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On April 9, 2021, Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name, DMX, passed away after days of fighting to stay alive. Following a heart attack, DMX’s family reported that
After graduating, most people never have to go through their high school routines again, but not Hannah Snell. One of the teachers new to Leesville this year is walking back
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Everything, Everything is based on the 2015 young adult novel Everything, Everything written by Nicola Yoon. The book and film showcases an 18 year-old girl named Maddy Whittier who suffers
This past week, Troupe #5540 of the International Thespian Society (ITS) held its Spring Induction ceremony. With over 40 new members, the officers had their hands full making sashes, buttons
Leesville sports teams and athletes had extreme success in the 2016-17 school year. The Pride athletics program won 7 total CAP-8 conference titles and appeared in many NCHSAA 4A playoffs
Here’s to us, and here’s to the Menagerie staff for producing an amazing yearbook this school year. The 2016-17 yearbook, titled “Here’s to US,” was released and distributed on May
Shots Fired is only ten episodes in, and I’m hooked! The show is a 10-hour event series, each episode depicts one of the 10 hour — each analyzes the treacherous
[View the story “7 Art Pieces Every High Schooler Should Know Before They Graduate” on Storify] Grace Newton, staff writer 2016-17
On June 8, North Hills is unearthing their time capsule that was buried 50 years ago. What a fun activity to kick off summer break! It is exciting to see
After finishing the state meet with a new personal record (PR), Elise Hall is ready and nervous with anticipation for New Balance Nationals this June 16-18. The standard to compete
This past weekend, students at Leesville and nationwide received an extra Monday off of school in honor of Memorial Day. For many, the extra day off provides an opportunity to
For the past ten years, De Nguyen, better known as Mr. D, has been a staple to the Leesville hallways. As head custodian, he spends his days taking care of
Outside of the halls of Leesville stands a larger-than-life interpretation of the Leesville Pride. Situated near the parking circle by the Junior and Senior parking lots, the Pride Mural boasts
Grace Countie is synonymous with swimming success. On a high school level, Countie placed third at NCHSAA 4A States in the 50 Freestyle her freshman year after winning the Cap-8
How To Have A Productive Summer by dolphinlover422 Sarah Stoflet, staff writer 2016-17
What spins, spins, and spins again? It’s the fidget spinner. This new “toy” is quickly spreading across teens and adults – and it may be here to stay. The spinners
This summer, many juniors will be visiting colleges across the US, trying to find out which one fits them best. Here are some tips for those embarking on that academic
These tips on getting babysitting jobs can work for any type of service. Whether you are a babysitter, tutor, do yard-work, or any other job, there are many ways that
Alex Hunter, senior and star point guard on the Pride men’s basketball team, has been selected to participate in the North Carolina East-West All-Star game. The nomination adds to a
Almost every senior in high school had Thursday, March 30 marked on their calendar as the last bit of college acceptance letters poured in. This day provided an array of
It’s Friday night, and thousands of busy, anxious, and sometimes drunk people are waiting for their Uber. Pinned as one of the most innovative transportation services of this decade, the
On May 11, Beginning Chorus, Intermediate Chorale, and Capital Pride performed in their Spring Concert. In the 18 song setlist, the choirs performed separately, as well as performing the first
Netflix’s new show Girlboss, an adaptation of the bestselling book #Girlboss, hit America’s screens on April 21. The show is a fictional retelling of Sophia Amoruso’s rise to the top
Musical entities that endure for decades, age with the eras are always worth consideration. Artists who can’t hold back the drive to create throughout their whole life command a certain
If you’re looking for a new way to volunteer your time with young children, Book Buddies may be the best place to go. Book Buddies is a club that meets
What are Acrylic Nails? A combination of liquid monomer and powder polymer is what forms the acrylic nail. Essentially it forms a hard protective layer over your natural
Over the past year, many famous radio and TV broadcasters for sports have retired or stepped down from their larger roles into a less demanding job. Sports broadcasting is
Key Club is “an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.” At Leesville, Key Club is one the most popular
Over the past several decades, the type of music listened to has had an enormous impact on the teenagers of each generation. Elvis Presley, Madonna, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson,
Leesville Road entered the final week of the season needing two more wins to be the last Cap-8 champions, due to the realignment of conferences going into next year. The
Right now, if I felt like it, I could send a text to someone in Argentina, and ask them how their day is. Within milliseconds, my message would be sent
On May 3, the Leesville women’s soccer team played an undefeated Wakefield in their final conference game. In a long match that lasted into overtime, the game remained scoreless
If you’re like me, a podcast may not be your ideal listening or entertainment material. But when I kept hearing great reviews of the podcast S-Town, all of that changed.
Through both Mr. Phillip’s AP English III class and Dr. Stone’s APES class, I have had the opportunity to research and formulate questions concerning the Great Barrier Reef and other
Does music play a part in the identity development of today’s youth? Or is music chosen based off personality? Music tends to have a large impact on the minds and
On April 26, Charlie Caulfield officially committed to play Division II college lacrosse at Catawba College. Caulfield was surrounded by family and teammates as he signed simultaneously with Tyler Mae
The McDaniel’s farm has multiple different animals including cats, dogs, horses, chickens, and goats. Lots of goats. As if forty adult goats weren’t enough, there are also 24 baby goats.
Most people will tell you that they’re bad at chess. They’re probably right. Truly innate skill for such a complicated task is hard to come by. We, as a
Leesville Road women’s soccer team (17-2-1 Overall, 11-2 Cap-8) entered Monday night’s game against Millbrook with a five-game win streak on the line. After a shaky start to the
A generous contribution made by Koka Booth has brought much-needed equipment to the LRHS Auditorium. As Koka Booth Ampitheatre — a premier venue for concerts and outdoor festivals located in
Recently, Wake County school system officials decided that every school bus used for morning and evening transportation will have a system of cameras installed to increase bus safety. Installations began
Many students’ biggest worries can be traced back to one little thing, only three letters long, that holds the power over our future — our GPAs. For those who don’t
Kendrick Lamar is the most influential rapper alive today. He is a figure that captivates the ears of millions when he does so much as open his mouth to speak.
Nathan Gamble has been a part of the Leesville Men’s Cross Country and Track teams for the past four years. Now, following four fall Cross Country seasons, four Winter Track
April was Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, meant to bring attention to the thousands of children who experience abuse annually. No child deserves to suffer from child abuse, and there
Everyone in the American public school system knows who Bill Nye is. Chants of “Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!” can be heard in science classes across the country. Unfortunately, his recent
On April 19, Lana Del Rey released a new track of her upcoming album. Del Rey released “Lust for Life” which features The Weeknd. This is the second song Lana
