The Magic of Hallmark Movies

‘Tis the season for Hallmark Christmas movies! While some people might find them cliché or repetitive, there’s something about this genre that “encapsulates the warm fuzzy feeling of Christmas,” according to Mrs. McGee, an avid fan of Hallmark movies. She provided some recommendations for her all-time favorites. Five More Minutes is a touching story of a woman traveling back to

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The Story Behind Hanukkah

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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Remembering John F. Kennedy

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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Christmas Lights: When is the Best Time to Put Them Up?

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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NC Chinese Lantern Festival

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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Benefits of taking Wake Tech classes

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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Grindavik on Edge: Is Iceland’s Dormant Volcano Set to Erupt?

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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