by Olivia Fontaine October 31, 2018

The Threats of State Fairs

Raleigh residents are eager for the annual kickoff to fall, considering the gates to the NC state fair opened on Friday, October 12. Children, teenagers and adults of all ages

by Olivia Fontaine October 31, 2018

Teachers v. Students: Leesville’s new Phone Pouches

The unpermitted use of cellphones in high school classrooms has been a major problem since the day smartphones were released. Schools around the country have searched high and low for

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer October 31, 2018

The Role School Plays in Mental Health

Over the years the number of teens with depression or anxiety disorders have increased. This is a huge problem because people with mental illnesses are more likely to abuse drugs

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief October 31, 2018

The Effect of APES

AP Environmental Science (APES) opens the eyes of students to the environmental concerns in the modern world and encourage them to lead the movement towards change. The course’s curriculum includes

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 31, 2018

Gender Imbalance in Books

Researchers have conducted extensive studies focusing on gender balance within literature in the past 20 years. Ultimately, most studies show an unexpected trend from children’s book to young adult literature:

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 31, 2018

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 might expect someone like Taylor Swift or Logic, but my favorite artist is 22-year-old Sigrid

by Cierra Short October 31, 2018

Fall, fun festivities

Fall is a season of colors, laughs and lots of pictures. With this spectacular season already three weeks in, there are tons of festivities and activities that will make this

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 31, 2018

The UNC Splash Program

Splash UNC is an educational enrichment program which gives high school students the opportunity to explore the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and take classes taught by Carolina

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 31, 2018

Country Music Is Actually Political

Fifteen years ago, the Dixie Chicks took the stage at a show in London and made a statement that forever altered the standards of politics in the country music industry.

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 30, 2018

Inexpensive but Fun Fall Ideas

Fall is approaching fast, and Raleigh has experienced its first “cool weather” streak. October invokes many thoughts of Halloween and autumn aesthetics. As a high school student, it is hard

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer October 29, 2018

Halloween Traditions for Teenagers

Trick-or-Treating is arguably one of the most important traditions on Halloween. However, as kids become teenagers, many teens lose interest in going out for candy on Halloween night. Teenagers then

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 26, 2018

The Story of a Naval Officer

 The Spanish American War started on April 21, 1898 — a fact you’ve probably learned in a history class. One fact you probably didn’t know: a native of Raleigh

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer October 26, 2018

The Importance of Learning a Second Language

Schools across the United States offer language electives where students can learn a second language of their choice. While students enroll in these electives, the majority drop out after the

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 25, 2018

Schiano’s Outreach with Leesville

The Leesville orchestra has a standing fundraiser at Schiano’s Restaurant on Strickland Road. Every second Thursday of the month, customers can mention the Leesville Road High School Orchestra and 10%

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor October 25, 2018

Socratic Teachings: Paideia Courses at Leesville

Inside the Murphy Building connected to the orchestra room, a large science room sits empty during second period as string music flows through the walls; middle schoolers trying their hardest

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 October 25, 2018

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 a constant effort to comb through news, searching for bias. These days, media bias towards

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 25, 2018

Breaking Down Collaborative Work

It’s a common issue: Your partner for a project is unresponsive and unwilling to do their share of the work. You’ve tried to communicate with them, tell them what to

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 October 24, 2018

My experience with the Carolina Hurricanes

At a young age, I became a huge fan of the Carolina Hurricanes. My family always tells me about how I was obsessed with Bates Battaglia– or how I said

by Asis Johnson October 24, 2018

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 students and sixty staff members. Since then, Leesville has started and ended many high school

by Jannah Said, junior editor October 24, 2018

Morgan Street Food Hall: Raleigh’s Hidden Gem

Downtown Raleigh is a bustling, lively area that is growing more popular as reconstruction and development progresses. Many new unique and trendy shops, restaurants, galleries, and offices are springing up

by Asis Johnson October 24, 2018

The 2018 NC State Fair Opening Day–Students React

On October 12, the annual NC State Fair had its big opening day, originally supposed to be Thursday, the 11. Due to weather conditions caused by Hurricane Michael, Kent Yelverton

by Asis Johnson October 24, 2018

What Will Instagram Look Like in 10 Years?

Instagram is a popular social media platform, created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, sold to Facebook in 2012. Most recently,  instagram has added features that allow you to automatically

by Asis Johnson October 24, 2018

A Crowded Murphy

Leesville Road High School’s campus contains two buildings. Each building holds several classes for students to attend. One of the two buildings is the Murphy building; it is connected to

by Jannah Said, junior editor October 17, 2018

Demographics of Leesville

It’s predicted that by the year 2045, the white population will make up only 49.7% of Americans, a phenomenon known as “the white minority.” The world today is engaging in

by Olivia Fontaine October 17, 2018

Leesville Road traffic through the eyes of a Loonie

One parking lot entrance + hundreds of student drivers = one daily chaotic mess. Any Leesville driver can tell you that entering and exiting the student parking lot is no

by McKenna Daley, print senior editor October 15, 2018

October Print Edition

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer October 15, 2018

UNCW Students Launch We Wilm Rebuild

As Hurricane Florence fizzles out, devastation to cities throughout North Carolina continues to pile up, requiring many students enrolled in eastern North Carolina colleges to remain with family and friends.

by Cierra Short October 10, 2018

Leesville Welcomes a New Assistant Principal!

With each new school year comes new staff and new students. This year Leesville Road High School has the privilege to know assistant principal, Mr. Stewart. He assists students with

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 9, 2018

Homecoming 2018: A Recollection

Homecoming Week 2018: A recollection by Matt Wiener on Exposure