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Randall Street is blocked off for construction, forcing drivers to find alternate routes and causing heavy traffic.
Randall Street closure creates traffic chaos, frustrating students trying to get home
Principal Mike James spoke to the senior class on April 30 to cover the details of graduation.
FVHS seniors prepare to graduate as class of 2025
Marshall Wortham explains literary circle projects to his class.
Upperclassmen academic, honors English classes separated
Booth of work created by Xavier Houston.
FVHS students present their work in art show
Laurel Feldner participated in the USC Ice Bucket Challenge after being nominated.
Viral 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge comes back full force in 2025
Schools teach us how to take tests, and maintain academic standards, but what happens when new graduates need to navigate adult life on their own, like changing their car’s oil?
Students aren’t prepared for the real world
Students feel burnout from the pressure of upcoming AP exams.
Inconvenience of AP exams
Whether it's a football game or a chance to walk down the stage, FVHS events create memories that last a lifetime.
Best events at FVHS
FVHS students question why only juniors and seniors can leave campus during lunch.
Should sophomores be allowed off campus for lunch?
Logan sees his least favorite cheese and is disgusted.
Students at FVHS come together to determine the worst type of cheese
Sophomore Riley Szalanski is working to put together VolleyBros.
FVHS holding VolleyBros event
Cobra Coed competed in Worlds in April.
Cheerleading Worlds 2025 overview
The Canes paid a visit to Camp Lejeune after winning the cup in 2006. That year, the Canes won their first and so far only Stanley Cup championship.
Can the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup?
The FVHS softball team rounds out a successful season.
Varsity softball starts off the last home game with a celebration for their seniors
FVHS varsity cheer walking the halls for the clapout.
FVHS’s first clap out was a success
Assorted prom dresses that the FVHS prom closet offers.
Cost of prom in 2025
Students reviewing for their AP Government exam.
Students at FVHS prepare for AP exams
Being sure to have enough funds is especially important in college. Make life easier for yourself in the long run and choose wisely what you spend on.
Invest in your future, responsibly save your money
Halkuff shows students how to use AI effectively.
Teachers discuss their views on AI within classroom setting
A healthy meal can consist of steak, eggs, and buttered toast.
Fuquay students’ favorite meals to make
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Fake it till you make it
Fake it till you make it
Booth of work created by Xavier Houston.
FVHS students present their work in art show
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Fake it till you make it
Fake it till you make it
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
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
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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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

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

What makes someone a good person?

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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

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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

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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?

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

Generations Z, Alpha are losing social skills

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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?

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December 6, 2024

Ask the Bengals: Is college necessary to be successful?

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November 26, 2024
AI has become a part of every day apps and search engines like Instagram and Google.

Why is AI so popular?

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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

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November 15, 2024
Fuquay-Varina High School’s Interact Club hosts their annual Fright Night.

FVHS Fright Night raises funds for western NC

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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

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October 25, 2024

Bengal Buzz, Episode 2 (with guest co-host Lena Vecchione)

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October 11, 2024
Netflix removes their original shows due to contract expirations

Original shows on Netflix taken down this year

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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

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September 17, 2024
Why are remakes so controversial?

Why are remakes so controversial?

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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?

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January 9, 2024
The best kinds of Christmas Gifts

The best kinds of Christmas Gifts

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

Students participate in Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade

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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

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

Marching Bengals take home another win

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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

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

WGA Writers Strike ends

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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

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September 28, 2023
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