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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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Connor Joseph Doherty’s eye ball.

[Photo] Graduation caps and gowns need to change

Alida Stuber, Opinions Writer
June 4, 2024
Tom Brady's famous number 12 doesn't have the same sentimental stories as other athletes.

[Photo] How famous athletes got their jersey number

Connor Doherty, Sports Writer
June 3, 2024
Skibidi Toilet (left) and Mewing (right) are a part of pop culture due to short video trends.

[Photo] Explaining ‘Brain rot’

Brody Heline, Sports Writer
June 3, 2024
With the availability and access to digital entertainment, some people question whether physical books are still relevant.

[Photo] Are books still relevant?

Rein Petitt, Opinions Writer
May 28, 2024
Seniors Eric Strickland and Cameron Pollard have committed to join the armed services after graduation.

[Photo] Seniors commit to armed forces

Pyper Penland, News Writer
May 28, 2024
Sunrise over Wrightsville beach

[Photo] Best vacation for your summer trip

Ava Bridegan, Opinions Writer
May 22, 2024
Fuquay-Varina HIgh School off campus lunch pass

[Photo] School policy off-campus pass

Alida Stuber, Opinions Writer
May 20, 2024
It is often debated, which is best, Stanley (left) or Owala (right)?

[Photo] Is Owala or Stanley a better drinking cup?

Ava Bridegan, Opinions Writer
May 13, 2024
Seniors Cameron Pollard, Ximena León, Morgan Bligh, Aibhilin Salazar, and Chloe Prejean are getting ready for the next chapter of life.

[Photo] What are 2024 seniors doing after high school?

Iva Ramos, Features Writer
May 10, 2024
Ryan Garcia beat Devin Haney on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

[Photo] Ryan Garcia shocks the world

Connor Doherty, Sports Writer
April 26, 2024
Sunrise over Wrightsville beach

[Photo] Summer break should be not shortened

Leina Howard, Opinions Editor
April 19, 2024
While AI can have many good uses, bad people can also use it for nefarious purposes.

[Photo] Criminals use AI to steal money

Ava Deinarowicz, Copy Editor
April 19, 2024
The 2005-2006 NHL Stanley Cup Championship at PNC Arena

[Photo] Carolina Hurricanes make playoffs

Connor Doherty, Sports Writer
April 19, 2024
Womens FVHS lacrosse players deserve more appreciation and fans in the stands.

[Photo] Most underrated sport at FVHS

Brody Heline, Sports Writer
April 15, 2024
The Mason Jar restaurant in Fuquay-Varina is one of the student's contenders for top place to eat.

[Photo] Students debate best restaurant in Fuquay Varina

Rein Petitt, Opinions Writer
April 15, 2024
While we have interested players, there are currently no hockey teams for FVHS.

[Photo] FVHS students upset about lack of hockey team

Connor Doherty, Sports Writer
March 22, 2024
The boxing match of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will happen on Sat, Jul 20, 2024.

[Photo] Mike Tyson to fight Jake Paul

Connor Doherty, Sports Writer
March 20, 2024
Is Lebron James or Michael Jordan the GOAT?

[Photo] Who’s the GOAT: James or Jordan?

Brody Heline, Sports Writer
March 18, 2024
Sunrise at Topsail Beach in North Carolina

[Photo] NC beaches to attend during your spring break

Ava Deinarowicz, Copy Editor
March 8, 2024
Instead of picking up students for school, busses in Durham County have stayed parked several times in the past few weeks due to employee sickouts.

[Photo] Durham Public Schools gives Wake County new view on the importance of pay

Kayper McKinnon, News Writer
February 26, 2024
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