Author Archives: Carly Salamone

Mid-year Graduation

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10 am., 28 seniors from Apex High School will graduate in a ceremony held in the auditorium. Many students opt for early graduation to get a head start on college, take a gap year, explore career opportunities, qualify for early graduate scholarships, enjoy increased flexibility, and more. North Carolina requires a minimum of twenty-six

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Newly Released Movies

Nothing is better than grabbing a few friends, some snacks, putting on some comfy clothes, and heading to the movie theater on a cool winter afternoon or evening. With so many new movies out in November and December, there are a lot of movies to choose from. If you want to sing along, go back in time, or take an

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Common Threads

On November 21st at 7 p.m., the Chorus Common Threads concert took place at Apex Friendship High School. Choir directors Ms. Copley (Apex High), Mr. Wanamaker (Apex Friendship High), Ms. Wood (Salem Middle), and Mr. Browning (Apex Middle) have collaborated on this event for about four years. The concert lasted 1.5 to 2 hours, featuring around 14 songs performed by

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Women´s Flag Football

In November 2023, Wake County met to decide whether women’s flag football should officially become a sport. Women’s flag football consists of around nineteen schools in Wake County, along with Cardinal Gibbons. Wake County Schools play around 15 games, along with the championship, between mid-October and mid-December.  The Apex High School Women’s Flag Football team has 19 players, ranging from

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Starbucks Fall Menu

On Thursday, August 22, Starbucks released its fall menu with all its fall drinks and treats. Starbucks keeps its fall menu until around the start of November when they bring out their holiday drinks.  The fall menu consists of a pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin cream cold brew, iced pumpkin cream chai, new iced apple crisp nondairy cream chai, apple crisp

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Fall Activities

When the leaves begin to turn orange and red, the temperature starts to drop, and shorts and shirts turn to sweatshirts and leggings, the fun fall activities begin. Let’s talk about some local fall activities that will be fun with friends and family this fall! Farmers Market The local farmer’s market is a great place to go and get meats,

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