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New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story.
Beth, the protagonist, balances beauty and power. As viewers watch her mature, she also gains confidence in her style. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) *This article contains spoilers* The Queen’s Gambit
December 13, members of Leesville’s Executive Council spent their Saturday with the folks at Springmoor life care & retirement community. Members wished the residents of Springmoor “Happy holidays!” by singing
Leesville Road High School’s chorus concert was held on December 12 in the auditorium. Tonya Dickens, chorus director, along with Toney-Paite Phillips and Logan Rose, student conductors, led the choruses
Last night, the Leesville dance I, II and ensemble groups performed at their 2014 Winter Dance Concert. The show will go on again December 18. The show began with “The
Hanukkah lasts for eight days and eight nights for Jewish people around the world. The story of Hanukkah is one from the Old Testament. It involves the Greek king, Antiochus
With just her second season with the Pride, Sarah Cade has received the honors of North Carolina State Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach of the Year. Being the assistant coach of
In the month of December, people of Raleigh can find Christmas trees at every corner. It is easy for a family to pick out the perfect tree close to home
College football has gone through the biggest innovation the sport has seen in decades. 2014 is the first year college football will hold playoffs. The format is simple: The best
Leesville’s DECA Club traveled to the Raleigh Convention Center to compete in the District Competition on December 8, 2014. Leesville falls into District 3 and competes against other schools in
This year’s graduating class has been hard at work all semester on the famous senior year english project. However, instead of the typical senior anthology, this year Ms. Wilkerson and
After October 31, malls and stores bring out the Christmas lights, songs and decorations. Then follows the constant grumbling that the holidays have been over run with consumerism. With commercials
The 40th performance of Ira David Wood III’s “A Christmas Carol” opened Wednesday, December 10, at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts in Downtown Raleigh. Wood is the founder
Christmas-time and sorrowful feelings almost never go hand in hand. It’s supposed to be a joyful occasion, but Sam Smith’s rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” makes a
As the Academy Awards race begins to heat up, more movies will be released well into the end of the month. Last week, the latest potential picture of the year,
The winter air is filled with excitement as Christmas day gets closer and closer. Students anxiously count down the days until break, impatiently awaiting the freedom and lack of school-related
Whether we like it or not, high school is an experience that shapes almost every aspect of our lives. This raises questions about the importance of certain “sub-experiences” in high
The Christmas spirit is spreading through the city of Raleigh while people prepare for the most joyful season of the year. Hanging up lights, decorating the tree and making a
Basic Overview To upperclassmen, having a car can be a big deal. With your own car, you can have your own parking spot, go off campus for lunch, go places
In eighth grade at Leesville Road Middle School, Clay Aiken interviewed former Governor Terry Sanford for an essay about someone he admired. While most students talked to their youth minister,
Leeville’s Food Drive came to a close on Wednesday, December 3. After almost three weeks of collecting food and money donations, LRHS finished strong with enough donations to provide over
On Friday, December 9, the Leesville Road High School Orchestra performed their annual winter concert. Led by director Mark Stiles, both the string and chamber orchestras combined to put on
After becoming upset with a new decision made by the North Carolina State Board of Education, Parker Renberg, a Leesville freshman, decided it was time to stand up for what
In front of more than 60,000 spectators crowded along the streets of downtown Raleigh, the Leesville Symphonic Band and Colorguard marched among 115 floats, bands and groups in the 70th
High school and education isn’t about comparing yourself to others. The classes we take should help us excel in the fields of study that we are interested in. Students should
Perhaps the most unique aspects of Leesville’s campus lie enclosed within the main building, two natural escapes from the rows of monotonous classrooms that surround them. The courtyards of Leesville
Recently, the North Carolina Department of Public Education approved the change to a 10 point grading scale for public high schools. This came as a result of many attempts by
A preface: I do not vote and am a staunch advocate of voter abstention. My “voter apathy” does not arise from passive apathy, but active removal, springing from two riverheads.
Though Garland is situated among many of Raleigh’s best restaurants and bars, it is easily lost in the crowd. Much like the name implies, Garland’s overwhelming motif is decoration–the restaurant’s
Two of the most well-known figures in Leesville’s Athletics Department — Jack Rogers, athletic director, and Guy Civitello, head baseball coach — are taking on a new and different responsibility
One block downtown, one dish, three restaurants, three ways: fried chicken has been a staple of the South since the beginning, and the progressive side of Raleigh is shaking it
The 2014 Leesville men’s basketball squad is back practicing and ready to make a run for the CAP-8 championship again. However, it’s a new season, and with a new season
Only forty-four percent of the registered North Carolina voters filled out a ballot for the midterm election.The United States fought long and hard for democracy, but those numbers show we
Speech and Debate is a club many students from middle schools and high schools can participate in to sharpen their reasoning and debating skills. Leesville has recently begun to offer
Out of the four major sports leagues in the U.S.–MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL–all of them fail to clearly address rules or policies regarding domestic violence or assault. Since the
Leesville Road High School will introduce a Mock Trial team this year. Leesville has had Mock Trial teams in the past, but this is the first team in a few
Leesville Road High School’s Running Club held its second meeting on Tuesday, December 9. The meeting was held to discuss plans to run the Jolly Elf Trail Run and when
Students may think that teachers don’t have a life outside of the classroom, but in reality, teachers are very connected with the outside world; and running is as way a
All seniors must experience the dreaded anthology: a research project that serves as a culmination of English classes taken in high school. The senior anthology serves to test the ultimate
Teenagers are known to be reckless drivers. In hopes of avoiding accidents, Jordan Driving School requires thirty hours of drivers education, also referred to as Drivers Ed. Before a teenager
Leesville’s runners are getting back into the swing of things. Leesville’s track coaches — Jerry Canada, Karen Hawkins, and Brent Hale — return for another competitive season of winter track.
Mind blank, palms sweating, heart pounding? No, you’re not having a heart attack–you’re experiencing the common symptoms of stage fright. Almost everyone has experienced the gut wrenching feeling of fumbling
Leesville is new to the speech and debate game. The club, in its second year, has began cracking down to officially join the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA), formally
Many know of the “Winter Wonderland” that occurs around Christmas time in the Stonehenge neighborhood. My fourteen-year-old brother, Adam Tarnowski, has taken a special interest in this light phenomenon and
Many students are dating on a budget. It’s hard to balance a budget while paying for school and other vitals. In order to make budgeting easier, we have thought of
My Abandonment, by Peter Rock, is a novel about a young homeless girl named Caroline living in a national park with her father. They are discovered, causing policemen and wildlife
Student athletes across the county, state and country all share a common struggle: managing their time between school work and practices. On the outside, the life of a student athlete
On November 7, 2014, Pink Floyd released what will likely be the last album the group ever puts on the shelves, The Endless River. The band has swapped out, fired,
When one thinks of Disney, the obvious Mickey Mouse is one of the first characters that comes to mind. Then follows Minnie and Goofy as well as old fashioned creatures
The Leesville Swim and Dive team was not able to find a coach, so Jack Rogers, Athletic Director, will be head coach along with Guy Civitello. Non-year-round swimmers meet regularly
On September 26, 2014, 43 students from Mexico disappeared. All of them were males, and they were studying to become teachers in the Raúl Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers’ College of
Recent innovations in credit card security and online transactions has made everyone’s bank account safer… or has it? “Chip-N-Pin” Credit Cards have begun to make their way to the U.S.
