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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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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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