Every year, Apex High School hosts a variety of events in celebration of Black History Month, and this year is no exception. There have been events throughout February, including a HBCU Fair held on February 2nd and weekly segments on CougarTV featuring our Black Student Union. Spirit days with specific themes have also been held each Thursday with themes such
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Since spring is right around the corner, the warm weather brings more people running and working out outside. There are so many benefits to running, and in this article, we will explore a few. The first category of benefits we’re going to look at is the physical benefits of running. Running overall increases your endurance, which is your cardiovascular health.
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In an era dominated by environmental concerns, corporate responsibility regarding climate change has taken the center stage. As companies grapple with their carbon footprints, various emission reduction strategies are emerging as potential solutions to these problems. One approach involves the transition to renewable energy sources. Large corporations are increasingly investing in wind and solar power, aiming to minimize reliance on
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Do you know what an impressive feat is? Being a fourteen- or fifteen-year-old playing on the same level of sports as legal adults. At Apex and mostly all high schools, we have underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) who can not leave campus for lunch but show out on the highest levels of athletics high schools have to offer. Almost every team
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After a successful 2023 spring season for both women’s JV and Varsity soccer, tryouts are right around the corner once again, for the 2024 season starting on February 14 through the 16th at Apex High School. An important reminder for everyone hoping to try out is to complete and submit the necessary Dragonfly paperwork in order to be eligible. At
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Sweeten your love! February is known as the month of love and affection and is incomplete without the sweet indulgence of candies.As we all know, Valentine’s Day has already come and gone, but this year there are some new candies that have been sold off the shelves. Let’s dive into the details! 1. Heart-Shaped Chocolate Truffles: Heart-shaped chocolate truffles are
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Valentine’s Day is a special day where we show our love and appreciation for others. Aren’t you overwhelmed by the amount of cards you receive that you don’t know what to do with or where to store them? Well look no more as you can use my guide as a way to be environmentally friendly and give your cards a
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Did you know Presidents’ Day has been a holiday since 1879? You may just see this day as an excuse for a long weekend, but there is more to it. Presidents’ Day is an important day to honor and celebrate the contributions of past presidents. We take these days to reflect on their leadership and impact on the U.S. This
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If you’re interested in joining the stunt team or just want to learn more about it, here’s everything you need to know. Stunt is a sport that involves various skills, from cheerleading. I spoke with the coach of the Apex High School stunt and cheer team to get a better understanding of what stunt is all about. According to her,
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Valentine’s Day is a holiday typically celebrated by giving out candy, chocolates, flowers, and love letters to your lover either by some grand gesture or a simple, romantic one. It is also popular to celebrate with friends. However, the holiday has come a long way since its first known origins dating as far back as 270 AD. There are many
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