Memorial Day just passed! People vacation to the beach, the mountains, or just spend time with family. But have you ever thought about visiting the lake? More specifically, Lake Gaston? Lake Gaston is located on the border of North Carolina and Virginia. It is a great place to visit. The lake itself offers loads of activities, such as boating, kayaking,
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The month of May is recognized as ASL Awareness Month. Throughout this month many communities come together to spread awareness and a true understanding of this disease. ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive disease that affects cells in both the spinal cord and the brain. This disease over time makes you lose function in almost everything
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Cinco de Mayo is a very commonly celebrated holiday which takes place on the fifth of May. It is known to commemorate the Mexican army’s victories over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Cinco de Mayo is more commonly known for the state of Puebla in Mexico, rather than throughout the entire country. This day can
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since the year 1949, this has been a staple event in many calendars. Mental health is something that is very significant in our lives as it affects not only our well being but also our overall quality of life. It includes our thoughts, emotions, and social well-being, and it influences how we think, feel,
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At Apex High School we have great student media classes like Newspaper and Cougar TV. Both are run by the great Mrs. McGee and are based around students creating news sources that are open to the public. Many students have gone through both classes, one of them including sophomore Ella Ritter. Ella was interviewed about what goes into the student
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Here at Apex, we are very fortunate to have a ton of sports teams to choose from for the students to get involved in. I myself am a part of the Apex Women’s Lacrosse Organization. I am a captain of the JV team and encourage others to get involved with this program because it truly makes an impact. As of
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Have you ever been sitting on the couch, and just scrolling through TV shows for hours trying to figure out what to watch? Well, I sure have been there before. Lucky for you, we interviewed different students at Apex High school to figure out what shows they are watching. During these interviews, students gave us a wide range of different
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March is the month that many basketball fans eagerly wait for… This is the month they are all able to come together and celebrate an event called “March Madness” to express their love, dedication, and support for basketball. Coach Harold G. Olsen was a coach for the Ohio State men’s basketball team and is the creator of March Madness. It
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With Spring Break approaching, many families find themselves debating on which location they should set travel to. In this guide, we’ll explore the top destinations where you can unwind and explore. From tropical beaches to vibrant cities, we’ve got you covered. Location #1 Cancun, Mexico: Cancun has been a fan favorite location for Spring Break for its options for leisure
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Saint Patrick’s Day is an annual holiday, typically celebrated on the 17th of March. It is seen as a religious ceremony in honor of Saint Patrick of Ireland. This holiday is now a worldwide holiday and representation of culture, a celebration of Ireland, and national pride. St. Patrick’s Day started in the seventeenth century when the Catholic church made the
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