December 2018 – The Mycenaean

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 December 21, 2018

The magic of Santa Claus

Starting when I was very young, my parents convinced me that Santa Claus visits our house every Christmas Eve. I, a young girl with an overactive imagination, totally bought into

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 December 21, 2018

Executive Council hosts inaugural holiday staff party

On December 18, about 50 Leesville staff members convened in the cafeteria to celebrate the holiday season. Members of Leesville’s Executive Council began planning this event in October and coordinated

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 21, 2018

Students Should Be Eating More Often

When you Google “healthier ways to eat,” millions of websites immediately bring up search results for all kinds of diets and exercises to lose weight. Among the many tips, a

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 20, 2018

My Adventure at Publix

On Wednesday, November 28, a new Publix Super Market opened at the intersection of Leesville and Strickland Road. Right across the way from an already standing Harris Teeter, Publix is

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 19, 2018

Instant Family an instant hit with families

I’ve lost faith in feel-good family comedy movies. They’re often extraordinarily not-funny in their desperate attempt to be funny, disgustingly cheesy for the sake of being heartwarming. They don’t

by William Dunn December 19, 2018

Pride comes up short against Panther Creek

The Leesville Pride Men’s Basketball team (4-3) played the Panther Creek Catamounts (9-1) on December 14. The game started back and forth with the Pride ahead 7-6 with two and

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor December 18, 2018

Honor in Investigating

Colorful chords against navy blue graduation gowns are worn with pride on the day of graduation. Each is a symbol of some honor society or highly regarded organization at Leesville.

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 17, 2018

LRHS Men’s Swimming scores first meet win in over three years

“We are Leesville; we are Pride! We are Leesville; we are Pride!” chanted about two dozen teenagers in green Speedos on a pool deck in Smithfield. It was the swim

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 17, 2018

Why Are We So Into Satisfying Videos?

It seems that social media users just can’t get enough of the tingling that they are receiving from watching satisfying ASMR videos. ASMR formally stands for autonomous sensory meridian response

by William Dunn December 14, 2018

Pride Basketball cruises past Cary High

On Wednesday, December 12, the Pride Men’s Basketball team (4-2) faced off against Cary High after a short snow break. Pride started off the hot game on a 16-3 run

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 December 13, 2018

Help a family in need by adopting a lion through this year’s Pride Pole

Every holiday season, Leesville’s Student Services department coordinates the Pride Pole, a way for Leesville community members to give back. Surrounding a red-and white-striped pole in the main office are

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 13, 2018

A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships Review

The 1975 is an English pop rock band. Their new album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships gives an insightful look at love and morality in our modern society. It

by McKenna Daley, print senior editor December 13, 2018

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Leesville?

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by Jannah Said, junior editor December 13, 2018

Vibe and Tribe: An Exploration into the Identity of the Modern High Schooler

High school is a time period during which we grow, develop, and come of age. However, each and every teenager experiences a unique search for identity before then. We explore

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 13, 2018

Fantastic Beasts 2 Wasn’t that Fantastic

Harry Potter fans seem to be slightly disappointed with the second Fantastic Beasts movie, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. It released the week before Thanksgiving and most Potterheads seem

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 13, 2018

Importance of Quality LGBT+ Representation

Cultural trends are often reflected in film and literature. Over the years the way society views the LGBTQ+ community has shifted and that is reflected in media. TV shows are

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 13, 2018

Kingdom of Ash is the Epic Finale Fans Have Been Waiting For

After waiting over a year, my prayers have been answered. Kingdom of Ash, the seventh and final book in Sarah J. Maas’ Throne of Glass series, has finally been released.

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor December 13, 2018

Remembering Stephen Hillenburg

1999 was a year focused on the future — a turn of the century — bringing on innovation in music, toys, and especially television. This year was the premier of

by Marie Cox, junior editor December 13, 2018

Natural Adrenaline Rushes in NC

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor December 13, 2018

Winter Track Preps For Season

As the air gets colder and the snow begins to fall, most high school sports head inside for the season to train–but not winter track. Track is a three season

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor December 13, 2018

Wrestling Champion Kyle Snyder Visits Leesville

On Thursday, November 30, Kyle Snyder, a world and Olympic wrestling champion payed a visit to Leesville Road High School. Upon releasing his new line of wrestling shoes, Rudis—the company

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 12, 2018

Does Banning Books do More Harm than Good?

Banning books can be a controversial subject because of the number of factors that lead to a book being banned. Intense language, mentions of violence, and racial themes are some

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 12, 2018

Leesville’s New Book Club

Book Club kicked off their first meeting on November 28. The biography section of the library hosted a group of about a dozen potential members as they explained what they

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 December 7, 2018

Travel club participates in Operation Christmas Child

Throughout November, Leesville Road High School’s Travel Club collected and donated items for Operation Christmas Child: a project hosted by Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization that serves children all

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief December 6, 2018

LRHS Cheer welcomes new coach Amy Sellers

On Wednesday, November 21, the Pride varsity cheer team announced its new coach — Amy Sellers. Coach Sellers has been coaching cheer for over 25 years and was a cheerleader

by McKenna Daley, print senior editor December 5, 2018

Misconceptions about the rules of Wake County

At Leesville, students have many misconceptions about WCPSS policy and rules regarding school. Some think loss of power results in early dismissal, and others think you can leave school if

by McKenna Daley, print senior editor December 5, 2018

Senioritis guest writer: It’s hit hard (Episode Three)

When Hannah asked me to write an installment of her senioritis series, I was so excited! However, I quickly realized I would have to actually write; I considered backing out,

by Marie Cox, junior editor December 4, 2018

‘Phoenix’–Rita Ora’s Pop Reemergence

Rita Ora’s much awaited second album came out on November 23. The 27 year old London singer hasn’t released a full-length album in six years (since her debut in 2012).

by Marie Cox, junior editor December 4, 2018

Morgan Willis and Science National Honor Society

Leesville is home to a multitude of National Honor Societies: National Art Honor Society, National French Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Honor Society for Dance Arts, National Honor Society

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 December 4, 2018

Do I practice what I preach?

I recently wrote an article about the lessons students can learn from the commencement speech that J.K. Rowling delivered to Harvard University’s Class of 2008. In my article, I emphasized

by Cierra Short December 4, 2018

My Battle of the Bands Experience

Sunday, November 11, I had the experience of a lifetime. Through the freezing cold weather of the night, I was still able to laugh and enjoy a very memorable time

by Marie Cox, junior editor December 4, 2018

Will the FDA’s Vaping Campaign Go Up in Smoke?

If you, a Leesville student, are too cheap for Spotify Premium, you’ve probably noticed most of your ads as of late are from the FDA’s “The Real Cost” campaign. The

by Olivia Fontaine December 4, 2018

Saving Grace: Every Dog’s Safe Haven

Hundreds of stray dogs wander lonely streets, either thrown out by their owners, lost from their homes, or born onto the streets. Saving Grace is a non-profit organization, located in

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 December 3, 2018

J.K. Rowling on failure and imagination

Hoping to impart wisdom upon me before I leave their home in less than a year, my parents presented me with a small book for my eighteenth birthday. Its title?

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor December 3, 2018

Raleigh: The City of Emo

Emo music has origins that reach into the mid-1980’s, slowly gaining traction with younger people who wanted music that they could relate to. About ten years later, bands such as

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor December 3, 2018

UNC Splash; The Experience

Getting into the college of their choice is one of the most important goals for upperclassman a Leesville Road High School. To achieve said goal, students spend hours to maintain

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 3, 2018

Opinion on Apathy

What is Apathy and Why Does It Matter? Apathy is one of the most salient issues in our society today, and almost everyone at one time or another finds themself

by Asis Johnson December 3, 2018

The Leesville Road High School Swim Team Continues to Dominate North Carolina High School Swimming.

November 15 was the first LRHS swim meet of the 2018-19 season. Leesville left the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) with an overall win by 17 points and a win for

by Olivia Fontaine December 3, 2018

Wait, Leesville has a dress code?

Basic rules and regulations are undeniably necessary in order to keep authority and structure in schools, but how much have school dress codes truly been enforced? Wake County’s Dress Code

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 3, 2018

Science National Honors Society Joins Leesville!

Are you interested in science? Are you considering majoring in a science field in college? Do you want to help the Leesville community through science? Then Science National Honors Society

by Asis Johnson December 3, 2018

Are Healthy School Lunches A Lost Cause?

For years, in America, the constant terrible reputation of school lunches has been a controversial topic. In a majority of public schools the level of nutrition or bad taste of

by Olivia Fontaine December 3, 2018

Sawmill Taproom’s connection with Raleigh locals

In its many years of operation, Sawmill Taproom has been able to build strong and genuine relationships with their customers. The restaurant has created a reputable name for itself through

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