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Major NCAA changes aim to give student athletes more equality and fairness, hoping to reshape college sports.
NCAA clears the runway with new NIL deals expanding possibilities for athletes
A movie theater sit empty near Oahu, Hawaii.
Disney hits pause on live-action remakes following recently released ‘Snow White’
SNO is back for one year so there is a reason to celebrate.
Wake County School Board lets SNO stay for another year
Easter is a spring celebration of life for Christians.
Celebrating religions this spring- Part 4
Pictured left to right: Ivy Reeves, Nyla Robinson-Partridge and Izzy McFalls are main cast actors reading their scripts on one of the sets during a rehearsal.
FVHS theatre performs ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Standardized tests aren't an accurate way to measure a student's knowledge.
Standardized tests are a broken way to measure learning
Social media may bring us closer online, but at what cost to our relationships in real life?
Social media ruins relationships
Students show their appreciation for “Smiling Friends.”
Why ‘Smiling Friends’ should have 27 seasons
Graduation day marks the final privilege for seniors.
Seniors deserve special privileges their final year of high school
The debate about whether or not Tyla is an industry plant is settled.
Is Tyla an industry plant?
The Thunder committed a 130-81 massacre against the Grizzlies.
Josh’s Take- Thunder whip Grizzlies in all time massacre
Paige Bueckers’ hard work pays off as she is the number one draft pick in 2025.
Paige Bueckers honored by hometown being named after her for a day
Senior softball player Julie Selig has worked tirelessly this year with her softball coaches Robbie Wray and George Newton.
WRAL ‘Extra Effort’ award presented to Julie Selig
FVHS stunt team celebrates after win against Cleveland High School.
Small team, big dreams
Sarah Strong previously went to Fuquay-Varina High School and is now playing basketball at the University of Connecticut.
Past Bengal Sarah Strong wins National Championship with UConn
Students are tuning out lessons, and some believe it's time to rethink how schools teach the curriculum.
Kids aren’t excited about learning
Good qualities in friends bring out the best in people, while negative ones damage relationships.
What makes someone a good person?
Adam Stransky and a shark that he caught as his lockscreen on his iPhone.
A look into the meaning behind students’ lockscreens at FVHS
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
Unlocking open mindedness
Unlocking open mindedness
Boredom is beneficial
Boredom is beneficial
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
Teachers Hobbies
Teachers Hobbies
There are so many different styles at FVHS. Sophomore Brock Bookout asks different students their preference of what they like to wear.
Fuquay fashion
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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The Thunder committed a 130-81 massacre against the Grizzlies.

Josh’s Take- Thunder whip Grizzlies in all time massacre

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
April 24, 2025
The entire nation is riveted to see the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. If you win any prize by copying my bracket, contact me so that I can claim a fair share of the prize.

March Madness in full swing

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
March 20, 2025
Kevin Keatts was fired two weeks ago after a disappointing season.

Kevin Keatts fired after taking NC State on Final Four run last year

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
March 18, 2025
Talks of putting a baseball team in Raleigh are exciting fans.

Why we need MLB baseball in NC

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
March 10, 2025
Silverstone Race Track, in Northern Britain, home of the British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was last year’s winner of the British Grand Prix

What to know about Formula 1 and how it works

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
February 28, 2025
Hollywood welcomes a new celebrity in Luka Doncic. The city is on edge as they await his debut for the Lakers.

Luka Doncic sent to Lakers in blockbuster trade; Mavs get Anthony Davis, other players

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
February 9, 2025
Flags of both teams fly in the wind at a building in New Orleans.

Super Bowl Preview: The Guide

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
February 9, 2025
Bashar al-Assad, the former dictator of Syria, was overthrown by rebels on Dec. 8, 2024.

Syrian rebels seize Damascus, Bashar al-Assad overthrown

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
December 20, 2024
Conference Championships are this week. Fans of all teams are waiting anxiously to see if their team will make the cut.

Who will make the College Football Playoffs?

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
December 7, 2024
The national anthem is played shortly before puck drop at Lenovo Center, the home arena of the Hurricanes.

Are the Canes legitimate Stanley Cup contenders?

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
November 25, 2024
Fans fill Old Trafford during a Manchester United home game.

The time Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi attempted to buy Manchester United

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
November 18, 2024
Aaron Rodgers isn't just struggling on the field, his erratic behavior and coaching clashes have left fans wondering if he is losing his mind.

Josh’s Take: Aaron Rodgers’ erratic behavior is reason Jets are playing poorly

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
November 12, 2024
Dodger Stadium before a Dodgers game this season. Dodger Stadium will host several games of the World Series

An in depth look at the World Series

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
October 25, 2024
The entire upper deck is sectioned off by covers at the Oakland Coliseum.

A’s say goodbye to Oakland, win last home game

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
October 17, 2024
Senior Brittain Verdier, the team captain, locks in during a match.

Bengals womens tennis shows teamwork

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
October 15, 2024
Are the White Sox the worst team in baseball history?

Are the White Sox the worst team in baseball history?

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
October 4, 2024
The men’s soccer team in a huddle before the game

Fuquay Varina men’s soccer loses against Leesville Road, 4-1

Josh Williams, Sports Writer
September 19, 2024
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