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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By: Amber Wilson and Allison Hurley The countdown to AP Exams has begun! They kick off on May 2nd, in less than two weeks. We know everyone is ecstatic to earn their college credit, so it is important to begin (or continue) preparing for your test. Click here to view the full exam schedule. Each subject is approached differently by
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By Amber Wilson and Briana Taylor Have you played today’s Wordle yet? What about the Heardle? Queerdle? Nerdle? If you have, don’t spoil it for your friends. That’s not cool. So what is Wordle? It’s an online word game where you’re given six tries to guess a five-letter word. Once you guess a word, you are given feedback in the
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Can you imagine working at the same school as your mom? That is the reality for Mr. Rutledge, one of Apex High’s newest teachers. In addition to teaching social studies, Mr. Rutledge is the JV Men’s Lacrosse Coach, and Football Offensive Coach. Mr. Rutledge got his love of teaching from his family. His mom, Ms. Rutledge here at Apex High,
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By: Amber Wilson and Camille Gottholm After two and a half long years, Apex High School is hosting another school dance! This year The Student Council has announced that there will be a Winter Formal. The theme, “Apex in the Alps,” for this year’s dance fits perfectly with the winter weather we’ve been experiencing. The Winter Formal will be held
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By: Amber Wilson Six more weeks of winter have been announced this Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil and Sylvia the Apex Armadillo both saw their shadows yesterday, and have agreed that the cold weather will stick around a little longer. Groundhog Day originated from various celebrations of the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It was believed
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