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The decision to take away French classes at Fuquay-Varina High School leaves students and teachers seeking new ways to pursue their language education.
Fuquay-Varina High School cuts French program, sparking concern
Freight trains run on the tracks near FVHS.
Train crash in Durham teaches new drivers railroad safety
Muslims prepare for Taraweeh with a prayer mat.
Celebrating religion this spring—Part 2
Teachers are implementing a new policy for their students as a way of decreasing distractions. This policy includes students putting their phones in a place that is unreachable to help them focus. Photo edited by Ashantee Adams
After one quarter, phone policy meets mixed reviews from staff, students
Students work together to build their robot.
Slice Robotics wins first, Industrial Design award at competition
The debate about whether or not Tyla is an industry plant is settled.
Is Tyla an industry plant?
Release of another live-action adaptation of a Disney movie leads to media scrutiny.
Live action Snow White movie receives worst backlash in Disney remake history
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
From buses to carpooling to walking, students travel in all kinds of weather.
The daily commute: How students get to school
Cooper Adams splashing his mark in 2022.
Water Wars tradition needs to continue
FVHS womens lacrosse holds a team meeting during a game.
Womens lacrosse working hard for their goals
FVHS track team continues season with positive attitude
FVHS track team continues season with positive attitude
Focused and ready, Holden de Vente prepares to serve.
Mens tennis dominates the season
FVHS Bengals lacrosse is led this season by an impressive group of seniors.
Bengals mens lacrosse defeated trojans 18-10
Freshman Taylor King plays left wing for the FVHS JV soccer team.
FVHS JV womens soccer continues their season
Students are excited to experience a Las Vegas themed night.
FVHS students prepare for prom 2025
Mental health is important, but so is learning. Schools starting later would impact not only students but communities as well.
Is it better to go to school earlier or later?
Stores include a wide variety of body sprays, giving customers different options to fit their liking.
People at FVHS share their favorite perfumes and colognes
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
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
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
Sophomore Brock Bookout converses with students about a variety of what people eat
You are what you eat
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
Unlocking open mindedness
Unlocking open mindedness
Boredom is beneficial
Boredom is beneficial
Acceptance and forgiveness
Acceptance and forgiveness
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
Sophomore Brock Bookout converses with students about a variety of what people eat
You are what you eat
Favorite childhood memory
Local Bojangles shuts down for renovation. Sophomore Brock Bookout asks for the opinions of students at FVHS.
Bojangles closed?
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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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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