The holidays are just around the corner, and people celebrate in many different ways. Some people travel, go to see family, stay home, etc. Here are some of the ways people are spending their vacation. Many of the people who were interviewed said they were going to be traveling for the holidays to places such as the mountains, going to
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On October 2, 2023, House Bill 8 was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper after passing the North Carolina House and Senate. The law received bipartisan support and was championed by the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt. The law allows high schools to add Computer Science as a part of
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Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is an eight-day Jewish festival that typically falls in December. The holiday holds historical and religious significance, commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire and the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The story dates back to the 2nd century BCE when the Seleucid King Antiochus IV attempted to Hellenize the
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John F. Kennedy was a beloved president of the American people. He was a charismatic leader and made significant accomplishments and changes during his presidency. He advocated and supported the Civil Rights Movement as well as space exploration. He also carefully handled the Cuban Missile Crisis. For some background information, Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States; he
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Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means it’s time for the age old debate. When should you put up Christmas lights? Decorating your front yard with white or multicolored lights is an annual tradition for many American households every year during the Christmas season. Bushes and trees are often covered with netted LED lights, laser projectors display moving images and
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The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as the Zigong Lantern Festival, visits a few places around the country each year. For the eighth year, the festival will be set up in Cary at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Presented at the festival will be the most beautiful handcrafted Chinese lanterns made by more than twenty-five visiting Chinese artisans and
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There are a wide variety of classes students can take at Apex High School, including honors and AP courses. However, there is another opportunity for students to expand their horizons and even earn college credit: dual enrollment with Wake Technical Community College and Career Promise (CCP) classes. Taking online Wake Tech courses allows students to have an abbreviated schedule or
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Recently, the town of Grindavik, located in Iceland, has been gripped by a seismic awakening that has left its residents on edge. Earlier this month on November 9th, over fourteen hundred earthquakes were measured in the region, sparking many concerns among experts about the potential reawakening of a dormant volcano that sits nearby. The small community of Grindavik, located along
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The AHS PTSA has a new initiative for the 2023-2024 school year called “Bright Futures at Apex High School.” The program has some helpful information for all students at AHS. The first Bright Futures program was geared to Seniors applying for college. There was a program on what not to include in their college essays. This was followed by a
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Whether Christmas is your favorite holiday or you do everything to avoid the hustle and bustle of the season, Christmas movies are enjoyed by everyone, with characters that make you laugh and characters that make you smile. Want to see what Christmas character you are? Take this quiz to find out: https://take.quiz-maker.com/QCUXA55FE
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