Apex has done an amazing thing the past two years by bringing therapy dogs in before exam week. Here are some reasons why. Therapy dogs are great ways to relieve stress. Dogs, as people say, are “a man’s best friend,” which is proven to be true. They give unconditional love and will have your back no matter what. It is
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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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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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In nearing the end of the school year, final exams and finishing assignments are probably what’s on your mind as a high schooler at Apex High. But with the current school year ending, the new school year is soon approaching. Looking ahead at the different types of activities that you can participate in at the start of the 2024-2025 school
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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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Newspaper is quite possibly the best class I have taken in high school. Even before I joined the class, I knew that it would be a lot of fun, but I didn’t realize how important it would become in my life. I’m really glad that I’ve been able to find a home in Room 2315. I first wanted to take
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Summer break is just around the corner, and that means many new summer menu items at restaurants as well as new summer recipes you can make at home for your next pool party! Many restaurants are adding new items to their menu, and we’re going to explore quite a few of them. One restaurant adding new items to their menu
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Since moving to Apex in 2021, I have been enrolled in newspaper. It was always a constant in my schedule, no doubt at some point in the day I would be in that classroom. At first it came from a passion for journalism, but it quickly became so much more. I moved just before my sophomore year and joined the
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