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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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“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” received a lot of good feedback from viewers.

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
June 3, 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
Sport injuries can cause many setbacks for athletes as they recover.

Top Five Worst Injuries in Sports History

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
May 16, 2024
The 2024 Olympic games will begin on July 26 in Paris, France.

Gearing up for the 2024 Olympics

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
May 10, 2024
Tiger Woods had a large impact on golf, but recently, he hasn’t been performing well.

A star’s decline: has Tiger Woods fallen off?

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
April 26, 2024

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April 26, 2024
Caitlin Clark is currently selling more jerseys than the professional football team, Dallas Cowboys combined.

Caitlin Clark selling more jerseys than Cowboys sold entire season

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
April 25, 2024

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April 25, 2024

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April 24, 2024

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April 23, 2024

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April 22, 2024
Fans are excited to see how their teams will play in the 2024 MLB season.

MLB World Series, MVP predictions for 2024

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
Senior Addy Geiss makes a play on the ball while going against Wake Forest High School.

FVHS women’s soccer is kicking competition halfway through 2024 season

Riley Congdon, Sports 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
Viewers get excited for new movies to come out later in the year.

Five Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
NCAA Football logo

College football embraces crazy traditions

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
At the end of a game, fans come down from the stands and onto the court. This can cause issues and result in fans and athletes being harmed.

Should Court Storming be Banned?

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
NC-State, UNC, and Duke players were invited to the upcoming NFL Combine.

Multiple local college football prospects invited to the 2024 NFL combine

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
February 23, 2024
Indoor Track Season Comes to Close at GNRC Conference Championship

Indoor Track Season Comes to Close at GNRC Conference Championship

Riley Congdon, Sports Editor
February 15, 2024
Ethan Fairbairn (pictured center) competes in the TAC event on December 5, 2023. Photo credit to Lily Key.

FVHS swimming into regional competition

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
February 2, 2024
Washington and Michigan go up against each other, fighting to claim the title of national champions.

Michigan faces off against Washington in college football playoffs national championship

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
January 8, 2024
What is the Hardest Sport?

What is the Hardest Sport?

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
December 20, 2023
FVHS defeats rival Willow Springs in key matchup for Victory Bell

FVHS defeats rival Willow Springs in key matchup for Victory Bell

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
December 14, 2023
De’Mari Maxson, a wrestler for Fuquay Varina High School, competed at North Johnston High School.

FVHS Varsity wrestling prepares for tough matchups in upcoming tournament

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
November 30, 2023
Michigan Head Coach displayed on a yellow background

Jim Harbaugh faces cheating allegations with recent evidence of sign stealing

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
November 20, 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
Fuquay Varina High School went up against Jack Britt High School on November 3rd 2023. Fuquay will now advance to the second round of playoffs.

FVHS defeats Jack Britt High School in first round of NCHSAA 4A playoffs

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
November 9, 2023
Recent rule changes cause havoc in professional sports

Recent rule changes cause havoc in professional sports

Riley Congdon, News Writer
November 9, 2023
Fuquay-Varina's JV football game.

FVHS JV football team gets first win against South Garner High School

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
October 26, 2023
The Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles, faced off on October 10th, 2023.

MLB playoffs start with massive upset in the Divisional Series

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
October 17, 2023
Here is the Duke-UNC Bell and we have one too.

100-year-old heritage bell will be in attendance at historical FVHS football game

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
October 11, 2023
Picture taken at Ting Parks turf fields.

Turf fields cause injury spikes, tension in the NFL

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
October 4, 2023
Women's 2023 Varsity Volleyball team.

FVHS volleyball team faces tough competition in challenging season

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
September 27, 2023
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