College life: the foreign struggles and solutions
The jump from high school to college is a big leap– arguably one of the...
The Threats of State Fairs
Raleigh residents are eager for the annual kickoff to fall, considering the gates to the...
Teachers v. Students: Leesville’s new Phone Pouches
The unpermitted use of cellphones in high school classrooms has been a major problem since...
Cross Country Cap 7 And Beyond
On Wednesday, October 17, Leesville’s cross country team faced off against the best competition our...
The Role School Plays in Mental Health
Over the years the number of teens with depression or anxiety disorders have increased. This...
The Effect of APES
AP Environmental Science (APES) opens the eyes of students to the environmental concerns in the...
Gender Imbalance in Books
Researchers have conducted extensive studies focusing on gender balance within literature in the past 20...
The Award for Underrated Artist of the Year Goes to…
When most people ask me what my favorite song is, my answer usually surprises. They...
Are you more than just a number?
4.0. 1600. 36. 100. 5. To any high school student, these numbers are all too...
Fall, fun festivities
Fall is a season of colors, laughs and lots of pictures. With this spectacular season...
Dylan Reeves Football Journey
Football is a game of passion, hard work, and pure dedication. Dylan Reeves, a senior...
The UNC Splash Program
Splash UNC is an educational enrichment program which gives high school students the opportunity to...
Country Music Is Actually Political
Fifteen years ago, the Dixie Chicks took the stage at a show in London and...
Shortcuts through high school
Freshman year. Sophomore year. Junior year. Senior year—parking in the senior lot, making plans for...
Inexpensive but Fun Fall Ideas
Fall is approaching fast, and Raleigh has experienced its first “cool weather” streak. October invokes...
Halloween Traditions for Teenagers
Trick-or-Treating is arguably one of the most important traditions on Halloween. However, as kids become...
In Pursuit of Information
Back in September, I started research for an article about department funding at Leesville Road...
The Story of a Naval Officer
The Spanish American War started on April 21, 1898 — a fact you’ve probably...
How the Crucible is Relevant to Today’s Society
Written by Arthur Miller, The Crucible is one of the most popular historical dramas —...
The Importance of Learning a Second Language
Schools across the United States offer language electives where students can learn a second language...
The Hate U Give Stuns Audience
I walk into the movie theater, with popcorn and a drink in my hand. It...
Schiano’s Outreach with Leesville
The Leesville orchestra has a standing fundraiser at Schiano’s Restaurant on Strickland Road. Every second...
Socratic Teachings: Paideia Courses at Leesville
Inside the Murphy Building connected to the orchestra room, a large science room sits empty...
Analyzing the media: a search for bias surrounding the Kavanaugh investigation
When reading articles from different media sources, most of us know that we should make...
Breaking Down Collaborative Work
It’s a common issue: Your partner for a project is unresponsive and unwilling to do...
Tha Carter V Album Review
Lil Wayne released his highly anticipated 12th studio album this past month, Tha Carter V....
My experience with the Carolina Hurricanes
At a young age, I became a huge fan of the Carolina Hurricanes. My family...
A Look at Leesville Students Consistent Complaint Through the Years
In August, 1993 Principal Richard Murphy opens Leesville Road High School to over a thousand...
Mental Disorders in Teens
Keeli Johnson, staff writer
Senioritis: Feeling the effects (Episode Two)
Day 53, hour 3, 39 minutes, and approximately 23 seconds into senior year. It’s been...
First Video tapes, now DVDs?
Home entertainment has skyrocketed within the development of technology over the 21st century. Transitions in...
Open Letter to Juniors
Dear Class of 2020, You are juniors! Hard to believe, right? It seems like just...
A bright future for the Leesville XC team
After a successful season of racing, the cross country teams have started to buckle down...
Morgan Street Food Hall: Raleigh’s Hidden Gem
Downtown Raleigh is a bustling, lively area that is growing more popular as reconstruction and...
The 2018 NC State Fair Opening Day–Students React
On October 12, the annual NC State Fair had its big opening day, originally supposed...
What Will Instagram Look Like in 10 Years?
Instagram is a popular social media platform, created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, sold...
A Crowded Murphy
Leesville Road High School’s campus contains two buildings. Each building holds several classes for students...
Review: Bikini Body Guide
Although the gym is supposed to be good for you, I’ve always had rather strong...
Art on the Ocean: Robert Patterson’s Art Career
In the great era of comic books, there were plenty of sources of inspiration to...
“Sticker Bombing” at Leesville
Sticker Bombing at Leesville by Lucelia Leen on Exposure Lucy Leen, editor in chief
Demographics of Leesville
It’s predicted that by the year 2045, the white population will make up only 49.7%...
Students, pay attention.
Students — the education debacle that adults talk about should be a battle you are...
Venom Movie Review
Venom is the origin story of the classic comic anti-hero of–you guessed it–Venom. Eddie Brock,...
Leesville Road traffic through the eyes of a Loonie
One parking lot entrance + hundreds of student drivers = one daily chaotic mess. Any...
Arostegui and Pardo: Bound by soccer
Over the years, friends Malina Pardo, Leesville senior, and Hannah Arostegui, former Leesville student, would...
October Print Edition
McKenna Daley, print senior editor
UNCW Students Launch We Wilm Rebuild
As Hurricane Florence fizzles out, devastation to cities throughout North Carolina continues to pile up,...
Leesville Welcomes a New Assistant Principal!
With each new school year comes new staff and new students. This year Leesville Road...
Homecoming 2018: A Recollection
Homecoming Week 2018: A recollection by Matt Wiener on Exposure Matt Wiener, senior staff writer
How Large Class Sizes Affect Students
Every day approximately 2,800 students walk through the doors of Leesville Road High School and...