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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Rivalries and tradition are the lifeblood of college football. In college football, many programs have unprecedented hate for one another with their storied traditions and history. Whether it be the deep Southern old-timey rivalries or the infamous Blue Bloods who compete for a chance to make their mark on history, rivalries are one of many reasons college football becomes so
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Cooper Flagg, one of the biggest young stars in basketball, has announced that he will enter the NBA Draft after just one year playing for Duke University. Flagg had an incredible freshman season. He averaged about 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks per game. He showed he could do everything — score, defend, pass, and lead his
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Summer adventures in North Carolina Summer is approaching! If you are like me and you like to go on fun adventures during the summer, NC has many fun things to do when you are bored! During the summer in North Carolina you can do fun activities that involve lake days, beach trips, and water parks! In North Carolina, Jordan Lake
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It is really important to do something to further your education, or knowledge on any spectrum of skills after high school. It is definitely important to have extra education on something after high school, even if it is not going to college. However, for most people, going to college is beneficial in multiple ways. There are many pros, such as
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The classic Star Wars cinematic series is back on the big screen, and the time to watch the featured film is NOW! It’s been 20 years since it was released, and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith still remains one of everyone’s favorite films from the early 2000’s trilogy. In a movie fanatic environment, the theater is
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Snow White is a beloved fairytale classic that was made into a live-action movie. was made by Disney for a budget of two hundred and nine million dollars with an ensemble cast, which includes Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Andrew Burnap, Martin Klebba and Ansu Kabia. It was originally named Snow White And The Seven Dwarves, which was remade in the
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Do you feel as if you are constantly checking your social media app? I tend to find myself always checking my phone and many people in this generation can relate. With the newer generation of teenagers it tends to feel like a big dependance on social media is increasing. Although, new technology might seem fascinating, social media can actually harm
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As someone who has lived in five cities and three states, I can’t deny that Florida was the PEAK place to live (Sorry!). I understand that this article may seem a little controversial, but hear me out on the entertainment, environment, and the incredibly easy access to popular vacation spots. I’ve lived in North Carolina for the majority of my
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