The 51st American Music Awards (AMAs) were on Monday, May 26, 2025, at theFontainebleau Las Vegas. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez and broadcast on CBS andParamount+, the event is known for recognizing music industry wins through awardsthat are determined only by fan votes on the AMAs site. Billie Eilish swept the night, winning all seven nominations, including the prestigiousArtist of the
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It’s incredibly sad to watch another class leave Apex High. You’re with them for most of your high school career, and suddenly they’re gone. The exciting thing is that they are heading to a new chapter in their lives, which should hopefully make the goodbye process a little easier as we support them on their next adventure. Thank you for
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Summer is approaching! If you are like me and love to go to the beaches in North Carolina, here are some popular beaches in North Carolina. North Carolina has plenty of nice beaches, some of these beaches include Topsail Beach, Wrightsville Beach, and Outer Banks Beach. Topsail Beach is considered one of the best family-friendly beaches in North Carolina. This
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Mount Everest has killed over 300 people because of its hauntingly icy winds and steep sedimentary ledges. Its height reaches a colossal 29,032 feet, being the tallest mountain in the world. Yet the question is, do YOU think you could summit this Himalayan peak? “Absolutely not!” said Mrs. Piper. “Summiting any mountain is a feat, but Mt. Everest can become
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Tariffs have been in the news a lot recently. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation regarding them and their effects. As with any political issue, it is best to handle it with minimal bias. I will be explaining tariffs and how they impact not only our country but also us in our daily lives. Tariffs are a tax on
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With school winding down this time of year, all of us are eagerly looking forward to the long Memorial Day weekend. However, there’s more to Memorial Day than barbecues and beach trips. Memorial Day, being observed on the last Monday of May, this year being May 26, 2025, is an American national holiday to honor the men and women who
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May is a month full of important national awareness celebrations, from Mental Health Awareness Month to Military Appreciation Month. Among these, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month stands out as a special time to honor the contributions, cultures, and histories of people with roots in Asia and the Pacific Islands. This includes people from East Asia, South Asia,
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On April 26th, Apex High’s gym was filled with music and purpose during its first-ever Battle of the Bands, an exciting event that brought together student musicians from across North Carolina using music as a platform to support youth mental health. What made this night even more special was that it was organized by Apex High junior Laya Nathan. With
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Have you seen the social media trend of people dumping ice water on themselves? This isthe University of South Carolina Speak Your MIND Ice Bucket Challenge, but what is the realmeaning behind it? The #SpeakYourMIND campaign began on March 31, 2025, started by students in theMental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) club at USC. They designed it to raise awareness andreduce
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