Maria Chettoor
How Trump Changing the Meaning of the American Flag
Does the flag still represent all American people?
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Addison Tate
Sep 24, 2021
Tips for Transitioning Back into the Classroom
The transition back into in person learning will be, without a doubt, one of the most difficult chapters in the story of the 21st century...
Jonathan West
Sep 24, 2021
A Briefing on US Relations with Afghanistan
During the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on 9/11 in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, nearly 3,000 people died. Ultimately, the...
Sofia Plesh
Sep 24, 2021
Decrypting the Dress Code
The way an individual dresses can say a lot about them. Conversely, the way an individual must dress says even more.
Jessica Lee
Sep 24, 2021
Top 5 Tropical Places to Visit
As summer comes to a close, and all go into fall and a new school year, minds wander wistfully back to vacation. For some, thoughts will...
Jessica Lee
Sep 24, 2021
Patriots' Homecoming
This Homecoming week, AFHS welcomes everyone back with open arms. After the whirlwind of a hectic, yet somber past two years, it feels...
Diza Pandey and Maria Chettoor
Sep 24, 2021
Outer Banks Review
The complexity of the story and characters are refreshing and make the show one-of-a-kind.
Abi Burt and Jonathan West
Sep 24, 2021
Athlete of the Month: Dustin Veach
With senior year flying by, Veach contemplates his options, thinking about potential colleges and plans for his future.
Abi Burt
Sep 24, 2021
COVID-19 at AFHS
As school begins and students get back into the groove of things, COVID-19 continues to spread through schools across the state. For the...
Abi Burt
Sep 24, 2021
How COVID Impacts AFHS Volleyball
Sports like volleyball at AFHS have made a comeback.
Addison Tate
Sep 24, 2021
The Football Experience
Here at Apex Friendship High School, Friday night football has always been more than just a game...
Addison Tate
Sep 24, 2021
Patriot Time: A Missed Opportunity
By allowing choice clubs to host meetings during Patriot Time, the period will be given a new purpose.
Daniela Paris
Jun 3, 2021
Music Streaming Services, Ranked
Following music-sharing service Napster’s success starting in 2000, everyone knew the music industry would change forever. But no one...
Gabrielle J. O'Neal
Jun 3, 2021
TV Shows that Predicted the Future
Many events depicted in television have impacted culture and society. For a while now, a lot of people may have noticed an eerie...
Dean Bruce
Jun 3, 2021
A Lookback at Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, stars Shameik Moore and Jake Johnson....
Abi Burt
Jun 3, 2021
The Biggest Cheating Scandals in Sports History
Many of us have heard of various scandals and allegations in different categories, but many don’t know of the famous cheating scandals...
Addison Tate
Jun 3, 2021
Summer Hobbies: Making the most out of your break
After a roller coaster ride of a school year, summer break lies just around the corner. The lazy days and exciting vacations awaiting...
Julia Rowland
Jun 3, 2021
Social Media: The New Form of Journalism
By a show of hands, who still reads newspapers? Not necessarily the New York Times or USA Today websites, but do print newspapers still...
Addison Tate
Jun 3, 2021
Modeling Attacks Conventional Beauty
In the world of fashion, diversity and inclusive values are on the rise.
Ash Willis
Jun 3, 2021
The Evolution of the Pride Flag
On June 25, 1978, in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza for Gay Pride Day, the rainbow flag flew for the first time. Gilbert Baker, an...
Abi Burt
Jun 3, 2021
Remembering the Influencers Who Passed
Many people will agree that 2020 could go down as one of the most horrible, devastating, and emotionally draining years in human history....
Avery LeMay
Jun 3, 2021
Holidays That Just Don't Make Sense
Many people enjoy the various holidays celebrated throughout the year, like Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, and more. These holidays bring...
Patriot Press
Jun 3, 2021
A Final Letter From the Editors
The senior editors of the AFHS Patriot Press write one final article as a farewell.
Emma Cagle
Jun 2, 2021
Summer Recipes
With the summer season incoming as pools open and exams start, treats can be an essential part of a great summer experience. Whether the...
Sofia Plesh
Jun 2, 2021
The True Talents of Teenagers
Excluding the purchase of alcohol or cigarettes and rental cars or hotel rooms, an adolescent can pretty much do anything a regular human...
Dean Bruce
Jun 2, 2021
The Ethics of Patents
Ever since the vaccine race began, the debate on whether or not to put a patent on the vaccines has raged forward. Recently, the concept...
Emma Cagle
Jun 1, 2021
Juneteenth: A Historical Perspective
According to History, Juneteenth, short for June 19th, commemorates the day that federal troops arrived in Texas to take control of the...
Sahara Attucks
May 14, 2021
Skin Care: What’s Good and What's Bad?
Just like no two people can be exactly the same, no one’s skin needs the same care as someone else. Some people have dry skin, oily skin,...
Addison Tate
May 14, 2021
Quiz: What Healthy Habit Suits You?
During the day, it can be easy to get pulled into school, stress, and scrolling social media. Many high school students find themselves...
Daniela Paris
May 14, 2021
Family Friendly Movies
Whether the service of choice be Netflix or Amazon Prime, Redbox or Blockbuster, alas, Blockbuster is no more, picking a movie to watch...
Addison Tate
May 14, 2021
Tips for Writing a Student Resume
Creating a resume as a high school student can be difficult. Limited work experience, basic class selections, and the lack of thought...
Gabrielle J. O'Neal
May 14, 2021
Racism: Educating the Ignorant
Racism lives everywhere and no one can escape it. No matter how hard people try, it seems unlikely that racism will disappear any time...
Emma Cagle
May 14, 2021
Extrovert or Introvert Quiz
This quick quiz can help indicate whether you fall under the extrovert or introvert category.
Julia Rowland
May 14, 2021
Benefits of Volunteering
Helping others can improve one's health, life skills, and future.
Addison Tate
May 13, 2021
An Optimists View of Online Learning
Pandemic. Quarantine. Social distancing. Virtual academy. Unprecedented times. These words create a true cacophony for students and...
Avery LeMay
May 13, 2021
Proper Preparation for AP Exams
One of the best ways to prepare for college and show colleges you can handle their courses would be by taking AP classes. With AP exams...
Dean Bruce
May 13, 2021
How to Choose the Perfect College
With decision day having passed, the college season for the Class of 2022 begins. With over 5,300 choices to choose from, the next four...
Sofia Plesh
May 13, 2021
A Kooky Article About Other Kooky Articles
Though a common school assignment, reading up on the latest news and identifying a particular event’s key points can be a rather...
Abi Burt
May 13, 2021
Mass Shootings in the U.S.
Ever since January 2021, the media has been focused on mass shootings across the country. Some blame the pandemic, others question how...
Abi Burt
May 13, 2021
Old Disney v New Disney
As kids, many of us grew up watching channels like Nickelodeon, Boomerang, and Cartoon Network, but one in particular raised the bar for...
Dean Bruce
Apr 26, 2021
2021 NFL Mock Draft: The Top Ten
As the 2021 NFL season comes nearer and nearer, one important aspect of the NFL season still has not come to pass, that being the 2021...
Ash Willis
Apr 23, 2021
Cruella; the Next Feminist Icon
Cruella DeVil, also known as the white and black-clad wanna-be puppy killer, needs no introduction.
Emma Cagle
Apr 23, 2021
Common Workout Mistakes
Many may be new to working out and wind up venturing to the gym alone, increasing since the lockdown hit in March 2020. With the need to...
Dean Bruce
Apr 23, 2021
Mental Health Effects in the Pandemic
As vaccinations ramp up and the pandemic slowly comes to an end, the idea of looking back on the events of 2020 and 2021 might not sound...
Gabrielle J. O'Neal
Apr 23, 2021
Pros and Cons of Social Media
Social media has rapidly become a staple in everyday life. Social media helps in many categories such as business, school, communication,...
Julia Rowland
Apr 23, 2021
Prom Returns!
Think of any long-awaited senior year rite of passage. What comes to mind? The most common would likely be graduation, senior ditch day,...
Daniela Paris
Apr 23, 2021
What Young Adult Book Should You Read Next?
With so many new books to choose from in the world of Young Adult literature, selecting the next read can seem like an exhausting chore,...
Addison Tate
Apr 23, 2021
The American Rescue Plan: What Will It Mean for Children?
During the month of March 2021, President Biden’s American Rescue Plan has been recently passed by Congress. The plan remains ambitious,...
Sofia Plesh
Apr 23, 2021
Immortality and Reincarnation: Why Die?
The notion of athanasia, the state of being unaffected by death, has been pondered by many.
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