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Almost a year into a world-wide pandemic, many are feeling the effects of “Pandemic Fatigue” According to the UCLA Health Connect, Pandemic Fatigue is the “feeling of exhaustion stemming from
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many are excited to get together with their friends and family and eat some good food. Thanksgiving has always been a holiday where people
Being an oldest child is one of the best gifts life could give me. I have two younger siblings, and I have always felt so bad for them — they
Solar Roadways, what is that, how is it possible, and could it sustainably replace concrete and tar paved roads across the country? The answers, courtesy of co-creators Julie and Scott
I am trying to move out for my senior year and have discovered many hidden expenses and unforeseeable budget crunchers. One surprise expense is damage, to your person, car, home
Apparel class has been selling headbands, frockets and monogrammed frockets during all three lunches starting on Monday, May 5, 2014 and will continue to sell their products until Friday, May
As I walked into class on May 19, 2014, I saw a letter on my desk from the school. I think, “Finally! I found out whether I will be an
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 Drive, a fellow Wake
Education is a flawed system, but one thing that can make a big difference is the teacher. A good teacher can take a difficult class and make every student successful.
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 SM Entertainment to have his contract
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 children Tina, Louise and Gene.
As second semester winds down, students begin to hear back from colleges as they make the pivotal decision that will impact their next four years, if not their entire life.
Members of previous generations tend to look down on us Millennials. We have been accused of being the laziest generation to ever walk the planet. They say that advancements in
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. often used to escape the
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 as high as one might think.
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 applications, was placed near the
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 downtown. Friday, May 2, Cage the
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 course, only inches away from me
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and major US wireless carriers are giving Americans a new way to reach a 911 dispatcher in an emergency. The FCC program which debuted on
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 impatience didn’t force the Black Keys
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 booths near near the cafeteria
Conchita Wurst was certainly not the worst contestant at Eurovision and won the song competition representing Austria with 290 points. The talented vocalist Thomas Neuwirth adopted the persona of Conchita,
When it comes to school and grades, I become easily overwhelmed and concerned. My mind is overcrowded with a mixture of stress and frustration. However, it wasn’t always this way.
Prom is one of the most expensive dates anyone will ever go on. With high expectations that are almost impossible to live up to, is it worth it? Prom has
Throughout summer break, the Pride Athletic Club will offer week-long sports camps. Leesville Road High coaches will run the camps with the help their current and former athletes. The accepted
In convincing fashion, Leesville Men’s lacrosse team defeated Garner 12-1 and claimed the Cap-8 championship on Friday, May 2. Jeremy Fullbright, head coach, has coached his first Cap-8 champions this
In America, the common saying goes, “We take our freedoms for granted.” Yet too often such a statement is used to bolster our government and when dissent arises, the very
4. Cupcake Wars Cupcake Wars is a food-based reality competition on Food Network. The show starts off with four teams made up of a chef and a sous-chef. One team
The Office is a TV show that ran from 2005 to 2013. Its non-stop comedy and silly drama never got old. One can catch the 9 season show from NBC
On April 11, 2014, the arrival of Oculus to theaters delighted horror movie fans across the world. The movie earned $12 million its opening weekend, in addition to generally positive
In Law & Justice class, Leesville students learn about the many complicated philosophies and underlying systems and terms of American law. During the first semester, theories and practices of civil
On Thursday, April 10, through Saturday, April 12, Leesville Road High School’s theatre program put on a production of the ’70s musical film, Grease. Essentially, Grease is a musical about
As a three-time prom veteran, with three very distinct prom experiences, I feel as though it is important to share tips for prospective prom-goers next year. The number one tip
