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Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
As expected, President Obama focused primarily on the economy in his State of the Union speech. The overwhelming theme of the night was help for the middle class. By proposing
The senior exemption policy is one of the few privileges that seniors have over the rest of the student body. If a student has an A in a class he/she
I didn’t believe that this could happen to me is the common phrase said by teenagers nationwide. Parents warn their children about the dangers of poor driving, show videos, and
The downward spiral of the housing market has left many people more than a little disheartened. Despite the hopes of the market rising again soon, it is expected to take
Mind reading machines seem like a far-fetched, futuristic idea that will never come true except in science fiction movies and books. But according to recent proposals made by security experts,
On Wednesday, Dec. 1 President Barack Obama made the decision to send 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, in addition to the 68,000 American troops that are already stationed there. Former President
In the Pride’s opener the team’s offense started strong, led by Bobby Iannuzzelli, who scored three goals; overall the team would manage to put seven goals past the opposing goalie.
On January 10, 2010, Mark McGwire issued a widely distributed press statement in which he admitted to having used steroids intermittently throughout the 1990s. In an interview with the New
I do not think I will ever shop at a regular grocery store ever again, that is, until Trader Joes’ trading hours cease to exist. With a new location on
The swimming and diving team has been living up to last year’s high standards. They were undefeated last year and since the season started in November, the boy’s team has
Square Enix has delivered one of the most addictive system sellers ever created with the release of Final Fantasy XIII. The video game has already become a sensation in Asia
Students are often pressured to volunteer by parents and clubs to satisfy the “Volunteer” section of the college application. Out of my four years of high school, I have probably
Sherlock Holmes hit the big screen on Christmas day. The movie stays true to the classic Sherlock Holmes—mystery. However, it also brings in a lot of action. From the moment
In today’s economy, unemployment rates have reached all time highs. As many people continue to unsuccessfully find employment, others have begun to turn towards continuing education as an alternative for
The Girls from Ames “Tell me who you’re with, and I’ll tell you who you are.” This Spanish proverb is quoted in the last pages of The Girls from Ames
“Thank you, thank you, but I don’t deserve your applause. I’m just a woman with a story.” On Wednesday January 13, I was lucky enough to have fourth row seats
Every school has a fight song. This song is usually played at every school game by the band to pump up the team. However, Leesville’s fight song has left little
These days it is extremely difficult to come across a band that has a distinct sound. Artists like Daughtry and Nickelback blast continually on MTV and there seems to be
PRE-PRACTICE/POWDER PUFF MEETING The players on each team became familiar with each other beginning on Oct. 1 when the Powder Puff meetings were held. The juniors, excited about the game,
Thinking about registering for Newspaper? Consider these things first! 1) You learn to never procrastinate. Maybe you’ve gotten into that habit in other classes, but Newspaper, that’s a whole different
Winterfest assembly auditions were held at Leesville on Tuesday, Dec. 15 after school in the Black Box. Over 40 students auditioned to perform in the Wizard of Oz themed winter
Leesville Road High School students began using their student identification numbers in the cafeteria on January 4, 2010 to access their lunch accounts. The use of students IDs will provide
At the beginning of a new year and new decade, there is always an analysis of the financial situation in a given country. In 2009 in the United States, not
The CW’s Gossip Girl is based on the book series by Cecily Von Ziegesar. The show gives New York’s elite Upper East Side basically the same polished treatment as The
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, President Barack Obama laid out a new initiative that will improve the country’s unemployment rate. From the beginning of his term, Obama has made it clear
The United States’ first major soccer league, the MLS, was founded in 1993 and ever since popularity has continued to climb. A big part of the success of the league
Every year for the powder puff game a few male students take time out of their busy schedules to try and coach their class to victory. The boys lead the
Beginning on Monday, December 7, 2009, local central Australia government authorities embarked on a four day culling campaign of between 3,000 and 6,000 feral camels near the Docker River community
By Pierre Lourens Staff Writer Reading, for me, is an experience I cherish; the smell of books, the sound of flipping pages, and the beautiful artwork and typography that are
The southern part of Haiti experienced a 7.0-level earthquake on Tuesday, Jan 12. President Barack Obama has already promised an “all-out rescue” to the victims in the poor Central American
On Tuesday, January 12, a 7.0 level earthquake occurred in Port au Prince, Haiti. It has been reported that schools, hospitals, and the presidential palace collapsed during the quake. Bodies
Coach Susan Pridgen won this year’s Leesville Road High School Teacher of the Year award. “It’s an honor to be named [Teacher of the year]” said Pridgen. She was nominated
Leesville plans to offer a new English class next school year for all grades called Cultural Media Literacy. Robert Phillips, an English 11 teacher at LRHS with a graduate’s degree
Most know Tim Burton as the creepy-but-enticing movie director. His movies are easily recognizable: dark, moody and original, involving weird characters and catchy but slightly disturbing musical numbers. Take, for
The state legislature has passed several new laws ranging from December 1 to January 1. The new laws range from serious, such as the new “no texting while driving” law,
The 2010 midterm elections could cause losses for the Democrats in the House and the Senate, leading to a Republican majority in both houses. President Obama’s honeymoon period is coming
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” So ends the captivating, powerful movie Invictus by Clint Eastwood, inspired by the poem by William
Most students that attend Leesville dream of a full ride to the University of North Carolina. Will Woodhouse and Lexi Schmidt are semi-finalists for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship; if they receive
Andrew Washeck, senior, is a Leesville varsity wrestler devoted to his sport. “Wrestling is great,” said Washeck. “It takes discipline, but I enjoy it.” As a wrestler, Washeck must go
Across the Globe, the integration of other cultures is spreading. For example, Germany has extended its humanities education, learning about the full history of France and Spain. In China, 70
The Leesville dance department’s fall show, “Traditions,” showed off the talents of all dance students, as well as the fun style of the Leesville Dance Ensemble. The dance, performed on
While most students around Leesville have been counting down the days until Winter Break, a small group of seniors are counting down the days to the end of their high
The Penny Wars of 2009 ended successfully on Friday, December 11. The total amount of money raised was around $435. All the money donated will go to help needy families
Carson Moss, one of Leesville’s offensive linemen, received the honor of playing in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas on Saturday, Dec 19. He is the only student-athlete from Raleigh
