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A new business is coming to Fuquay to provide workshops that empower and help with the personal growth of young women in the area.
Fuquay welcomes new teacher-owned business: Sunshine Studios
Nine seniors at FVHS officially committed to their respective future sports program for college.
FVHS athletes commit to their sports at National Signing Day
December is a busy month for the performing arts here at school with band, choir, dance and Student Council all hosting performances.
FVHS presents winter arts shows
Roar-N-Ride Vendor Fair and Car Show will be held at FVHS.
Roar-N-Ride held at FVHS
Many things were destroyed by Hurricane Helene, but many more hidden effects are being brought up from under the debris.
Hurricane Helene’s hidden effects
Many people who have dropped out or never attended college have become successful.
College is not necessary to become successful
Senior skip day is hurting students more than helping.
Senior skip day negatively impacts students
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
Three-day weekends would have many positive results.
Longer weekends would benefit students
Fast food collabs are a letdown.
Are fast food collabs really worth the hype?
State championship banners hang in the gym, showing our schools history of sports accomplishments.
Athletic department working to display championship banners, awards
Fans fill Old Trafford during a Manchester United home game.
The time Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi attempted to buy Manchester United
Rollercoaster season will result in an eventful playoff and National Championship
Rollercoaster College Football Season to create historical playoff
After a fantastic season last year, the Fuquay Varina Bengals women's soccer team sets their hopes high for their upcoming season.
Bengals womens soccer team prepares for upcoming season with eyes on state championship
Student-athletes take on the challenge of balancing their academic and athletic pursuits while preparing for the next step.
Balancing academics and athletics: the reality of early college sports commitments
The Costco Guys are some of the biggest stars to come out of 2024.
The Costco Guys mainly visit Costco
Turkey is often the centerpiece on the table in both countries.
American Thanksgiving and Canadian Thanksgiving: what’s the difference?
This is the loading screen of “Black Ops 6.”
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ has entered the franchise
“Chromakopia” is a deeper look into Tyler, the Creator’s, personal life.
Tyler, the Creator, releases new album “Chromakopia”
Venom is the main protagonist in the film.
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ is a disappointing finale
Bengal Buzz, Episode 4
Bengal Buzz, Episode 4
Bengal Buzz, Episode 3
Bengal Buzz, Episode 3
Bengal Buzz, Episode 2 (with guest co-host Lena Vecchione)
Bengal Buzz, Episode 2 (with guest co-host Lena Vecchione)
Bengal Buzz, Episode 1
Bengal Buzz, Episode 1
Quiz: Which TMNT are you?
Quiz: Can you name the 2020s movie from one scene?
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Several unfortunate events occurred recently at the local Holly Springs Bojangles. Created on Canva.
Bojangles scandal blows up
Students have received their scores after taking the ACT. Jason Smith Williams, a student attending Willow Springs High School, was overjoyed by the score he managed to get.
Willow Springs High School student scores perfect zero on ACT
For the first time, the Wake Tech Ticklers have made it to March Madness.
Wake Tech Basketball makes March Madness

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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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