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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
A drawing of one of the courtroom sketches depicting Cassandra Ventura being sworn in with Sean Combs watching.
P. Diddy reaches second week in federal court trial
The Brooklyn Bridge, which carries thousands of vehicles over the water on a daily basis, was struck by a Mexican Navy ship.
Crash on Brooklyn Bridge leads to boat, bridge safety concerns
If we all live here, we should all have a say.
Make it mandatory: Why voting should be required by all citizens
Juniors Dakota Walker and Allison Massey on are on opposing sides of the argument.
Why Spotify shouldn’t be banned on Chromebooks
AI will never be able to connect with humans on a deeper level.
AI can never replace the human mind
Duolingo is going AI first.
People go wild over AI taking over duolingo
Gym class is more than just a free period, so it deserves to be graded like a real class.
Gym class should be graded
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 Pagoda at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Pagoda is a central control tower for the track.
IndyCar hosts 109th annual Indianapolis 500 race
Event held for student-athletes for mental health awareness.
Mental health days for student-athletes
Connor Castle winds up for a pass during a match against Apex Friendship High.
Three senior lacrosse players rewrite FVHS record book
Bad habits can be developed in school but it's important to recognize them and try to break those habits.
Students’ worst habits at school
Posters made by students displaying where they’re going to college.
FVHS students’ dream colleges
North Carolina’s beaches offer great spots for relaxation, fun and exploring sea life.
Ranking best beaches in North Carolina for your next visit
Senior Elaine Stuber’s most used apps on her iPhone.
FVHS students’ favorite apps
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
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
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
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
Bengal Buzz: Fake it till you make it
Bengal Buzz: Fake it till you make it
Teacher Summer Plans
Teacher Summer Plans
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
Teachers Hobbies
Teachers Hobbies
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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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

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
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?

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
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

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
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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