The Voice of Fuquay-Varina High School

Roaring Bengals
A new cell phone policy is being enacted at Fuquay-Varina High School in order to stop distractions from happening in the classroom.
New cell phone policy enacted at FVHS
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
ASL club will be hosting a holiday party.
Winter holidays brings club events
Electronics in 2024 have become more addictive than they have ever been.
Electronics become more addictive
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
There is a cost that comes with becoming famous.
The dark side of becoming famous
It is often debated about which music platform is the best, but Spotify comes out on top with the amount of features it has to offer.
Spotify is better than Apple Music
In need of a book that fits into the winter season? Check out this list to see which one is best for you.
Book recommendations for winter
High school stress takes a toll on students’ mental health.
High schools teach students that grades come before mental health
High school stress takes a toll on students’ mental health.
Not every job needs a degree
The FVHS wrestling teams dominated in their latest tournament, showcasing hard work and progress during this year’s season
Bengal wrestlers shine during tournament, showcasing skill and resilience
Student athlete Lunna Murphy showcased her talent this past weekend in the lacrosse HighlightHER all-star games alongside elite players and high level college programs
Lunna Murphy stands out in lacrosse tournament
The FVHS wrestling team celebrates their performance as a team in a huddle.
Wrestlers performing well in tournaments
Track team athletes prepare their skills by focusing on sprints, distance races, relays and field events to achieve success this season
Track team aiming for strong performances across all events
Conference Championships are this week. Fans of all teams are waiting anxiously to see if their team will make the cut.
Who will make the College Football Playoffs?
A new pair of chickens at FVHS is getting all the attention
New home for our chickens
D.B. Cooper parachuted off of a plane to escape authorities.
New evidence may solve D.B. Cooper mystery
Recognizing the importance of mental health days is the first step into fostering student well being and academic success.
Mental health days are important for everyone
Students can use individual welding stations in the Ag mechanics shop to home their skills.
FVHS students enjoy fun activities in FVHS classes
New cell phone policy for FVHS students
Students can use individual welding stations in the Ag mechanics shop to home their skills.
FVHS students enjoy fun activities in FVHS classes
New cell phone policy for FVHS students
The FVHS wrestling team celebrates their performance as a team in a huddle.
Wrestlers performing well in tournaments
There are many local events for families to enjoy during the holiday season. Music courtesy of TIkTok. Video by: Violetta Stratis
Holiday events to look forward to
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
Bengal Buzz, Episode 7
Bengal Buzz, Episode 7
Bengal Buzz, Episode 6
Bengal Buzz, Episode 6
Bengal Buzz, Episode 5
Bengal Buzz, Episode 5
Bengal Buzz, Episode 4
Bengal Buzz, Episode 4
Bengal Buzz, Episode 3
Bengal Buzz, Episode 3
New cell phone policy for FVHS students
The FVHS wrestling team celebrates their performance as a team in a huddle.
Wrestlers performing well in tournaments
There are many local events for families to enjoy during the holiday season. Music courtesy of TIkTok. Video by: Violetta Stratis
Holiday events to look forward to
FVHS wrestlers slam into season
What is game day etiquette?
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

Roaring Bengals

Roaring Bengals
Aynsleigh Penland

Aynsleigh Penland, Layout Editor

All content by Aynsleigh Penland
Return of the Jedi makes its theatrical comeback after 40 years

Return of the Jedi makes its theatrical comeback after 40 years

Aynsleigh Penland, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2023
Fuquay local alerts spectators before trees fall at Masters Tournament

Fuquay local alerts spectators before trees fall at Masters Tournament

Aynsleigh Penland, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2023
Graphic design by Aynsleigh Penland

[Photo] “Haikyuu” inspires fans with its depiction of sportsmanship and teamwork

Patrick Eckert, Opinions Writer
March 31, 2023
Graphic design created by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's Presentation software

[Photo] History in the making: Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tour

Anna-Grace Medlin, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2023
Graphic design created by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's Presentation software

[Photo] How television has shaped our childhood

Patrick Eckert, Opinions Writer
March 29, 2023
Graphic design created by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's Presentation software

[Photo] Local man killed during tragic bicycle accident

Alissa Martinez, News Editor
March 24, 2023
Graphic design created by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's Presentation software

[Photo] The issue with celebrity beauty brands

Atlas Clark, Features Editor
March 22, 2023
Local band, HapyValy, performs at Rock the Quay event on March 4, 2023

HapyValy takes inspiration from 90s music and from each other

Aynsleigh Penland, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2023
Graphic design created by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's Presentation software

[Photo] Art students create their way to greatness

Alissa Martinez, News Editor
March 21, 2023
Graphic design created by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's Presentation software

[Photo] “Dilbert” comic faces backlash after racist comments from series creator

Logan Livingston, Features Writer
March 20, 2023
Graphic design created by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's Presentation software

[Photo] World Baseball Classic returns better than ever after COVID-19 pandemic

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
March 20, 2023
Artwork by Jakeem Stewart

[Photo] Supporting the arts

Aynsleigh Penland and Sarah Munzenmaier, Editor-in-Chief and Photographer & Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Artwork by Arabella Gonzales

Artwork by Chloe Daniels

Artwork by Jakeem Stewart

Artwork by Carly Houston

Artwork by Kaylee Vargas

Mr. Depue's Sculpture Class

Mr. Depue's Sculpture Class

Mr. Depue's Sculpture Class

Mr. Depue's Sculpture Class

Mr. Depue's Sculpture Class

Artwork by Arabella Gonzales

Artwork by Carly Houston

Graphic design made by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's presentation software

[Photo] Outrage sparked over Her-She bars is a major overreaction

Al Curle, Opinions Editor
March 15, 2023
Untitled design (89)

[Photo] What’s next for Aaron Rodgers?

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
March 14, 2023
Untitled design (86)

[Photo] Connecting with each other and with artists

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
March 14, 2023
Untitled design (83)

[Photo] Cocaine Bear’s shockingly true story

Sasha Kaiser, Features Writer
March 13, 2023
Untitled design (82)

[Photo] 2022 Oscars set a bad precedent for the future

Dylan Barbeau, Features Writer
March 13, 2023
Untitled design (37)

[Photo] The origin of Garfield

Atlas Clark, Features Editor
March 13, 2023
Graphic design made by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva's presentation software

[Photo] Black Friday overshadows Thanksgiving festivities

Patrick Eckert, Opinions Writer
December 15, 2022
Untitled design (36)

Fine Line Review: Back to pop

Aynsleigh Penland, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2022
k (13)

[Photo] Lack of humanity in death row and prison

Keenen Langley, Opinions Writer
October 20, 2022
k (12)

[Photo] Should ASL be a class?

Patrick Eckert, Opinions Writer
October 27, 2022
k (8)

[Photo] Community college can be the smarter choice

Maya Kopczak, Opinions Writer
December 12, 2022
k (6)

[Photo] Happy holidays discourse

Katrina Guillen, Opinion Writer
January 10, 2023
k (5)

[Photo] Pat Tillman’s legacy is paraded rather than celebrated

Al Curle, Opinions Editor
February 27, 2023
k

[Photo] Changes in the US House

Jamie Chaney, News Writer
January 19, 2023
Untitled design (71)

2023 is the year to look up

Aynsleigh Penland, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2023
Untitled design (70)

[Photo] Lights at Mineral Springs Park

Selena Butler, News Writer
December 20, 2022
Untitled design (69)

[Photo] Future for FVHS looking bright

Selena Butler, News Writer
December 19, 2022
Untitled design (68)

[Photo] Junior women’s club host gingerbread house display

Caitlyn Horton, News Writer
December 12, 2022
Untitled design (67)

[Photo] See Something Say Something for Fuquay

Anna-Grace Medlin, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2022
Untitled design (66)

[Photo] Hurricane Fiona: Impact on Puerto Rico

Katrina Guillen, News Writer
October 19, 2022
Untitled design (65)

[Photo] Fright night replaced with fall festival

Maya Kopczak, News Writer
October 7, 2022
Untitled design (64)

[Photo] Teens mourn Queen Elizabeth II death

Maya Kopczak, News Writer
September 29, 2022
Untitled design (62)

[Photo] Teacher organizes voter drive on campus

Al Curle, News Writer
September 23, 2022
Untitled design (61)

FVHS annual art show displays Fuquay’s talent

Aynsleigh Penland, Arts & Entertainment Editor
June 9, 2022
Untitled design (60)

[Photo] Artificial intelligence threatens artists with Armageddon

Keenen Langley, Opinions Writer
March 6, 2023
Untitled design (59)

[Photo] Origin of Coffee

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
March 6, 2023
New Tennessee bill bans gender-affirming healthcare

New Tennessee bill bans gender-affirming healthcare

Aynsleigh Penland, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023
Your paragraph text (7)

[Photo] The history of Valentines Day

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
February 14, 2023
Your paragraph text (5)

[Photo] USA returns to soccer’s biggest stage

Sam Prestipino, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2022
Your paragraph text (4)

[Photo] College football playoff predictions for 2023

Riley Wiggins, Sports Writer
January 11, 2023
Graphic design of a Woolly Mammoth, Dodo Bird, and Tasmanian Tiger in a forest

[Photo] Possibility of new life for extinct animals

Jamie Chaney, News Writer
March 5, 2023
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey logo

[Photo] Winnie the Pooh enters the Public Domain

Sasha Kaiser, Features Writer
March 5, 2023
Untitled design (43)

[Photo] NHL trade deadline for Stanley Cup

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
+

[Photo] New Xylazine drug worry

Jamie Chaney, News Writer
February 25, 2023
sports

[Photo] Short-lived talent leaves fans wondering

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
February 22, 2023
The McJordan Special

[Photo] Rise in celebrity McDonald’s meals

Alissa Martinez, News Editor
February 22, 2023
Untitled design (37)

[Photo] How the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII

Riley Wiggins, Sports Writer
February 16, 2023
Untitled design (36)

[Photo] Is Chris Pratt a good Mario?

Logan Livingston, Features Writer
February 14, 2023
thumbnail_IMG_1724

[Photo] More than the ingredients

Patrick Eckert, Opinions Writer
February 9, 2023
Untitled design (35)

[Photo] Buzzfeed writer turned Golden Globe award winner

Maya Kopczak, Features Writer
February 8, 2023
Untitled design (34)

[Photo] Sports and the human aspect

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
February 8, 2023
Untitled design (32)

[Photo] Nintendo tops the charts

Patrick Eckert, Opinions Writer
January 19, 2023
Untitled design (31)

[Photo] Reviewing division winners

Riley Wiggins, Sports Writer
January 19, 2023
Graphic design created by Aynsleigh Penland using Canva Presentation software

Family and fans show support for Noah Schnapp coming out

Aynsleigh Penland, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
Load More Stories
Donate to Roaring Bengals

Menu
Activate Search
Home
Aynsleigh Penland