The new school year brings new school policies to Wake County. Schools are implementing new, stricter policies when it comes to cell phone usage and absences to curb distractions and excess skipping. Consequences this year compared to those before are different, and the parameters on which student conduct should be conducted has changed. Starting this year, seniors may not be
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Introduction Up in the misty mountains, down to the breezy beach towns, and over to the local landscapes- North Carolina has all the right places to start your new beginning of adulthood. Everyone has different preferences on where they want to begin their studies. Each place here offers new opportunities and experiences. Let’s take a look at each of these
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The start of a new year can be different for everyone. However, for seniors there’s a lot more to consider than a normal year. College applications? Senior events? Graduation? All of it can be a bit overwhelming. The senior class of 2024 has some opinions on the matter. There can be a lot of misconceptions about the start of senior
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The start of the 2023-2024 school year has brought many changes with it here at Apex from new teachers and staff to updated school policies. One of the more noticeable changes, however, has been the addition of two new vending machines in the cafeteria. Sitting against the wall near the lunch lines, the two drink vending machines have gained a
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With the end of the school year quickly approaching, the number of people spending time outside in the sun will increase dramatically. Aside from being a significant factor in sustaining life, the sun also provides us with vitamin D, lower blood pressure, and serotonin. With the sun’s great benefits, why do we need sunscreen? Studies show one in three Americans
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“Why do I have a headache?” I ask that question often. It’s not like I get headaches all the time, but when I do have a headache, my life stands still. Everything stops, and all I can rattle in my throbbing skull is “Why do I have a headache?” I hate to generalize, but I have a presumption that everyone
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The first two weeks of May bring about every AP student’s favorite time of year: AP exam season. This year, AP exams will take place from May 1 to May 5 and from May 8 to May 12. The schedule for when each specific exam will be held can be found here. All of the exams will be on the
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By Amber Wilson It’s May, which means it is time for one of the biggest events of the school year… Apex High School’s Prom! This year’s prom is on Friday, May 12 from 8 pm to midnight at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham. The main planner for Apex’s Prom is culinary teacher Mrs. Hoskins. Mrs. Hoskins has been planning
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It’s been 150 years since Apex, North Carolina was first incorporated as a town. The average resident probably doesn’t know much about Apex’s history. One could simply walk through downtown Apex, see the traffic and the restaurants, and look up to the spire of the Apex Baptist Church and down to the railroad but never know why it’s named Apex,
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On Saturday, March 11, HOSA will be partnering with The Blood Connection to host their second blood drive of the school year at Apex High School. Donors will receive credits that can be redeemed for prizes at The Blood Connection’s website. Students can also receive volunteer hours for donating or bringing another person to donate. Anyone who is at least
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