In March of 2020, the world was brought to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic. A year later, we’re taking the first steps of a long road to recovery. Several vaccines are now being distributed to essential workers and high-risk individuals, and normalcy is beginning to seem more and more attainable. Once the vaccine becomes more widely available, we should
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Over many years, Apex DECA has continued to do well and flourish. Students start off by competing at districts and if they qualify, they go onto States. From there, they can qualify for ICDC. From February 15th to 19th, Apex DECA competed at states and many things were different. The award ceremony was just last week, and I interviewed one
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Each year as March 17th rolls around, friends and family gather together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Typically the words “St. Patrick’s Day” permeate our mind with images of clovers, parties, the Irish and Leprechauns. While most are familiar with the culture associated with St. Patrick’s Day, few are aware of the true history and origins that make this day
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When the COVID pandemic hit in March of 2020 and everyone thought we would just be getting a two week break from school, nobody was prepared for what was really in store. The shutting down of all schools, businesses, public venues, restaurants, and pretty much every public place has enormous effects on the majority of people’s lives and specifically their
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The College Board guidelines for digital AP exams no longer include a camera requirement following negative reactions from students across social media. Every May, students at Apex High School, and around the world, test their knowledge on the AP courses taken over the year. Due to Covid-19, the College Board made guidelines for how tests should be conducted digitally both
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With students returning to school this semester, many don’t know what is quite different compared to online. There is a system on how students are returning to in person classes. There are 3 different cohorts in which certain people return–unless you are virtual only. The cohort that is going back to school returns for a week, the other two are
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An average of 800,000,000 people are menstruating on any given day. Of those 800,000,000, at least 500,000,000 of them lack access to resources to help them manage their periods. These resources include period products, sanitary areas to aid in period management, information about their periods, and support. Also known as Period Insecurity, Period Poverty is a problem facing people who
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Wake County is fairly progressive compared to a lot of places, including other counties in the state, so why haven’t they addressed kids’ concerns about the name that represents them in Google Classroom? It is not uncommon for a person to go by the name not on their birth certificate, whether it is a nickname, middle name, or chosen name
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NFL Offseason QB Changes and What they Could Mean In the NFL, the 2021 off-season is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever for quarterbacks across the league. Countless starting caliber as well as solid backup QBs have hit free agency or shown discontent with their respected teams. Deshaun Watson- This is set to be the biggest trade
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Looking for a fun way to spend some extra time on these recent sunny days? Need an escape from the monotonous drag? Luckily, a few are right around the corner. North Carolina is home to many gorgeous parks, lakes, and trails, and many reside right in the Raleigh/Apex area! One of the lesser-known but tried and true treks is Neuse
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