NC’s Newest School Cellphone Policy

On Thursday, the General Assembly of North Carolina passed a bill that would officially ban cellphones in all schools across the state. The bill was somewhat vague, simply disallowing phones but leaving the enforcement and punishment up to the respective Board of Education or school. One thing to note is that the bill specifically states that punishment “may include” confiscation,

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 Madness in the NFL: NFL’s Frenzied Offseason Trades, Signings, and Releases

As the NFL offseason rolls on, a series of blockbuster trades have already begun reshaping the league. Teams are looking to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season, making moves that could have far-reaching implications for both division races and Super Bowl aspirations. From defensive line upgrades to high-profile wide receiver changes, let’s dive into the latest and most significant

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Perks Of Reducing Junk Food

                   Have you ever tried to reduce your junk intake? If you haven´t, then please do so as it is highly beneficial for you. Many kids in Apex High School frequently consume junk foods such as, fried chips, Cheetos, M&Ms, Talkies, cold fish and cupcakes, which negatively affects them through increasing obesity and reducing their energy. Reducing junk foods has a

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Pixar at the Peak

Pixar has played a major role in millions of lives, especially around Apex High. For students in this stage of their education, it can be so hard balancing childhood and adulthood and adjusting to a level of maturity that’s expected from us for the next few years. That’s why it’s nice to remind both teenagers and adults of some nostalgic

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The Emmy nominated drama series The White Lotus has just returned with a new season. The show has gained a lot of attention since its release in 2021. It reached up to around 2 million streams per episode in the first season. Big stars like Sydney Sweeney and Jennifer Coolidge have brought in a lot of viewership.  Each season introduces

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Coach Pennisi Battling Sexism in Motorsports

“‘Do you have a typo? On your roster? Should this say Gino?’” “‘No, no, it’s Gina.’” “‘A woman?’” They questioned. “‘Yes.’” “‘She cannot work in our pits,’” said Formula One in 1991, and again in 1992. Unknown to many students at Apex, Track and Field and Cross Country Coach, Mrs. Pennisi, worked as a race official for the International Motorsports

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