Concussions hit harder than ever
On the warm night of August 30, 2012 the varsity football team prepared to play...
ESL students work together
There are a mix of communities at Leesville: the athletes, the theater kids, the artists,...
Leesville football ends fantastic season 12-1
The same team. The same stadium. The same round. The same record. On paper, Leesville...
To the beat of a drum
Each week, a variety of factors contribute to the unique experience that is a Leesville...
Are women forced to marry down?
Over the past several years many statistics have been published detailing the number of men...
Leesville helps to feed the hungry
Leesville donated more than 2,200 pounds of food and $15,301 in cash to the food...
An Eyre of excitement
Long before girls swooned over Jacob and Edward in Twilight, they dreamed about Charlotte Bronte’s...
Cross country season comes to a close
On October 27, Leesville’s cross country team competed in the NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regionals, their...
Supporting juvenile diabetes research
At times it feels as if charities exists for any and every cause. There are...
Let Me Explain tour stops in Raleigh
“Let me explain….” Kevin Hart used this catch phrase many times throughout his comedy show...
Symphonic Band to England
On Thursday, Oct 16, most students heard the bell signaling the start of fourth period...
Kickstarter gives students a helping hand
Kickstarter is a great option for young people with big ideas but little cash–even a...
Argo will go far
Ben Affleck’s most recent film, Argo, is a thriller from start to finish. Affleck,...
Disney-Pixar’s Wreck-it Ralph rocks theatres around the nation
Never let someone say kids movies are for kids because it just isn’t true. This...
Is “Zero Tolerance” really worth it?
On first day of my eighth grade, there was a large fight before school started....
Deep-fried deliciousness
Following the tantalizing scent of fried dough and other delicacies at the North Carolina State...
Justin Timberlake is bringing Myspace back
The glory days of MySpace are long gone after a drastic fall from grace and...
Fighting senioritis
Sometimes I just want to scream from the stress of senior year. Seriously, the pressure...
MUTEMATH mutes Marks’ concert fears
As a high school senior, I’m a little embarrassed to admit I’ve never been to...
World Baseball Classic gives players opportunity to represent Israel
Just 40 years after a tragic terrorist attack on Israeli athletes, Israel is stronger...
Movie, meal and madness
Is it too much to ask to watch a movie and eat a decent meal...
Carnival raises money for diabetes research
On Oct. 9, 2012, Leesville Road High School hosted a carnival for clubs during their...
State Fair calorie challenge
The challenge: one day at the State Fair, 10,000 calories. Go. When I first heard...
Third Party candidate struggles to gain ground
Now that Ron Paul is out of the presidential race, North Carolinians turn to a...
Winter track preview
For Leesville runners, cross country season ended just last week. Though cross country is finished...
Pitch Perfect is the perfect comedy
Pitch Perfect is a genuinely funny movie that breaks the mold of melodramatic teen singing...
Charlotte Bobcats come to the PNC Arena
The PNC Arena had an announced attendance of 17,924 people, all coming to watch basketball....
Symphonic Band earns their donations
On Monday, October 15, Leesville’s symphonic band organized an “out-to-eat night” at Noodles & Company...
Taken 2 takes over theaters
Taken 2 was the highly anticipated sequel to Taken, a movie released in 2008 about...
PowderPuff Seniors Prevail at Game
Many people assume that football is a “man’s” sport, especially men themselves. However, the girls...
Caps, gowns, rings and announcements, oh my!
Every October, Jostens has a stand in the main lobby during all lunches to sell...
Too many tests
The point of school is to learn. Frequent standardized tests in the classroom can take...
Taylor Swift’s new album Red makes an impact
Taylor Swift’s fourth album, Red, was released on Monday October 22, and it appears to...
Swim team looking forward to another great season
Leesville Road High School’s Swimming and Diving Team is prepared for another great season, following...
Scars and their struggles
Every scar has a story. When I was only a year old, I pulled a...
Leesville Football Pounds Heritage, 43-13
The Leesville Pride football team avenged a disappointing regular season meeting and advanced to the...
Why do we laugh?
Let’s face it– we all love to laugh. Stand-up comedians do a great job of...
One Paranormal too many
This third sequel of the first Paranormal Activity was somewhat disappointing. Paranormal Activity 4 follows...
Tennessee is wrong to continue pregame prayer
Disclaimer: Obviously the combination of religion and government is a huge subject, and it would...
Brain Team needs your help!
The Leesville Road High School Brain Game held their first meeting of the year on...
Are pedestrians safe?
In a phone message last Wednesday, Dr. Muttillo cautioned students and parents to drive safely...
Leesville XC team celebrates senior night with victory
On Wednesday, October 10, the Leesville Cross Country celebrated Senior Night during their last home...
Pregame prayer: not a privilege, a right
Prayer in schools continues to be one of the most passionately argued topics in our...
Wake County superintendent fired
Tony Tata has been fired after almost 20 months as the superintendent of Wake County....
Class of ‘13 prepares for its last home football game
As Leesville’s football team heads into the playoffs, the seniors are preparing for their last...