Guys vs. Girls: Prom to-do lists

Casey Nash
Staff Writer

People often make a big deal out of prom, and an even bigger deal out of getting ready for it. Both guys and girls have a lot of things to do to prepare for prom night.

Timeline for rising seniors

Matt Wotus
Features Editor

For current juniors, the time to apply for colleges is near. By now, you should have in mind a few colleges that meet your interests. If not, don’t worry, there is some time to explore. Here is a timeline for the next few months to help you prepare for applying to college:

UNC Men's Lacrosse claim eighth ACC Championship

Matt Krombach
Sports Editor 

At Keenan Memorial Stadium on a dreary, rainy day in Chapel Hill, the Tar Heels competed against the Virginia Cavaliers in what was the Heels’ first Conference Championship since 1996.

After an intense battle on Friday against the Duke Blue Devils, the Tar Heels showed they still had enough gas in the tank.  Within the first five minutes of the first quarter the game was tied 3-3 at 9:59 averaging a goal per minute.  It seemed to be a carbon copy game as the game changed hands back and forth until Carolina fell to a 5-3 Virginia lead in the first quarter but put together a 6-2 run that allowed them to secure a 10-7 lead at the end of the half.  

Top 5 MLB baseball parks

Jonathan Crighton
Staff Writer

Photo by Features Editor Matt Wotus.

 
It’s finally baseball season again and what’s better than spending a summer day at the ballpark? Here is my list of the top five parks you should consider visiting: 

Iron Man, Gatsby, and other May movies

Rebekah Gould
Staff Writer

Summer is just around the corner. Before you get busy with summer plans, check out some of the intense sequels and sci-fi films you’ve been waiting for. This May, movies will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.


May 3

Iron Man 3 (PG-13): Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Kingsley, and Robert Downey, Jr.

Tony Stark (Downey, Jr.) finally has his life in order, but when a new enemy, the Mandarin (Kingsley), comes to light, everything changes. Not only is the country in danger, but Stark’s personal life is the new target. He will do everything in his power to protect his girlfriend, Pepper Potts (Paltrow), but this time Tony might be the one who needs protecting.

May 10

The Great Gatsby (PG-13): Starring Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cary Mulligan

It’s the Roaring Twenties and America is thriving. Nick Carraway, (Maguire) a WWI veteran, lives next door to Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio), who has extravagant parties to impress the love of his life, Daisy (Mulligan). As he makes all his fantasies reality, his hidden past comes to light, thwarting their romance. Based on the classic novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Prom: the pros and cons

Casey Nash & John Santos

Staff Writer and News Editor

PROS (Nash):

Prom is THE night to remember. Whenever thinking back on high school, many remember their prom; it’s a rite of passage in a teenager’s life.

Dressing Up:

Everyone wants to look like a prince or princess, to get out of everyday clothes and to dress to the nines.

Friends:

You get to spend an entire night with all of your friends. You get to dance and have a ball, out of the ordinary “hang out” like simple movie nights or going to dinner and in a completely new element. You get to do something extravagant rather than your everyday run of the mill activities. 

Dancing:

Prom is all about the dancing. It doesn’t matter if you can barely keep time or if you are a professional break dancer, you can still get out on the dance floor and enjoy everything prom has to offer.

Eight films you may not have seen but should

Amanda Nash
A&E Editor

Chronicle (PG-13)

Director: Josh Trank

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, and Michael B. Jordan

Three high school friends accidentally obtain superpowers at a party. Their bond is tested when they must adapt to this new lifestyle. Almost all scenes are shot from the perspective of a character’s handheld camera, which adds to the strong sense of reality present throughout the film (without being distracting). Chronicle is entertaining from the beginning to the end, highlighting on exceptional visual effects and a good understanding of teenage psychology. (2012)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 85%

Apex art students visit D.C.


Zane Muzzillo

Staff Writer

Apex High students sitting in front of the National Gallery of Art.

Fifty Apex High art students, along with teachers Ian Sands, Shawnda Rossi and Brenda Brokke, visited Washington, D.C. on April 19. The trip exposed students to some of the works of art that they have studied in their art classes. “It’s exciting when the students get to see the art of the famous artists that they have learned about,” said Sands. The students visited the National Gallery of Art and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. The National Gallery of Art has classic artwork and is completely hands off, differing the contemporary and interactive artwork of the Hirshhorn.

What to do if you are not going to Prom

Michelle Matthews 
Staff Writer

With prom coming up in the next few weeks some people are making their final plans on where to eat, how to do their hair and makeup, and where to take photos. However, for those of you who are not going to prom there are still many fun and inexpensive ways to spend May 4.

Men's lacrosse thirst for state championship

Matt Krombach
Sports Editor 

Luke Sieber makes an incredible effort.

Apex Men’s Varsity lacrosse fell 8-7 to Cardinal Gibbons in Tuesday’s contest.  The Cougars recorded only their second loss for the season.  Apex currently ranks second in the conference (10-2) and fourth in scoring offense.  Luke Sieber ranks second amongst the top goal scorers in the state with 39 goals.  Sieber wasn’t bothered by the statistic.   “It doesn’t really have an effect on me,” Derek Sweet leads the Cougars and the entire state totaling 32 goals and 43 assists for 75 points. 

Can you guess who these staff members are?

Michelle Matthews 
Staff Writer

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Media ignores Gosnell case

Rebekah Gould
Staff Writer

Time magazine claimed the Casey Anthony trial as, “the social media trial of the century”. You couldn’t turn on the news, pick up a newspaper, or magazine without seeing her picture or reading an article about the case. Anthony was accused of abusing and killing her own daughter, but after nearly a two month trial the jury found her not guilty.

If the nation was so engaged in a case that involved one murder, then wouldn’t they be even more so in such a controversial case involving abortion and eight murder charges?

Prom: Discover Atlantis

Sarah Kebea 
Staff Writer

Apex High School’s 2013 prom will be on Saturday, May 4 at the Embassy Suites in Cary from 8 p.m. to midnight. Underwater-themed lighting, mermaids, fish, shells, a candy station, and more surprises will set the scene of the Prom’s theme, “Discover Atlantis.” Tickets will be on sale from April 22 through May 3. Tickets are available for purchase during lunch and after school until 3 p.m. Tickets will be $40 the first week of ticket sale, from April 22 to April 26. Tickets will cost $45 from April 29 to May 3. Erica Hoskins, 2013 Prom Coordinator, advises prom-goers this year to, “Have fun, be safe, and make smart choices!”

The Embassy Suites is located at: 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary
*Be sure to check out Legacy’s posted and upcoming articles related to Prom.

NAHS to induct members

Michelle Matthews 

Staff Writer

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) will be holding inductions this week on Wednesday, April 24. The following twenty-three students will be inducted:

Senate fails to pass background checks

Sarah Muzzillo
Editor-in-Chief

Gun control has, in recent months, become a hot-button issue. Ever since the devastating Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which left 20 students and seven staff members dead, many views have been debated on how to reduce gun violence. An assault weapons ban, armed guards or teachers in schools, and an expanded background check are just a few proposed ideas. As the first effort to pass gun legislation since Sandy Hook, the United States Senate voted last Wednesday on a bipartisan bill crafted by Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) which would expand the current background check system to include weapons bought online and at gun shows.

How to succeed on AP exams

Sarah Muzzillo
Editor-in-Chief

As AP exam week approaches, many students begin to feel stressed out and worried about taking college-credit tests. Although it is easy to become overwhelmed with studying, the following tips and advice will

surely put your mind at ease:

Voter IDs: fradulent error

Matt Krombach
Sports Editor

Voter IDs have become a topic of conversation due to recent voter fraud and it’s come to the point that IDs are more necessary than ever.  In the past, deceased people have voted, and some citizens have voted more than once.  How does that happen?  If voters were required to present an ID, voter fraud would no longer be an issue.

Apex orchestra takes a bow

Nicholas Chupka and Zane Muzzillo

Staff Writers

The logo of the Southern Star Music Festival

Apex High’s own advanced orchestra, led by orchestra teacher Todd Miller, competed in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 12 at the Southern Star Music Festival.

“They did great. We had the highest score of the day,” says Miller. The Apex advanced orchestra paired up with the Green Hope orchestra, something that they did in last year’s competition in Orlando, Florida. “[From] Apex there were about 15 students, but combined [with Green Hope] there were about 30 students,” says Apex senior and first chair violinist Maitreyi Muralidharan.

High school nostalgia

Matt Wotus
Features Editor

From Left to Right: Nahiyan, Lange, Madrid, Mehta, and
myself at the Louvre. 

Fourth quarter seniors – the words all high school students can’t wait to hear. Forty-five days of high school left. Graduation is rapidly approaching. “Senioritis” is in full swing, and college is right around the corner. By this time, most seniors can’t wait to get out of high school. I was the same way. I couldn’t wait to leave this place, to get away from almost everyone, and to move on. I have countdown apps on my phone showing me how many days there are until graduation (58), as well as move-in day at UNC (123). However, my trip to France over spring break with 13 other Apex students made me pause for a moment. Even though I’m reluctant to admit it now, I will miss aspects of high school. Yes, really.

As kids, we complain a lot. We can’t wait to grow. We’re tired of being kids and being on a leash by either our parents or teachers, and we want to be free. Now that I am only two months away from graduation, let me tell you something: I wish I could be a kid again.

Choosing the right restaurant for prom

Matt Wotus
Features Editor

One of the hardest, and most important, parts of prom is finding a restaurant that fits your group’s style and price range. Below is a list of restaurants grouped into casual and upscale environments.

Key for average meal price:

$ = $15 and under

$$ = $25 and under

$$$ = $25 and above

Casual – If your group is looking for a rather simple meal before prom, check out the restaurants with relaxed environments below.

Olive Garden (Italian) - $

1809 Walnut Street in Cary

(919) 233-9714

NC Legislator proposes crooked bill

Nicholas Chupka stands before a bare brick wall

Nicholas Chupka

Staff Writer

It has only been a few months since the election of Republican Governor Pat McCrory, signaling the GOP’s rise to power in the North Carolina government and bringing with it two bills that could quite possibly make the Tar Heel State the laughing stock of the nation.

The recent North Carolina GOP written Defense of Religion Act was created with the intention to implement an official “state religion” and sparked much anger and outrage all across the Internet. The bill declared that the federal government cannot prevent a state from “making laws respecting an establishment of religion,” and that the First Amendment of the Constitution only applies to the federal government. All right, I guess freedom of speech applies only to the federal government and that the states can mandate what its citizens can and cannot say.

May concerts provide variety

Sarah Kebea
Staff Writer

May 2: Known for his talent and as an inspiration to thousands of artists, Bob Dylan will perform at the Red Hat Amphitheater located in Raleigh with special guest Dawes, “When My Time Comes”. For fans of Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and Woody Guthrie. Genre: Rock, Pop, and Folk

May 3: Rock and Roll sensation Rush will perform at the PNC Arena. For fans of Kansas, Van Halen, and Genesis. Genre: Hard Rock

May 4: Tim McGraw’s Two Lanes of Freedom Tour (presented by Pennzoil) is coming to the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek in Raleigh with Love and Theft, “Angel Eyes” and Brantley Gilbert, “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” as McGraw’s opening acts. For fans of Jake Owen, Blake Shelton, and Keith Urban. Genre: Country and Folk

May 7: Known for their iconic alternative rock hits such as “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” and “1979”, The Smashing Pumpkins will perform at the Red Hat Amphitheater with Awolnation, “Sail”. The Oceania Tour 2013 will celebrate the release of the band’s newest album, Oceania. For fans of Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, and Pearl Jam. Genre: Alternative Rock

Superheroes conquer MTV Movie Awards

Sarah Kebea
Staff Writer

The 2013 MTV Movie Awards featured some of its best moments with host Rebel Wilson, who provided

the worldwide audience with many laughs, but Rebel Wilson was not the only show-stealer of the night. Marvel’s The Avengers won three out of the 15 categories, including the highest honor of the night, Movie of the Year. Silver Linings Playbook won Best Kiss and the Best Male and Female Performances by Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. Besides the awards, the night featured performances by Selena Gomez, rapper Macklemore and the cast of Pitch Perfect, including host Rebel Wilson. Listed below are some of the category nominees and their winners in bold:

Promposals: The Right Way to Ask

Casey Nash
Staff Writer

May is coming up quickly and that can only mean one thing: Prom Fever. Everyone is talking about it. What to wear, how to do your hair, who you are going with, and most importantly, how you are going to ask or be asked.


There are tons of cool and creative ways to ask someone to prom. Here are a few:

Students tour Paris in springtime

Matt Wotus
Features Editor

The group in Pontoise.

While many students flock to Florida or local beaches for spring break, 14 Apex High students, including Legacy’s own Matt Wotus and John Santos, had a unique opportunity. They completed an exchange program with Saint Martin de France, a private school in Pontoise, France, located 35 miles north of Paris. Students from Saint Martin came to Apex in early March. The Apex students had an opportunity to live with a host family and see the sites that make Paris the famous city it is today. “It [the trip] was a great experience and a lot of fun,” sophomore Nicholas Madrid said. Sophomore Alex Lange agreed. “It was an extravagant vacation,” he said.

Since the school was not in session on Monday, April 1, for Easter Monday, students spent the three day weekend with their host families. For Easter, Madrid said his family took him to a Chinese restaurant. “Walking in, it didn’t look like a Chinese restaurant,” Madrid said. “It wasn’t really that good to be honest. I prefer the ones over here,” he added. Sophomore Trevor Mehta said his family took him Easter egg hunting in their backyard, a tradition in the United States as well. “I was hopping like a bunny when I found out [we were going Easter egg hunting],” he added. 

Marching Cougars return from the Caribbean

Michelle Matthews
Staff Writer

Sunset on the way to Roatan, Honduras

The school’s band returned from their cruise to Mexico and Honduras on April 7 with a multitude of awards in tow and memories to last a life time. Some of the highlights from the cruise include the unforgettable beauty of Roatan, Honduras, the entertainment on the boat, and salsa dancing on the last night.

This trip was not just fun and games, but an opportunity for the band to show off their wealth of talent, and that’s exactly what they did. Both the concert band and Wind Ensemble earned ratings of superior from their adjudicator (judge), the highest rating a group can earn.

Make Facebook your new Home

Zane Muzzillo
Staff Writer

Facebook Home is new Android software that turns your cell phone into a Facebook phone. This product is a type of application called a launcher. A launcher allows users to modify their home screen, launch applications, and perform tasks outside of an application.

So, how does it work? When you use Facebook Home your lock screen changes from a number pad or drawn pattern to a screen with constantly updating Facebook statuses. Your profile picture resides on the lock screen and is called the bobble. The bobble allows you to access your apps, message people, and go back to your last used application. Facebook messenger has received a major upgrade; it can now also send text messages as opposed to only Facebook messages. When you receive a message, the picture of the person who sent it, which is called a chat head, will appear at the right hand side of your screen.

Facebook worked with HTC, a phone manufacturer, on the HTC First which will be the first phone to have this software. Facebook did not work much on the hardware. “We focused primarily on the software and that’s what we build here at Facebook,” said Joey Flynn, Facebook software engineer. The HTC First launched Friday, April 12, 2013 on AT&T for $100, and you can download Facebook Home for free on the Google Play Store.

For more information on Facebook Home, click to view the video below:

April movies offer variety

Amanda Nash 

A&E Editor

From funny comedies to intense dramas, this April offers a wide range of movies. Here are some choices:

42 (PG-13)

Release Date: April 12

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, and Nicole Beharie

With the start of the baseball season, director Brian Helgeland has brought to life the classic story of Jackie Robinson’s legacy. The movie will delve into both Robinson’s life story and his groundbreaking signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Let the fun continue

Rebekah Gould
Staff Writer

Everyone seems to be talking about prom. There are pictures, dinner, and dancing, but have you thought

about after prom? Whether you’re in a large group or simply going with a date, here are some fun activities:

NHL: Race for the playoffs

Matt Krombach
Sports Editor

Most teams have less than ten games to play as the shortened regular season winds down.  Some teams are on the verge of a playoff run while others are clawing and scratching for a playoff spot.   The season’s trade deadline ended last Wednesday, April 3, and as the teams prepare for their postseason, it’s time to find out who might be the dark horse or the favorite team of the playoffs.

Hobbies peak at Apex

Amanda Nash and Zane Muzzillo
A&E Editor and Staff Writer

Many people have generic hobbies like sports, art, or music. However, others choose to follow the path less traveled and pursue less conventional dreams. The following Apex students have uncommon interests:

Name: Gabe DeCaro, senior

Hobby: James Bond impersonating

Gabe DeCaro, valedictorian of the class of 2013, carries a deep secret. He impersonates Agent 007 on the side (outside of school, that is). “I was born to be Bond. All you need is a suit, a pistol, and an imagination,” he said. DeCaro often finds himself practicing different signature Bond moves, such as the Roll-and-Shoot. To those wishing to follow in his (or Bond’s) footsteps, DeCaro advised them to, “Get a suit. If you want to be awesome, be a James Bond impersonator.” DeCaro has not yet informed friends of his hobby, but he expects the public to be surprised. He said, “Hopefully your jimmies are shaken, not stirred.”

Cardinals win National Championship

Jonathan Crighton
Staff Writer

With people throughout the world watching, Louisville outlasted Michigan, 82-76, in an absolute classic that

will instantly go down as one of the best national championship games in a long time.

In what was the perfect way to end an unpredictable, thrilling season, this game had it all. It had under-the-radar bench players catching fire in the first half. It had the superstar point guards stepping up down the stretch. It had thundering alley-oop dunks. It had back-and-forth, scintillating action, and everyone but Rick Pitino's squad was disappointed to see it come to a finish.

What to do during spring

Sarah Muzzillo
Editor-in-Chief

As the weather warms and trees begin to bloom, many look forward to the transition from chilly winter to warm, sunny spring. With this seasonal change comes fun activities to enjoy during spring.

Go to festivals. To celebrate spring, towns tend to take advantage of the nice weather by holding various festivals. Peakfest, an arts and crafts festival, in downtown Apex attracts thousands of locals each year. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 4, visitors can enjoy a variety of foods, musical performances, and purchase different art products. Parking is typically difficult, so make sure you arrive early. Also, consider attending downtown Cary’s Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be arts and crafts, food, as well as an Earth Day exhibition, where you can learn about protecting the environment.

Planting flowers is a fun way to freshen up your yard.

Plant flowers. Want to give your yard a fresh, new look just in time for spring? Designing and creating a flower bed is not simply your grandmother's pastime. Take advantage of the warm, sunny weather, be creative, and get your hands dirty. Local nurseries, such as Lowe’s Hardware and Home Depot, carry a variety of flowers which are sure to brighten up your yard. For tips and tricks on planting flowers, visit:

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=Planting_Flowers&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053

Visit a farmers’ market. As the weather begins to warm, farmers’ markets start selling fresh foods just in time for spring. The State Farmers Market, located in Raleigh, has a wide selection of organic fruits and vegetables sold by N.C. farmers, as well as vendors who sell unique art products and delicious foods, such as organic honey, pastries, and different cheeses. Other local markets, such as Cary’s and Apex’s, provide local foods, live music, as well as cooking demos each week.

Miranda Lambert victorious at ACM Awards

Rebekah Gould
Staff Writer

At the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards, Miranda Lambert took the spotlight, winning four of her five nominations including Best Female Vocalist and Song of the Year. Along with Reba McEntire and Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert is now a four-time winner of the Best Female Vocalist award. Here are some of the categories with the nominees and the winners in bold:

Not just another awards show

Sarah Kebea

Staff Writer

The 2013 MTV Movie Awards will be hosted by Rebel Wilson (best known for her breakthrough role in the teen comedy, Pitch Perfect) on Sunday, April 14, at 9 p.m. The award show will include performances by Selena Gomez, Seattle duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and the cast of Pitch Perfect, including host Rebel Wilson. This year there are 15 categories including Best Kiss, Best Musical Moment, and Best On-Screen Duo. Presenters include Zac Efron, Melissa McCarthy, and Brad Pitt, who will present the highest honor of the night, Movie of the Year.

Media sympathizes with Steubenville perpetrators

Nicholas Chupka
Staff Writer

Nicholas Chupka

If you haven’t heard of the recent Steubenville, Ohio rape tragedy, you’ve probably been either living under a rock or grounded from technology. Two high school football players, Trent Mays and Ma’lik Richmond, were both sentenced to one year in a juvenile detention center for rape. Mays was sentenced to one

extra year for illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material.


CNN is currently under blast by many for their coverage of the Steubenville verdict. During the coverage, CNN news anchor Candy Crowley said, “A sixteen year-old now sobbing in court. Regardless of what big football stars they are, they still sound like sixteen year-olds. The thing is when you listen to it and you realize, they could stay until they’re twenty one.” Okay, we get it. They were football stars, but now they’re sex offenders getting what they deserve. What about the sixteen year-old girl who was humiliated and violated in front of thousands?

Twitter is for the birds

John Santos
News Editor

We are connected to the Internet all times of the day. Although the internet has helped us a great deal, being

John Santos is no longer a twitter user.

connected all the time can become unhealthy. Smartphones have allowed us to check social media anywhere and at any time. In a survey conducted by Boost Mobile among young people ages 16-25, 68% of those surveyed admitted to checking their social media profiles 10 times a day. When we begin to shape the way we think and act over something as useless as a Twitter profile, that’s when a problem arises.

I recently deleted my Twitter profile. I frequently used to spend any minute of downtime trying to think of some witty comment, anything to get precious retweets. The concept of receiving constant reinforcement for your most basal opinions in the form of virtual Twitter points known as “retweets” or “favorites” consumed much of my free time. I accumulated over 10,100 tweets in a period of about two years.

After deleting my profile, I filled the void of Twitter with a journal to write my ideas down. This way I could write down and remember my ideas without the seeking attention aspect.