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What we can learn from childrens books

Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 - 1
We have all read a children’s book at some point or another, whether it was to a little brother or sister or during our...

A proposal for Starbucks

Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 - 1
I, like many people of my generation, absolutely adore and worship the deliciousness that is coffee. When people think coffee, they think Starbucks. As...

Leesville dominates the David Oliver Classic

JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14 - 0
On January 25 in Leesville’s biggest track meet of the year, a school record was set, and Leesville qualified for states in over five...

Teen Ink

Jasmine Howell, staff writer - 2
“You have a tattoo?” “Yeah.” “Oh my god. Did your mom let you get that?!” That’s usually how the conversation goes when I reveal I have a...

Broken Bells establishes identity with “After the Disco”

Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 - 0
The music identity has always longed to define the Broken Bells as a spinoff of established sounds: lead singer James Mercer’s own The Shins,...

Stephenson leaves a legend

Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 - 1
Angela Stephenson, well known and well liked for her direct nature with students and sarcastic yet communicative character, left Leesville Friday, February 14 --...

Palpable piracy

JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14 - 0
A study done by The Institute for Policy Innovation showed that pirated music contributed to the loss of over 700,000 jobs, over $12.5 billion...

Pride Swimming and Diving concludes strong season at 4A-States

Carson Ellerby, staff writer - 0
After a successful season, the Leesville swimming and diving team went on to compete against a competitive field of athletes representing  dozens of 4-A...

Facebook receives a “facelift”

Carson Ellerby, staff writer - 0
Recently, Facebook celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Through the many highs and lows, the company has brought in new innovative features, including but not limited...

Why to wait on college

Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 - 1
The stress of college-- Don’t even get me started. “Difficult” is too weak a word to describe the task set to high school seniors. In a...

My fan theory holds strong for the season premiere of Twisted

Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 - 0
As an avid watcher of ABC’s Twisted, I wanted to play detective along with the first season of the show and come up with...

The Lego Movie shocks viewers of all ages

Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 - 0
To the surprise of many, The Lego Movie took over the box office its opening weekend, February 7 through February 9. The movie earned...

Macklemore snubbed at Grammys

JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14 - 0
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were snubbed with only seven Grammy nominations. Seven nominations tied the dynamic duo with Justin Timberlake for second most nominations --...

Why Ellen Page rocks

Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 - 0
How many out and influential celebrity lesbian role models do young LGBTQ people have? Anyone come to mind other than Ellen DeGeneres, Queen Latifah...

Leesville Basketball stuns Jordan to advance in playoffs

Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 - 1
Brandon Staves, Leesville senior and basketball team captain, just “wanted to play one more day.” Monday, he accomplished that goal one more time. Staves exploded for...

Leesville Basketball defeats Wakefield, concludes regular season

Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 - 0
An explosive second-half jump led the Leesville Men’s Varsity Basketball team convincingly over Wakefield on Friday, Feb. 21, as the Pride clinched third place...

Preview For 2014 Pride Baseball

Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 - 0
Guy Civitello, head coach of the Leesville Road varsity baseball team, is looking forward to a successful yet challenge-filled 2014 baseball season. “This year the...

Can you compete with technology?

Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 - 0
As a human with limited ability, I was critical of technology and its increasing influence on our lives. I thought about how obsessed kids...

Mr. Price joins Leesville staff

Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 - 0
Mr. Matthew Price is the new administrator for students with last names starting with A-D. He replaced Mr. Duvall, and his first day was...

Pridefest Kick Off

Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 - 0
Thursday, Jan 9, was the kickoff to Leesville’s new event, Pridefest 5.0. Students met in the dance theater after school to dance and party...
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