Grab the Popcorn

By: Abi Burt

Movies like M3gan, Creed lll, and the record-breaking Super Mario Bros, have taken the movie world by storm, all having viewers on the edge of their seats.

A Russian Fairy Tale Brought to Life

By: Sofia Plesh

Anastasia The Musical hit the AFHS stage on Thursday March 23, as well as on the following Friday and Saturday. Featuring the stars from She Kills Monsters, in addition to other talents, this enchanting story throws the audience straight into a war-torn Russia. 

Beach Reads

By: Addison Tate

Basking in the sun with a book by the beach? Yes, please. For many, few summer activities can top the relaxation that comes from reading. However, the easiest way to ruin this beloved pastime often comes from choosing uninteresting or unsatisfactory literature.

College 101

By: Maria Chettoor

College tends to be an intimidating word for high schoolers. The years following graduation require a new level of maturity, where learning how to live alone will be essential to success.

Summer Jobs

By: Addison Tate

As summer comes around the corner, many teens have begun the seasonal job hunt. However, the process of finding a place to work, interviewing, and finding time to enjoy the summer days can be stressful. 

True Crime: Murder of MJ's Father

By: Abi Burt

In 1993, basketball star Michael Jordan had it all. He won three NBA championships with his team, the Chicago Bulls, and started starring in ads for big brands like Nike and Gatorade. He finally climbed his way to the top but fell back down after the murder of one of the people closest to him: his father, James Raymond Jordan Sr.

"What Were You Wearing?" Exhibit

By: Addison Tate

The “What Were You Wearing?” art exhibit, annually hosted by Ohio State University, will be accepting submissions for the 2023 gallery for the next month.

A Match to be Made

By: Jessica Lee

AFHS students that have experienced the college application process may have anxiously pored over lists from Niche or even the famous US News Best National University Rankings. 

NC's Gorgeous Gardens

By Jessica Lee

For both gardeners and non-green-thumbers, public gardens provide a window into the beauty and complexity of the plant world

Biting the Bullet

By: Addison Tate

I am about to graduate from your public education system. My class, 2023, would have included those 20 students lost in the Sandy Hook shooting eleven years ago.

Living In Color

By Abi Burt

Whether looking at the blue sky or the deep brown of someone's eyes, color remains an integral part of the everyday human experience. Here, students at AFHS took a survey to determine their favorite and explain why.

Gen Z: Collecting Candids

By Addison Tate

Gen Z’s affinity for the unconventional certainly seems to show in their spontaneous and playful photography

A Sweet, Sweet Addiction

By Diza Pandey

According to the New York Times, no connection has been found between sugar and hyperactivity.

Pills Pending...

By Abi Burt

In 1973, the Roe v. Wade decision stated that an individual female has the right to choose whether or not to terminate their pregnancy, not the government. 

Fahrenheit 451: No Longer Fiction

By Addison Tate

There have been over 200 instances of book ban incidents in Florida alone since last July, according to AP News. This only reached the third highest record of the year, with Texas and Pennsylvania in the lead. 

The Curse of the Algorithm

By Maria Chettoor

Tiktok has become Gen Z’s designated social media platform to share stories, create viral dance trends, and crafty tutorials in the form of short videos. In addition to unique entertainment, Tiktok has an algorithm that allows the videos to cater to each viewer's interests. 

Once Upon a Time...

By: Abi Burt

Once Upon a Time, created by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, follows the story of Emma Swan, an orphan who has bounced from foster home to foster home, losing hope of finding a forever family. 

TapStation Review

By: Diza Pandey

TapStation, a family-friendly restaurant and brewery near downtown Apex, opened last May and has become a bustling business.

College Mental Health Crisis

By: Jessica Lee

Some students struggling with thoughts of suicide and other serious mental health issues may not be allowed by their college to return to campus.

Unique Gifts

By: Addison Tate

Picking out the perfect gift seems to be a recurring dilemma for many people.

Taylor and the Ticketmaster Disaster

By: Maria Chettoor

On November 1st, Taylor Swift announced that she would be performing her 6th tour, the Eras Tour. 

Tattoo Tales

By: Abi Burt

Some students jumped at the chance to have their body tattooed, and choses symbols that have had a significant impact in their life.

Change the Future, Not the Past

By: Abi Burt & Sofia Plesh

In 1969, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears, and their team devised a story produced by Hanna-Barbera for CBS about Scooby-Doo and his four friends.

Legislating Femicide

By: Sofia Plesh 

The word femicide, or feminicide, has recently come to national attention after the recent murder of a young woman in Mexico.

Shining in Shades of Gray

By: Maria Chettoor

The act of confining a person into a tiny box for the sake of simplicity can make people conform to society’s expectations, and in turn often has detrimental effects.

Reimagining Gifted Classrooms

By: Addison Tate

What does it mean to be “gifted”? Smart? Full of potential? Neurodivergent? Special needs? In reality, all of these can be true.

The Sinister Side of Whipped Cream

By: Jessica Lee

As fall arrives, so do traditional drinks, like pumpkin spice lattes and creamy hot chocolate, both bringing warmth and comfort to combat the cold weather. Atop of these drinks sit mounds of deceptively innocent whipped cream.

The Milwaukee Monster

By: Abi Burt and Sofia Plesh

Netflix released Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on September 21, 2022, a hot topic of gossip on various social media sites, making the case relevant to younger generations.

Mr. Marek's Debt-Free Plan

By: Maria Chettoor

At the start of each semester, Mr. Marek’s go-to icebreaker consists of his love for video games, enjoyment of science fiction, and that he’ll be a millionaire in his 40’s.

Athlete of the Month: Riley Peterson

By: Diza Pandey

Cross country running involves teams and individuals who run a race on open courses over natural terrain.

The New Gen of K-Pop: New Jeans

By: Jessica Lee

One month ago, an unprecedented event happened in the Korean entertainment world.

College Essay: Do's and Don'ts

By: Addison Tate

Six prompts. Infinite possibilities. Outrageous amounts of stress. These descriptions can only belong to one task: the infamous personal statement in Common App. 

Creepy Cold Cases

By: Abi Burt and Sofia Plesh

This time of year, spooky stories can be told around the campfire, scaring little children for amusement and into obedience.

The Story Behind the Name

By: Sofia Plesh

A band’s name sets it apart from others by establishing its personality.

Women Can't Win

By: Abi Burt and Sofia Plesh

Society has created this ridiculous idea of women being objects that people — ahem, men — can possess.

Halloween Candy or Rainbow Fentanyl? 

By: Diza Pandey

With Halloween approaching, a new drug, bright colored fentanyl pills called Rainbow Fentanyl, concern many parents. 

Meeting Mr.Pittman

By: Addison Tate

Many students seem curious to get to know AFHS’s new principal, Mr. Pittman. During his interview, he discusses new policies and his hopes for AFHS.

The Feel-Good Crisis

By: Addison Tate

Stress. Procrastination. Anxiety. Depression. The four horsemen of the 21st century apocalypse.

Speaking to the Swifties

By: Maria Chettoor

 In light of her new album, no better time exists to find out what AFHS’s student body deems as their favorite Taylor Swift album from their survey results.

What's Up with StuCo?

By: Diza Pandey

Learn more about the student body president's and class president's goal for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Actors Who Didn't Know How to Act

By: Maria Chettoor

Whether it be a car wreck or a painful goodbye, the characters who leave might have the actor to blame.

Enlightened By the Stars

By: Addison Tate

When I picked up The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, I had no idea that she would revolutionize my perception of this world.

There Be Dragons

By: Jessica Lee

A flourishing new club with a community of players centered around Dungeons & Dragons, also known as D&D emerges at AFHS.