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Bashar al-Assad, the former dictator of Syria, was overthrown by rebels on Dec. 8, 2024.
Syrian rebels seize Damascus, Bashar al-Assad overthrown
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
Increase in technology usage leaves younger generations heading downhill.
Younger generations going downhill
Over the years, music has become worse, especially music that has been made today.
Music is gradually getting worse
Giving out less homework to students can be very beneficial and cause less stress.
Homework doesn’t help students learn
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
FV varsity cheer team shines at NCHSSA state competition with hard work, teamwork, and long lasting memories.
Varsity cheer team shines at state competition
A look at the new conference that FVHS might be in for the 2024-25 sports seasons.
First draft of conference realignment meets mixed reviews from high school athletes
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
Bengal Buzz, Episode 8
Bengal Buzz, Episode 8
As we head into the new year, now is a time to reflect on what has happened this year.
2024 year in review
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
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 8
Bengal Buzz, Episode 8
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
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

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[Photo] Finals should be before winter break

Nafisa Chowdhury, Opinions Editor
January 12, 2024
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[Photo] BLACK OPS GULF WAR

Jake Lee, News Writer
January 9, 2024
Freshman Mukund Udayakumar qualified to participate in the National History Bee which will take place Sunday, April 28, 2024.

[Photo] FVHS freshman qualifies for National History Bee

Jackson Page, News Writer
December 12, 2023
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[Photo] ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ is out now

Stephany Ortiz, Features Writer/Multimedia Editor
November 21, 2023
There are now warnings in the elevators for misuse.

[Photo] Students asked to stop misusing elevator

Kiya Holland, News Writer
October 31, 2023
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[Photo] Mr. Beast sponsors the Charlotte Hornets

Kiya Holland, News Writer
October 20, 2023
FVHS 2022-23 football team.

[Photo] Football season has tough start

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
October 4, 2023
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[Photo] ‘Mortal Kombat One’ is stellar new edition to the 31 year-old franchise

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
October 3, 2023
Top-Hat the chicken on FVHS campus.

[Photo] Chickens are no longer on campus

Paisley Koch, Features Editor
September 27, 2023
Carson Bilger listening to music.

[Photo] Laufey releases new “Bewitched” album

Stephany Ortiz, Features Writer
September 27, 2023
Here's the Girls Tennis team getting ready to practice.

[Photo] Girls tennis team starts season

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
September 22, 2023
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[Photo] Lights, camera, fashion

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
September 15, 2022
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[Photo] The dress code dilemma

Atlas Clark, Opinions Writer
September 16, 2022
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[Photo] Fall Sports Playoffs

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
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[Photo] Underdog flavors need a chance to shine

Keenen Langley, Opinions Writer
February 23, 2023
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[Photo] A new species of fish was recently discovered

Dylan Barbeau, Features Writer
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Modern day heros

Caitlyn Horton, News Writer
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Animals that no one expects to have malicious intent

Dylan Barbeau, Features Writer
February 10, 2023
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[Photo] Celebrity baby names keep getting weirder

Atlas Clark, Features Editor
February 10, 2023
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[Photo] Logan Livingston

February 10, 2023
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[Photo] Origin of chocolate

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
February 8, 2023
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[Photo] “The Last of Us” looks promising

Dylan Barbeau, Features Writer
February 3, 2023
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[Photo] Tiffany Diamond continues to leave a legacy

Atlas Clark, Features Editor
February 3, 2023
Christian Helfrich at Carolina Hurricanes game. The poster is made to root on Brent "The Wookie" Burns.

[Photo] Coliseums of unison

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
January 11, 2023
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[Photo] New Year resolutions for the NFL’s bottom 10 teams

Sam Prestipino, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2023
Companies that are currently being affected by scalpers in 2023

[Photo] Scalpers are ruining what toys are meant to be

Maya Kopczak, Opinion Writer
January 9, 2023
Mia Mancini and Emily McWhirter show their Christmas spirit with festive holiday sweaters

[Photo] Students show their Christmas spirit during spirit week

Aynsleigh Penland, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
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[Photo] Letters to Santa

Caitlyn Horton, News Writer
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Christmas and the NBA

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Scare at Fuquay Middle raises new safety questions

Anna-Grace Medlin, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Monster High reboot: Fierce or frightening?

Atlas Clark, Features Editor
December 16, 2022
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[Photo] Books challenged for offensive actions

Keenen Langley, Opinions Writer
November 17, 2022
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[Photo] The ‘Florida Man’ stereotype is completely justified

Dylan Barbeau, Opinions Writer
November 14, 2022
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[Photo] Fashion opinions on campus

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
October 24, 2022
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[Photo] Team Sports stays active

Ralph Philips, Sports Writers
October 21, 2022
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[Photo] Hidden Heroes at FVHS

Atlas Clark, Opinions Editor
October 21, 2022
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[Photo] Speaking truthfully is beneficial to your health

Dylan Barbeau, Opinions Writer
October 20, 2022
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[Photo] FVHS Cross Country

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
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[Photo] Halloween creeps over Fuquay

Sasha Kaiser, Features Writer
October 19, 2022
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[Photo] Festival of Bands hosted on campus

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
October 19, 2022
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[Photo] Chickens raised on campus

Jamie Chaney, Features Writer
October 13, 2022
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[Photo] Where is this in the school?

October 7, 2022
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[Photo] Social media guilty of self image sabotage

Atlas Clark, Opinions Editor
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] Hurricanes season preview

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] Homecoming: Highlights of 2022

Katrina Guillen, News Writer
October 5, 2022
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[Photo] Students react to representation in Disney

Alissa Martinez, Features Editor
October 5, 2022
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[Photo] Homecoming court announced

Katrina Guillen, News Writer
September 29, 2022
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[Photo] Students celebrate spirit week on campus

Al Curle, News Writer
September 28, 2022
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[Photo] Online vs. In-Person Instruction

Dylan Barbeau, Opinions Writer
September 27, 2022
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[Photo] Men’s soccer strives for improvement

Ralph Philips, Sports Writer
September 23, 2022
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[Photo] Learning valuable lessons through school clubs

Caitlyn Horton, Features Writer
September 23, 2022
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[Photo] Farewell Mr. McCotter

Anna-Grace Medlin, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2022
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[Photo] Tennis season rolls around

Rhys Patterson, Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
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[Photo] Spooky season movie selections

Sasha Kaiser, Features Writer
September 22, 2022
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[Photo] Not so new dress code

Selena Butler, News Editor
September 19, 2022
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[Photo] Students share their knowledge about war in Ukraine

Al Curle, News Editor
September 9, 2022
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[Photo] A debate as old as time: chicken or the egg

Patrick Eckert, Features Writer
September 16, 2022
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[Photo] Bus shortages at FVHS

Katrina Guillen, News Writer
September 16, 2022
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[Photo] Bengals crush the Titans

Anna D'Abruzzo, Sports Writer
September 15, 2022
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[Photo] The Orange Crush: Bengal Out

Alissa Martinez, Features Editor
September 15, 2022
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[Photo] Can the Bengals turn it around

Rhys Patterson
September 12, 2022
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[Photo] Phone jail armageddon approaches

Keenen Langley, Features Writer
September 9, 2022
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[Photo] Keenen Langley

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Anna D’Abruzzo

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Riley Wiggins

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Caitlyn Horton

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Erick Machado

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Alissa Martinez

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Maya Kopczak

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Patrick Eckert

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Jamie Chaney

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Dylan Barbeau

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Katrina Guillen

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Ralph Philips

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Al Curle

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Atlas Clark

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Sasha Kaiser

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Sam Prestipino

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Rhys Patterson

September 6, 2022
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[Photo] Anna-Grace Medlin

September 6, 2022
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