Year: 2014
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Leesville Football thrashed by Apex
The away sideline and visitors’ bleachers sat in hushed disbelief and concern as Khamari Alexander, senior running back, lay motionless and surrounded by paramedics. The scoreboard clock read 6:25 remaining in the second quarter,…
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Leesville Football victorious in season opener
Quarterback Clay Vick threw three touchdowns to lead Leesville to a season-opening 34-12 win over Durham Jordan on Friday at Hamilton Stadium. Vick, junior, completed 13 of 16 passes for 241 yards, three TDs and no interceptions…
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Leesville area undergoing fire protection changes
You may have noticed land being cleared on the north side of Leesville Road just past the Harrington Grove subdivision. or the sign placed in the front of the construction site. The city of…
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Duolingo the best source for easy language lessons
With summer coming in less than a week, it is to be expected that our brains will turn to mush. It is also expected that a few students will set summer resolutions of sorts.…
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5 Celebrities I Love To Hate
There is no intro passionate enough to sum up my borderline obsession with these people. Sadly, I have become one of those internet people. I hate people I’ve never met and can’t definitely explain…
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AP Spanish celebrates end of year
As a final project each year, the AP Spanish students create their own videos which are a fun way to incorporate everything they learned throughout six years of learning the Spanish language. Once the…
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Goodberry’s Frozen Custard review
Goodberry’s has been serving frozen custard since 1988. There are currently nine creameries in the triangle area. The closest Goodberry’s to Leesville Road High School is just down the road from the school by…
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Misogyny and misandry in the media
On May 23, seven victims were found dead as the result of a mass murder in California. The tragedy came as a great shock to the families involved as well as the rest of…
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Mike Hobgood brings new coaching perspective to Leesville Football
The reins of the Leesville football program have found a new Santa. Mike Hobgood, former UNC lineman and South Granville head coach, will take over the coaching duties for the upcoming 2014 season. Hobgood…
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IMAX’s D-Day skims history with detail
Narrated by golden-voiced NBC anchor Tom Brokaw, D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944 covers the pivotal World War II battle in just 45 minutes. This is an arduous task, but writer and director Pascal Vuong is…
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The Four Types of Teachers I Find Annoying
Over my many years in the American school system, I’ve found that I am easily annoyed by people. I don’t really do well in social settings, especially ones that involve authoritative figures. But in…
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It’s time to Look Up…
If you haven’t seen the video “Look Up” already, you need to take a look. Gary Turk, the video’s director, proposes a five-minute film centered around the addiction that many, many Americans struggle with.…
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Why John Green is great
While the internet has the potential to be a source of creativity, more people tend to consume it. The internet has come with connotations of laziness and lack of productivity. However, the Vlogbrothers, Hank…
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New look for 2014 graduation reception
The class of 2014 is wrapping up their final days of high school, but there are a few more things they can look forward to at LRHS. One is the Class of 2014 graduation…
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Summer sneakers sneak peek
Nike has saved some of the year’s best sneakers for the summer. Nike will kick off June with the Elite Gold Collection, a beautiful tribute the the best players in soccer; thanks to the…
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Hip-Hop is undergoing a resurgence
It has been seven years since hip-hop legend Nas declared it: Hip-Hop Is Dead. Rap’s nonsensical subject matter and elementary lyrics had finally caught up with it. In retrospect, was it really? Some would…
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Crabtree Valley Mall to add a high-end wing
Texas-based Trademark Property Company released plans for redevelopment of a tract along Glenwood Avenue across the street from Crabtree Valley Mall. An apartment complex will give away for 175 apartments that will accompany the…
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Model UN does simulation with AP World History
On May 19, 2014, Mrs. Engdahl’s AP World History class joined with Leesville’s Model UN team to create a simulation of a Model UN conference. Model UN chose a Joint Crisis committee in which…
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Ghost of mentors past, present and future
Since birth, it has been said that I have an old soul; certain events in life do not seem to faze me, despite my age. That does not mean that I know everything, though,…
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Best place to live in America?
Many people across the county are aware that Raleigh is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, but few understand why. In late 2013 in a Fortune Magazine article, Raleigh was named…
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The controversy over book-to-movie films
For decades, literature has been the inspiration behind some of the greatest films in movie history. Bringing popular books to the big screen has been especially evident in the last two or three years…
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Leesville honors its best
On Tuesday, May 13, Leesville honored its brightest at the annual Awards Ceremony. The program started at 6:30, and was held in the auditorium. Openings included renditions of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” and Greenday’s…
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Political Club politics
On Thursday, May 22, Leesville’s Political Club had their final meeting of the year. The meeting had two main agenda points. First, a brief discussion of current events — namely the recent coup in…
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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, courtesy of co-creators Julie and Scott Brusaw. Solar Roadways are…
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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 damage, to your person, car, home or other property. If…
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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 sell their products until Friday, May 23, 2014 or while…
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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 out whether I will be an executive officer for the…
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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 Drive, a fellow Wake County school, and the…
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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 class and make every student successful. With teachers being so…
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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 SM Entertainment to have his contract void. He claims that…
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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 children Tina, Louise and Gene. The family faces a…
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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 years, if not their entire life. Approximately 90% of Leesville…
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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 planet. They say that advancements in technology are to blame…
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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. often used to escape the half-mile morning traffic jam…
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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 as high as one might think. In 2002, The Bureau…
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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 applications, was placed near the library and cafeteria to…
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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 downtown. Friday, May 2, Cage the Elephant, an alternative rock…
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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 course, only inches away from me at all times. I…
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“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. The FCC program which debuted on Thursday, May 15, in…
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“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 impatience didn’t force the Black Keys into a rushed production,…
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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 booths near near the cafeteria to lure in passing…
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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 Neuwirth adopted the persona of Conchita, a bearded drag queen…
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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. However, it wasn’t always this way. There was a time…
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Pricy Prom
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 been a spring ritual…
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Students volunteer for PAC sports camp
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 age for each sports…
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Leesville Men’s Lacrosse defeats Garner on Senior Night
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 year. The team finished…
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Cows, tortoises and guns; a cautionary tale for modern America
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 same people spit back,…
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4 creative TV competitions that aren’t about singing
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 is eliminated in each…
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5 Reasons Why The Office Is The Best Show Ever
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 Netflix. These are…
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Oculus brings a new twist to horror movies
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 reception from viewers. The…