Category Archives: Features

2024 Solar Eclipse Effects

April 8, 2024 was a very special day for Americans as it was the day of the solar eclipse. Millions of people flocked to the epicenters of the total eclipse’s path to view this spectacular event of the moon passing over and blocking the sun. This eclipse was a very special one as the totality lasted approximately four  minutes and

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Employed Cougars

Many jobs start to hire in the 14-16 age range, which of course is in our high school age range. So high school is a very keen time for adolescents to enter the workforce. Luckily enough, I go to a high school and can get a scoop on how my classmates contribute to the economy. To take a look at

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Why High Schools should teach ASL

More and more high schools are adding American Sign Language (ASL) to their foreign language course options. Should Apex High do the same? Yes, because learning sign language is incredibly beneficial and will help AHS students meet P-E-A-K expectations.  First, ASL as a foreign language will prepare and engage students. Students who lean ASL can communicate other students who may

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Artificial Intelligence – Will the Next Generation of Humans be Robots?

Technology has greatly advanced since the beginning of time. It goes back to humans using navigational tools for explorations, soon advancing to technology of the industrial revolution, and later creating the first working computer. This all led up to the most popular form of technology in our time: artificial intelligence. When you think of artificial intelligence, the idea of robots

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Is Gossip Good for You?

Have you heard the latest rumor? News flash: gossiping can be good for you! Recent studies have proven that people who gossip tend to form more social connections, boost their moods, reduce stress, and relieve anxiety. People have always talked about other people’s lives, just as a casual conversation. Most people believe that gossiping is a negative thing and that

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Saving the environment should be important to everyone because it helps to preserve the planet that was given to us. There are simply no downsides to using the three R’s. Some of the main benefits are saving energy and money, reducing pollution, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving natural resources by extracting fewer raw materials from the earth. First of

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April Fools Day Pranks

As March has come to an end, April is here, bringing warmer weather, blooming flowers, and April Fools’ Day! April Fools has been celebrated by many different people all over the world for centuries. It involves playing pranks on people and then yelling, “April Fools!” afterward. There are so many different pranks that have been played over the years on

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Coming Back From Spreak

Every school year consists of many breaks, whether it be workdays or holidays. Spring Bbreak comes around early April/, late March and gives students a week break from their school work. Coming back to school after a week off can always have its struggles. With our first few days back to school, I asked around to figure out what students

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