Year: 2013
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So little time, so much to do
With their March 15 concert fast approaching, members of the LRHS Symphonic Band have entered into an intense period of preparation. With a difficult yet rewarding concert program, the pressure is on as the…
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Senior Slideshow a ‘Montage of Memories’
Four years ago, Leesville’s Class of 2013 entered high school as an entourage of jittery freshmen, looking forward to senior year from Day One on. Now, as those same students wind down their time…
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The problem with iPhones
According to a survey by Nielsen, 66 percent of Americans between the ages of 24-35 have a smartphone. The advantages of smart phones are obvious–easy, quick access to the internet, entertainment, and social networking…
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Blood Drive preview
Leesville is preparing for its second blood drive on March 6th. Students eligible for donating are encouraged to participate to save lives in the local community. Students who are 16 and older need to…
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What if Leesville had a “one-to-one” program?
Over the past few years, a technological craze has swept through America’s schools — the concept of one-to-one programs. One-to-one programs are common throughout hundreds of schools across the U.S. and involve giving a…
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A Humorous Analysis of Hallway Congestion
The pretty girl stands at the foot of the stairs, chatting casually and cheerily within her cluster of friends. She talks about her latest boyfriend and her soccer team’s most recent win; she mentions…
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What if Leesville had no AP Classes?
What if Leesville didn’t offer any AP classes? Think of how many late-night hours would be saved for sleeping instead of working. Think of how much stress and anxiety would be avoided. Think of…
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What if everything was edible?
Imagine taking a quiz and being taken over with a feeling of intense hunger. In the real world, one would have to wait until lunch (maybe a snack) to satisfy this need. But, what…
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Te’o hoax, like everything in sports, will blow over eventually
Ray Lewis. Kobe Bryant. Ben Roethlisberger. Tiger Woods. Michael Vick. And now Manti Te’o. Phenomenal athletes. Some will even consider them among the greatest sports figures of all time. Ray Lewis, arguably the top…
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Viewers follow The Following
Kevin Bacon, most famous as the resident bad boy dancer in Footloose, is starring in his first TV show, The Following. The show centers on a charismatic yet psychotic serial killer, Joe Carroll, played…
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Gravy garners great review
Triangle Restaurant Week is an annual event among eateries throughout the Raleigh area. This year, January 21-27 marked the time when Triangle restaurants offer fixed-price menus to showcase their establishment’s prized dishes. After…
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Zero Dark Thirty kills it
Everyone knows Osama bin Laden’s name, and after Zero Dark Thirty, they know how the CIA killed him. Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty depicts the post-9/11 race to find and kill Osama bin Laden.…
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Students feel loss of band director
Mr. Serina, Leesville’s band director, is no longer be teaching at Leesville. A permanent replacement will fill Serina’s position as soon as possible. For the time being, Dave Albert, former Leesville band director, will…
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Gangster Squad is a must-see
Those buying a ticket to Gangster Squad get exactly what they pay for — a goosebump inducing account of one of the biggest police mob stings in history. Gangster Squad is a thrilling action…
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Espinal, McGarry set to leave Leesville
In the coming months, Leesville Road will lose some 500 graduating seniors, all off to pursue whatever it is life has planned for them, whether it be in the workforce, in the army, in…
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Being creative: What does it mean for our education and our future?
According to an article by Thought Clusters, one of the seven aspects of intelligence is the ability to imagine and be creative. Peter Gray, author and doctor, says that “creativity is nurtured by freedom…
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Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Chinese Americans and people who love Chinese culture gathered at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Jan. 26 to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake. Surprisingly, it seemed like the majority…
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New administrator replaces Ward
Four new classes and a different lunch aren’t the only major changes that occurred at the start of this semester. After Mr. Ward left Leesville at the end of first semester, Leesville needed a…
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Workshops set Hairspray expectations
Musical workshops for LRHS students interested in the school musical, Hairspray took place Monday Jan. 7 and Wednesday Jan. 9. The song, monologue and dance workshops provide students valuable perspective for what is expected…
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Inside the drafting elective
Here at Leesville there are many different electives for diverse array of interest among students. Drafting, part of the Career-Technical division is unique among electives incorporating art, technology and mathematics. The Leesville drafting classes…
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Silver Linings Playbook strikes gold but not greatness
When things go bad, people usually say “How could things get any worse” or “There is no where to go but up.” Whether they believe in God or in fate, everyone tries to find…
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NHL’s decision, a little too late
After 113 days without a hockey season, the players’ association and the NHL finally reached a tentative agreement on Jan. 6. As a life-time hockey fan, I am glad to see that they did…
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Raleigh aims for smart growth
For the last half-century growth in major metropolitan areas has developed outward. According to the Triangle Transit Authority, the population of the greater Triangle area has nearly quadrupled over the last 50 years to…
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Django Unchained is worth seeing
If Inglorious Basterds was a radical change to Tarantino’s directing style, then Django Unchained is a movie genre of its own. The movie incorporates so many historical themes while still sticking to its spaghetti…
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Senior break breaks boredom
Exam week is a great week to be a senior. With Leesville’s senior exemption policy, the oldest kids, who stayed on top of their work, get rewarded with almost a week and a half…
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The hardships of being a legal adult
Through my eighteen years of life, my friends have always counted down the days until their next birthday. They would create lists of things they could now do that they were a year older.…
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Leesville helps stop hunger
According to The Hunger Project, 870 million people worldwide are hungry. Not like “I haven’t eaten since breakfast” hungry, but like “I haven’t eaten in three days” hungry. 25,000 people die every day from…
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Foreign language clubs sponsor holiday drives
The Latin and Spanish clubs held holiday drives for the local community. The Latin Club supported the the WRAL Coats for the Children campaign donating hundreds of winter clothing items to the local community.…
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Foster student finds new home
Jamie Durham is a sophomore at Leesville. She takes classes like anyone else does all the same work. Her only difference is the home she returns to every day: her foster home. Durham has…
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Salute to a military family
As Americans, we owe our lives, freedom and thanks to any member of the military. They risk their lives to protect us and it is a very honorable job to have. Nobody knows this…
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Bobcats’ games worth attending
On Saturday December 29, I attended the Charlotte Bobcats vs New Orleans Hornets game at the Time Warner Cable Arena, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Going into it, I did not expect much as neither…
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The Fuelband fuels fitness
At the beginning of a new year, many people are embracing an age old resolution: to become more physically fit. Many companies, such as Nike and Fitbit are taking advantage of this trend and…
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The next contagion
The national media has been abuzz with stories about the severity of this year’s flu season and local media reports that North Carolina has not been spared from the flu. Listening to all the…
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Senior break breaks boredom
Exam week is a great week to be a senior. With Leesville’s senior exemption policy, the oldest kids, who stayed on top of their work, get rewarded with almost a week and a half…
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Mainstage play showcases student talent
Friday, January 4 was shaping up to be another ordinary day. After lounging through Art I and Pride Period, I trudged across campus to Mrs. Floyd’s AP English class, looking forward to a day…
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Is it worth it to “Keep up with the Kardashians”?
For some people, life revolves around the doings and actions of celebrities. Many follow them feverishly through grocery-store gossip magazines, hungering for the latest news about their favorite celebs. One Hollywood family in particular…
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New Leesville club weaves together
Want to learn a neat, new hobby? Then Leesville’s new knitting club is just for you. Put together by a group of close friends, Rachel Radulovich leads the club, the first of its kind.…
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Resolve to resolve…or not
New Years resolutions are a common tradition among Americans. The basic principle is that if people make a goal at the start of the new year, then they will stick to that goal. Some…
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The demise of NC Wise effects schedules
Losing the school database NCWise is buzzing around North Carolina about its replacement and effect on student schedules. The new database, PowerSchool, intends to simplify the way student information and study resources are found.…
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#Godhatesyou
Up until the last 90 years or so, religion and how it is expressed has remained fairly the same. Preachers and news of religious events were spread by word of mouth. Now, Facebook, Twitter…
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Does order matter?
In a world that is constantly changing and evolving technologically, the purchase of CDs is slowly declining. With the introduction of iTunes, iPods and iPhones, there is virtually no need to carry around an…
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CNN sports coverage change an example of shifting journalism
The recent news of CNN shifting its sports coverage isn’t news, it’s part of a growing trend. In case everyone hasn’t heard, CNN has decided to shift its sports coverage from the highly respected…
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Based on a true story…
“The whole country is watching you, they just don’t know it.” -Jack O’Donnell, Argo Unfortunately, that is often the case when it comes to those protecting our country. In 2012, however, there has been…
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Inside the CSA
The Christian Students Association — or CSA — met Thursday, January 10 to discuss faith with their peers. Erin Hutchinson, junior and club co-president, ran the meeting, which included a short game and small…
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Why Malala should have been #1
Time Magazine named Barack Obama as the 2012 Person of the Year, calling him “the symbol” and “the architect of this new America.” Author Michael Scherer argues for Obama in the Time article, citing…
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App of the month: Fun Run
I will be starting a column evaluating the most entertaining smartphone app. Every month the best apps that are available on both Androids and iPhones will be highlighted, evaluated and graded. In a massive…
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Ward leaving before second semester
Some changes in administration will be occurring in the near future at Leesville Road High School. Mr. George Ward III is leaving his position as Assistant Principal on January 23. Ward will be taking…
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Does North Carolina have the best college basketball culture in the nation?
The Triangle boasts some of the most recognizable teams in college basketball. Duke and UNC, of course, have been staples of consistency and winning throughout the country. A newly reinvigorated NC State basketball program…
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The surprises of college
After weeks of advertising, the Senior College Panel was held on January 3. At 6:30, Leesville seniors, juniors and parents met in the media center where college freshmen shared experiences and advice. The represented…
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Leesville students to help Stop Hunger Now
20,000 meals in two hours? With the help of Ms. Scioli, the Stop Hunger Now charity organization and a crowd of enthusiastic Leesville students, hundreds of hungry children across the world could be supplied…