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FVHS chorus holds concert
FVHS chorus holds concert
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Athletes and their United partners celebrate their efforts on the podium after the events.
FVHS hosts third annual Special Olympics
Students come together during a WHOA meeting to help raise awareness for those with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How FVHS is supporting the fight
The Fuquay-Varina Target is in the process of being constructed.
New Target expected to open in 2026
A photo of me taking an after school nap. Naps wouldn’t be necessary if the weekend was longer.
Weekends should be three days
Halloween allows students to be creative and have fun, but many say the costume policies make Halloween plain and boring.
Halloween dress codes are unfair to students
This sneeze used to demand a blessing, but it now just highlights how little society questions tradition.
Saying ‘bless you’ is a form of social conformity in disguise
The sun casts rays of light through the clouds on another day without a Biblical disaster.
The Rapture: Rescheduled
Dogs aren’t just pets, they are loyal best friends who make life happier, safer and more complete.
Why dogs are better
JV soccer wins against Southeast Raleigh 3-0.
JV soccer performs well in conference games
The golf team’s next match is on Oct. 15.
FVHS womens golf starts season strong
Senior football player Henry Minogue goes out with an ACL tear in his junior year season. Despite being sidelined, he stays involved with his team and works toward getting back on the field.
Injuries test the strength of athletes, unity of their teams
FVHS seniors are recognized during a night dedicated to them.
Varsity volleyball celebrates Senior Night
Sports trainers prepping for games in the training room.
Behind the scenes: Fuquay-Varina High School’s sports trainers
Bengal Buzz intro screen
What you can learn from helping others (FT. Jasmine Terrasse)
Model UN is a club that replicates debates from the UN.
Why should students check out Model UN?
Local ghost tour patrons gather outside the Ballentine-Spence house in Fuquay-Varina.
Fuquay-Varina Ghost Tours: What to expect
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is both entertaining and controversial.
New Taylor Swift album filled with controversy
The shirts display examples of lies to write on a shirt.
White lies: A guide to a good shirt
FVHS chorus holds concert
FVHS chorus holds concert
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Bengal Buzz intro screen
What you can learn from helping others (FT. Jasmine Terrasse)
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)
Bengal Buzz intro screen
What you can learn from helping others (FT. Jasmine Terrasse)
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)
Confidence in fashion
Confidence in fashion
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
FVHS chorus holds concert
FVHS chorus holds concert
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
Spanish honors society hosts culture fair
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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Salma Abdous

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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

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
June 4, 2025
Boring times are the best for self reflection.

Boredom is good for you

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
June 4, 2025
AI will never be able to connect with humans on a deeper level.

AI can never replace the human mind

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
May 23, 2025
Gym class is more than just a free period, so it deserves to be graded like a real class.

Gym class should be graded

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
May 16, 2025
Caps and gowns may make it look like they have it all together, but underneath, most are still figuring out what comes next.

It’s okay to not know what comes after high school

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
May 9, 2025
Whether it's a football game or a chance to walk down the stage, FVHS events create memories that last a lifetime.

Best events at FVHS

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
May 2, 2025
Standardized tests aren't an accurate way to measure a student's knowledge.

Standardized tests are a broken way to measure learning

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
April 24, 2025
Graduation day marks the final privilege for seniors.

Seniors deserve special privileges their final year of high school

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
April 14, 2025
Price differences between similar products in the men’s and women’s sections show the issue of higher prices for women’s items.

Women turn to the men’s section for comfort, quality, affordability

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
March 28, 2025
Muslims prepare for Taraweeh with a prayer mat.

[Photo] Celebrating religion this spring—Part 2

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 27, 2025
Cooper Adams splashing his mark in 2022.

Water Wars tradition needs to continue

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
March 24, 2025
The message inside a fortune cookie should be words that truly inspire, not overused phrases.

Fortune cookies should be more creative

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
March 14, 2025
If groundhogs can predict the weather, can anyone who sees their shadow predict the weather?

Groundhogs shouldn’t be in charge of deciding the weather

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
March 7, 2025
Handprints of Seniors a Mark of Memories and Milestones.

Senioritis starts junior year

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
February 28, 2025
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love in all forms.

Valentine’s Day: a day for love and appreciation

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2025
Is meowing for both cats and humans?

Meowing is not a tick

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
February 6, 2025
Schools should finish exams early to truly relax on break

Semester should end before winter break

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
January 9, 2025
Increase in technology usage leaves younger generations heading downhill.

Younger generations going downhill

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
December 20, 2024
High school stress takes a toll on students’ mental health.

High schools teach students that grades come before mental health

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
December 12, 2024
Creativity gets lost in traditional education.

Traditional education limits student creativity

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
December 10, 2024

Bengals Top Stories

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
November 26, 2024
Music helps students focus.

Music is secret to staying focused

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
November 25, 2024
Senior skip day is hurting students more than helping.

Senior skip day negatively impacts students

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
November 15, 2024
Fast food collabs are a letdown.

Are fast food collabs really worth the hype?

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
November 8, 2024
Fuquay-Varina residents are concerned with increasing traffic congestion and crash rates

Fuquay-Varina faces rising traffic congestion, safety concerns

Salma Abdous, News Editor
October 25, 2024
FVHS club events bring Halloween fun and help the community

FVHS clubs lead fall events to make positive impact in community

Salma Abdous, News Editor
October 22, 2024
The Fuquay-Varina JV soccer team makes school history with their first-ever appearance in the Wake County Junior Cup Final

JV soccer team plays in their first ever Wake County Junior Cup Final

Salma Abdous, News Editor
October 4, 2024
Cast and crew members for FVHS fall play, “Alice in Wonderland” have been announced

Cast list for the “Alice in Wonderland” play released

Salma Abdous, News Editor
September 26, 2024
Harris Teeter brings back their free cookies, offering a sweet treat for young shoppers.

Free cookies make reappearance after four years

Salma Abdous, News Editor
September 17, 2024
A majority of students at Fuquay Varina High School, agree the lunches should be combined.

Lunches should be combined

Salma Abdous, Opinions writer
December 19, 2023
Boycotting is effective

Boycotting is effective

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
November 20, 2023
The lies and evils of social media

Deception in social media

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
November 20, 2023
Students should evaluate teachers

Students should evaluate teachers

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
November 9, 2023
Study hall is important for student success

Study hall is important for student success

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
October 18, 2023
Many students want remote learning Wednesdays to come back. Take Oct. 4, 2023.

Bring back online school Wednesdays

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
October 6, 2023
Schools should expand on diverse languages taught

Schools should expand on diverse languages taught

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
October 3, 2023
Students are left to question why the snack vending machine got taken away.

Bring snacks in school vending machines back

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
September 29, 2023
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