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AOIT Senior Internships

The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) is a learning community within Apex that focuses on technology, specifically in the areas of Adobe Design and/or computer programming. Students apply for the program in the Spring of eighth grade and if accepted are in the program from ninth through twelfth grade. AOIT students follow a different track and curriculum than other students.

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Jobbin’ Around

In today’s world, there are so many different jobs that hire teenagers. Many kids need jobs to do daily things like getting gas, food, and self-care. Here is some information about some of those jobs looking to hire teenagers.  Sodabox is the first one on the list. The environment is a warm and welcoming place with fun people. Sodabox is

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NC State Fair

The air is getting colder, the sounds are getting quieter, but the events are getting bigger! I have some exciting news for you: the N.C. State Fair is here through this Sunday. People coming from around the U.S. are on their way to one of the biggest events of the year. This place is open for everyone as a place

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Halloween Costumes in 2023

Halloween costumes are always evolving along with the latest trends and entertainment that come out that year. However, there are also some that withstand the test of time and remain popular year after year.  Costumes relating to the newest movies and TV shows will always be popular. This year, you might expect to see a lot of Barbie and Ken

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Are We Consuming Too Much Caffeine

Energy drinks have become increasingly popular amongst adolescents in the last several years. You may notice as you walk through the halls, many students and even teachers are carrying cans of Celcius, Red Bull, and Starbucks coffee. On average, adolescents consume anywhere from sixty to eight hundred milligrams of caffeine per day (Mayo Clinic); however, it’s recommended that adolescents consume

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2023 Homecoming Recap

Homecoming. Everyone who’s been in highschool knows how much homecoming week matters to students all over the country. For seniors homecoming marks a bittersweet experience filled with “last” moments: the “last” homecoming game, the “last” dance, the “last” chance to vote for court, and the “last” homecoming prep rally. For underclassmen, homecoming is a chance to partake in traditional American

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