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New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story.
Beth, the protagonist, balances beauty and power. As viewers watch her mature, she also gains confidence in her style. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) *This article contains spoilers* The Queen’s Gambit
New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story.
Beth, the protagonist, balances beauty and power. As viewers watch her mature, she also gains confidence in her style. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) *This article contains spoilers* The Queen’s Gambit
Tik Tok is a beneficial and good use of time throughout the day. The worldwide social media app provides influential information and entertainment for all ages. (Photo courtesy of Chase
Duke plays their second game in 4 days after a 21-day break due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Blue Devil program. Wake Forest also had a break of their
Netflix’s Bridgerton is making waves with the show’s plot. Based on Julia Quinn’s 8 novels of the Bridgerton series, viewers immerse themselves in this 1800’s English romance. I watched the
Finals are almost here, but what students should prepare for depends on whether it is an exam or a project. Though this semester will differ from the average testing session
Contributors: Ellie Bruno and Cassidy Farrell Historical Skip Donald Trump tweeted earlier this afternoon that he would not be attending President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. This is the first time since
Online learning is a new experience for most of the Leesville student body. Some grade levels are adapting better than others, but surprisingly, success is spreading across the board. (Photo
“WW84” is now available for fan’s enjoyment on HBO Max and in some theaters across the nation. The cinematic film is packed full of heroism and action films that brought
The Capitol building is hailed as the people’s house, and no group had taken over the building in 200 years until a group of American rioters stormed the building on
When it comes to buying a ukulele there are thousands of options available all in different prices and styles. This variability can make finding the right instrument a challenge, especially
WRAL hosted the Night of Lights, a Covid-friendly drive through light show held in Dorothea Dix Park. This show proved to be extremely popular, as all nights were quickly
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since we have been forced to quarantine for our safety and the safety of the people around us. Going into
Most high school students have to complete the long exam known as the SAT at least once in their lives, which means having to study for it in advance —
Setting attainable Goals When it comes to setting goals, people tend to set extreme unattainable goals hoping that they’ll get somewhere even if they don’t reach the particular plan. Having
Wonder Woman 1984 released in theaters and on HBO Max on Christmas day. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) SPOILERS AHEAD Over three years after Wonder Woman became the tenth highest-grossing
Every year, once a year, Disney (who owns Marvel) releases a list of upcoming films at Disney Investor Day. Now that Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” is over, many have been wondering
More people spending extra time on social media in 2020 pushed apps to release new capabilities and content. New users also drove changes in what became popular to post, share,
Democrats Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock have both won their Senate runoff races in Georgia. Their wins mean Democrats will control the US Senate. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)
The NC State Wolfpack looks to remain undefeated in conference play on the road against a Clemson Tigers team that is ranked nineteenth in the nation. NC State is 1-0
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Ashlyn Watkins In this clip, Oliver talks in-depth about the general volunteer program at the YMCA — how it works and what they do for the
It’s unclear exactly when witches came on the historical scene, but one of the earliest records of a witch is in the Bible. From there, the concept of witches and
NYC’s Star Rat View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonothon Lyons (@jonothonlyons) “Buddy the Rat” aka John Lyon is a performance artist in NYC. He created the
The 8 Passengers family is pictured here with the parents, Ruby and Kevin, and their six children. They have over 2 million subscribers and receive hundreds of thousands of views
In the mid to late 20th century, many people associated classic rock with rebellion. Today, the style of rock and roll inspires many and is prevalent in mainstream music. (Photo
North Carolina is home to many beautiful ski resorts, such as Appalachian, Sugar, Beech, and Cataloochee, all providing a fun time with a low transmission activity. Pictured is 5506′ Skybar
The 2020 election narrowed both chambers of Congress. The House of Representatives has a slim Democratic majority, while control of the Senate is still up in the air. (Photo courtesy
Latex gloves hold a masked globe, indicative of the virus that has spread across the world, disrupting people’s lives. (Photo courtesy of Anna Shvets on Pexels) Even if you might
In addition to presents, trees, holiday parties, and family, donations are a popular part of the Christmas season. It is a time filled with increased giving, yielding a 42% jump
“It’s just like the light at the end of the tunnel has shown us how stinky and bad the tunnel is.” Breaking character on SNL Saturday 12, veteran comedian Kate
The concept of teen dramas have been consistent throughout the decades. However, each decade we are introduced to a new set of characters that the world falls in love with.
Marvel Studios recently announced their new upcoming projects and release dates during their Disney Investor Day.Through Disney+, Marvel will release brand new shows and films as soon as January 8,
Leesville with a diverse group of students and staff members. We all have different holiday traditions and celebrate different holidays. I asked my followers on Instagram some questions about holiday
Coats for Children, also known as Coats for Kids, is a WRAL major community campaign to support families in need. Unfortunately, thousands of children in our viewing area need a
On December 11, a week after its theater debut, The Prom appeared on Netflix. Overview of the Musical In this movie, four less-than-popular Broadway stars and a publicist help out
When Netflix dropped a drama about a young girl playing chess many people were apprehensive. After all, the story is about chess and who would want to watch a show
On Monday, Sara Lindsay became one of the first Americans to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. “It didn’t feel any different from taking any other vaccine…I want to instill public confidence
Scenes like this have been unfolding in many British doctor’s offices and hospitals. The United Kingdom is the first country to vaccinate the public for COVID-19. (Photo used by permission
Exams this year, like most things, look different than previous years. The majority of exams are teacher-made and virtual. (Photo used by permission of Leesville Road High School) Leesville students
The Tar Heels look to continue their great season and get their first signature win under Mack Brown in his return to UNC. Miami looks to defend home turf and
Wonder Woman 1984 releases on Christmas Day this year after a year of fans awaiting its arrival to the silver screen. It will debut on HBO Max and at local
The purpose of the three branches of government is to be checks on one another, but are becoming increasingly hyperpartisan and polarized. (Used by permission of the Norwegian Digital Learning
Pandemic during Christmas? LRHS students give their own opinions on the changes this holiday season. (Photo courtesy of Chase Dutton) With the holidays and Christmas rounding the corner, the Leesville
Leesville’s Varsity volleyball team circles up with Coach Hensler during a timeout. During the timeout, the team strategized how to best continue the set. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) On
Contributors: Lauren Taylor and Cassidy Farrell Who Said Spooky is Limited to October? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Ellis (@adamtots) Adam Ellis, aka Adamtots on
This school year has been a unique one, to say the least. With all Wake County public high schoolers having done school virtually this past semester, becoming accustomed to the
Each generation of music has a specific sound reflective of the time in which it is written. The music of the 60s was characterized by the rebelliousness of rock music.
In the age of on-demand streaming and the Internet, countless movies, TV shows, and videos are available with the touch of a finger. Music has become among the most popular
Recently, boba tea– also known as bubble tea– has gained explosive popularity outside of its home of East Asia. The cold drink containing various teas or juices combined with chewy
