Embracing Tradition – The Lunar New Year

As the calendar turns another page, the world gears up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, a vibrant and culturally rich festival that holds immense significance for millions across the globe. Steeped in tradition and marked by joyous festivities, we welcome the possibilities of the future. Rooted in ancient Chinese traditions, the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring

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Senior sign-off

As we start wrapping up the semester and finalizing our last pieces of work, I want to reflect on the articles I have written in my first course of newspaper and the activities included in this class. I feel an overall improvement in my start on articles in this class. I have enjoyed getting to know certain topics but also

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Exams Explained

Final exams are always a difficult and busy time for students.Here is the exam schedule and a few helpful study tips for the upcoming weeks.  Starting on Wednesday, the 17th of January and ending on Monday, January 22nd, the first through fourth period exam will take place. Wednesday is the first period exam, Thursday is the second period exam, Friday

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NC State University Levels Up: $16 Million Boost Fuels the Rise of E-Sports on Campus

North Carolina State University has been redefining the landscape of collegiate E-Sports. It started with a $16 million grant from the state government back in 2022. The funding aimed to construct a state-of-the-art E-Sports facility and a mobile gaming arena on campus, which marked a significant leap forward in embracing the growing world of competitive gaming.  According to Marc Hoit,

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Senior Sign-Off

As I ready myself for a new chapter in my life, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey that high school has been. From virtual learning freshman year to my final months as a senior, the walls of Apex High School have witnessed my growth, challenges, and triumphs.  I have been taught and encouraged to be successful in

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2024 Mid-Year Graduation

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Apex High will say “farewell” to forty-one seniors who have chosen to graduate a semester early. Mid-year graduates have completed all graduation requirements by the end of the first semester of senior year.  North Carolina’s graduation requirements are English I through IV; NC Math 1 through 3 and a fourth mathematics course; three science courses,

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What is the PTSA auction?

In February 2024, the AHS PTSA will be sponsoring a fundraising, on-line auction. This is the second year they have hosted this event. Last year’s auction was a tremendous success and proved to be the largest fundraising event for the year netting over $6,000 for the PTSA. There were over sixty items donated from merchants in the community.  The funds

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