Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is an eight-day Jewish festival that typically falls in December. The holiday holds historical and religious significance, commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire and the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The story dates back to the 2nd century BCE when the Seleucid King Antiochus IV attempted to Hellenize the

John F. Kennedy was a beloved president of the American people. He was a charismatic leader and made significant accomplishments and changes during his presidency. He advocated and supported the Civil Rights Movement as well as space exploration. He also carefully handled the Cuban Missile Crisis. For some background information, Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States; he

The AHS PTSA has a new initiative for the 2023-2024 school year called “Bright Futures at Apex High School.” The program has some helpful information for all students at AHS. The first Bright Futures program was geared to Seniors applying for college. There was a program on what not to include in their college essays. This was followed by a

As we all know, the more the holidays come around, we tend to connect with our families whether that could include family outings to the local market or staying cozy inside to catch up on some of our favorite shows. While Thanksgiving is right around the corner, remembering to appreciate who we love comes naturally. It’s fun to celebrate it

It’s that time of the year when the air gets crisper, and the anticipation of the holiday season begins to build. For some, decking the halls with boughs of holly is a post-Thanksgiving tradition, but what if we told you that those who start early might be onto something that goes beyond festive tradition? According to psychologists, there’s science behind

Colleges and universities have a variety of admission types available for prospective students. What are they, and how do you decide which is the best one to choose? One type of admission is called “Early Decision” or “ED.” Early Decision is a binding agreement the prospective students makes with the college or university. The hopeful student agrees up front to

Witches have gotten a really bad reputation for as long as they’ve been practicing their religion. Ever since the first mention of witches, they have always been considered “evil” or “associated with the Devil”. It’s time to provide a history of how they might have gotten their negative reputation and clear up the misconception around witchcraft. One of the oldest