One of the most exciting things about Halloween is trick-or-treating. It is a tradition that many have done since they were a young child. But as some people get older, they tend to stop trick-or-treating and instead stick to passing out candy on Halloween. Is there an age limit to trick-or-treating, or is this Halloween activity for people of all
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People at Apex High are hoping to have Powderpuff again. It has been several years since Apex has done one, and the student body wants it back. It’s a big event at many schools, and a lot of them donate the money made to charity or to help the school. For those of you who don’t know what Powderpuff is,
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When students receive their schedules for the new school year, one of the things they are most eager to find out is what lunch they have. Throughout the school year, most students have probably had their share of having first and second lunch. Ever wonder if any of them have a preference? Well, most certainly do. Q: What lunch do
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We all remember what it felt like to be a preteen. Everybody’s story is different, but if you’re anything like me, you remember being filled with angst because nobody really understood you. How dare these adults try to tell us what to do, as if they knew more than us or something? Completely unfair. Fortunately, I entered this tumultuous part
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An Apex High School student expressed what is essentially a universal sentiment among students: “I definitely enjoy eating out rather than the courtyard or cafeteria.”-Bailey Pierce, AHS student. While there are many different lunch options close to the AHS campus, what seems to be the most popular? We surveyed students. They were given a choice of thirteen different restaurants or
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When moving from class to class, every minute in between is important. During the first two semesters of Fall 2021 students had eight minutes to utilize between classes. But this year the time has been reduced to six minutes. Students at Apex High School have mixed opinions on the change. Ar. K Kovadia, who is a sophomore at Apex High
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By: Ekite Lew A common complaint amongst parents and students is that schools don’t teach kids skills they can use in the real world, like how to write a check or even cook an egg. By integrating a life-skills class, AHS students can learn basic skills about living on their own and the responsibilities that come with that. After talking
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The beginning of the school year is an exciting (and often chaotic) time for everyone. Students and teachers alike are adjusting to new schedules and rushing to complete everything that needs to be done in preparation for the rest of the school year. As students move from class to class, many have noticed that their teachers’ desks are overflowing with
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The rules of carpool exist for a reason. Parents and school officials are concerned about the dangers of dropping students off outside of the carpool lane. Everyone seems to agree that dropping off on US 64 is a bad idea, but there are mixed thoughts on using Laura Duncan Road as a drop-off location. As Ms. Hofman, our principal, writes
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By: Hadi Rahim and Jessica Hudnut Modern society is dominated by pop culture. The last several decades can be clearly distinguished by what people chose to buy and wear. While pop culture is composed of a mix of media, consumer products, and beliefs, one of the most defining characteristics of a given era is fashion. A photograph of people dressed
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