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New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story.
Beth, the protagonist, balances beauty and power. As viewers watch her mature, she also gains confidence in her style. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) *This article contains spoilers* The Queen’s Gambit
On December 9, 2016, Austin Post released his debut album, Stoney. Although his first single “White Iverson” debuted over a year earlier, the hit song became the rapper’s breakthrough and
This spring, students at Leesville have their minds focused on college. Seniors prepare to graduate, and many have already been accepted to universities. Sophomores and juniors work hard to finish
Due to the hype of the men’s March Madness tournaments, the women’s tournaments are often forgotten, but the talent on the women’s teams cannot be ignored. As the final four
Jeremy Lang and Matt Bertulli co-founded the company Pela. The company came to be after Lang was in Hawaii with his family and his son dug up some plastic when
New fads are constantly arising among teenagers. Whether it be fashion trends or technological devices, Leesville students are always keeping up with the next big thing. A majority of the
On January 21, I decided to delete my Instagram and Twitter account from my phone.I never thought this experience would impact me in such a positive way. Instagram and Twitter
When finding ways to improve one’s life there are many possible paths to take. Recently, the trend of essential oils has sparked people’s interest. Essential oils are “highly concentrated compounds
After a six year hiatus, a Junior Varsity Softball team returns to Leesville. In 2012, JV softball played their last game–until this year, that is. This spring season, head coach
It’s the summer before his senior year, and Carver Briggs is attending the funerals of his three best friends–self-named the Sauce Crew. Thurgood ‘Mars’ Edwards, Blake Lloyd, and Eli Bauer;
Leesville assistant men’s basketball coach Ishua Benjamin received a call one day from Raleigh from his wife, Lisa, while playing basketball professionally overseas in Europe. It seemed as if their
Thirty seconds to jump out of a bus. Three minutes before the storm gets closer to erasing your existence. Gain weapons and materials or risk extinction. Kill before others kill
Spring break gives students the opportunity to enjoy the warm weather that hasn’t been seen around here for months Many students are already making plans with friends but what about
Owning a pet is one of the world’s simple pleasures. Having a companion that you know will always be there and give unconditional love is extremely satisfying. Because of so
One of America’s favorite TV shows, America’s Funniest Home Videos, airs every Sunday showing a collaboration of hilarious clips sent in by people all over the US. The show receives
It’s the month of March, and here in North Carolina, everyone knows what that means: March Madness. This collegiate basketball sensation is one of the most highly anticipated athletic events
On March 26, the Leesville women’s soccer team (8-0-0) played the undefeated Broughton Capitals in their third conference game of the season. In a high intensity match, the Pride were
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is the process in which high school students can earn credit for a course by showing they have a firm grasp of its subject matter.
Love, Simon is a coming out story based on the novel Simon v. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. A hilarious romantic comedy, Love, Simon is centered around Simon
Marvel’s Black Panther is being trumpeted as one of the best films of all time. The movie smashed records, blowing away Marvel’s own Deadpool for having the best President’s Day
As Señor Ross said goodbye to Leesville Road High School after 22 years of teaching, countless numbers of people could feel his absence. Ross was a big contributor to several
Leesville Road High School’s Capital Pride team performed in Orlando, Florida in Disney World. Tonya Dickens, chorus director, departed Leesville with her Capital Pride students during third period on Wednesday,
Leesville Road High School is filled with intelligent, goal-oriented and ambitious students that have shaped the Leesville community into what it is today. Tushar Varma, a senior at Leesville Road
The Witherspoon Campus Cinema is very different from the average movie theater. Firstly, the cinema is located on a college campus which is extremely convenient for not only students but
As upperclassmen prepare to apply and eventually attend colleges, AP classes are a major part of many students’ schedules. Earning college credits as well as raising weighted GPAs is vital
International Thespian Society (ITS) and Mainstage are famous for their creativity, exceptional lighting, distinct portrayal of characters, as well as their unique sets, props, hair, and makeup that transform the
Dear Dr. Muttillo, High school is supposed to prepare us for the real world; it teaches us how to be successful adults and contributing members of society. School is also
Today is Saturday, March 24th, and all across the country there are marches against gun violence. The main march took place in Washington D.C. where students from the Parkland shooting
On March 14, hundreds of Leesville students participated in a walk-out to “uplift the names of the Parkland 17,” calling for an end to violence in schools. @WRAL@newsobserverpic.twitter.com/G7Idt5WzEg Key
Although Migos, a hip-hop trio from Georgia, formed nearly 10 years ago, they didn’t gain popularity until 2013. In 2013, Migos released their first hit song “Versace”, which reached 99th
On Sunday, February 25, Fetty Wap visited the Ritz as part of his For My Fans (FMF) Tour. The two-time grammy nominated rapper released his top grossing album, Fetty Wap,
On March 14, hundreds of Leesville students participated in a walk-out to “uplift the names of the Parkland 17,” calling for an end to violence in schools. @lrhswalkout @WRAL @newsobserver
Whenever I hear that the LRHS Theatre Department is doing another production, I instantly know I want to see it. Every production is incredible from the props, set, costumes to
Imagine relying on a juice box to save your entire life, having hands so sweaty that you drop everything you pick up and waking up every morning, not being able
Spending a Friday night arguing about historical and current world topics doesn’t seem like the average teenager’s idea of a good time. But that’s exactly what Leesville’s Model United Nations
Since the departure of Señora Sollie in 2017 school year and Señor Ross last previous semester, other Spanish teachers have had to step up and teach the higher level Spanish
Richie Rizzuto, a sophomore wrestler at Leesville Road High, is taking the high school wrestling scene by storm. This past season–Rizzuto’s first in the starting lineup–he achieved or surpassed nearly
Les Misérables, by Victor Hugo, is a French historical novel originally published in 1862. The novel has been widely regarded as one of the greatest works of literature of the
Leesville Road High School has a very early start time, with the warning bell sounding at 7:19 a.m. The pros and cons of having such an early school start time
The Java Lion is a student-run coffee stand on Leesville Road High School’s campus. The shop is located by the auditorium, in the auditorium concessions stand. The cafe is open
As long as I can remember, I’ve loved anything and everything that had to do with Disney. I loved to read books and stories like Mary Poppins and Peter Pan,
First and foremost, I would like to express our sympathy for the victims of the Parkland shooting this past week. Guns are a sensitive topic to debate about now and
“If I offered you millions of dollars to go to space, would you?” asked Scott Reintgen, author, during his visit to Leesville on Tuesday morning, March 6. Immediately, a resounding
Persepolis, by Marjane (“Marji”) Satrapi, is an autobiography-graphic novel about a young girl growing up in Iran during the time of the Iranian Revolution. Marji is the only daughter of
