Like many other Apex High School students, I had no idea we had a newspaper program. That is until my freshman English teacher recommended me for it. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, my interview with Mrs. McGee went better than expected, and I was excited to join the class. Then to nobody’s surprise, Covid threw a wrench in my plans. My virtual
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By Amber Wilson and Sophia Volpe The weather is heating up, and summer is right around the corner. That means that it is time to start making plans and carefully curating your summer bucket list. It can often be tough to compile a list of inexpensive activities in the greater Apex area, so we’ve done the hard work for you!
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By Amber Wilson It’s May, which means it is time for one of the biggest events of the school year… Apex High School’s Prom! This year’s prom is on Friday, May 12 from 8 pm to midnight at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham. The main planner for Apex’s Prom is culinary teacher Mrs. Hoskins. Mrs. Hoskins has been planning
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On Saturday evening, news broke that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn broke up. It was first published on People’s website, stating that the couple had been separated for “a couple of weeks” at the time of publishing. Joe Alwyn, British actor known for his role as Robert Dudley in Mary Queen of Scots (2018), was largely unknown in American pop
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Do you have plans for March 22 and 23? Well, now you do! The Apex High School Dance Program is hosting its second annual completely student-choreographed dance concert. At 7 P.M., on Wednesday and Thursday at the Apex High School Auditorium, IMMERSE is a culmination of student choreography at Apex High School and beyond, with guest performances of other student-choreographed
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By: Amber Wilson It is a universal American teenage experience to take a college entrance exam at this point, something dreaded by all and begrudgingly taken. Whether the SAT or ACT, the basis is the same: a standardized test to measure math, verbal, analytical, and writing skills for college preparedness. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities have transitioned
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By: Amber Wilson Few people in the entertainment industry achieve icon status, and Rihanna is one of them. With a net worth of over 1.4 billion USD, it is no secret that Rihanna has influence. On Sunday, February 12, Rihanna was the headlining artist at the famous Super Bowl Halftime Show, a spot coveted in the music industry. Her halftime
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By Amber Wilson On January 21, 2023, the Apex High School Dance Program traveled to Broughton High School in Raleigh to compete at the North Carolina Dance Performance Adjudication. After showcasing five pieces to be judged by dance professionals from North Carolina university dance programs, the Apex High School Dance Program received five superior ratings. The North Carolina Dance Performance
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By Amber Wilson Summer Break is just around the corner! Click HERE to take a quiz about what you should do during summer break!
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By: Amber Wilson Meet your newest Duke class of 2026 member, Ananya Bhatia! She will be majoring in Civil Engineering on the Benjamin N. Duke scholarship. The Benjamin N. Duke Scholarship is presented to students by the Office of University Scholars and Fellows based on community service, leadership, and academic merit. Ananya was selected as a scholarship finalist from her
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