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Senior Jeremy Campbell is already wearing his crown.
Seniors create new tradition at FVHS
The media center created a stand for students to showcase banned books.
Amnesty Club works to get banned books read
President Alekhya Makineni presents her slide show at the interest meeting.
FVHS welcomes Women in STEM club
The Homecoming court nominees represent the class of 2026.
Homecoming court released for 2025
Student drawing in art club.
Students participate in Arts Support the Arts, Inktober
The negative aspects of true crime are affecting the community as a whole.
The negative impact of the true crime community
The data of 4th and 8th grade reading NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card) depicted using a line graph. The scores can range from zero to 500, and the averages have been decreasing since 2012, showing the collective decline in people’s intelligence.
Society needs to start thinking more independently to reclaim intelligence
Infinite Campus displayed on a chromebook.
Users’ thoughts on Infinite Campus
Henry (left) and Lizzie (right) sniffing each other’s noses.
Why cats are better
Fashion once screamed rebellion, now it whispers sameness.
Why do new styles and trends feel lifeless and grey?
Sports trainers prepping for games in the training room.
Behind the Scenes: Fuquay-Varina High School’s Sports Trainers
The junior team celebrates their hard-fought win.
Juniors defend their title in annual FVHS powderpuff game
Bragging rights on the line: Grade-level rivalries ignite as FVHS prepares for its annual Powderpuff games.
Powderpuff brings spirit, rivalry and friendly competition
Cheerleaders Ava Medlin, Maddie Hunt, Emma Baker and Abi Brockway running down the track at a football game.
Varsity, JV cheer bring pride to FVHS
Student section showing school spirit during the FVHS vs. Willow game.
Inside the Student Section: The OC
The popular indie production, Glitch on YouTube is starting to gain a large amount of popularity.
Glitch Production gaining mass popularity
Captain Pikachu, drawn by Lottie Yates, sits with his captain’s hat.
FVHS student shares thoughts on the new season of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua.’
Latin singer Bad Bunny performing live on stage.
Potential future Super Bowl Halftime performers
FVHS students express themselves through their artwork, which helps tell each of their individual stories.
Censorship threatens art’s role in preserving history
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Me when we win the football game:
Me when we win the football games: – Comic #4
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Benny and Thomas meet Professor Cadaver.
Professor Cadaver – Comic #3
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Beth Ann Giordano asks FVHS students and teachers about their hot takes.
Hot Takes
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
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Beth Ann Giordano asks FVHS students and teachers about their hot takes.
Hot Takes
Brooke Ellis ask FVHS students about their favorite fall activities.
Students favorite fall activities
Autumn Ellis asks FVHS students what stereotypes they would be in a TV show.
What stereotype would students be if they were in a TV show?
The football team celebrates their big win over Willow Spring with the Victory Bell.
Bengals bring home Victory Bell after 20-7 win over Willow
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
Benny and Thomas meet Professor Cadaver.
Professor Cadaver – Comic #3
Benny and Thomas prepare for their first quiz.
The Quiz – Comic Strip #2
Benny the Bengal arriving at FVHS for his first day of school.
Bennys First Day at School – Comic #1

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

MLB World Series, MVP predictions for 2024

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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

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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November 9, 2023
Recent rule changes cause havoc in professional sports

Recent rule changes cause havoc in professional sports

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November 9, 2023
Fuquay-Varina's JV football game.

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

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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

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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

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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

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September 27, 2023
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