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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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The 2025 College Football Playoff is in full swing and is set to have an explosive ending.

Twelve team playoff draws to exciting end with semifinal games

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
January 10, 2025
A look at the new conference that FVHS might be in for the 2024-25 sports seasons.

First draft of conference realignment meets mixed reviews from high school athletes

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
December 20, 2024
Multiple streaming services can make it hard for fans to follow their favorite teams.

Why is it so hard to watch sports now?

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
December 4, 2024

FVHS wrestlers slam into season

Lucas Prestipino and Jack Kepke
November 26, 2024
Positions in football require different skills that some animals have and would be a great addition to the team.

All-animal football team shows off power of nature

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
November 22, 2024
Rollercoaster season will result in an eventful playoff and National Championship

Rollercoaster College Football Season to create historical playoff

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
November 18, 2024
Women’s cross country wins bell as part of stunning season

FVHS womens cross country team sends their best to postseason races

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
November 12, 2024
FVHS’ Women's golf won the conference championship for a second year in a row

FVHS golf team wins conference, places at regionals

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
October 25, 2024
New conferences to shake up all sports at FVHS

New conferences have potential for big effects for FVHS sports

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
October 18, 2024
Multiple high ranked teams lost in upsets this week

College football week 6 shocks the rankings

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
October 15, 2024

FVHS womens golf remains undefeated

Nick Cuyan and Lucas Prestipino
October 10, 2024
The Mile High Swinging Bridge of Grandfather Mountain

Top five North Carolina State Parks

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-chief
October 7, 2024
Screenshot of what to wear for spirit week.

[Photo] FVHS hosts pep rally, spirit week for Homecoming

Sara Anderton, News Writer
September 27, 2024
SLICE is recruiting new members with the help of informational workshops.

SLICE workshops begin with big successes

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
September 25, 2024
Any time the students from Fuquay-Varina Middle School in 2022 hear about another school shooting, it will always bring them back to Dec. 8, 2022. The shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia sparked memories for many in our community.

New Wake County measures aim to prevent school shootings

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2024
Buc-ee’s offers a pit stop experience unlike any other. From pristine restrooms to fresh brisket, Buc-ee's is a step above all other gas stations.

Buc-ee’s: the perfect stop for road trippers

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
June 3, 2024

Looking through the rich history of lacrosse

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
May 23, 2024
Fuquay-Varina Middle School current location, which is soon to be moving.

FVMS campus moving from historical location after 100 years of education

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
May 17, 2024
Some sports leagues offer alternatives to mainstream entertainment.

Alternate professional sports leagues make for interesting spring, summer sports

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
May 13, 2024
Sixteen teams are vying for Lord Stanley's Cup.

Early Stanley Cup playoff matches shock fans everywhere

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
April 25, 2024
Changes are being made that will affect the 2024-2025 college football season.

Big off-season moves make for interesting 2024-25 CFB season

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
April 19, 2024
Scouts BSA is a great opportunity for people to make connections in their community. In 2020, Troop 320 went on a trip to several states in the west that included a visit to Antelope Canyon.

Students missing opportunities in Scouts BSA

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
April 17, 2024
The Soda March Madness has been completed and a winner has been announced.

Soda March Madness Part Three: Who will fall flat before the championship?

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
April 8, 2024
The soda march madness bracket has moved on to the second and third round.

Soda March Madness: Part Two

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
April 2, 2024
FCCLA went six-for-six at the award ceremony for their state competition on March 20.

FVHS FCCLA wins big at competition

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
March 22, 2024
Lucas Prestipino and Lily Key designed a bracket inspired by March Madness. It starts with 68 different sodas and will ultimately be narrowed down to one, which will win the title of the best soda.

Soda March Madness part one

Lucas Prestipino and Lily Key
March 13, 2024
The UFL is a spring football league that is the result of two different leagues coming together, the USFL and the XFL. The first game is on March 30, 2024.

New league to bring football into spring season

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Sports fans love to debate about which teams have the best jerseys. With the variety of alternate jerseys for each team, the NHL has a plethora of jerseys to choose from. Created on Canva.

Top five best NHL jerseys

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
February 29, 2024
Winter guard season continues with eighth place finish

Winter guard season continues with eighth place finish

Lucas Prestipino, Copy Editor
February 14, 2024
The change in the Pro Bowl , going from tackle ball to flag football as a result of too many injuries, has received backlash from fans. Graphic created through Canva, made by Stephany Ortiz.

Another flag football Pro Bowl set to occur

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
Fuquay Varina High School's men’s varsity basketball team won against Willow Springs High School, resulting in much excitement from viewers in the stands.

FVHS mens basketball team defeats Willow Springs, wins another Bell

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
December 19, 2023
CFP selection committee decides NCAA football playoffs

CFP selection committee decides NCAA football playoffs

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
December 11, 2023
Fuquay Varina Men’s varsity basketball team, had a game against Holly Springs High School on November 28th, 2023.

Mens basketball team looks to turn season around in game at Apex

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
December 1, 2023
Many people debate what should and should not be considered a sport, such as dance and cheerleading.

What is a sport?

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
November 18, 2023
The EIHL ice hockey league, is considering adding neck guards to the list of protective gear needed to play after the accidental death of a hockey player on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Deadly accident during EIHL game causes many leagues to reconsider rules

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
November 17, 2023
Fuquay Varina High School football team wins their 2nd round of playoffs against Ashley High School

Varsity football team pushes to third round of state playoffs in stellar victory

Lucas Prestipino and Riley Congdon
November 14, 2023
There are going to be new sports added to the Olympics in 2024.

IOC announces five new sports for Summer Olympics

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
October 30, 2023
Screenshot of the NFL logo.

NFL week six starts with many surprises

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
Carolina Hurricane fans pull out their jerseys as hockey season gets closer.

Carolina Hurricanes look to make playoff push in the 2023-24 season

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
The Women's Cross Country team for 2023-2024.

FVHS cross-country team starts their season with big races

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Editor
October 3, 2023
Girl’s Golfing team for 2023.

Womens golf team’s historical first place finish boosts record

Lucas Prestipino, Sports Writer
September 26, 2023
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