Month: December 2012
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An interesting person at LRHS
Brian Morrobel is just like any other high school student. Or is he? Morrobel came to LRHS two years ago, as a freshman, from Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Now a junior, Morrobel has well…
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Matt Jenkins– falconer in training
For Matt Jenkins, his need of volunteer hours has transformed into a lifelong hobby. It started when Matt was in seventh grade when he saw staff members training owls and hawks at the North…
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The Problem with Picking a Roommate
One of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences of college is picking or being matched with a roommate. Roommates can either be a positive or negative addition to your college career. Some people use…
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Boy Bands
Throughout time, herds of girls have been screaming, fantasizing, chasing, fainting, and crying over one basic concept: boy bands. Each generation comes with their own wave of boy bands, leaving girls of all ages…
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Music to my ears– Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar is an American hip hop recording artist from Compton, California. He first gained major attention after the release of his fourth mixtape, Overly Dedicated, in 2010. His first independent album, Section.80,…
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Skyfall Brought Down the Roof
With a legacy of classic James Bond movies setting a high standard, the latest 007 film seemed promising. With the trailer for Skyfall packed full of action sequences, steamy romance scenes, and glimpses of…
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The argument for affirmative action
As college admission representatives receive applications from students across the US, many are faced with the difficult decision of who to accept. Many students appear the exact same on paper: good grades, involved in…
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The benefits of high school sports
An article on usnews.com found that 55.5% of all high school students played a sport during the 2010-2011 school year. But after examining the wide range of social and academic benefits of being…
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NHL Lockout Hits Home
It’s like they just don’t understand. “They” are NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL players association leader Donald Fehr, and “they” have been bickering for months over foreign financial terms like ‘escrow checks’ and…
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Nate Silver shows polling may have value
The 2012 Presidential Election may have featured President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, but that wasn’t the only raging debate. Nate Silver, blogger at the New York Times, projected who would win the…
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Beasley’s Chicken and Honey
I recently heard about a restaurant in downtown Raleigh famous for their southern eats. The entree that stuck out the most was chicken and waffles. Being two items that aren’t typically eaten together, I…
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NHS looks to tutor outside of school
On Monday, December 10, the National Honor Society held a regular meeting in the Leesville cafeteria. “We did not have a meeting last month, so this was pretty much a general meeting,” said Rachel…
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A source of safe support
Another teen pregnancy support group at Leesville was created to help out pregnant students in need. The group was initially created last year by Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Tucker. The group is now led…
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Car Club invites fire fighters to Leesville
The December 6 Car Club meeting at Leesville Road High School featured a fire truck from the Raleigh Fire Department. Three firefighters accompanied the truck and gave insight into both the life of a…
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Is college right for everyone?
Ever since the first day of elementary school, everyone has been working towards a seemingly universal goal: college. Everyone knows universities can consistently put graduates on track to a happier life, but this is…
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Food drive finishes, feeds thousands
2,980 pounds of food. $8,662 in donations. Over 45,000 meals. After nearly a month of fundraising, Leesville Road’s food drive finally came to an end on Thursday, Nov. 30. On the heels of the…
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NC State hires new football coach
About a week after firing six year head coach Tom O’Brien, NC State has hired former Northern Illinois coach Dave Doeren. NC State has been solid, with 4 bowl games, and 5 wins in…
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Inductees bear silly hats to join ITS
The International Thespian Society’s celebrated its new inductees and their excellence in theater and technical work. The inductees, their families and other ITS members gathered in Leesville’s cafeteria for the inductions on the evening…
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Exploring obesity at Leesville
She wakes up and takes a shower. She then looks in the mirror and hates what she sees. She wears a big sweatshirt she tends to hide in. She goes downstairs and can’t decide…
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College application week encourages students to apply
The week of Nov. 12 is College Application Week at Leesville Road High School. The purpose of this event is to help and encourage seniors to complete their college essays. Submitting applications is a…
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UNC breaks out of losing streak
Last Saturday, two local Tobacco Road teams, UNC Tar Heels (6-3, 3-2) and State Wolfpack clashed at Kenan Flagler stadium. The game was a chance for UNC to break State’s (5-3, 2-2) five year…
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Leesville represents at City of Oaks Marathon
People of all ages and physical shapes participated in the City of Oaks Marathon. There were not any physical requirements for racing in it, however most participants were experienced long distance runners or trained…
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December 5, 2012 ISSUU
ISSUU allows the newspaper to be interactive–to be read as it was intended when we planned the layout. While we can’t give everyone a hard copy, you can see what it does look like.…
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Chorus winter concert preview
Leesville’s winter chorus concert will take place in the auditorium on Dec. 7. The concert rehearsal was held in the auditorium Dec. 5. Rehearsal is an intense and organized two and a half hour…
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Jason’s Deli looks to Leesville artists for mural
Leesville’s art depatment has taken on a new challenge. Jason’s Deli in Briar Creek has asked Leesville students to paint a mural on the side of their building that represents their core value: community.…
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Caffé Luna: The best Italian cuisine in downtown Raleigh
In America, people can occasionally pigeonhole Italian cuisine into either spaghetti or pizza; Caffé Luna clearly breaks the stereotype. Settled on E. Hargett Street between Blount and Wilmington streets downtown, Caffé Luna’s bright, neon…
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Hark, jingle, jolly, joy
Each year, members of the LRHS Symphonic Band awake in the early hours of the morning, don their uniforms, and travel to downtown Raleigh to march in the annual Christmas Parade. They brave the…
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Obesity: eating up Leesville
Obesity is a problem teens must confront as they seek acceptance from their peers and move through society. Many obese teens are confronted with bullying problems due to their weight, most often in middle…
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“Paper Covers Rock” covers teenage boys’ minds
Have you ever wanted an inside glimpse into the mind and psyche of a teenage boy? Have you ever been frustrated because you just can not figure out what exactly he is thinking? Have…
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Team building creates community for men’s basketball
After a rather disappointing season last year, the varsity basketball team is ready to start a new season. They will begin this season under new coach Russ Frazier, who comes in with two championships…
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November nonsense
November is the month for accomplishments and goal setting, both for the ridiculous and the intellectual. In other words, people love creating traditions to look forward to every year. For instance, a popular November…
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Concussions present greater threat to athletes
Because knowledge of concussions has changed, there is but one single definition. It is very simple: if concussive symptoms are evident, then it is classified as a concussion. Cooked pasta noodles in a glass…
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Aerospace visits RDU
On Friday, Nov 16, forty Aerospace students traveled to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to explore Raleigh’s best runways and airplanes. The biannual trip visits many behind-the-scene looks at how the airport operates. For many…
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Concussions medically threatening
Because knowledge of concussions has changed, there is but one single definition. It is very simple: if concussive symptoms are evident, then it is classified as a concussion. Cooked pasta noodles in a glass…
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Mrs. Petty retires after 19 years at Leesville
Leesville High will lose a bit of history when one of the founding members of its faculty retires January 22. Mrs. Petty, a career and technical education teacher who has been teaching since she…
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2012 Food Drive has high expectations
Beginning on Friday, Nov. 9 the Leesville Executive Council ran the yearly food drive for all Leesville students. Ending on Nov. 29, the food drive’s proceeds go towards the Food Bank of Central and…
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Phillip Phillips true to roots in debut album
For Phillip Phillips, it’s been a long road from Leesburg, Georgia to Hollywood, California. The immensely likeable but comfortably reserved 2012 American Idol winner brought a new dose of talent and originality to America’s…
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Winterfest Assembly starting auditions for 2013
Winterfest assembly audition forms were released to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Mrs. Brammer, in collaboration with Senior Class Council, is leading the assembly this year. Auditions for acts will be on December…
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Tech teaches family
Family. That one word is the reason why I commit a big chunk of my time after school and on weekends to tech. Technical theater, a class offered at Leesville for students of all…
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Chorus, a community
As a junior at Leesville, I have finally gained the knowledge and confidence to feel comfortable in high school. Everyone wants to thrive and feel like they belong to a group of people they…