Monthly Archives: May, 2019

Picking Sides: James Charles Vs. Tati Westbrook

A recent feud between two Youtube stars--James Charles and Tati Westbrook--has overtaken the internet. On May 10, Westbrook released a video titled “BYE SISTER...”...

Teaching students to handle finances after college

For recently graduated college students, adulthood can seem like a daunting task. Finding a job, buying a house, are all things that can be...

Who tells your story?

“What is a legacy?” wonders the character of Alexander Hamilton in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton: An American Musical. Known to the masses as Hamilton, the...

Senioritis Guest Writer: It Continues (Episode Four)

The first day of  second semester. A time filled with the promise of a fresh, clean start with new teachers and classes. The night...

What’s The Scoop on the Loop?

Many students may have noticed the transformation of the area between the carpool lane and the bus loop.  This time last year, the area...

How to begin your college search

Ah junior year, a time of immense stress and deciding what your future is at 17 years old. College visits can be stressful, but...

Conspiracy Theories: Their Odd Impact On Our Lives

If you’ve ever been on the internet, chances are you’ve been somehow exposed to the idea of “conspiracy theories.” Whether it be websites devoted...

Artspace: An Artist’s Hub for Outreach

Nestled in the streets of downtown Raleigh, an old Ford dealership stands tall as the home of Artspace -- a non-profit organization that serves...

UNC Charlotte Shooting: History of US School Shootings

On April 30, a student at UNC Charlotte shot several people in a campus classroom. The shooting left two people dead and four injured....

Cap-and-Gown Attire for Seniors

Watch the two videos below to learn about seniors' cap-and-gown dress requirements. Seniors must wear their caps and gowns at the Senior Assembly, the...

Beychella

On April 14 and 21, American R&B singer Beyonce Knowles headlined the 2018 Coachella Festival performance located in Indio, California. Her performance, themed “Homecoming,”...

Welcoming New Thespians

The International Thespian Society (ITS) is one of the many honor societies at Leesville. A thespian is generally defined as an actor or actress,...

Food for Thought

As a high school student, it is easy to forget to eat a meal during the week or turn to junk food in the...

Men in Black Returns

Seven years after the last Men in Black movie, Men in Black 3, Sony Pictures is putting forth another MIB film. More than 20...

Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope

Leesville, in an ongoing focus of Social-Emotional Learning and Equity, is hosting a film. The film screening, Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The...

Teen movies are getting worse and worse

Every now and then I like to scroll on Netflix to see what they’ve added to the site. That is how I came across...

The Perfect Date is far from the perfect movie

Netflix Original movies are either hit-or-miss and when it comes to their rom-coms, and it’s usually miss-- The Perfect Date is no exception. The...

Water Safety – Wake Forest Teen

As warm weather approaches, and the summer months draw closer, the hazards of drowning and swimming are begging to reemerge. The week of April 14...

5 reasons to have a garden

Gardens are a great source for nutritious food and learning life skills, two very different things that provide endless value. Every teen should have...

Dorian Gray is very, very good

I recently finished reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, and I surprisingly enjoyed it. Why did I decide to read this...

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