Halloween is known to be a “spooky” time of year, filled with candy and costumes. Has that been the case for everyone though? This tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain over 2000 years ago. Originating from the ancient Celtic festival, it also marked the end of the harvest season, and the beginning of winter also associated with
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Was this the worst summer for cinema since the Pandemic? From Pixar sequels to jarring controversies like Oz Perkin’s Longlegs, Summer of 2024 was an interesting year to go to the movies. Coming off a phenomenal spring season with future cult-classics like Luca Guadgnino’s Challengers, and the box office juggernaut that was Dune II, it felt like there wasn’t any
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Returning to school after summer break is always a significant transition for students. It includes major changes within our school as there are many important events and adjustments. This year, Principal Hofmann shares her expectations for the student body and the goals at Apex High School that she wishes to achieve. Some of the big notable changes from last year
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Father’s Day is a very memorable day that many people celebrate yearly. It is a special day celebrated worldwide to honor and appreciate fathers and fatherly figures. This is a day dedicated to expressing love, gratitude, and showing admiration for the important role they play in our lives. While the exact origins of Father’s Day are debated and considered controversial,
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Thanks to COVID-19, starting high school was a weird experience for me. Middle school ended online. I chose high school electives randomly. I had no idea what path(s) I should take or where I would end up. All I knew going into freshman year was that I was taking gym and foreign language virtually. One class I was extremely nervous
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School is almost out, which means enjoying a three-month-long summer vacation! While some people might be traveling out of the state or even the country, there are many fun things to explore within North Carolina. There are many hidden gems and beautiful sights to see in this state. One of those is the city of New Bern. It is a
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My interest in journalism was sparked early on. My oldest sister studied journalism at Auburn University and even wrote for their school newspaper, The Auburn Plainsman, where she became Summer and Community Editor. My freshman year, due partially to my immense boredom from online school and mixed with the intense political climate of our nation, I watched and read the
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I am a senior at Apex High School. In June of 2024, this year, I will be graduating from high school. I have learned a lot during my time in high school. A lot of lessons and general knowledge I wouldn’t have learned otherwise. My first year of high school was in 2020, during the pandemic. When everyone was quarantined
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As we approach the school year’s end, everyone is booking their summer trips! And coming of age, some of these trips are being booked for high-schoolers to travel without adults for the first time. For my summer trip, my best friend and I will take a plane down to Florida to my grandparent’s house! We will be flying just the
Read moreAs I sit here writing my final article for Newspaper class at Apex High, I can’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia wash over me. My journey here at Apex has been incredible, and it is hard to believe that this chapter of my life is coming to an end. Apex High has been much more than just a
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