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Almost a year into a world-wide pandemic, many are feeling the effects of “Pandemic Fatigue” According to the UCLA Health Connect, Pandemic Fatigue is the “feeling of exhaustion stemming from
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many are excited to get together with their friends and family and eat some good food. Thanksgiving has always been a holiday where people
Being an oldest child is one of the best gifts life could give me. I have two younger siblings, and I have always felt so bad for them — they
On Sunday, rapper Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, known as 21 Savage, was arrested by the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement under charges of overstaying his visa. Abraham-Joseph had previously made repetitive
The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh put on a production of Mamma Mia!-– a classic musical from the early 2000’s–from February 12th-17th. The cast and crew
I recently joined the new Venmo wave, and I’m wondering why I didn’t sooner. Venmo is the newest trend for paying your friends and family back in a quick, easy,
Raleigh is home to hundreds if not thousands of church league basketball teams. All over the area, boys and girls of all ages participate in the league for either their
As an introductory assignment at the beginning of the second semester, Leezville Road High School’s Advanced Placement (A.P.) Human Geography students attempted to create a world map from memory. Unsurprisingly,
George Cody, an undersized freshman at Leezville Road High School, constantly pesters Derek Brewer, his A.P. Calculus A.B. teacher. Every day during D.U.M.B. Lunch, the petulant student approaches his teacher
Hi, my name is Mercy Bennett, a senior at Leezville Road High School, and I’m here to tell YOU about the most important rules of using the student parking lot!
On December 14 at Leezville Road High School, Derek Brewer, Leezville’s A.P. Calculus A.B. and Newspaper teacher, walked into his classroom only to discover 24 banana slugs lying on the
Over the past five years, more and more Americans each year are tuning into reality tv shows. Out of the reality tv genre, competition based series have dominated the field
For years, people around the world have been told about the importance of drinking milk. Between federal funded “got milk?” ads and doctors reminding patients to drink their daily glass
Valentine’s Day is huge holiday in the U.S and the history of the holiday dates far back. Valentine’s Day rose up at the end of the 5th century when Pope
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a packed with love, and for many couples it was. With the thought of Valentine’s, automatically I think of flowers, chocolate candies, and hearts.
The word stereotype is defined as a widely held and fixed image of a particular type of person or thing. Everyday, we meet people and without even speaking to them,
On Friday, February 8, Leesville wrestling set out for New Bern High School with a single goal in mind: qualify as many wrestlers for the state tournament as possible. New
I have to admit, I felt a bit skeptical when I walked into the movie theater to view The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, the sequel to the widely
Each year, the Super Bowl halftime show brings together music’s most talented and popular artists to perform a set in front of not only the fans at the stadium, but
Seniors across the nation are in tremendous competition to earn money for college. Whether the funding comes through an athletic, academic, or outside scholarship, every bit counts. Students in today’s
On October 19, Dr. Anthony Muttillo announced on the Bimonthly Bulletin that he was going to be leaving Leesville. Muttillo was approved by the WCPSS Board of Education to join
The 100 Win Club, as of January 2019, remains an exclusive group inside the Leesville Wrestling team. Only four members of the Varsity Wrestling team can own the right of
After the electric release of her first EP ‘Don’t Smile at Me’ in 2017, Billie Eilish announced her new album ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ will
Around five or ten years ago, the band “Vampire Weekend” rose in popularity, gaining a large following among the indie scene. However, for many, Vampire Weekend seemingly fell off the
Picture the ideal Leesville student: He or she would not only be intelligent but also charismatic, holding many leadership positions in clubs and other organizations. He or she would be
Podcasts have blown up so much in the past few years that it seems like every TV network and YouTuber has a podcast. I never really got into podcasts before
What goes up but never goes down? Take a wild guess! If you guessed age, you are correct. Each year you age and get older but never younger; how unfair
If you can think of an activity you enjoy, there’s probably a club for it at Leesville. Such is the case for the Creative Journaling Club. Created back in November
Like many pop and rock cultural icons, Freddie Mercury is one of the most recognizable figures of the 20th century. Anyone who was alive during the reign of the rock
The University of North Carolina School of Education recently awarded Angela Scioli, Leesville social studies teacher, the Excellence in Teaching Award. This award is one of four Distinguished Alumni Awards
Every day, we are surrounded by people. We do not know what’s going on in their lives or how it’s affecting them. In recent weeks, Sally*, a Wake County high
For the past few years, Hough High School has dominated the state in girls swimming. Hough won the NCHSAA 4A Girls Swimming and Diving state title each of the past
The transition from middle school to high school is never easy, but once the “newbies” of high school, freshmen grow accustomed to their new home, everyday tasks become easier. Many
The Oscars announced their nominees on Tuesday, January 22. The 91st Academy Awards is full of history-making and first-time nominations in film. Netflix finally cracked the Academy Awards when the
Across the world, Airpods are popping up everywhere becoming a staple in listening to music. Unfortunately, the hefty price tag may make it impossible for many to purchase, but there
On Tuesday, February 5, students arrived at Leesville Road High School in the morning to the sight of various news crews parked in front of the school and police officers
Colleges want students to feel as comfortable as possible when it comes to selection time. Students oftentimes bombard universities with questions to make sure they choose the best fit .
On Monday, January 28, High School OT posted the current state women’s basketball rankings: on the top of that list is the Lady Pride. The Pride women’s basketball team maintains
The new year means new changes in the Wake County School System. County officials have decided to implement greener options into Wake County schools in 2019. The most substantial of
On Saturday, January 26, Leesville Wrestling took on Cap 7’s best at the annual conference tournament. Though the event was held at Enloe, the Pride came in full force and
