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Student council elections were held on September 8-9th, 2020. Some positions resulted in ties and campaigning was harder due to virtual school. (Photo Courtesy of Amelia Collado) Leesville Road High
The Leesville football team players have been getting creative with how they’ve been staying in shape since they are unable to practice with their teammates. Many Leesville football players from
Contributors: Asis Johnson, Jacob Smith, Lauren Taylor, Amelia Collado Billie’s Beginnings On September 8th, Fender released the official Billie Eilish signature ukulele. The ukulele, made in collaboration with Fender– a
Student council elections were held on September 8-9th, 2020. Some positions resulted in ties and campaigning was harder due to virtual school. (Photo Courtesy of Amelia Collado) Leesville Road High
The Leesville football team players have been getting creative with how they’ve been staying in shape since they are unable to practice with their teammates. Many Leesville football players from
Contributors: Asis Johnson, Jacob Smith, Lauren Taylor, Amelia Collado Billie’s Beginnings On September 8th, Fender released the official Billie Eilish signature ukulele. The ukulele, made in collaboration with Fender– a
This screenshot was taken of Leesville High School’s virtual club fair. Usually this school tradition would happen in person, but because of social distancing guidelines it is taking place online
My first exposure to the artist Mitski was through the kids’ show Adventure Time. In the episode “The Music Hole,” the character Marceline sings Mitski’s “Francis Forever” from her Bury
PEPI focuses on being good role models for young kids through academics and games. (Photo used by permission of Pexels) PEPI– or Physical Education Pupil Instructor– is a unique class
The books and novels are stacked all over the Leesville Road High School media center waiting to be checked out. Students can request books online and receive the books through
The inside of a fried oreo, one of the things sold at the Drive-Thru. (Photo used by permission of benzado) When I went to the NC State Fair Drive-Thru, I
The North Carolina Museum of Art is home to a field with sunflowers, zinnias, and an abundance other flowers. In the late summer, art and nature loves can head over
Caption: Viviana Straniero relaxing in the sun while virtually learning. Sitting steps away from the beach during math class is definitely one rad way to do school. (Photo Courtesy of
Andrew’s Chapel is a sprawling neighborhood on the Wake-Durham County line in Brier Creek. It includes both townhouses and single family homes, giving families different pricing options. (Photo courtesy of
Reusable bags and recycling are just two of the many ways you can reduce your waste production. The first step to lowering your waste production is being aware of what
The live action Mulan premiered last week on Disney +. In the photo, Hua Mulan confronts her foes. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) Twenty-two years after Disney released the animated
CTE internships are still rolling this semester despite COVID-19, with few changes and eager students. CTE internships are semester-long programs, taken in the place of a class on your
Shop class has to change to become an online class, but how will Mr. Miura do it? He has decided to keep some of the physical parts of his Carpentry
The freshmen at Leesville already have a tough time transitioning into high school. Now, they have to learn how to adjust to remote learning as well. Wake County Public Schools
From the outside world, cross country can seem like a useless and unenjoyable sport. Most people get no joy out of running, so they feel they would get no joy
Five years after the hit TV show “Phineas and Ferb” stopped airing on Disney Channel, creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh got to make a revival-type movie that premiered
Caption: Starbucks unleashed its annual run of the Pumpkin Spice Latte on August 25th. Ever since it’s release in 2003, it has gained more popularity every year. (Photo courtesy of
High school students spend hours a week on homework and have a variety of opinions. “Homework affects me both positively and negatively,” said Jordann Smith-Burgess, junior, in a text. Students
Many clubs are trying to reopen, however it is proving difficult to stay safe with Corona. NC Volleyball Academy is a club that recently had a positive COVID-19 case that
After months of quarantine, the book club members have read multiple books. Now they have to choose which one they would like to share during their first meeting. (Photo courtesy
With 2020 shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime, every vote will matter. In North Carolina, the list of competitive races goes all the
The Wakashio sits run aground on the coral reefs of Mauritius. It will begin to leak oil in the following days. (Photo used by permission of Beata Albert) The Japanese-owned
YouTube sold Cobra Kai after deciding to move away from scripted T.V. shows. KARATE KID AND COBRA KAI SPOILERS AHEAD The spinoff show became a Netflix original when the streaming
Snikroc Concessions is a popular soft serve ice cream place that has recently moved to Page Farms in Raleigh. It has already become an attraction for many ice cream lovers
Donald Trump made a visit to Kenosha Wisconsin on Tuesday to address the riots that took place regarding the August 23 shooting of Jacob Blake. Despite Kenosha Mayor John
Chadwick Boseman, a 43-year-old American Actor best known for his role as King T’challa in Black Panther, passed away after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Doctors diagnosed Boseman with
Last Wednesday, on August 26, girl in red, the popular Norwegian artist, premiered her new song “Rue,” along with a music video. This is the second song this year that
On Friday, August 28, a few members of Leesville Road High School’s PTSA and other parent volunteers put together an event to celebrate the 2021 seniors. Seniors gathered together
All students in Wake County have launched their school years online. LRHS offers a variety of hands-on classes, including: Visual Arts, Gym, Team Sports, PEPI, Weight Training, etc. Students
Colleges have changed their policies for the class of ‘21 when it comes time to start the application process. Colleges and universities across the country have decided to go test
Courageous, bold, illuminating: Abi Daré writes the story of a young girl, Adunni, showing the world the struggles she faces, the injustices suffered, and the triumph won. This story begins
Volunteers hand out prepackaged meals at a food bank. Both volunteers and guests adhere to safety precautions, wearing masks and gloves. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash) Every Wednesday and Saturday, the
The 2019-2020 Model UN team at a Model United Nations conference at the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill on February 22, 2020. The team went to the university from
There are many different ways for one to become in touch with their spirituality and use it to improve their daily life. Having a positive relationship between the body, mind,
Protesters march throughout the United States in honor of the black people who have lost their lives to police officers. Raleigh Mayor wanted to keep the Jacob Blake protest peaceful,
Comfortable and ready to jump on a google meet, Chase Dutton kicks back in his chair, prepared for Leesville’s online classroom. With the Covid-19 sweeping through the country, WCPSS retreats
Tiktok is an app where creators can post short edited videos up to a minute long. Pictured above is the app loading screen. (Photo courtesy of chesnot/getty images) In late
Avatar the Last Airbender is a television series that aired in June 2010. This light-hearted kids show revolves around people who can bend the four different elements: water, earth, fire,
Quail Ridge Books at North Hills is suffering because of Coronavirus. As a small local business, a change in everyday activity negatively impacts it. The virus affects the sales, customers,
Many users gain a large following through TikTok. Charli D’Amelio is one of many popular influencers that have created a rapidly growing platform. (Photo Courtesy of Amelia Collado) The popular
Student drivers used to be seen all over the streets, such as this one in Durham. Now the streets almost seem like something is missing due to their absence. (Photo
Many students can’t wait for their senior year, to stand at the front of the football stands during each game, shouting storytimes into the rest of the crowd during halftime.
Caption: Google Classroom is one of the many learning management systems teachers use to recreate the feeling of a classroom for their students. On it, they can post and collect
What it is and why it was started Many of you may have heard the saying, “Black lives matter” or “no justice no peace”, these chants are heard at nearly
With the COVID19 pandemic, real-life guided tours and information sessions for colleges are scarce, and it is harder to get the same touring experience. For many places, you can find
Shelli Smith (second from the right) and her coworkers smiling big for the camera. Fully suited in their PPE (personal protective equipment) they are working hard for the better of
Caption: The outside of Daniel Harvey (D.H.) Hill Library, a place often used to study by NC State’s students and faculty. (use by permission of Daryn Wilkerson) As of August
Caption: Pools all over the Leesville area were able to open this summer, but drastic changes were made regarding the setup of the pool deck and the pool’s management. (Photo
