Sophomores Get Head Start on College Search
Throughout history, high school counselors have always told students to begin planning for college as...
The legacy of Jimmy V.
“I urge all of you to enjoy your life, the precious moments you have. Spend...
Leesville to get crocheting club?
Imagine a world where knitters and crocheters can work together to create amazing needlework projects....
Bread Kittens is Pokemon purrr-fected
Recently, a new iPhone app is gaining traction with iFanatics, gamers and cat-lovers at Leesville....
It’s bracket time in Leesville!
The time of the year has rolled around again, primetime for those in the Triangle....
20th Anniversary of World Trade Center bombing needs more attention
February 26, 1993. 20 years ago. 6 deaths. More than one thousand injured. Barely anyone...
Justice for Justice
The conversion of teen clothing store Limited Too into Justice happened about four years ago....
Literature comes to life through traveling scenes
On Thursday, March 14, students walked into Leesville with the overwhelming sensation that they had...
Hairspray production progressing smoothly
From Thursday, April 18, through Saturday, April 20, Leesville Theater will present their 2013 production...
Music vs. mall shoppers
Recently, I was shopping when a thought occurred to me: Why do stores in the...
Identity Thief steals the show
Imagine somebody stole your identity. You now both share a name, date of birth, social...
The horrors of car towing
It’s a Friday night. I park my car downtown, at a McDonald’s (at about 10pm),...
A modest proposal
We’ve all heard the tales of the high speed drives to and fro the beloved,...
Teens, technology and research
At some point during any course, a high school student will be assigned a research...
The repercussions of online donating sites
Karen Klein is a 68-year-old woman who recently received a $703,168 check. She did not...
Macklemore redefines modern-day hip-hop
Before I continue, let it be known that I am by no means a professional...
Hairspray Production Progressing Smoothly
From Thursday, April 18, through Saturday, April 20, Leesville Theater will present their 2013 production...
Meet the broadcasting team
Twice a year, a group of select students converge together to broadcast the Leesville assemblies....
Hair today, gone tomorrow
On Saturday, March 2, I attended the Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub’s annual St. Baldrick’s event...
Voices against violence
Leesville’s digital media class was given a chance to shed light on the idea of...
Pulling the plug on social media
Seven months ago, I made a decision that most people wouldn’t even think about doing:...
Swim and dive banquet: swimmingly ending the season
Leesville’s Swimming and Diving team held a banquet on Wednesday, February 20. The banquet featured...
Leesville holds free ACT
The Wake County Public School System is now offering the American College Test (ACT) free...
Leesville French students conquer the contest
Leesville’s French students were given the opportunity to prove their skills in French by taking...
Knitting Club has Leesville in stitches
Tired of paying too much for scarves and blankets? Sick of your old, boring hobbies...
Winterfest’s talented sophomores
At last Friday’s winterfest assembly, the final act ended with a standing ovation. This standing...
Minimum wage hike hurts working teens
In 1938, Franklin Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act which set a minimum pay...
The hidden super star in Winnie The Pooh
Everyone remembers Pooh. In Winnie the Pooh stories, Pooh is the main character. He is...
Do playgrounds harm creativity?
Which is more important: the safety of children or their creativity? The answer to this...
Jason’s Deli recognizes Leesville artists
Leesville’s art department has conquered their challenge. Jason’s Deli in Brier Creek asked Leesville art...
Decades later, Zeagle’s Rock still retains lore
Four decades ago, Zeagle’s Rock towered 70 feet above the Neuse River, standing watch over...
Raleigh mother watches inappropriate images at school, demands stricter filters
Leesville students might have noticed the news reports recently about a North Raleigh mother calling...
PA cafe: an evening under the stars
The Performing Arts cafe was an exciting night of food and musical performances by 24...
Leesville to host Diabetes Walk
On usual weekends, the Leesville High School track looks like you would expect—deserted, waiting only...
PDQ raises the bar for fast-food
New to Raleigh this winter, on the outside, PDQ looks like a typical fast-food restaurant....
Reluctant to try Travinia twice
Upon walking through the rustic threshold of Travinia, the warm atmosphere was unmistakable. Combined accents...
The curse of cursive
Try and remember the last time you used cursive. For most of the population, it...
What if LRHS had corporal punishments?
Corporal punishment is defined simply as a physical punishment that involves causing pain in order...
Safe Haven Sparks flames
The latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks book had been released in movie theaters...
Beautiful Creatures casts a spell on movie viewers
Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Entertainment released Beautiful Creatures to movie theaters on Valentine’s...
Music to my ears–Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars (born Peter Gene Hernandez) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Mars was...
Tamagotchi is better than ever
If you are a true ‘90s kid, you know what a Tamagotchi is. The small,...
Taco Bell: the next Starbucks?
People are always searching for the next “hip” place to hang out with friends and...
Teaching and coaching
Teaching has always been a difficult, strenuous job that requires countless hours of dedication from...
App of the Month: Temple Run 2
Temple Run has returned, with a new rendition of perhaps the most popular mobile game...
Why failure is good
“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why...
A case for John Irving
Salinger, Steinbeck, Fitzgerald and Hemingway are all readily recognized and praised as great American authors....
Beaded necklaces, King Cakes and plastic babies
Mardi Gras occurs once a year on Tuesday, either in February or March and is...
Successmaker creates personalized learning
Leesville is adopting a revolutionary new online educational software– Successmaker. Successmaker focuses improving math and...