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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
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Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
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On April 9, 2021, Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name, DMX, passed away after days of fighting to stay alive. Following a heart attack, DMX’s family reported that
After graduating, most people never have to go through their high school routines again, but not Hannah Snell. One of the teachers new to Leesville this year is walking back
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
