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A peaceful lake scene reflects the calm and freedom that students are looking forward to this summer.
Fuquay-Varina High School students are kicking off summer 2025 with a bang
Students (left to right) Sophia Matthews, Maimouna Diallo, Ivy Reeves, Brady Starler, Savannah Kurtz, Amelia Fruend, Jakeem Stewart, and Izzy McFalls work on their One Act “Gee!”
Students direct one act plays as their last time on stage this year
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
As seniors leave school one last time, they leave with memories, mixed emotions, and hopes for what’s next.
More than just a goodbye
Labubus are overrated and not worth it.
Labubus are products of rapid consumerism
Eid prayer is the most important part of Eid. Students shouldn’t have to choose between honoring their faith and participating in school traditions.
Students face unfair choice between participating in Eid or Senior Day
Boring times are the best for self reflection.
Boredom is good for you
Innovation is booming — but Google and Microsoft still run the game.
Same giants, new tech
Junior Amirrah McFarland runs in a track meet.
What has being an athlete taught you?
Stanley Cup playoff logo seen on ice during a match against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals.
Oilers dominate Panthers in game one of Stanley Cup Final
The Thunder and Pacers will compete for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
NBA Finals Preview
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 student entrance of FVHS on a clear day.
Most memorable moments of the 2025 school year
Teachers can lighten up the class with some jokes.
Students share the funniest thing their teachers have said
Having your own sense of transportation for college is recommended, yet expensive. Ultimately, if the negatives outweigh the positives, public transportation could be better.
Should you bring your car to college?
These super cool DIY pants were made by Jesse Toscano.
Rise of DIY fashion at FVHS
The price of senior year adds up rapidly.
Senior year: the most expensive year of high school
Prearing for a new school year
Prearing for a new school year
Confidence in fashion
Confidence in fashion
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
Confidence in fashion
Confidence in fashion
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
Prearing for a new school year
Prearing for a new school year
Teacher Summer Plans
Teacher Summer Plans
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
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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As the end of the school year gets closer, there are more activities to participate in, celebrating the graduating seniors.

Seniors prepare for graduation with packed schedule

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
May 28, 2024
Due to the increase of television shows, smaller comics have become more popular.

An industry change: are smaller comic book stories overtaking Marvel and DC?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
May 17, 2024
After two years, we can officially reveal that Ralph Philips has been inside the costume of Benny the Bengal for Fuquay Varina High School.

Benny the Bengal: Unmasked

Noah Dawley and Riley Congdon
May 17, 2024
"Helldivers II" is a new game where you’re in the line of battle in galactic warfare.

Sony reverses controversial ‘Helldivers 2’ game update after heaps of backlash from fans

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
May 13, 2024
Comedy movies like "No Hard Feelings," "Napoleon Dynamite," "Superbad" and "Bottoms" are starting to die out.

A concerning fall: are comedy movies dying?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 30, 2024

Quiz: Which TMNT are you?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 26, 2024
Many movies are a great stand-alone films; however, many need that much-awaited sequel.

Unfulfilled sequels: five movies that deserve continuation

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 16, 2024
When ‘Late Night with the Devil’ first came out, it was very well liked. Recently, people have become upset after they learned some of the images were created by A.I.

‘Late Night with the Devil’ slammed for controversial use of artificial intelligence

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 9, 2024
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

Noah Dawley and Riley Congdon
April 1, 2024
All of the 2024 FVHS Prom court candidates include Shae Bass, Pamela Schneider, Madison Bandarra, Abigail Adams, Dylan Finch, Devin Perry, Ralph Philips, and Mwenda Murungi.

FVHS prom court nominees released

Riley Congdon and Noah Dawley
March 22, 2024
The 96th Academy Awards were filled with upsets and surprises. Many great films were nominated. Created on Canva.

96th Academy Awards recap: who were the big winners?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
March 22, 2024
With the much anticipated sequel to the remake of the original, Dune Part two did not disappoint.

“Dune: Part Two” continues to stun audiences worldwide

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
March 8, 2024
Marvel and DC have released too many superhero movies, which has turned their audience away.

On the decline: are people tired of superhero movies?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
March 7, 2024
Movie fans are excited for the possibility to hear their favorite movie announced at the Oscars.

96th Academy Awards preview: who’s favored to win?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
February 27, 2024
How to correctly recycle an IP: ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ review

How to correctly recycle an IP: ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ review

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
February 14, 2024
Students at FVHS were given the opportunity to view exhibits from the FACTS National Program sponsored by FCCLA to promote safe driving, focusing on educating students against drunk and distracted driving.

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