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The sky shines with colors as the northern lights are able to be seen in the Carolinas
Northern Lights return to Fuquay-Varina
Last week, as we celebrated homecoming court results, as well as our football team who showcased teamwork and determination on the field.
Homecoming king and queen crowned at football game
Marching Bengals are preparing for the JMU Parade of Champions.
Marching Bengals win third place in class 3A
US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation hears witness testimony.
United States Coast Guard holds hearings on OceanGate Titan submersible disaster
Fuquay-Varina gives smaller bands a chance to perform and do what they love in our local taverns and bars.
Local Sounds: Concerts showcase small band talent
Students use their phones a lot, and some teachers will take their phones to ensure they pay attention, but should this be allowed?
Should teachers be allowed to take student property?
Reading for leisure is an important habit that allows people to improve their minds and engage with the world around them
Importance of reading for fun
The age that you're allowed to trick-or-treat at should be subjective
Should only children trick-or-treat?
Doing your school work outside of class is more productive than doing it in class.
Productivity improves outside of class
The Mile High Swinging Bridge of Grandfather Mountain
Top five North Carolina State Parks
The Bengals womens golf team is discovering new heights.
FVHS womens golf remains undefeated
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators faced off at the newly named Lenovo Center.
Hurricanes versus Predators in preseason
Are the White Sox the worst team in baseball history?
Are the White Sox the worst team in baseball history?
Fuquay Bengals and Holly Springs faced each other on the field on Sept. 6.
Fuquay, Holly Springs clash in rivalry football game
The FVHS varsity cheer team held their annual cheer clinic on Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. themed as the Eras Tour.
FVHS varsity cheer team hosts cheer clinic themed as Era Tour
Bella Mondelli and Kensy Amaya shop for costumes at Spirit Halloween.
Trendy halloween costumes 2024
A few of the logos of horror movies that were released this year.
A lot of great horror movies were released this year.
In the month of October, Fuquay-Varina will host several events that everyone can participate in
Holiday events spice up October
A Whataburger meal shared between friends.
What’s up, Whataburger
Netflix removes their original shows due to contract expirations
Original shows on Netflix taken down this year
Bengal Buzz Podcast
Bengal Buzz Podcast
Bengal Buzz Podcast
Bengal Buzz Podcast
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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The Bengals womens golf team is discovering new heights.

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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