Month: March 2014
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Rain: a Tribute to The Beatles
On Sunday, March 16, Rain, a Broadway-produced cover band for The Beatles, visited the Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh. Rain is not your typical cover band though. In a quote from a review…
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King of Late Night
Jimmy Fallon has officially taken over for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. For almost twenty-two years, every weeknight at 11:30, on NBC, Jay Leno could be seen on the most popular late night…
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Advertising Madness
The NCAA tournament is well under way, and by now everyone’s bracket is pretty much busted, and with the help of Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans has pulled off the greatest advertising campaign in history.…
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PrideFest perspective: Why you should want it to continue
As we all know last Friday March 21, was Leesville’s inaugural Pridefest. An event that was subject both to crazy hype on part of the administration and teachers, and tons of skepticism by the…
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The extinction of standardized tests
Students groan at the mention of any standardized test. The word “test” alone will provoke a grumble, but when “standardized” is tacked to the front it’s like a school wide moan. Standardized tests fail…
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Screen time vs sleep time
The opportunity of thoughtless entertainment is enticing, especially after a long day’s work. The room is full of easy laughs and tired eyes all pointed towards the television after a tiresome day. “Screen time”…
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Camel couture: a fashion show
“OMG do you guys wanna go to a Trina Turk fashion show tomorrow night?????” was the text that changed my life on Saturday March 8. Not only is Trina Turk one of my favorite…
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Ending bully-victim relationships
What exactly causes bullies to prey on their victims and victims to allow the abuse to occur? According to “Big Bad Bully”, an article by Psychologytoday.com, the answer lies between the scientific and psychological…
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Student spotlight: Alex Hunter
The first time I saw Alex Hunter, he was walking with Russ Frazier varsity basketball coach, on the track. We were in gym class, and I was talking with senior captain Brandon Staves. “That’s…
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Men’s Lacrosse starts with a bang
This lacrosse season has begun with 4 wins and no losses for both varsity and jv lacrosse. Coach Fullbright and his teams are working together to unite as one stronger and more successful group.…
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The SAT: What does it really achieve?
In 2012, over 1.6 million American students took the SAT, but only half of those students were deemed college-ready. Cheating scandals, thousands of dollars spent on SAT prep and severely anxious students on testing…
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Who are the Paladins of the Magistery?
“A volcano can remain dormant for centuries and still unleash a fiery inferno upon the Earth”. This is the first sentence on a flyer advertising the Paladins of the Magistery, a secret organization that…
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The Life Aesthetic with Wes Anderson
Soon after the release of Moonrise Kingdom, I was talking to a friend, who graduated with a film studies degree, about movies. We discussed Scorsese’s genius–he stood by Taxi Driver as Scorsese’s best, complaining…
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City to expand Leesville Road
The City of Raleigh has finalized plans to widen a section of Leesville Road. The proposed project plan is for the portion of Leesville Road between I-540 and New Leesville Road and could start…
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Wake School Board fired up over teacher tenure legislature
The Wake County School Board met on Tuesday, March 4 to draw attention to the state legislatures plan that would affect teachers greatly. In an attempt to cut the budget a little at a…
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Hibachi 101 amazes with price and quality
Located in Alexander Promenade Place, Hibachi 101 is a convenient spot for well-priced Japanese fare. Upon walking in, I was hit with the minimalist vibe and Asian flair that simultaneously suggests good sanitation and…
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GOT7 become master chefs on this week’s Real GOT7
This week’s episode of Real GOT7 was especially fun and the guys looked especially delicious (wink wink). Adorned in superhero themed aprons, the boys gear up to fight for the title of Ramen God…
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5 Reasons To Watch Orange Is The New Black
Orange Is the New Black is the new Netflix hit series about a woman in her thirties, who is sentenced to 15 months in a federal prison for a 10-year-old crime committed with an…
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Leesville shows off its French skills
Every year, Leesville’s French students are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in a day full of French food, language and interaction. This year was no different. Wednesday, March 19, schools from all around…
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French Club celebrates Mardi Gras
On Tuesday, March 11, the French Club held their annual Mardi Gras celebration. With a special Mardi Gras presentation, mask making, and tasting a Mardi Gras delicacy, attendees were able to get a feel…
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Student teacher spotlight: Ms. Harris
For Ms. Harris, one of Leesville’s many student teachers, the decision to pursue a career in education was obvious. “My mom’s a teacher, everybody else in my family’s a teacher, and I’ve always been…
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Why museums are important
Older generations interact differently with culture than teens. We tend to associate age and time with slower, wiser people, making deliberate actions more suitable for the tired minds of the older population. Teens, on…
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What to watch on Netflix
Movies Romeo and Juliet (drama)– March 3 This revitalized drama comes to life through an all-star cast including Hailee Steinfeld (Juliet), Ed Westwick (Romeo), Douglas Booth and Paul Giamatti. The story is timeless, but…
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Gonza Tacos Y Tequila review
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila is a friendly Colombian restaurant with two convenient locations: Wake Forest location by The Factory and a North Raleigh location in Greystone Village off of Lead Mine Road. It has…
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Chubby’s restaurant review
Voted “Favorite Restaurant Value” in 2010 by the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chubby’s Tacos has certainly lived up to this title in recent years. Walking in you’re immediately put at ease with cozy…
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Flying burrito passes with flying colors
In a world dominated by Chipotle and Moe’s, Flying Burrito is a local restaurant that has ventured to carve its own unique niche in the market of fast-casual Mexican food. Often times when choosing…
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McGarry, Espinal continuing career journeys
Two popular Leesville teachers are now enjoying their transitions to administrator. Both Amy McGarry, former Leesville English teacher, and Jose Espinal, former art teacher, are in the midst of principal internships at other Wake…
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Weber fills in for Sollie
February 7th was Señora Sollie’s final day at Leesville for two months. She was due to have her baby the following week, so Señora Weber, who retired last year, is filling in for her.…
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Raleigh museum reviews
Located downtown on 5 East Edenton Street, the North Carolina History Museum hosts multiple exhibits. Any sports fan can enjoy the permanent NC Sports Hall of Fame, and political fanatics may indulge in an…
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Jester’s thoughts on failure
Embrace failure. Welcome failure. It’s a lot friendlier than people think. But why? Why embrace it, why welcome it? Throughout life we have been told that failure is to be avoided at all costs,…
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Spring Blood Drive “pumps up” lives
On Tuesday, Mar. 11, Leesville partnered with the American Red Cross to host the biannual spring blood drive in the main gymnasium. “We are here to save lives. Every pint (unit) of blood saves…
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The Cosby Show
By now, everyone should be familiar with the famous Cosby Show: A 1984 sitcom that follows the life of an upper-middle class African-American family, living in Brooklyn, New York. Cliff and Clair Huxtable are…
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True life: binge-watching
Urban Dictionary defines “binge-watch” as, “consuming an entire TV series at once, rather than weekly.” Binge watching first became possible when TV shows released entire series on DVD. Now with streaming websites like Netflix…
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Failure leads to success
Each day, people all around the world are faced with failure. When failure falls upon us, it tends to influence the way we think and the things we do dramatically. Whether the influence is…
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Athletes learn from failure
As cliche as the concept of ‘getting back on the horse’ is, the prospect of success after failure is a universal truth. In sports–whether they are learning the game for the first time or…
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An open letter to boys about promposals
Much to your dismay, prom season is right around the corner… April 26 is coming faster than you know. So, as your pea-sized brain begins to ponder options of dates, stop and think about…
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Which one matters more: AP classes or standardized testing scores?
How many AP classes did you sign up for this year? Five? Two? None at all? Many students think that the more AP classes you take, the better chance you have of getting into…
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Veronica Mars stays the same
One year ago since St. Patrick’s Day, I discovered Veronica Mars and became an instant fan of the tough as nails, soft as a marshmallow teen detective. After learning about show creator Rob Thomas’…
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Q&A with Chad Broer, Colorado principal
For an administrative opinion about the legalization of marijuana, we talked to Chad Broer, an assistant principal at Chatterfield High School in Littleton, Colorado, outside of Denver. 1. Has there been an increase among…
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Gonza Tacos Y Tequila Review
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila is a friendly Colombian restaurant with two convenient locations: Wake Forest location by The Factory and a North Raleigh location in Greystone Village off of Lead Mine Road. It has…
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GoldieBlox: the engineering key for girls
GoldieBlox, a small company of 15 staffers, is catching the attention of many for various reasons. The original jawdropper was the idea behind the toy line: ‘disrupt the pink aisle.’ We have all seen…
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Overly Sensitive or Justifiably Angry?
What is cultural insensitivity? How does one distinguish between harmless jokes or comments and hurtful generalizations? Is there really a difference? A few weeks ago, I was talking to a Caucasian friend about public…
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The rain effect
Jung Ji-Hoon, better known by his stage name, Rain, is back for the new year, and I am amazed by this comeback. The album, Rain Effect, has ten tracks and two singles entitled, “LA…
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Political club clashes on controversial conflicts
On Thursday March 6, Leesville’s Political Club assembled in Room 124 to discuss many controversies both in the US and the global sphere. The issues on hand involved the escalating conflict in Ukraine and…
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National Latin and French exams test students’ abilities
The National French Exam was administered March 6; the National Latin Exam, however, is scheduled for March 13. Each exam requires enrollment in any level of the pertaining language course and a four dollar…
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Pharrell Williams drops G I R L
After a wildly successful 2013 year, Pharrell Williams has made yet another musical debut. The Grammy award winning artist released his new album G I R L on March 3. G I R L…
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What will Ghost Stories reveal about Coldplay?
As an unapologetically critical fan of Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay’s pop inspired fifth studio album, the impending release of Ghost Stories, their sixth album, inspired hope that Coldplay would return to its alternative roots. “Midnight”…
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Senior Spotlights: Sean Yeh and Mollie Jewett, Swimming Duo
Being an athlete is an enduring, strenuous, triumphant, and life-changing journey. Athletes battle on the field and try to prove themselves worthy of honor; athletes look for the long-awaited championship rather than the immediate…
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Grease is the word
Excitement at Leesville is brewing as the theater department prepares for its upcoming stage adaptation of the 70s classic, Grease. The play will premiere at 7:00pm on April 10 through April 12. Grease is…
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Mardi Gras experience for Churchwell
Having New Orleanian parents, I have attended Mardi Gras throughout my childhood. However, this year, my mom surprised with the opportunity to ride in a Mardi Gras parade. My mom’s best friend from high…