New restaurants opening in North Carolina

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
November 20, 2023
Fuquay Varina High School hires a new French teacher after working to find a replacement all school year.

New teachers arrive at Fuquay

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
November 17, 2023
There are so many different kinds of candies it’s hard to pick the best one.

Top candy this Halloween season

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
October 30, 2023
Domestic violence awareness month

Domestic violence awareness month

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
October 20, 2023
Has Halloween approaches, children pull out their baskets and parents get ready to fill them with candy.

Trendy Halloween costumes for 2023

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
October 5, 2023

FVHS Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
September 27, 2023
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