Year: 2013
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Teens, technology and research
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 a set number of…
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The repercussions of online donating sites
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 Klein received over $700,000…
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Macklemore redefines modern-day hip-hop
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 generally prefer more laid…
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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 generally prefer more laid…
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Hairspray Production Progressing Smoothly
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 musical is moving along…
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Meet the broadcasting team
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 than a small army…
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
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 majority of our hair.…
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Voices against violence
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 for a screening of…
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Pulling the plug on social media
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? I’ve never been happier.…
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Swim and dive banquet: swimmingly ending the season
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 letters. The Coaches’ award…
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Leesville holds free ACT
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 (SAT), another standardized test…
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Leesville French students conquer the contest
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 students rank in the…
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Knitting Club has Leesville in stitches
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, Rachel Radulovich and Sydney…
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Winterfest’s talented sophomores
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 performed a song called…
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Minimum wage hike hurts working teens
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 $4.10 now), which was…
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The hidden super star in Winnie The Pooh
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 most kids’ favorite character…
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Do playgrounds harm creativity?
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 which of the two…
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Jason’s Deli recognizes Leesville artists
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, the unveiling of the…
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Decades later, Zeagle’s Rock still retains lore
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 cliff has been greatly…
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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 for stricter internet filters on Wake County Public School computers. If these restrictions were imposed, students might lose valuable…
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PA cafe: an evening under the stars
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 opportunity for musical students…
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Leesville to host Diabetes Walk
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, and it might look…
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PDQ raises the bar for fast-food
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 out? PDQ, which officially…
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Reluctant to try Travinia twice
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 was incredible, thanks to…
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The curse of cursive
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 are we still teaching…
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What if LRHS had corporal punishments?
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 other states. However, parents…
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Safe Haven Sparks flames
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, it seems writers of…
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Beautiful Creatures casts a spell on movie viewers
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. As the lights fade,…
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Music to my ears–Bruno Mars
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 at a young age,…
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Tamagotchi is better than ever
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 with the hearts of…
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Taco Bell: the next Starbucks?
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 out as a single…
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Teaching and coaching
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 sports team at school.…
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App of the Month: Temple Run 2
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, did well to follow…
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Why failure is good
“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 often strive to be…
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A case for John Irving
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 — that doesn’t often fall…
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Beaded necklaces, King Cakes and plastic babies
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 green, the purple and…
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Successmaker creates personalized learning
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 learning. Successmaker correlates to…
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Leesville set to represent in World Karate Championship
At first glance, Kim Dang looks like any other high school senior. She spends time with friends, does homework and goes to class like everyone else. However, Dang does possess a special set of…
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Safe Haven disappoints
The twisted, dark romantic novel Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks is a stark contrast against the cheesy movie adaptation. As an avid Nicholas Sparks reader, I was sorely disappointed with the movie Safe Haven…
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Basketball finishes second in Cap-8 tournament
The final score didn’t turn out as he had hoped, but, even in an unfamiliar gym with midnight hours approaching, Russ Frazier still couldn’t keep a smile off his face. “We played 32 minutes…
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Warm Bodies heats up in theaters
“What am I doing with my life? I’m so pale– I should get out more. I should eat better. My posture is terrible. I should stand up straight. People would respect me if I…
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Women’s lacrosse starts inaugural season
For her junior year, Grace Landsberg wanted to do something spectacular. She wanted to make her mark on Leesville. So for this year, Landsberg decided she was going to be one of the founders…
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Eric Broer
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What if teachers could carry concealed firearms?
In the wake of the appalling events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the decades-old struggle to end gun violence in schools has taken on new urgency. All manner of solutions have…
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Frazier leads basketball back to relevance
One minute and 12 seconds remained on the clock as Shyheid Petteway drove to the basket, looking to add to Leesville’s 59-49 lead over Wake Forest-Rolesville. The referee’s whistle blew; Petteway had been fouled.…
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High hopes for men’s tennis
In addition to new players, this year’s men’s tennis team will be starting the season with a new coach. Kyle Myers, who will replace Dr. Raymond Stone as coach, already has bright plans for…
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Ready for AP testing?
AP tests are a big deal. A single day, a single exam, determines whether the course counts for college credit or not. The tests are scaled depending on the difficulty of the test that…
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Leesville hosts massive cheerleading competition
On Saturday, February 2, Leesville hosted a large cheerleading competition for all Wake County schools in the main gym. The Pride also competed; the varsity squad finished in second in their division while the…
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Singing Valentines sing their way to Leesville
Due to the success of Singing Valentines in the past years, the lovely tradition will once again sing its ways through the halls of Leesville. To all who are unaware, the Singing Valentine tradition…
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French valentines for the venerable
French Club spent the afternoon of February 5 making valentines for the patrons of Sunnybrook Nursing Home in Raleigh. This is one of the service projects that French Club does throughout the year in…