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Many students spend years preparing themselves for the college applications that loom ahead like the final boss in the epic journey that is school. However, very few know much about
Contributors: Keeli Johnson and Gretchen Stern Rats! Rats! Rats! Just like their bio says, @RatsEveryHour posts “rats every hour, all day, every day.” Every hour on the dot they have
The time of year is here for seniors applying to college. Stress levels are increasing and application deadlines are approaching quickly. Many early action applications are due October 15 or
Throughout history, high school counselors have always told students to begin planning for college as soon as possible. Perhaps they’re finally listening. The 2013 NACAC College Fair, held Tuesday, March
“I urge all of you to enjoy your life, the precious moments you have. Spend each day with laughter, and some thought. To get your emotions going, to be enthusiastic
Imagine a world where knitters and crocheters can work together to create amazing needlework projects. An article was recently written about Leesville’s new club: the knitting club. Upon hearing of
Recently, a new iPhone app is gaining traction with iFanatics, gamers and cat-lovers at Leesville. The growing game, Bread Kittens, provides an interactive gameplay and a story that resembles Nintendo’s
The time of the year has rolled around again, primetime for those in the Triangle. It is March Madness; the NCAA tournament is in full swing. The tournament bracket has
February 26, 1993. 20 years ago. 6 deaths. More than one thousand injured. Barely anyone remembers the first act of terrorism against the World Trade Center. Compared to the infamous
The conversion of teen clothing store Limited Too into Justice happened about four years ago. Tween Brands, the company owning Limited Too and Justice, most likely initiated the change in
On Thursday, March 14, students walked into Leesville with the overwhelming sensation that they had traveled back in time. Every spring, Theater II through IV performs traveling scenes from different
From Thursday, April 18, through Saturday, April 20, Leesville Theater will present their 2013 production of Hairspray. With the countdown towards that weekend approaching its final month, work on the
Recently, I was shopping when a thought occurred to me: Why do stores in the mall play music? What kind of demographic do they advertise toward? How does this affect
Imagine somebody stole your identity. You now both share a name, date of birth, social security number, and bank account. This is what happened to Sandy Patterson, an average hard-working
It’s a Friday night. I park my car downtown, at a McDonald’s (at about 10pm), and walk across the street to a cafe. I’m out with my friends–laughing, eating, and
We’ve all heard the tales of the high speed drives to and fro the beloved, yet so far away eating establishment named Cookout. Near death experiences and close-calls with the
At some point during any course, a high school student will be assigned a research project. We all know the kind — the in-depth reports on a relevant topic, demanding
Karen Klein is a 68-year-old woman who recently received a $703,168 check. She did not develop a cure for cancer, nor did she end poverty or win the lottery. Karen
Before I continue, let it be known that I am by no means a professional hip-hop music critic, nor do I consider myself a true fan of hip-hop music. I
From Thursday, April 18, through Saturday, April 20, Leesville Theater will present their 2013 production of Hairspray. With the countdown towards that weekend approaching its final month, work on the
Twice a year, a group of select students converge together to broadcast the Leesville assemblies. In February, the Broadcasting Crew records Winterfest and Senior Assembly, held in May. No less
On Saturday, March 2, I attended the Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub’s annual St. Baldrick’s event with a few friends. Together, we raised $920 for childhood cancer awareness and lost the
Leesville’s digital media class was given a chance to shed light on the idea of an abusive relationship. On Tuesday, February 28, Mr. Korreck’s Advanced Digital Media class was recognized
Seven months ago, I made a decision that most people wouldn’t even think about doing: I gave up Facebook and got rid of my smart phone. And you know what?
Leesville’s Swimming and Diving team held a banquet on Wednesday, February 20. The banquet featured many events, such as the giving of the Coaches’ award and the awarding of varsity
The Wake County Public School System is now offering the American College Test (ACT) free of charge to all juniors. The ACT is an alternative to the Scholastic Aptitude Test
Leesville’s French students were given the opportunity to prove their skills in French by taking the National French Exam on March 6. The multiple choice test is administered nationwide and
Tired of paying too much for scarves and blankets? Sick of your old, boring hobbies of stamp collecting and flower pressing? Well, Knitting Club is here for you! This year,
At last Friday’s winterfest assembly, the final act ended with a standing ovation. This standing ovation was for sophomores Ian Klug, Ford Nelson, and Max van Welzen. The three boys
In 1938, Franklin Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act which set a minimum pay for all workers. At the time, the new minimum wage was 25 cents (equivalent to
Everyone remembers Pooh. In Winnie the Pooh stories, Pooh is the main character. He is the honey loving bear, the protagonist, the unflappable, reliable, turn-to sort of character. He is
Which is more important: the safety of children or their creativity? The answer to this question could alter the face of childhood for years to come, leaving parents to decide
Leesville’s art department has conquered their challenge. Jason’s Deli in Brier Creek asked Leesville art students to paint a mural to display their core value– community. On Tuesday, February 5,
Four decades ago, Zeagle’s Rock towered 70 feet above the Neuse River, standing watch over a meandering Southern stream 365 days a year. Today, the grandeur of the of the
Leesville students might have noticed the news reports recently about a North Raleigh mother calling for stricter internet filters on Wake County Public School computers. If these restrictions were imposed,
The Performing Arts cafe was an exciting night of food and musical performances by 24 of Leesville’s choral students. Hosted by Kordell Draper and Monet Miller, the cafe is an
On usual weekends, the Leesville High School track looks like you would expect—deserted, waiting only for the coming Monday to renew its purpose. Show up on Saturday, March 16, however,
New to Raleigh this winter, on the outside, PDQ looks like a typical fast-food restaurant. The drive-through looks standard, and the building’s facade looks normal. What, then, makes PDQ stand
Upon walking through the rustic threshold of Travinia, the warm atmosphere was unmistakable. Combined accents of leather, wood and stone produced the feeling of a Northern Californian vineyard. The ambiance
Try and remember the last time you used cursive. For most of the population, it was only to sign a document or check. This brings up the question of why
Corporal punishment is defined simply as a physical punishment that involves causing pain in order to deter bad behavior. Physical punishment is not explicitly prohibited in North Carolina and 18
The latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks book had been released in movie theaters on Valentine’s day. Safe Haven centers around families, relationships and dark mysteries. After so long,
Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Entertainment released Beautiful Creatures to movie theaters on Valentine’s day. Beautiful Creatures is based of the book series by Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia.
Bruno Mars (born Peter Gene Hernandez) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Mars was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians. He began recording music
If you are a true ‘90s kid, you know what a Tamagotchi is. The small, egg shaped toy was a necessity to any cool kid’s repertoire. But now the teenagers
People are always searching for the next “hip” place to hang out with friends and engage in thoughtful, meaningful conversation. Starbucks is most known for having these characteristics. It started
Teaching has always been a difficult, strenuous job that requires countless hours of dedication from teachers to their students. Some teachers manage teaching three classes a day and coaching a
Temple Run has returned, with a new rendition of perhaps the most popular mobile game of all time. Imangi Studios, the creators of the game and a North Carolina-based company,
“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”– Michael Jordan Using the words of Michael Jordan, success stems from failure. People
Salinger, Steinbeck, Fitzgerald and Hemingway are all readily recognized and praised as great American authors. There’s one name — though not necessarily in the same league as the others —
Mardi Gras occurs once a year on Tuesday, either in February or March and is celebrated for over a week. On the French Catholic holiday, Leesville’s French Club celebrated the
Leesville is adopting a revolutionary new online educational software– Successmaker. Successmaker focuses improving math and literacy skills for elementary, middle and high schools students. The program strives to create personalized
