by Andrew Walczyk, staff writer 2016-17 December 21, 2016

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

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 December 21, 2016

The “Real” in Reality TV

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

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2016

Christmas Cookie Celebration

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

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 December 21, 2016

The Long Winter Ahead: How Does a Senior Succeed in Second Semester?

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

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor December 21, 2016

A Look into Indoor Track and Field

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

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 December 21, 2016

The City of Oaks | Raleigh, NC

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 19, 2016

How Early Should You Start Thinking About College?

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,

by Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief December 19, 2016

“Sing” Hits a High Note

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

by Erin Darnell, senior editor December 19, 2016

ITS Puts on Holiday Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

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

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 December 19, 2016

A Day in the Life of a High School Cheerleader

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 December 19, 2016

Mrs. Self Wins Teacher of the Year for the 2016-17 School Year

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

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 19, 2016

Christmas Traditions Among Leesville Students

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

by Kyla Stone-Houze, staff writer 2017-18 December 19, 2016

My Transition from Durham to Raleigh

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.

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 December 19, 2016

“Veselé Vánoce” from the Czech Republic

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,

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 December 19, 2016

Explorer Post Programs

“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

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 December 16, 2016

The Value of Sports

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor December 15, 2016

Class Rings are 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.

by Sarah Stoflet, staff writer 2016-17 December 13, 2016

Which Reindeer Are You?

by Erin Darnell, senior editor December 13, 2016

Government Officials Visit Leesville Students

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

by Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18 December 13, 2016

Survey Reveals Leesville’s Favorite Burger

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

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 December 13, 2016

John Legend’s “Darkness and Light” is Just Right

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.

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 December 13, 2016

Don’t Ignore the News

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

by Grace Newton, staff writer 2016-17 December 12, 2016

New Pet Owners Need Responsibility

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

by Yazmin Battee, staff writer 2016-17 December 12, 2016

Yachty sailed to the wrong venue

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,

by Tyler Stocum, staff writer 2016-17 December 12, 2016

Pride outlasted by Heritage in final moments

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

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 December 12, 2016

Swedish Singer Tove Lo Releases Second Album

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

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 12, 2016

Model UN Takes Appalachian State

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

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 December 12, 2016

New Human Trafficking Course for Freshmen

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

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 December 12, 2016

The Accountant Review

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,

by McKenna Daley, print senior editor December 9, 2016

Fun Facts — Secret Lives of Teachers

  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

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 December 9, 2016

The Power of Practice and Sports

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

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 December 9, 2016

Leesville Theatre in a nut-shell

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

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 December 9, 2016

What does Peanuts mean to us?

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

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 December 9, 2016

Reviews and Editorials

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

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 December 9, 2016

The Secret Life of Leesville

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.

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 December 9, 2016

The Family Circle

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

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 December 9, 2016

How Leesville aids the community

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.

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 December 9, 2016

After its opening in 1993…

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

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 December 9, 2016

December Issue Page 1-2

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

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 December 2, 2016

Help for the Homeless

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

by Yazmin Battee, staff writer 2016-17 December 2, 2016

Community HOPE

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

by Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief December 2, 2016

Veteran’s Day: A Personal Story

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

by Sarah Stoflet, staff writer 2016-17 December 2, 2016

New Books Arrive in the Media Center

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

by Erin Darnell, senior editor December 1, 2016

Honor Roll Students Receive Lunch from Sponsors

  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

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor December 1, 2016

Spanish Club Organizes Clothing Drive

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

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 1, 2016

Fall Games and Treats with New Students

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