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A graphic inspired by the actress Janelle Monáe’s outfit to the Met Gala. Her outfit is regarded as one of the most creative of the entire event, and is praised for truly representing black dandyism.
2025 Met Gala puts black fashion on display, ignites fashion community
Sophomore Audrey Ehresman illustrates Pope Leo XIV as he greets his new followers.
American elected Pope Leo XIV
Plans are underway for Ting Park as a new entertainment center takes shape, set to bring fresh excitement and events.
Ting Park getting new entertainment complex
India launched airstrikes against Pakistan Tuesday evening, killing 26 civilians, the Indian government claims. Pakistan claims to have shot down an Indian fighter jet similar to the one shown.
Are India and Pakistan on the brink of war?
Randall Street is blocked off for construction, forcing drivers to find alternate routes and causing heavy traffic.
Randall Street closure creates traffic chaos, frustrating students trying to get home
Natural hair texture is beautiful.
People should embrace their natural hair
The strength it takes to be a dancer will never be easy.
Dance should be considered a sport
A view of the back of the DMV line. This was how the line already looked at 5:00am.
Trapped at the DMV: My Frustrating 11 Hour Journey
With finals making up 20% of grades, FVHS students push for reform.
Final exam stress sparks call for change
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
Senior Connor Everett scores on Cornith’s goalie Maximus Gladwell.
Bengals mens lacrosse wins two games back-to-back
Sophomore Riley Szalanski is working to put together VolleyBros.
FVHS holding VolleyBros event
Cobra Coed competed in Worlds in April.
Cheerleading Worlds 2025 overview
The Canes paid a visit to Camp Lejeune after winning the cup in 2006. That year, the Canes won their first and so far only Stanley Cup championship.
Can the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup?
The FVHS softball team rounds out a successful season.
Varsity softball starts off the last home game with a celebration for their seniors
As you get older, it is common to reflect on what you wish you had done when you were younger.
What do you wish you could have done differently at a young age?
Dog eating owner's homework.
Students’ best excuses for not doing homework
People are questioning why so many sounds have connections to each other and what it may mean.
Why do songs sound familiar?
Communities still celebrate AAPI month even after losing federal recognition.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month still celebrated around the country
Assorted prom dresses that the FVHS prom closet offers.
Cost of prom in 2025
Making the most of summer
Making the most of summer
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Fake it till you make it
Fake it till you make it
Booth of work created by Xavier Houston.
FVHS students present their work in art show
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Making the most of summer
Making the most of summer
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Fake it till you make it
Fake it till you make it
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
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
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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People are questioning why so many sounds have connections to each other and what it may mean.

Why do songs sound familiar?

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 9, 2025
Sophomore Audrey Ehresman illustrates Pope Leo XIV as he greets his new followers.

American elected Pope Leo XIV

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 9, 2025
Marshall Wortham explains literary circle projects to his class.

Upperclassmen academic, honors English classes separated

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 2, 2025
Crosses like this were blessed by the late Pope Francis.

Pope Francis dies at 88

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 25, 2025
SNO is back for one year so there is a reason to celebrate.

Wake County School Board lets SNO stay for another year

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 17, 2025
Easter is a spring celebration of life for Christians.

Celebrating religions this spring- Part 4

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 17, 2025
S.S. Squeeze works to shoot a ball into a PVC pipe pin.

Slice prepares for World Competition in Houston

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 11, 2025
Passover includes many feasts all with unleavened bread.

Celebrating religions this spring- Part 3

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 11, 2025
Freight trains run on the tracks near FVHS.

Train crash in Durham teaches new drivers railroad safety

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 28, 2025
Muslims prepare for Taraweeh with a prayer mat.

Celebrating religion this spring—Part 2

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 27, 2025
Students work together to build their robot.

Slice Robotics wins first, Industrial Design award at competition

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 25, 2025
People gather together to celebrate Holi.

Celebrating religion this spring—Part 1

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 14, 2025
People in Wake County got alerts like these a few weeks ago.

Amber Alerts are more common than ever

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 14, 2025
Isabella Ortega and Monica Arteaga present Spain.

FVHS Student Council hosts Culture Day Fair

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 7, 2025
Students make snowmen during the snow days.

North Carolina’s snow leads to school on teacher workdays

Sara Anderton, News Writer
February 27, 2025
SNO is used to publish stories for our school newspaper website.

Wake County eliminating SNO, leaving journalism students without options to publish

Sara Anderton, News Writer
February 18, 2025
Student council creates fun events, like throwing pies in teachers' faces at the pep rally.

Student Council hosts events for FVHS

Sara Anderton, News Writer
February 6, 2025
English Teacher Cara Williams puts up the exam schedule for her students.

Exams coming to FVHS as semester ends

Sara Anderton, News Writer
January 7, 2025
FVHS students and staff spent extra time together last week decorating their doors with holiday spirit.

Fuquay-Varina High School decks the halls for annual competition

Sara Anderton, News Writer
December 18, 2024
ASL club will be hosting a holiday party.

Winter holidays brings club events

Sara Anderton, News Writer
December 6, 2024

FVHS talent show inspires school spirit

Ashelyn Gilbert and Sara Anderton
November 26, 2024
Students are seeing Bengals Got Talent posters around the school.

FVHS hosts talent show

Sara Anderton, News Writer
November 21, 2024
Roar-N-Ride Vendor Fair and Car Show will be held at FVHS.

Roar-N-Ride held at FVHS

Sara Anderton, News Writer
November 13, 2024
People are getting "I voted" stickers for their participation in democracy.

Students, teachers prepare for Election Day

Sara Anderton, News Writer
October 31, 2024
These students are reading with the AV1 robot which lets a student join the classroom from afar.

Little robots help students attend school

Sara Anderton, News Writer
October 25, 2024
Many people’s homes and boats have been destroyed by the hurricane's wind and rain.

Residents recovering after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Sara Anderton, News Writer
October 18, 2024
The sky shines with colors as the northern lights are able to be seen in the Carolinas

Northern Lights return to Fuquay-Varina

Sara Anderton and Ella Wachtel
October 11, 2024
Marching Bengals are preparing for the JMU Parade of Champions.

Marching Bengals win third place in class 3A

Sara Anderton, News Writer
October 10, 2024
The 2024 Homecoming court, prepares to walk the field tonight. Pictured from left to right: Jaya Cureton (senior), Aiden Russell (freshman), Violetta Stratis (junior), Elaina Cox (freshman), Lucas Roten (senior), Brooke Fuquay (sophomore), Luke Hessing (junior), Jordan Enwereuzor (senior) and Ella Wachtel (senior).

FVHS spirit week leads up to Homecoming game

Sara Anderton, Celine Mena, and Brianna Negron
October 4, 2024
Screenshot of what to wear for spirit week.

FVHS hosts pep rally, spirit week for Homecoming

Sara Anderton, News Writer
September 27, 2024
Calendars show multiple events and holidays in September

Important days in September

Sara Anderton, News Writer
September 26, 2024
Hadley Gump, Murray Buddin, Djihed Bahri work on a project in science teacher Trista Schoop’s class.

FVHS’s freshman class growing in size

Sara Anderton, News Writer
September 17, 2024
Screenshot of JDRF logo.

JDRF holds fundraiser for Type One Diabetes

Sara Anderton, Layout Editor
October 19, 2023
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