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In the United States, almost every high schooler’s wish is to drive. It’s a form of independence – a way of learning how to become your own person by becoming
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album,
Many people have a pet. From a scaly snake to a furry ferret, pets bring a smile to people’s faces. In fact, the human-animal bond is very beneficial to one’s
For the Leesville Pride, spring sports games are just around the corner. This signifies a time of renewal through new faces and coaches for all teams as they head into
The Leesville Road girls soccer program is known for their long-lasting tradition of dominance and excellence. Having won multiple state titles and conference championships, the Pride girls soccer team has
In today’s society, the ‘best of the best’ succeed and everyone else falls beneath them in the order of who has the most talent. Inevitably and unfortunately, talent often trumps
Following a highly contested election on November 9, 2016, Donald Trump was inaugurated as President of the United States on January 20, 2017. Now, one month later, we’ll take a
As a common pastime in the U.S., television plays a monumental role in the lives of everyone. As a continuation of my first storytelling article focused on film, I would
The international music community eagerly tuned in to the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 12. Music’s biggest night kicked off with a performance of Grammy winner, Adele, singing
Leesville Road’s Grace Countie is one of the top elite swimmers in the state of North Carolina. She has won three individual NCHSAA 4A state titles, including the 50m freestyle
Dear the freshmen and sophomores who are just as grade driven as I was two years ago, I am writing to you today to inform you of the importance of
Gwen Canada, a teacher in the CTE Department, is the Leesville Road High School’s career development coordinator. She commonly answers student’s questions about college, careers, internships, job shadowing, and more.
Every student has their school’s exam exemptions policy memorized. At Leesville, underclassmen watch seniors walk out the door without taking their end-of-year tests. Leesville’s policy applies only to seniors with
Leesville Road High School’s Model U.N. club attended the Duke Model United Nations Conference from February 16 to 19. This marked the fourth year in a row that the club
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was founded in 1980 as a premier public high school for juniors and seniors. A strenuous application and review process yields a
Going into the semifinals in the Cap-8 tournament, Leesville Road had faced Millbrook two previous times, both teams winning one game at their respective gyms. Thursday night’s matchup proved to
Although Valentine’s Day is known for love, the story behind it is a lot more dreary. Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Roman physician and priest. According to
Where were you when Hillary Clinton died in September? Or when Obama banned the pledge of Allegiance in December? How about when Lindsay Lohan joined ISIS to fight Donald Trump
On Saturday, February 4, thousands of people participated in the twelfth annual Krispy Kreme Challenge. The challenge took place in downtown Raleigh and the starting line was at the Memorial
If you are in the student parking lot daily, you know George. Every morning he patrols traffic and during the day, while we are all in class, he walks through
Every high school student knows the struggle of having to plan for college. For many students, senior year is the first time there is uncertainty about where they will be
“Through the study of Civics and Economics, students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world,” as stated in the North
On Tuesday, February 6, the Leesville men’s junior varsity basketball team faced off against rival Millbrook Wildcats. The Pride lost the game 74-61, but an act of sportsmanship displayed by
In May, students participating or have participated in an Advanced Placement class have the opportunity to take the AP exam correlating with their past or current classes. Registration for these
On November 23, 2016, President-elect Donald Trump picked Betsy DeVos as his nominee for the Secretary of Education. DeVos, the head of the Michigan Republican Party, was also a business-owner
Since the beginning of man, civilizations have told stories to entertain and inform of customs and traditions. Today, storytelling takes on many forms; one of the most notable being film.
On February 14, small choral groups travelled the school to fill classrooms with cheer and song to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The week preceding the “holiday,” students had the opportunity
Those looking for plans this coming Valentine’s Day only need to look as far as the Leesville stage. For the first time ever, Leesville Theatre will be performing a
Amy Wedge has a passion for teaching. Throughout her 26 years as a teacher, she has continued to grow and has become a role model to her students. Many of
On Friday, February 10, Leesville’s swim team finished their successful season with a second place overall win for the women’s team and a 32 place finish for the men’s. From
When The Ring came out in 2002, it was a hit, earning $249.3 million in the box office.. The Ring Two, which came out in 2005 was also successful,
After suffering a tough loss to Millbrook on Tuesday, which tied them for second place in the Cap-8, the Pride rebounded Friday night against Wakefield with a 76-67 victory. Seniors
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The last regular season game for the Men’s Varsity Basketball team is on tonight — Friday, February 10. After taking a loss against Millbrook on February 7, it’s essential for
The class rank is probably the most disheartening figure most of us read. While invaluable to colleges and universities, on the surface it reveals how many people our age, given
The Leesville men’s varsity basketball team traveled to face conference foes, Millbrook, on Wednesday November 8. The Pride fell short to the Wildcats in a 69-58 loss, making them 8-5
On January 31, the Pride wrestling team fell short against the Cape Fear Colts in the second round of the state tournament. Though the dual season is over, the team
Once the clock strikes 12 on New Year’s day, social media post everywhere read “new year, new me.” The rush to write down and start new year’s resolutions begins. At
Before you start reading this article, fair warning, there will be spoilers! If you plan on going to see Fences at some point, I don’t suggest that you continue reading
On Saturday, January 28, the Leesville girls won the Cap-8 Swimming Championship for the fifth consecutive year. The girls’ team earned a total of 661.5 points, with Enloe coming in
Sales of George Orwell’s 1984 skyrocketed to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list a few days after Donald Trump’s inauguration. The spike in sales was likely precipitated by one of
No doubt most students would love to be able to read textbook chapters or books assigned to us as homework in minutes. Among our busy schedules packed with school, sports,
President Donald J. Trump has recently expanded his list of executive orders… again. He has called for a temporary ban imposing a 120-day suspension of the refugee program and a
Now that 2016 has come to a close, it has proved to be a year unlike any other; one that may have altered the political landscape forever. Once widely used
The past two weeks after President Trump’s inauguration have been met with an unprecedented amount of backlash. Many people who are involved in politics have been using their voice to
Most teens have seen the infamous film Mean Girls at some point in their life. However, the film brought audiences much more than a mere hour and a half of
