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Pumpkin carving is a classic Halloween activity you can do with friends and family. It is also considered a “lower risk activity” by the CDC when done socially distanced or
Former North Carolina senator John Edwards’ political career ended when it came out that he had an extramarital affair, is Cal Cunningham next? (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) Turn on
Amy Coney Barrett, 48, has been under heavy controversy since her appointment to the Supreme Court. Her views and interpretations of the law will be put to the test once
The Wizard of Oz themed Winterfest assembly was held on Feb. 12 in the Leesville Gymnasium during second period. Throughout the Wizard of Oz themed skit, the assembly featured seven
Teachers often tell their students that your past does not define your future, but one teacher at Leesville has actually learned that lesson to be true. Ms. Mayfield, a math
Debate over the right to use Facebook and its contents against an employee, student or the like has existed since the birth of internet profiles and blogging. What we post
The Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger, deals with the trials and tribulations of Henry DeTamble, a man who involuntary travels through time and how his wife, Clare, deals with
Leesville Road High School is creating a program called Big Brothers, designed to pair boys from York Elementary with students from Leesville in order to provide the youth with good
Megan Cooksy, a freshman at LRHS, has been ice skating for nine years. She actively participates in competitions with other girls in her age group. Practices take place at The
During the week of February 8, Leesville’s chorus will be selling “singing valentines.” During first and second period, eight singing chorus students deliver a red carnation and a written message
Name an actor, any actor, and he or she is probably in the new rom-com Valentine’s Day. A-list stars such as Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Alba and Biel star
Spencer, Grayson and Chandler Hawkins are three brothers who have grown up competing in a sibling rivalry. All three have attended Leesville Road High School; Spencer graduated in the class
In celebration of Monopoly’s seventy-fifth anniversary, Hasbro and Parker Brothers decided to “redesign” the American classic by eliminating the signature aspects of the game. In 1999, The Guinness Book of
North Carolina’s area sports teams all have one thing in common: they fell far short of expectations. The Panthers, the Hurricanes, and the Tar Heels were all on the cusp
The Leesville Varsity men’s basketball team entered winter break with a disappointing 4-7 record. The team continued to practice early during the break to prepare for the annual holiday tournament
The highly anticipated musical-turned-movie, Nine, directed by the mastermind of Chicago Rob Marshall, premiered December 25. I was half expecting to fall head over heals for this glamorous drama. But
Avatar, a sci-fi action film by James Cameron, was released in theaters December 18, 2009. Making just over $1 billion in international sales, Avatar has received severe criticism from viewers.
Thirty-three seniors graduated from Leesville Road High School on January 28, 2010 at the mid-year graduation ceremony. The ceremony was made a little more special this year. The Leesville Road
On Saturday, January 9, twelve people lost their homes to a fire. The blaze began in the kitchen of a rear unit on the second floor of the Raleigh Gardens
On January 23 the Leesville Swim Team competed at the Cap-7 meet. The women’s team won first place and the men’s team secured third place. Ms. Bunch, the coach, was
On Saturday, January 9, members of the Leesville Road High School Symphonic Band left for Orange High School to audition for Central District All-District Band. After arriving in Hillsborough, the
When Leesville student’s received their new schedule of classes on Tuesday, Jan. 26, some students descended into a spiral of depression. Take Ellen Roberson, freshman, for an example. She is stuck in an
FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, is one of the many active clubs at Leesville. FBLA is a national, non-profit, educational association that helps students prepare for business related careers.
The Sadie Hawkins Winterfest dance has been held at Leesville for the past 18 years, giving female students the opportunity to choose and ask their own date, instead of the
I am a vegan, which makes eating out a daunting task in Raleigh, North Carolina. Even finding vegetarian-friendly restaurants is difficult, and when you finally find one, the options are
Cyber bullying, the use of computers or other electronic devices to torment others, is becoming a consistent occurrence causing depression and suicide. Megan Meier, one student affected by cyber bullying,
Isotretinoin, more commonly known as “Accutane” is used to treat severe forms of acne for decades, and despite the extreme amount of serious side effects and health risks, my experience
The completion of the Graduation Project was deemed optional at the end of the ‘08-‘09 school year. However, approximately 30 students still chose to continue it with the assurance that
