Ramadan is known to be a very important time for Muslims and the Islamic calendar. According to brandeis.edu, “During the ninth month of the lunar year, Muslims around the world refrain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset.” The reason for this is that fasting is a private act of worship, which brings nearness to God, as well as
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Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up on Sunday, March 17, 2024, and the best way to get in the spirit and celebrate this holiday is to bake some deliciously-themed treats. Not only will these desserts be decked out in rainbow, green, and gold, but they can also be in fun shapes like a shamrock, potato, and rainbow. After eating these
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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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As was reported in an earlier edition of Legacy, the AHS PTSA held its second annual fundraising auction from February 21-28, 2024. This second auction came to a close at 9:00 P.M. on February 29, 2024. Bidding took place over the course of the week, and there was a flurry of voting right at the end with people trying to
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You come back from a long day of school, grab a snack, open Spotify, and put in your AirPods for a one-hour listen to Taylor Swift. Or maybe you’re more of a Drake or Travis Scott fan. But have you ever wondered where all this modern music comes from? It all started around one hundred years ago… The Late 1800s
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This year, from March 20th to April 7th, Raleigh Arts Council and Wake County have partnered with the public school art program to hold “Gifts of Gold,” a temporary art exhibit of students’ art. Every art teacher has nominated a student and a piece to go into the showcase. The showcase is held every spring and exhibits work from over
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In recent years, many universities have witnessed a notable surge in out-of-state interest with unprecedented numbers of non-local applicants seeking admission. This trend is reflected in the experiences of prominent institutions like San Diego State University (SDSU) and Arizona State University (ASU) where a growing number of applicants from across the country and around the world are contesting for a
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March is known as the month of Saint Patrick’s to most, but to some, it is National Craft Month! Crafting was a big part of my life during the lockdown of 2020, and I want to pass it on to younger generations whose lives revolve around electronics. Being able to complete a craft or crafty activity is very rewarding and
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Daylight Saving Time, which is often incorrectly referred to as Daylight Savings Times, will occur from March 10 to November 3, 2024. On Sunday, March 10 when the clock strikes 2 A.M., we will “spring forward” to 3 A.M., losing an hour. On November 3, the clocks will “fall back” an hour. This time change allows for more daylight in
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On Monday, March 5th, Apex High School held an AP Course Fair in the Media Center from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Each AP course had a representative teacher available to answer questions and provide more information about the AP course they teach. Read on to learn more about AP classes offered here at Apex and the benefits of taking them.
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