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Major NCAA changes aim to give student athletes more equality and fairness, hoping to reshape college sports.
NCAA clears the runway with new NIL deals expanding possibilities for athletes
A movie theater sit empty near Oahu, Hawaii.
Disney hits pause on live-action remakes following recently released ‘Snow White’
SNO is back for one year so there is a reason to celebrate.
Wake County School Board lets SNO stay for another year
Easter is a spring celebration of life for Christians.
Celebrating religions this spring- Part 4
Pictured left to right: Ivy Reeves, Nyla Robinson-Partridge and Izzy McFalls are main cast actors reading their scripts on one of the sets during a rehearsal.
FVHS theatre performs ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Standardized tests aren't an accurate way to measure a student's knowledge.
Standardized tests are a broken way to measure learning
Social media may bring us closer online, but at what cost to our relationships in real life?
Social media ruins relationships
Students show their appreciation for “Smiling Friends.”
Why ‘Smiling Friends’ should have 27 seasons
Graduation day marks the final privilege for seniors.
Seniors deserve special privileges their final year of high school
The debate about whether or not Tyla is an industry plant is settled.
Is Tyla an industry plant?
The Thunder committed a 130-81 massacre against the Grizzlies.
Josh’s Take- Thunder whip Grizzlies in all time massacre
Paige Bueckers’ hard work pays off as she is the number one draft pick in 2025.
Paige Bueckers honored by hometown being named after her for a day
Senior softball player Julie Selig has worked tirelessly this year with her softball coaches Robbie Wray and George Newton.
WRAL ‘Extra Effort’ award presented to Julie Selig
FVHS stunt team celebrates after win against Cleveland High School.
Small team, big dreams
Sarah Strong previously went to Fuquay-Varina High School and is now playing basketball at the University of Connecticut.
Past Bengal Sarah Strong wins National Championship with UConn
Students are tuning out lessons, and some believe it's time to rethink how schools teach the curriculum.
Kids aren’t excited about learning
Good qualities in friends bring out the best in people, while negative ones damage relationships.
What makes someone a good person?
Adam Stransky and a shark that he caught as his lockscreen on his iPhone.
A look into the meaning behind students’ lockscreens at FVHS
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
Unlocking open mindedness
Unlocking open mindedness
Boredom is beneficial
Boredom is beneficial
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
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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May 26, 2023
Senior athletes make their next step towards college sports

Senior athletes make their next step towards college sports

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May 14, 2023
Women's soccer has one of the best pedigrees of success

Women’s soccer has one of the best pedigrees of success

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April 19, 2023
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Local teams in NCAA tournament

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
March 16, 2023
NHL trade deadline for Stanley Cup

NHL trade deadline for Stanley Cup

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March 3, 2023
FVHS basketball playoffs

FVHS basketball playoffs

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February 17, 2023
Brady ride off into the sunset

Brady ride off into the sunset

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
From left to right, seniors: Jillian Felman, Rachel Stokes, Abby Kazman, and Peyton Harper

Last ride for Lady Bengals lacrosse

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
NHL midseason review

NHL midseason review

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January 12, 2023
Damar Hamlin driven off the field in ambulance on Jan. 2

Tragedy on the field for Damar Hamlin

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January 6, 2023
World Cup 2022 so far

World Cup 2022 so far

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December 19, 2022
Basketball rivalry encourages school spirit

Basketball rivalry encourages school spirit

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December 15, 2022
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Seniors commit for college sports

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November 14, 2022
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Fall Sports Playoffs

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November 1, 2022
Hornets season preview

Hornets season preview

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October 24, 2022
FVHS Cross Country

FVHS Cross Country

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October 19, 2022
Hurricanes season preview

Hurricanes season preview

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October 6, 2022
Tennis season rolls around

Tennis season rolls around

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September 22, 2022
Can the Bengals turn it around

Can the Bengals turn it around

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