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FVHS chorus holds concert
FVHS chorus holds concert
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Athletes and their United partners celebrate their efforts on the podium after the events.
FVHS hosts third annual Special Olympics
Students come together during a WHOA meeting to help raise awareness for those with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How FVHS is supporting the fight
The Fuquay-Varina Target is in the process of being constructed.
New Target expected to open in 2026
A photo of me taking an after school nap. Naps wouldn’t be necessary if the weekend was longer.
Weekends should be three days
Halloween allows students to be creative and have fun, but many say the costume policies make Halloween plain and boring.
Halloween dress codes are unfair to students
This sneeze used to demand a blessing, but it now just highlights how little society questions tradition.
Saying ‘bless you’ is a form of social conformity in disguise
The sun casts rays of light through the clouds on another day without a Biblical disaster.
The Rapture: Rescheduled
Dogs aren’t just pets, they are loyal best friends who make life happier, safer and more complete.
Why dogs are better
JV soccer wins against Southeast Raleigh 3-0.
JV soccer performs well in conference games
The golf team’s next match is on Oct. 15.
FVHS womens golf starts season strong
Senior football player Henry Minogue goes out with an ACL tear in his junior year season. Despite being sidelined, he stays involved with his team and works toward getting back on the field.
Injuries test the strength of athletes, unity of their teams
FVHS seniors are recognized during a night dedicated to them.
Varsity volleyball celebrates Senior Night
Sports trainers prepping for games in the training room.
Behind the scenes: Fuquay-Varina High School’s sports trainers
Bengal Buzz intro screen
What you can learn from helping others (FT. Jasmine Terrasse)
Model UN is a club that replicates debates from the UN.
Why should students check out Model UN?
Local ghost tour patrons gather outside the Ballentine-Spence house in Fuquay-Varina.
Fuquay-Varina Ghost Tours: What to expect
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is both entertaining and controversial.
New Taylor Swift album filled with controversy
The shirts display examples of lies to write on a shirt.
White lies: A guide to a good shirt
FVHS chorus holds concert
FVHS chorus holds concert
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Bengal Buzz intro screen
What you can learn from helping others (FT. Jasmine Terrasse)
Me when we win the football game:
Me when we win the football games: – Comic #4
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Bengal Buzz intro screen
What you can learn from helping others (FT. Jasmine Terrasse)
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Confidence in fashion
Confidence in fashion
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
FVHS chorus holds concert
FVHS chorus holds concert
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Beth Ann Giordano asks FVHS students and teachers about their hot takes.
Hot Takes
Brooke Ellis ask FVHS students about their favorite fall activities.
Students favorite fall activities
Autumn Ellis asks FVHS students what stereotypes they would be in a TV show.
What stereotype would students be if they were in a TV show?
The football team celebrates their big win over Willow Spring with the Victory Bell.
Bengals bring home Victory Bell after 20-7 win over Willow
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
Benny and Thomas meet Professor Cadaver.
Professor Cadaver – Comic #3
Benny and Thomas prepare for their first quiz.
The Quiz – Comic Strip #2
Benny the Bengal arriving at FVHS for his first day of school.
Bennys First Day at School – Comic #1

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The price of senior year adds up rapidly.

Senior year: the most expensive year of high school

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
June 2, 2025
FVHS teacher Kelly Elliott’s foods & nutrition class cooks on Fridays to put the techniques they learn in class to use.

Life skill classes should be more accessible

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
May 23, 2025
Communities still celebrate AAPI month even after losing federal recognition.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month still celebrated around the country

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May 9, 2025
Ava Mitchell, Analise Mitchell, Eli Mitchell, and their younger sister Abigail Mitchell enjoy the day in front of the Hogwarts Castle in Universal Studios.

Sibling dynamics at FVHS

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
April 28, 2025
Good qualities in friends bring out the best in people, while negative ones damage relationships.

What makes someone a good person?

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
April 21, 2025
FVHS FCCLA team attended a conference in Greensboro and placed in different events advancing them to nationals in Orlando.

FVHS’s FCCLA club qualifies for nationals in Orlando

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
April 14, 2025
Release of another live-action adaptation of a Disney movie leads to media scrutiny.

Live action Snow White movie receives worst backlash in Disney remake history

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
March 28, 2025
After finishing school work, it is common for students to look on social media out of boredom.

Is boredom good for you?

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March 6, 2025
Many websites used in the United States changed Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Feb. 9, 2025.

Was the Gulf of Mexico name change important?

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
February 24, 2025
Knowledge of social skills and interaction are steadily decreasing with the new generations.

Generations Z, Alpha are losing social skills

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
February 14, 2025
Many students benefit from spacing out study material over a certain amount of days before a test.

How to make studying easier

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January 10, 2025
Music affects listeners on an emotional level based on the message of the song.

Can music affect your mental health?

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
December 6, 2024

Ask the Bengals: Is college necessary to be successful?

Brooke Dilley, Halie Gallagher, and Lena Vecchione
November 26, 2024
AI has become a part of every day apps and search engines like Instagram and Google.

Why is AI so popular?

Lena Vecchione, Editor-in-chief
November 21, 2024
As the weather cools and hoodies make a more frequent appearance, many argue that autumn is the superior and best season.

Autumn: the superior season

Lena Vecchione, Editor-in-chief
November 15, 2024
Fuquay-Varina High School’s Interact Club hosts their annual Fright Night.

FVHS Fright Night raises funds for western NC

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
November 4, 2024
Senioritis, the lack of motivation during your senior year of high school, affects many students, sometimes even before their senior year.

Senioritis: the growing epidemic among senior students

Lena Vecchione, Editor-in-chief
October 25, 2024

Bengal Buzz: Healthy and unhealthy relationships (with guest co-host Lena Vecchione)

Brianna Negron and Lena Vecchione
October 11, 2024
Netflix removes their original shows due to contract expirations

Original shows on Netflix taken down this year

Lena Vecchione, Editor-in-chief
October 4, 2024
The movie “It Ends With Us” was released Aug. 9, though controversy between the actors started long before its big-screen debut.

Backlash involving “It Ends With Us” movie leads to call for accountability

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
September 17, 2024
Why are remakes so controversial?

Why are remakes so controversial?

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
January 16, 2024
For an article to be published it must go through a long process to ensure it’s perfect.

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

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
January 9, 2024
The best kinds of Christmas Gifts

The best kinds of Christmas Gifts

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
December 8, 2023
The town of Fuquay Varina 2021 Christmas parade. Photo courtesy of Nicole Roseman.

Students participate in Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
December 4, 2023
Rick Rordan’s five books that complete his popular series known as Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Percy Jackson TV series being released in December 2023

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
October 27, 2023
The Marching Bengals performed at the football game against the Corinth Holders on Oct. 6th.

Marching Bengals take home another win

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
October 18, 2023
The Dance team receives their new jackets for their first season. Photo taken Thursday, Sep 14, 2023

Fuquay-Varina High School has a new dance team

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
October 6, 2023
Writers strike causes a decline in ideas that viewers would enjoy.

WGA Writers Strike ends

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
October 3, 2023
Variety of books from the Mystery section in the library. The theme for the book club for September is Mystery.

Book club, TinyABC, has started back up again for the 2023-24 school year

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
September 28, 2023
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