By: Kylie Radford In recent months, many students have shared their concerns with the cafeteria food at Apex High School. In terms of health and quality, the Wake County Menu shows the menu policies put in place to promote healthy meals, as well as offering many healthy substitutes such as fat-free milk. It also notes that the county often sources
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By: Kylie Radford Now that we are approaching the end of the school year, students have begun class registration for next year. This includes decisions over which classes to take; specifically in regards to rigor, the debate over whether or not to take Advanced Placement (AP) classes. With both Honors and Wake Tech classes as options, the matter is further
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By: Kylie Radford Many people go about their lives wondering what legacy they will leave in the world and in the lives of others. Rightfully named “Legacy Newspaper”, the Apex High School newspaper aims to highlight the legacy of Apex, as well as it’s students. Some students go above and beyond to make an impact in the Apex community, and
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By: Kylie Radford Editorial When working on an article about Student Council, I stumbled across an old student council site with a tab designated “Mr. Apex”. Out of interest, I began looking through the website to see just what life was like just seven years ago. Upon further investigation, I was intrigued by what I found: a YouTube video that
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By: Kate Sinodis, Rose Andrews, and Kylie Radford On Friday, February 4th, an (HBCU) Historically Black Colleges and Universities and career fair will be held in the aux Gym during both lunches. Recruiters will be visiting from many of North Carolina’s HBCU colleges; so students can learn about what these institutions have to offer. The fair will be hosted by
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By: Kylie Radford Blown away would be putting it lightly. The production was flawless; from the lights, to the music, to the costumes. So much was said with every single motion. It was clear every second that each dancer was beyond passionate about what they were doing. On December 9th, at 7 p.m., the Apex Dance Company (ADC) held their
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By: Kylie Radford This season, UNICEF is partnering with “One Warm Coat” to host a Coat Drive, to collect and donate coats to the local community. One Warm Coat is a US based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmentally sustainability. I spoke to Sophie Hayer, Co-President of
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By: Kylie Radford The year 2020 saw the interruption of human interaction, as we were all forced online in a solitary environment. Coming back into social environments has proved a challenge for many, with conflicts arising. Teens can often be impulsive, emotional, and passionate at times. While this passion can be beneficial, it can also lead to conflicts with others.
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By: Kylie Radford Inspiring. That’s the word I would use to describe Mr. Locklear. In every aspect of life Mr. Locklear strives to not only improve himself, but also the lives of those around him. Since these actions should not go unnoticed, this article will serve the purpose of bringing them to light. Mr. Locklear began at Apex High School
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By: Kylie Radford Poetry Slam. Maybe you’ve heard it mentioned on the intercom during the morning announcements and wondered, “What is that?” Well, look no further because I’m here to update you on everything you need to know. The Holiday Poetry Slam is returning with full force this year after its debut last November. This is an event sponsored by
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