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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
S.S. Squeeze works to shoot a ball into a PVC pipe pin.
Slice prepares for World Competition in Houston
None of the 117 DMV offices in North Carolina are quite as idle as this picture.
DMV finally acknowledges issues, NC commissioner steps down
FVHS students prepare for their AP exams which they will be taking in early May.
AP exams are starting soon, students need to be prepared
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
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?
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
Price differences between similar products in the men’s and women’s sections show the issue of higher prices for women’s items.
Women turn to the men’s section for comfort, quality, affordability
From buses to carpooling to walking, students travel in all kinds of weather.
The daily commute: How students get to school
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
FVHS womens lacrosse holds a team meeting during a game.
Womens lacrosse working hard for their goals
FVHS track team continues season with positive attitude
FVHS track team continues season with positive attitude
Focused and ready, Holden de Vente prepares to serve.
Mens tennis dominates the season
What to do when theres nothing to do
An open field on a bright sunny day near N. Broad St. in Fuquay-Varina.
As temperatures rise in NC, Fuquay students jump back into their warm-weather hobbies
Spring Break
Spring Break
Students are excited to experience a Las Vegas themed night.
FVHS students prepare for prom 2025
Mental health is important, but so is learning. Schools starting later would impact not only students but communities as well.
Is it better to go to school earlier or later?
Spring Break
Spring Break
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
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
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
Unlocking open mindedness
Unlocking open mindedness
Boredom is beneficial
Boredom is beneficial
Acceptance and forgiveness
Acceptance and forgiveness
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
Sophomore Brock Bookout converses with students about a variety of what people eat
You are what you eat
Favorite childhood memory
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 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, Episode 2 (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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