Monthly Archives: May, 2014

Solar Roadways? Yes, it can happen

Solar Roadways, what is that, how is it possible, and could it sustainably replace concrete and tar paved roads across the country? The answers,...

Moving out: Worth it or not?

I am trying to move out for my senior year and have discovered many hidden expenses and unforeseeable budget crunchers. One surprise expense is...

Business basics in Apparel class

Apparel class has been selling headbands, frockets and monogrammed frockets during all three lunches starting on Monday, May 5, 2014 and will continue to...

The best places to cry on Leesville campus

As I walked into class on May 19, 2014, I saw a letter on my desk from the school. I think, "Finally! I found...

Womens Soccer in the playoffs

First game triumph The Leesville Pride womens soccer team won their first round game of the NCHSAA playoffs. The game was played between the 27-seed Athens...

Students deserve say in teacher effectiveness rating

Education is a flawed system, but one thing that can make a big difference is the teacher. A good teacher can take a difficult...

EXO’s Kris sues SM to have his contract nullified

Over the past few days, various Korean, Chinese, and K-Pop media sources have reported that EXO’s Kris has filed a lawsuit against record label...

My four favorite fictional boy bands on TV

4. Boyz 4 Now (Bob’s Burgers) Bob’s Burgers is the hit Fox series of a man named Bob, his wife Linda and their three eccentric...

Community college: no longer a stereotype

As second semester winds down, students begin to hear back from colleges as they make the pivotal decision that will impact their next four...

This generation is not lazy

Members of previous generations tend to look down on us Millennials. We have been accused of being the laziest generation to ever walk the...

Investigation: Leesville students speeding through Springdale

A popular shortcut route to the Leesville campus has become a haven for speeding. The so-called “Springdale Loop” -- a 1.4-mile section of O’Neal Rd....

The importance of working teens

With summer only a few weeks away, many high school students are starting to apply for summer jobs. Unfortunately, the number of applicants isn’t...

Navy Representative recruits students

Who is joining the Navy? Last week, a representative from the Navy Recruiting District of Raleigh visited Leesville Road. An information crowded with flyers and...

Red Hat uncages downtown Raleigh

It’s not every weekend that one of your favorite bands comes to North Carolina… let alone holds a free concert in the heart of...

Teenage communication lacks substance

It’s Friday afternoon, and I’m awoken from my nap by the sound of a buzzing iPhone. I blindly search for it because it’s, of...

“OMW over stay calm”: Texting 911

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and major US wireless carriers are giving Americans a new way to reach a 911 dispatcher in an emergency....

“Turn Blue” launches Black Keys to new high

If Danger Mouse didn’t spoil the Black Keys’ individuality, if the profit lures of pop didn’t corrupt the Black Keys’ unique genre, if fanbase...

Apparel Class holds fundraiser

Each year the Apparel class holds a fundraiser to raise money for future field trips. Pairs of students from the class set up their vending...

Conchita Wurst wins Eurovision, inspires acceptance

Conchita Wurst was certainly not the worst contestant at Eurovision and won the song competition representing Austria with 290 points. The talented vocalist Thomas...

The problem with American schooling

When it comes to school and grades, I become easily overwhelmed and concerned. My mind is overcrowded with a mixture of stress and frustration....

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