Why Do We Vote?
Why do we vote? Did we really want to support a loud mouthed businessman or another politician with a shady background? For many people, voting is just another civic duty
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Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
The time of year is here for seniors applying to college. Stress levels are increasing and application deadlines are approaching quickly. Many early action applications are due October 15 or
With Halloween fast approaching, the question becomes what teenagers will do to celebrate. COVID-19 has also made social activities more complicated this year, and Halloween is no exception. At some
As a senior, James Rolfe Blizzard has accomplished many things on both the Track team and the Cross Country team. With some outstanding times already in the books, Blizzard looks
Why do we vote? Did we really want to support a loud mouthed businessman or another politician with a shady background? For many people, voting is just another civic duty
From news to a scripted show about cats, television over the years has widely expanded its realm. However, one of the most popular and intriguing genres of television is reality
This holiday season, the liaison held a cookie decorating party on December 14, 2016 in the Breezeway during all of SMART lunch. Throughout the year, the Leesville Liaisons hold a
It is a prominent phenomenon that in the final semester of high school, a chunk of students see their grades fall from their previously-held standards. Despite the best efforts of
Leesville’s indoor track and field team has been working hard to prepare for upcoming competitions. Because there is not an indoor track in or near the Raleigh area, the team
One of high school students biggest worries is what they are going to do after graduation– for many, this means college. Most people consider beginning the journey in junior year,
A recurring plot in many children’s and family movies seems to be about talking animals, real and animated. When I first saw commercials for Sing, I doubted that it would
On December 6 and 7, Leesville’s International Thespian Society put on a Holiday Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. For $20, guests received pasta, salad, bread and cake–plus, a show! At the
Mrs. Self is an academic, honors earth science and physical science teacher at Leesville. The 2016-17 school year marks her sixth year of teaching after working as an HPLC analysis
As Christmas rapidly approaches, many Leesville families prepare for the festivities with their own twists to classic traditions. The blend of cultures and customs leads to unique celebrations in every
Durham, North Carolina is my home town, I lived there for fourteen years. In Durham, I was completely content with my life. I wasn’t unhappy — I was just satisfied.
The holiday season is a time when families come together to celebrate and give thanks. However, for the foreign exchange students at Leesville, such as Barbora Stara, it becomes hard,
“Exploring” is an interactive career based program of Learning for Life, a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America. The programs are designed for youth grades 6-8 (explorer clubs) and
With the increased presence of Smartphones and other high tech devices, how is it that old-fashion watches are sold and companies like Fossil, Citizen, and Seiko still generate revenue? In
On Tuesday, December 6 during SMART Lunch, seniors lined up in the lobby of the main building to receive the senior rings ordered at the beginning of the school year.
On November 21, right before the Thanksgiving break, if you walked into Angela Scioli’s trailer, you would be taken aback by the noise. It was very loud, and there was
Leesville Road High School is blessed with a high number of quality burger joints surrounding it. Five Guys, Char-Grill, Cookout and other restaurants have locations close enough to the school
On December 2, GOOD Music released John Legend’s latest album, Darkness and Light. Primarily a soul and R&B album, it borrows heavily from hip-hop, jazz, and reggae on certain tracks.
Over the past few weeks, and even years, news and the media have become increasingly sensationalized and seemingly only concerned with the terrible events that occur every day. As a
Most people want to have a cute, funsized, fluffy puppy as a pet. What they don’t realize is the amount of time and responsibility that comes with owning one. From
The Ritz is a very popular venue for artists performing in Raleigh — but, how popular is The Ritz amongst the concert attendees? Artists such as Fetty Wap, Vance Joy,
Leesville basketball opened conference play Friday night against Heritage at home. The Huskies’ were able to steal a win from the Pride, 66-61. Alex Hunter scored 23 points Friday night
Lady Wood, is the second studio album release by Tove Lo, Swedish pop star. “Cool Girl” was the first single released from the debut album Lady Wood, following “Influence” and
Leesville’s Model United Nations club left school early on November 9 to attend the Model Security Council Conference in Boone. The conference took place on Appalachian State’s campus from November
In October of 2015, the North Carolina Senate passed a law stating that all students in grades 7-9 must take a course about human trafficking. Although the bill was passed
Rate: ★★★★ The Accountant, premiering in October 2016, is a gripping film that never surrenders an action-packed moment. The movie, starring Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick is consumed with action,
Dr. Huber Mr. Swann Ms. Tibbets Mr . Stephenson Ms. Goins Which teacher (above) matches the fun fact? “I was struck by lightning” “I worked on Iron Man 3
The Power of Practice “There is no glory in practice, but without practice, there is no glory.” Leesville athletic teams thrive on their determination to improve. Practice is an essential
Being a member of the theatre department – Will Hollerung If I could summarize Leesville’s theatre department in one word, I wouldn’t be able to. One word wouldn’t do it
2016 marked sixty-six years since the first Charles Shultz’s Peanuts strips ran in American newspapers, and sixteen years since new strips were inked. One of America’s top cultural icons, Peanuts
Reviews What to look for: Movies: – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, and more Release Date: December 15 – La La Land Staring Ryan
The Secret Life of the Leesville Staff Mr. Luke McIntyre, English teacher and rapper – McKenna Daley When Luke McIntyre isn’t teaching sophomore English, he is creating awesome rap tracks.
Looking around today, it is easy to see and point out the many different family types in the world and at Leesville. A student’s family can have many different effects
PEPI students making an impact on youth – Heidi Kreis Physical Education Peer Instruction, more commonly referred to as PEPI, is a year-long class offered to upperclassmen at Leesville.
When Leesvillle first opened in 1993, the school held only freshamn, sophomores and juniors. In its twenty-three years of existence, Leesville has graduated more than 10,000 seniors, continuing its impact
Christmas is a special time of year that most Americans celebrate, whether they are religious or not. It is all about gathering with family members, exchanging gifts, and celebrating the
It was the weekend of October 30. Halloween was right around the corner, and my fourteen-year- old cousin, his dad, my dad, and I were embarking on a challenging backpacking
Throughout each year, several churches in the Raleigh area host homeless families that are part of the Family Promise of Wake County program. The program serves to help families who
Community HOPE is a program created by the YMCA for compassionate teens willing to give attention, assistance, and guidance to an underprivileged child. Through this program, students not only build
On November 11 each year, Americans across the United States spend time to pay respect to veterans who served our country. It is a day to remember the brave actions
New books sit ready for check out in the Leesville Library. These books include new reference books, new books from some of the series already in the media center, and
The Leesville High School PTSA has partnered with various sponsors to provide students who earned A Honor Roll last quarter lunch on November 29 and December 1. A/B Honor
To benefit the community during the Thanksgiving season, November 14 through the 21, Spanish club held a clothing drive for a clothing closet in Durham. Sponsored by Braggtown Baptist Church, the
Without even a moment’s notice, Avenged Sevenfold released their new album during their live-streamed concert on October 27. I recently summarized and analyzed their highly anticipated single, “The Stage”. That
The Leesville Liaisons met with new students during SMART Lunch on October 12 to have a “October Fall Games and Treats.” The purpose of the get-together was to learn more
