Have you heard anything about the U.S. Stock Market in the last month? If you are on any social media platforms, chances are, you have. If you do not have any knowledge on how the stock market works, you probably do not understand what happened. However, it is quite interesting because it is unlike anything that has ever happened before.
Read more
Many people view social media as a positive addition to the social community. It allows them to connect with long lost friends, relatives, and peers in a matter of seconds. People are given the opportunity to know every detail of one’s life, but is there a point where all of these details become too much information? Generation Z doesn’t think
Read more
Here at Apex High School, we frequently have new teachers joining us. Ms. Pettifer is our newest social studies teacher, and she teaches Civics and American History. She is very excited to be teaching at Apex, and I had the pleasure of interviewing her. Keep reading to learn more about our newest social studies teacher, Ms. Pettifer. Q: Where are
Read more
It’s that time of year, folks. Love it or hate it, no one in the United States can escape the Super Bowl. The big game took place on Sunday, February 7th, and there is no doubt that this week will be filled with nonstop discussions about the game, the commercials, and of course, the halftime show. Millions of people tune
Read more
In 1895 the first commercial record player was released to the public, and vinyl records slowly grew in popularity throughout the 20th century. Then, in the early 1970s, cassette tapes became popular, after that CDs, and about a decade ago, music streaming services became popular. With so many new, more convenient ways to listen to music, vinyls were thought of
Read more
Volunteering in the community is a large part of being in high school. At this time in our lives, we are encouraged to volunteer for clubs, college applications, or just simply to gain some maturity and experience. Volunteering also provides opportunities for hanging out with friends when done in groups. But this pandemic has prevented us from doing most things
Read more
Miguel Cardona had his Senate hearing on Wednesday, February 3 on Capitol Hill. Cardona, if he is Senate-approved, is set to become the next Secretary of Education under the Biden-Harris administration. Miguel Cardona started his teaching career as a fourth grade teacher in Connecticut and then became the youngest principal in the state at only twenty-eight years old. Cardona
Read more
With the number of coronavirus cases on a constant rise in North Carolina, many people are anxious to know when they can get their vaccines. As many people return to work, their chances of getting exposed are constantly rising, and their odds don’t look good. Not only do people find themselves worried about their safety but the safety of those
Read more
For many high school students, it can be difficult to imagine their lives after graduation. With so many different career paths and life choices to think about, it is easy for students to feel overwhelmed and wonder if their high school prepared them enough for the obstacles ahead. To ease the worries and doubts of our own student body here
Read more
Max Ayers, sophomore and the new titleholder of the 200 freestyle record, was able to talk to me about all things swim this past Tuesday. The Apex Swim Team, coached by Kevin Maksinchuk, has been around since Apex High started. From late November to mid-February high school swim holds meets in indoor facilities, counting the off time for spring teams.
Read more
Peak Student Media 